Spa Hotels in Unawatuna

Our experience with Araliya Beach Resort has been nothing short of appalling. Following a terrible lunch at their Ala Carte Restaurant on December 6, 2024—where inattentive staff repeatedly ignored us, and I was double charged due to their faulty POS system—we decided to cancel our upcoming booking for December 30, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Unfortunately, this decision led to an even more frustrating ordeal. Despite canceling within the allowed time frame and providing all necessary details for a refund of LKR XXX,XXX (already paid in full), we were subjected to endless delays and incompetence. The refund process took over 14 days, which is both unreasonable and unacceptable for a modern hospitality establishment. Multiple emails and calls were required just to get an acknowledgment, and staff consistently passed the buck without taking accountability. Management’s lack of communication and inability to resolve issues promptly reflects their complete disregard for customer service. What should have been a seamless process turned into a drawn-out and aggravating experience. This resort’s poor service, mismanagement, and unprofessional behaviour have ruined any chance of us recommending it to anyone. Save yourself the headache—avoid Araliya Beach Resort at all costs. 0/5 stars.

Agnus Unawatuna is a little up into the hills, but the trip up is so worth it. The place is serene and the view is breathtaking; you get a top-down view of the ocean in all its glory, and you can even enjoy the view of the famous Galle Fort and Lighthouse from a distance. Service and amenities are amazing, and facilities are modern. Rooms are clean and well-equipped. It was a wonderful experience and the perfect place for a personal retreat! Would definitely come again if I have the chance, and have already recommended this place to some friends! Thank you!

We had a lovely stay at the hotel for a couple of days after a wedding. It was a really relaxing time especially as the pool and hotel in general were really quiet. All the staff were very friendly and attentive and always on hand to help. In terms of the location the hotel is really close to Unawantuna with a lot of shops and restaurants within walking/tuk tuk distance.

Firstly this probably merits 3.5 out of 5. The reason is I felt quite disappointed when we arrived, having booked directly with the hotel and asking for “Superior” rooms which bear no resemblance to the Superior ones shown on the well-known booking site. I initially thought we’d been given the wrong rooms and had to double check with reception . We had two rooms which at $96 per night were the most expensive of our trip. We don’t normally spend a lot on hotels so this was meant to be a treat at the end of a long tour. These rooms were pretty basic, smelt quite musty as they were built in to the rock face, had many steps to reach and the sofa in one room was torn. The mosquito net had several holes in it. I understand that Sri Lanka has had a rough time recently but to charge these kind of prices, especially in the low season is not really justifiable. The hotel really needs a good returb, and I noticed that the rooms below ours were being updated during our stay. Plus points were the staff - absolutely amazing, helpful and polite and the food which was delicious- try the fresh fish/seafood plates. Also it was really difficult to find! Put up a sign board! The hotel has some way to go before it can be accurately described as a “luxury boutique hotel”. Overpriced.

A super hotel with good facilities and a good location. The buffet breakfast is comparable to the standard of lunch and dinner. The hotel’s open-air saltwater swimming pool is clean and buoyant. It faces the sea and makes waves. It’s amazing. The family suite we stayed in, open the skylight, the sun shines in, it is too comfortable.

My review, of course, will not be about this hotel, but about the hotel of this chain, Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa. We booked a room at the Thaproban Beach House Hotel, when we came to check in, it turned out that our reservation at this place was missing, and we had a reservation at the Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa. Thanks to the Trip.com team for helping us understand and resolve issues. And the Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa turned out to be much better than the Thaproban Beach House. True, it is not on the beach, but the beach is 5-7 minutes away. The hotel is super, all the amenities, large rooms overlooking the ocean. Very tasty breakfasts, 2 swimming pools on site, one with salt water. In general, I highly recommend the hotel. We really liked it. And we never regretted that we moved into it.

A great hotel for relaxation and relaxation in the heart of nature, sounds and fragrances. Always clean rooms and towels, pool, lieutenant, showers near the pool and the territory itself. Bathroom is cleaned, good plumbing. Very attentive, responsible and sensitive staff, waiters. The room is comfortable. Fresh and delicious food, seafood, juice. Cook individually, so you have to wait, but always delicious, time flies invisible. Comfortable location of the hotel. In the evening, the romantic environment, the shield of the territory, the silence in the room, and behind the window the delicate sounds of nature and fresh air. A wide balcony with chairs and table, its own luster.

The view is great and breathtaking during sunset. They keep the hotel premises and garden clean. But when entering to the hotel, we feel like its an isolated/neglected place. Path is broken and both sides covered with ugly trees and bushes. No one to look at until we park and go to the reception. People park the vehicles wherever they want blocking other vehicles (we had to wait nearly half an hour to move our vehicle because someone was blocking it).We got a deluxe room with pool access.The bathroom design is so stupid and uncomfortable design. Rooms are not nice as the photos they have posted in web. Room amenities are ok but furniture and design of the room looks cheap. There is a very small staff. They looked like some random people found for day pay. Restaurant has no proper AC. We were sweating while having meals. There was only one guy to serve us who is not even wearing a mask. Special thank should go to the Chef. He had arranged very tasty food for the limited budget(we heard how they discuss the meal budget and all. They were too noisy and disturbing). Meal quantity is really small. Took longer time to serve. However next day breakfast was a buffet which was better. Rooftop is flooded when raining. Such a beautiful view is wasted. Elevator is out of service and we have to climb 4 floor to the restaurant. (this was reported in other reviews posted long ago). Such a beautiful location is wasted due to mismanagement.

Wow what a place! Once you enter the beautiful gardens, you feel relaxed, calm and peaceful. The old buildings are beautifully and sympathetically decorated with so much attention to detail. The swimming pool has some sun and shaded areas and beautifully clean. My husband had a massage, which he enjoyed. Our room was the suite. Now I have to say, I travel around 9 months of the year and this is one of the best and biggest I have stayed in. We compared it as just short of Raffles in Singapore. Every little detail was thought about. Plenty of room for your toiletries, a plug next to a mirror for the hairdryer, socket next to the bed, etc. The evening dinner was very romantic, a beautiful setting in an open dining area by the pool. The food was delicious too. We were lucky enough to have the whole place to ourselves as it was low season. It felt like it was your own beautiful home. Sadly we only had time for one night. When we next visit Sri Lanka we will be checking in for a week.

When you stay at Why House in Unawatuna, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. This spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Unawatuna Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.