Unawatuna

Travel Guide

One of the best place to snorkel
One of the best place to snorkel
Peace Pagoda, built single-handedly by a Japanese Buddhist monk. The view from "Sama Jaytie" is breathtaking, overlooking the bay of Unawatuna all the way to the historic World Heritage Site Galle Fort.
Breath taking view
sunset, view between Unawatuna and Galle

Where to stay in Unawatuna

Sunset at Wijaya Beach

Talpe

Unique features of Talpe include the seaside views and gardens. Make a stop by Mihiripenna Beach or Koggala Beach while you're exploring the area.

Talpe
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

4.5 out of 5
724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are ...
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Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
KAJU GREEN eco lodges

KAJU GREEN eco lodges

4.5 out of 5
Moraduwawatta, Mataramba, Heenatigala Rd Unawatuna Galle
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are ...
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Jungle Village By Thawthisa

Jungle Village By Thawthisa

4 out of 5
Palawatta, Bonavista Unawatuna Galle District
Stay at this hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Jungle Beach are located ...
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Jungle Village By Thawthisa
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Aurelle Villa

Aurelle Villa

3 out of 5
Thalpe North Road Unawatuna Southern Province
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
Aurelle Villa
The Shell Unawatuna

The Shell Unawatuna

3 out of 5
Heenatigala Rd Unawatuna SP
Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ...
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SATIN DOLL

SATIN DOLL

3.5 out of 5
792 Galle-Matara Road Unawatuna
Book a stay at this beach villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are ...
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Reviews of Unawatuna

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
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5/5 - Excellent

samqtr

nice tourist place. thaproban is a nice beach hotel.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Get tuktuk to visit Galle and other areas

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Place is good. Nice location, beach

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of my favorite coastal spots in Sri Lanka

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I’d have loved to try their lobster dinner special, but due to the government enforced curfew, we were unable to dine outside of our hotel that last night. Our first night, we did go to a Mexican fusion restaurant called the Hideout. Highly recommend

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's Sri Lanka... People are friendly, it's fairly clean and super safe. The food is awesome. One of the very few locations that are not overcrowded with cheap tourists...

Cities near Unawatuna

Galle

Galle

Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in areas such as Ahangama, Koggala, Welipenna, Kathaluwa and Thalarambe. A narrow pole is tied to a stick that is anchored on the sea bed. Fisher folk climb onto this stick and settle on the pole for a few hours in an effort to catch some fish. Fishermen found on stilts are those who do not have access to sophisticated equipment for fishing. These men can make a living simply with the help of two wooden poles to make a stilt. One pole is nailed onto the sea bed and the other is placed like a cross bar and acts as a plank for the fishermen to sit on. Each stilt can accommodate only one fisherman. For catching fish, they create a rod made of Kithul, and a small plastic bag is tied around their waist to hold the fish that they catch. With one hand they hold onto the stilt and with the other they hold the rod that catches fish. The tradition of stilt fishing will always be practiced by those who cannot afford to invest in modern fishing equipment.

Koggala

Klosterinsel Parey Duwa Tempel

Wanchawala