Water Gate Resort & Spa
3.5 star property

Comfortable hotel with free valet parking and 24-hour front desk
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Water Gate Resort & Spa

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Superior Double Room, Jetted Tub
Restaurant
Family Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Overview of Water Gate Resort & Spa

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The price is AU$306
Price available on 4/4/2024

Check out the area

Yaddehimulla Road, Galle District, Unawatuna, Southern Province, 80600
  • Popular LocationUnawatuna Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSea Waves4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLemongrass cafe5 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueens Art Cafe7 min walk
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Room options

Family Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Jetted bath
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Oceanfront

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Jetted Tub

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Jetted bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Terrace

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, Water Gate Resort & Spa is near the beach. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle International Cricket Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galle Harbour and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 1 min walk
  • Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 11 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 12 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 12 min drive
  • Jungle Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pink Elephant - 11 min walk
  • Unawatuna Beach Club - 10 min walk
  • Kingfisher - 9 min walk
  • Thaproban Beach Resort - 9 min walk
  • Shekira Restaurant - 10 min walk

About this property

Water Gate Resort & Spa

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Water Gate Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Water Gate Resort & Spa have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 8.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 90 (up to 17 years old)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Water Gate Resort Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort
Water Gate Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort Spa
Water Gate Resort & Spa Hotel
Water Gate Resort & Spa Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort & Spa Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Water Gate Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Gate Resort & Spa on 4 Apr 2024 start from AU$306.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Water Gate Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Water Gate Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Water Gate Resort & Spa located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Water Gate Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sunset spot
It was beautiful, the most perfect setting for sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not get tired of the view
This is a stunning waterfront hotel, from the moment we arrived to the sadness when we were leaving it was magnificent throughout. Friendly staff were accommodating for any request, everything was in great condition and perfect. The hotel is nestled at the end of the narrow Yaddehimulla Road with uninterrupted westerly sea views. The sunsets over the Indian Ocean each day were spectacular as the ocean swell crashed over the rocks just past the end of the pool deck. The pictures don't lie!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properly is very nice and quite. Staff is friendly. Food is expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hotel. Nice views. Friendly staff
We only stayed one night. The location isn't the absolute best, in terms of getting to the beach, but its not too far (around 8-10 mins walk) and there are tuk-tuks outside. The hotel was quiet when we stayed here and few guests. The sea view rooms have nice balconies and a great view of the crashing waves, against the rocks. So its a nice spot to sit out and listen and see the ocean. I was impressed with how clean they kept the place. There wasnt a thing out of place and the rooms and main areas were immaculate. Staff were pleasant and the manager assisted us with our food requests and dietary requirements for the breakfast. There were a few things that were not that great with the breakfast. We got some avocado and it was really about gone off, but they still served it, with most of it being brown and bad inside. The other thing I found surprising, was that in the bathroom, there is a opening for the window, but with only angled wooden slats going across. So no-one could see it or anything, but there was not netting or glass and so mosquito's, insects or anything could get in. Which is weird and a small detail that should be taken care of. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and can recommend for something away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
I had cancelled the reservation on expedia still the property charged me for no show. When i contacted the GM of the property, I got an arrogant response that because he lines up the service and business has not been good, he must charge me. Given all that Sri Lanka has been through in recent past, this is a sorry case of bad business sense in a horrid tourism climate.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff and a fabulous location . Pool was amazing .
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is nice and close to the beach. The breakfast was just ok. The staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019