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Elaya Resort Unawatuna

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room | Living area
Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

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22/20, Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, Unawatuna, SP, 80600
  • Place, Japanese Peace Pagoda
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room

Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room

  • Sea view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Premier Pool Access | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Premier Pool Access

  • Ocean view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 117 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub

Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub

  • Sea view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Ocean View Room

Superior Ocean View Room

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Non-Ocean View

Superior Non-Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Ocean View Room

Deluxe Ocean View Room

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Unawatuna

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Unawatuna awaits you at Elaya Resort Unawatuna. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Japanese Peace Pagoda and Unawatuna Beach. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .The hotel's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool, pool loungers and lifeguards on site as well as access to game viewing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Unawatuna hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Jungle Beach and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Dewata Beach.

What's nearby

  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jungle Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galle Fort - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 37 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Moments - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toddy By Hoppa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Elaya Resort Unawatuna

Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Elaya Resort Unawatuna. You'll have access to the indoor pool, outdoor pool, and health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and A beach shuttle are free. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Unawatuna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2026
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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
  • 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
  • Desk chair
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elaya Resort Unawatuna

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: 50 per cent of room rate for check-in between 1:00 AM and noon

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

Yep, Elaya Resort Unawatuna has a free self car park, free valet parking and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elaya Resort Unawatuna on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$157, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

Yep, Elaya Resort Unawatuna is a short 14-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach.

Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have a pool?

Elaya Resort Unawatuna has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Elaya Resort Unawatuna a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elaya Resort Unawatuna.

Is Elaya Resort Unawatuna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Elaya Resort Unawatuna is a hit with families.

Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna serve breakfast?

Yep, free English brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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