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House Under Palmtrees

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1.2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 151
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$13.92

House under Palmtrees different types of accommodation for you from a porch or a private double room to big balconies and a view.... More...

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Unawatuna Backpacker Lodge

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0.5km from city centre - Show on Map
10.0
Superb 14
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$3.00

Set in Unawatuna, Unawatuna Backpacker Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. Free WiFi is provided. There is also a fridge, stovetop and a kettle. A Sri Lankan local breakfast is serv... More...

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Jungle Cabana

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0.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
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US$6.00

Set in Unawatuna, Jungle cabana provides accommodation with a garden.... More...

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Palitha Guest House

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0.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 16
Free WiFi
US$7.50

Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. Guests can attend yoga classes every morning to destress.... More...

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The Rockstel Unawatuna

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0.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 223
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

The Rockstel Group of Hostels presents, The Rockstel Unawatuna ! Your Party hostel in the jungle.... More...

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Cycling Hostel Sri Lanka

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0.5km from city centre - Show on Map
8.0
Fabulous 44
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
US$3.14

Cycling Hostel Sri Lanka operates five cycling tours, one canoeing tour, one hiking tour, two walking tour and two fishing tours.... More...

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Hotel J Unawatuna

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0.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$9.00

Featuring an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool, Hotel J Unawatuna is situated in Unawatuna in the Galle District Region.... More...

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The Waves-Unawatuna

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1.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
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Free WiFi
US$30.00

Located only a few steps away from the Unawatuna Golden Sandy Beach, The Waves-Unawatuna provides comfortable accommodations with free Wifi.... More...

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Built on the side of tropical green hills, the seaside town of Unawatuna in southern Sri Lanka meets the sea with a white sandy beach shaded by coconut palms. To the west, the headland is dotted with little coves inviting travellers to swim in the warm waters, while just a short drive away you can take in the sights of the historic city of Galle. Sri Lanka's nightlife has a relaxed vibe, so if you're looking for sunset beers by the ocean and weekly DJ sessions on the sand, Unawatuna Beach is the place to go.

In Unawatuna hostels, you can spend the night in a traditional mud house or a treehouse and join in nightly parties and quizzes. Have drinks in the shade of an open-sided coconut hut, prep a shared dinner in communal kitchens and hire bikes to tour the local beaches. If you're looking for a little history, check out an Unawatuna hostel in a Dutch villa. All hostels have free Wi-Fi, some offer a free breakfast and others run daily yoga classes.

There are lots of restaurants and cafés on Yaddehimulla Road, the main street that leads to Unawatuna Beach. You'll find a variety of nightlife on the beach itself, whether you want a quiet drink or a night on the dance floor. Its southern end is a good place to chill out, while at the northern end you can make the 20-minute hike to the white dome of the Japanese Rumassala Peace Pagoda with its views across Galle Bay. Jungle Beach is a local favourite, just a 45-minute walk over the peninsula through lush forests.

Unawatuna is surrounded by coral reefs, so snorkelling is a popular activity, especially off the west end of Unawatuna Beach. You can also go diving among caves and shipwrecks, including a 100-year-old steamer, a 30-minute boat ride from town. Take a day trip to nearby Galle Fort to wander its narrow stone lanes filled with Sri Lanka's colonial architecture, shop for spices or just linger over coffee and soak up centuries of history.

To reach Unawatuna, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and either take a taxi all the way (2 hours) or transfer to Colombo Fort Railway Station and take a train to Galle (2.5-3.5 hours). The city of Galle is just 10 minutes away from Unawatuna by bus or tuk-tuk. The town itself is compact and easily walkable – footpaths lead to Jungle Beach and the coves on the headland.

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We have 8 hostels in Unawatuna with an average rating of 9.3 based on 217 reviews 8 of 8 properties available in Unawatuna

About Unawatuna

Built on the side of tropical green hills, the seaside town of Unawatuna in southern Sri Lanka meets the sea with a white sandy beach shaded by coconut palms. To the west, the headland is dotted with little coves inviting travellers to swim in the warm waters, while just a short drive away you can take in the sights of the historic city of Galle. Sri Lanka's nightlife has a relaxed vibe, so if you're looking for sunset beers by the ocean and weekly DJ sessions on the sand, Unawatuna Beach is the place to go.

In Unawatuna hostels, you can spend the night in a traditional mud house or a treehouse and join in nightly parties and quizzes. Have drinks in the shade of an open-sided coconut hut, prep a shared dinner in communal kitchens and hire bikes to tour the local beaches. If you're looking for a little history, check out an Unawatuna hostel in a Dutch villa. All hostels have free Wi-Fi, some offer a free breakfast and others run daily yoga classes.

There are lots of restaurants and cafés on Yaddehimulla Road, the main street that leads to Unawatuna Beach. You'll find a variety of nightlife on the beach itself, whether you want a quiet drink or a night on the dance floor. Its southern end is a good place to chill out, while at the northern end you can make the 20-minute hike to the white dome of the Japanese Rumassala Peace Pagoda with its views across Galle Bay. Jungle Beach is a local favourite, just a 45-minute walk over the peninsula through lush forests.

Unawatuna is surrounded by coral reefs, so snorkelling is a popular activity, especially off the west end of Unawatuna Beach. You can also go diving among caves and shipwrecks, including a 100-year-old steamer, a 30-minute boat ride from town. Take a day trip to nearby Galle Fort to wander its narrow stone lanes filled with Sri Lanka's colonial architecture, shop for spices or just linger over coffee and soak up centuries of history.

To reach Unawatuna, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and either take a taxi all the way (2 hours) or transfer to Colombo Fort Railway Station and take a train to Galle (2.5-3.5 hours). The city of Galle is just 10 minutes away from Unawatuna by bus or tuk-tuk. The town itself is compact and easily walkable – footpaths lead to Jungle Beach and the coves on the headland.

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