Galawatta Beach Cabanas
654 Matara Road Thalpe, Unawatuna, 80615, Sri Lanka
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654 Matara Road Thalpe, Unawatuna, 80615, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Packed lunches
- Cycling
- Diving
- Private check-in/check-out
- Beachfront
- On-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live entertainment
- Massage services
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant(s)
- Snorkeling
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Contactless check-in/out
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Room service available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
- Kid-friendly dining
Airports Show all on map »
- Koggala Airport - 3.87 mi
- Mawella Lagoon Airport - 28.88 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 34.68 mi
Museums
- Galle Fort National Museum - 3.84 mi
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Jessica (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was a lovely stay at Galawatta and a peaceful place to unwind at the end of my Sri Lankan adventure. The bed was really comfortable, the balcony overlooking the ocean, the kind staff, and the yummy restaurant helped make it a wonderful time!
Anna (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
My partner and I spent four incredible days at Galawatta Beach Resort. The staff (Deepika, Keerthi and Shalin) were amazing. Our beach cabana was spacious, comfortable and literally steps from the water. Waking up to waves at our doorstep, swimming with turtles every morning, and having breakfast and dinner on our private balcony was unforgettable. The reef makes the beach incredibly safe. Absolutely magical – highly recommend for anyone visiting Sri Lanka.
igor (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lokacija na samoj plazi, prelepa terasa za dorucak i uzivanje u pogledu na more.
Ono sto je preko dana veliki plus uvece postane veliki minus jer zbog blizine more vlaga je ogromna i budite spremni da spavate u vlaznoj posteljini.
Chris (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location very good right on the beach near Galle. Pleasant area to relax in hotel grounds. Friendly and helpful staff.
Erin (Group Traveler)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We stayed in the apartments which are very comfortable and well appointed. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Beach location amazing. Breakfast really nice.
It IS next to train tracks so the trains are your alarm clock in the morning
Noëlla (Couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The property is absolutely beautiful - it truly feels like a little paradise right on the beach. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the food was genuinely delicious. You can feel how special the place is, with so much charm and potential. The bathroom was also really lovely and thoughtfully designed, which was a nice touch.
Because the property is so close to the water, the sound of the waves can be very strong at night depending on the season. There were also a few practical things that could be improved, like the WiFi, the number of plugs, and the fact that breakfast isn’t included. There were quite a few bugs despite the mosquito net, which is expected in nature but still noticeable. The payment being cash-only can be a little inconvenient, and the tourists interacting (badly :() with the turtles right in front of the property can affect the peaceful atmosphere - even though this isn’t the hotel’s responsibility.
Jeanette (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful cabana right on the beach. Service was great.
Rebecca (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Jon (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location to be able to enjoy the sea turtles in their natural habitat.
The reef is very close, therefore the sea can be quite noisy at times as can the passing trains on the nearby railway line.
Stu (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 privilege of space overlooking the ocean. They could easily fit in more huts but have chosen not to. Beds were very comfortable. Large verandah area out the front of huts.
Staff were genuinely extremely friendly and ensured huts and grounds were cleaned regularly.
The sand beach area unfortunately is limited, as over the past few years a lot of the sand has been washed away, however the main draw is the turtles which inhabit the area which you can swim with.
Nothing to do with the accommodation, there needs to be someone supervising the turtles due to inappropriate actions (e.g. people holding onto them, trying to ride them). At the risk of causing ructions internationally, it's Russian tourists doing this from what I had witnessed.
Only other downside was the trains passing nearby which were very noisy, mainly noticeable late evening/early morning.
Verity (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location, stunning views, spacious beach front bungalow, beautiful staff, swimming with turtles.
Giles (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 this point in the trip, we’ve enjoyed one nice meal also.
We would certainly recommend a stay
My only minor criticism is it is next to a fairly busy road so there’s not much opportunity to have a walk in the evening apart from along the beach. The advantage however, is there are always Tuk Tuk available outside to take you to the nearby areas..
David (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 stay I would highly recommend
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Jannike (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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
Have to pay in cash
Immediately off the main road
Turtle beach has become super touristy, many tourists touching turtles (which you shouldn’t do) - but this is not directly related to the property
Małgorzata (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location just next to Turtle Beach and only 10 minutes to city center by tuk tuk. Delicious food and very friendly stuff!
Didn’t expect very noisy street, railway tracks and building works just next to our apartment. We heard everything and was difficult to take a rest.
Holly (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brett (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Deepika and her team were excellent hosts. Our cabana was private and restful. The breakfasts were amazing!
Unfortunately the giant turtles caused much excitement and we feel unnecessary attention.
Michael (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Stunning location right in the beach
Could do with a fridge and coffee facilities.
Small sky lights/windows in the bathroom could do with fly screens on them as lots of mosquitos at night
Magdalena (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, especially the beautiful garden with coconut palm trees and the fantastic location right by a beach where we could see turtles. The food in the restaurant was delicious, and our cabana was very comfortable, equipped with everything we needed.
Breakfasts served on the terrace of the house were absolutely magical, adding a special touch to our mornings.
This was our most expensive stay during our trip to Sri Lanka. While it was convenient to be right by the turtle beach, we are still wondering if this justifies the significant price difference compared to our other accommodations.
Dewi (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Outstanding & amazing place! Swimming with the beautiful turtles ? is the best way to start/finish an beautiful day! I spend my birthday here and got a nice cake! The people here are amazing! We definitely will come back here!
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Area information
- Koggala Airport - 3.87 mi
- Mawella Lagoon Airport - 28.88 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 34.68 mi
- Galle Fort National Museum - 3.84 mi
- Galle Light house - 3.54 mi
- All Saints Church - 3.75 mi
- Dutch Church Galle - 3.80 mi
- Galle International Cricket Stadium - 4.00 mi
- St. Aloysius College - 4.38 mi
- Galle Fort - 3.72 mi
- Galle Harbour - 4.02 mi
- Wewurukannala Temple - 29.96 mi
- Hiriketiya Vihare - 31.17 mi
- Naigal Vihare - 37.14 mi
- Kalutara South - 45.22 mi
- Kirindi Ela Falls - 48.46 mi
- Dehenella Falls - 52.88 mi
- Ella Falls - 53.29 mi
- Bopathella Falls - 55.75 mi
- Diyanella Falls - 56.74 mi
- Uraella Falls - 57.21 mi
- Fairlawn Falls - 58.26 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 58.68 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 58.68 mi
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Galawatta Beach Cabanas
654 Matara Road Thalpe, Unawatuna, 80615, Sri Lanka