Dunes Unawatuna Hotel

Eco-friendly boutique hotel 300 ft from Unawatuna beach

Accommodations & Rooms

Dunes Unawatuna Hotel offers 10 garden-view air-conditioned rooms and a 2-bedroom air-conditioned cottage, each with private bathrooms and rainfall showers. Every room includes a balcony or terrace overlooking the lush garden and pond, where guests often spot peacocks and purple-faced leaf monkeys. The Sri Lankan architectural design uses reclaimed wood and materials, making each room visually distinct with handcrafted details.

On-Site Dining & Services

The hotel's restaurant serves local Sri Lankan and international cuisine, with options like Sri Lankan egg hoppers and a Western breakfast menu that must be ordered the night before. A barbecue setup and a coffee house on site provide additional dining choices, while the snack bar offers fruits and kids' meals. Guests can use the concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/out, luggage storage, and airport shuttle for seamless travel arrangements.

Location & Accessibility

Dunes Unawatuna is a 5-minute walk from Unawatuna beach and a 2-minute walk from the main street's shops, restaurants, and bars. The Unawatuna railway station and bus station are 700 ft away, and Galle Fort is 3 miles from the property. Airport transfers to and from the hotel, plus car hire and shuttle service, are available for guests.

Eco-Friendly Design & Grounds

The hotel is constructed using refurbished materials and features an eco-friendly architecture that blends into the natural surroundings. The property includes a small pond, large trees, and a garden that attracts wildlife such as kingfishers, peacocks, frogs, and monkeys. Guests can enjoy the serene garden setting with outdoor furniture, board games, and a library corner where previous visitors leave sun cream and books.

Guest Activities & Amenities

On-site activities include badminton equipment and bicycle rental, while the tour desk helps arrange local excursions and national park visits. Beach towels, beach bags, and hats are provided for trips to the beach, and free filtered water refills are available to reduce plastic use. The garden setting also serves as a quiet space for birdwatching, yoga on provided mats, or simply relaxing on sun loungers.

• Location: 300 ft from Unawatuna beach, 700 ft from rail/bus station, 3 miles to Galle Fort
• Rooms: 10 garden-view AC rooms plus a 2-bedroom AC cottage with rainfall showers
• Dining: Sri Lankan and international restaurant, barbecue, coffee house, snack bar
• Services: Concierge, currency exchange, express check-in/out, luggage storage, airport shuttle
• Grounds: Eco-friendly architecture with refurbished materials, pond, garden wildlife
• Activities: Badminton, bicycle rental, tour desk for excursions, birdwatching