Galawatta Beach Resort

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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About this property

Offering a restaurant and beach front, Galawatta Beach Resort is located in Unawatuna. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Each fan-cooled room here will provide you with seating area. There is also a dining area. Private bathroom comes with a shower. You can enjoy sea and garden view from the balcony. At Galawatta Beach Resort you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and diving. The property offers free parking. Room service is available. The property is located within 6.4 km from the famous Galle Fort and the popular Galle International Cricket Stadium. The Koggala Airport is 7.8 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Soumita
India India
“Property is right by the turtle beach, and we enjoyed swimming with the turtles. The location is at the top of the list of the best things about this resort, you can enjoy swimming with the turtles all throughout the day. Other things that are...”
Kathryn
Canada Canada
“Imagine sleeping to the continuous crash of waves and waking to coffee on the deck of your private cabana. Glorious! The occasional rumble of the local train, the happy shouts of kids who've just spied a giant turtle, the rain drumming on the...”
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location secluded spot. Lively comfortable Cabanas with everything you could need. Location near to restaurants and local areas/ attractions but felt very private and safe. Unawatuna easily reachable by tuk tuk. The resort staff were...”
Jeanette
Australia Australia
“Beautiful cabana right on the beach. Service was great.”
Stu
Australia Australia
“Fantastic location, beach right on your doorstep, quaint thatched cabins very well spaced out in the grounds. While expensive compared to other modern accommodation, the huts while basic are very comfortable, but you are definitely paying for the...”
Verity
Australia Australia
“Location, stunning views, spacious beach front bungalow, beautiful staff, swimming with turtles.”
Giles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredible place right on the beach. Beautiful grass area for relaxing adj to the beach too! The host was incredibly hospitable, always responded promptly and helped us with our individual needs. The apartment is beautiful and well-maintained. At...”
David
France France
“We were made to feel very welcome and treated as if we were the only people staying. The location of our beach cabin was simply stunning…. We could see turtles swimming in the water from our terrace… literally 10 meters away. For an authentic...”
Jannike
Germany Germany
“Room was big, clean, comfortable Location next to turtle beach is great, early in the morning not too many tourists Parking spot if you come with a car Very friendly staff, all processes easy”
Małgorzata
Poland Poland
“Location just next to Turtle Beach and only 10 minutes to city center by tuk tuk. Delicious food and very friendly stuff!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian • European

House rules

Galawatta Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Galawatta Beach Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.