Elaya Resort Unawatuna
3.5 star property
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You can look forward to free English breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and game and wildlife viewing at Elaya Resort Unawatuna. In addition to a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Free airport shuttle
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Room options
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Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room
- Sea view
- 59 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Premier Pool Access
- Ocean view
- 67 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Penthouse
- Ocean view
- 117 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub
- Sea view
- 64 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Superior Ocean View Room
- Sea view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Non-Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 44 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Located in Unawatuna, Elaya Resort Unawatuna is in the city centre and near the beach. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle International Cricket Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and safari tours. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
22/20, Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, Unawatuna, SP, 80600
What's nearby
Unawatuna Beach15 min walk - 1.3 km
Jungle Beach16 min walk - 1.4 km
Galle Fort9 min drive - 6.9 km
Mirissa Beach37 min drive - 34.9 km- Japanese Peace Pagoda11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
- Midigama Railway Station37 min drive
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)126 min drive
Restaurants
- Skinnytom's Deli Cafe11 min walk
- Kingfisher11 min walk
- Unawatuna Beach Club12 min walk
- Blow Hole Reataurant10 min walk
- Mettha's home cooked meals12 min walk
About this property
Elaya Resort Unawatuna
Family-friendly hotel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Elaya Resort Unawatuna and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and game and wildlife viewing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
- Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
- A shopping centre shuttle, an electric car charging station and access to a nearby indoor pool
- Access to a nearby health club, supervised childcare (surcharge) and local meal delivery service
Room features
All guest rooms at Elaya Resort Unawatuna include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
- Highchairs and childcare services
- Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
- Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
- 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
- Separate sitting areas, mini fridges and ceiling fans
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
- 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
- Free beach shuttle
- Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
- Free extended parking on site
- Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
- Limited on-site valet and self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- A swim-up bar
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Couples/private dining
- Free daily manager's reception
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- 3 outdoor pools
- Books
- Children's pool
- Cooking classes
- Game viewing
- Games
- Indoor pool (guest access)
- Outdoor pool (guest access)
- Piano
- Scooter/moped rentals
Family friendly
- 3 outdoor pools
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Children's games
- Children's pool
- Children's toys
- High chair
- In-room babysitting
- Laundry facilities
- Lifeguards on site
- Mini-fridge
- Pool gate
- Pool toys
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
- Stroller
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- In the mountains
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Telescope
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 10 steps to reach entrance
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Accessible bus station shuttle
- Accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- Doorbell and phone notification
- Front entrance ramp
- Hand-held showerhead
- Handrails in hallways
- Lever door handles
- Lift (200 centimetre wide door)
- Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
- Magnifying mirror
- Phone accessibility kit
- Pool access ramp on site
- Pool hoist on site
- Sign language-capable staff
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Visual doorbell notification
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchairs on site
More
- 1 building
- 100% renewable energy
- 4 floors
- Art Deco architecture
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% organic food
- Built in 2026
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Electric bike charging
- Lifeguards
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Day bed
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
- Pay films
Food and drink
- Cleaning supplies
- Free bottled water
- Late-night room service
- Meal delivery service
- Mini-fridge
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Free daily newspapers
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Laundry detergent
- Phone
- Portable fan
- Recycling
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofed rooms
- Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 50-per cent of room rate for check-in between 1:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in between 1:00 AM and noon
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 14 February
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have a pool?
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Is Elaya Resort Unawatuna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 1:00 AM to noon for a fee of 50%.
What time is check-out at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Elaya Resort Unawatuna located?
This family-friendly Unawatuna hotel is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Japanese Peace Pagoda and Unawatuna Beach. Jungle Beach and Dewata Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
9.8