Elaya Resort Unawatuna
3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 3 outdoor pools
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Free airport shuttle
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
22/20, Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, Unawatuna, SP, 80600
- Japanese Peace PagodaPlace, Japanese Peace Pagoda11 min walk
- Unawatuna BeachPlace, Unawatuna Beach15 min walk
- Jungle BeachPlace, Jungle Beach16 min walk
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room
Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room
- Sea view
- 635 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Premier Pool Access
Deluxe Premier Pool Access
- Ocean view
- 721 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Penthouse
Penthouse
- Ocean view
- 1259 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub
Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub
- Sea view
- 689 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Ocean View Room
Superior Ocean View Room
- Sea view
- 344 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Non-Ocean View
Superior Non-Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 474 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Unawatuna
Heart of Unawatuna.You'll find Japanese Peace Pagoda and Unawatuna Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Unawatuna hotel. Jungle Beach and Dewata Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Japanese Peace Pagoda - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Unawatuna Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Jungle Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Galle Fort - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
- Mirissa Beach - 37 min drive - 21.7 miles
Getting around
- Midigama Railway Station - 37 min drive
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 126 min drive
Restaurants
- Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - 11 min walk
- Kingfisher - 11 min walk
- Unawatuna Beach Club - 12 min walk
- Blow Hole Reataurant - 10 min walk
- Mettha's home cooked meals - 12 min walk
About this property
Elaya Resort Unawatuna
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 3 outdoor pools
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 childcare (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)
- Elevator
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar by the pool
- Dining venue
- Swim-up bar
Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include day beds. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- 3 outdoor pools
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Children's games
- Children's pool
- Children's toys
- High chair
- In-room babysitting (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Lifeguards on site
- Mini-fridge
- Pool gate
- Pool toys
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
- Stroller
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
- 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
- Free beach shuttle
- Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Free extended parking on site
- Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
- 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
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
- Elevator (79 inch wide door)
- Front entrance ramp
- Hand-held showerhead
- Handrails in hallways
- Lever door handles
- Low-height electrical outlets 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 elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchairs on site
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
- Pay movies
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Day bed
- 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
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
- 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-percent 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.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property 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-percent 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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 December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
- For stays on January 1, 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
How close is Elaya Resort Unawatuna to the airport?
Elaya Resort Unawatuna is 94.3 mi (126-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elaya Resort Unawatuna on Apr 20, 2026 start from $167, 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.
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have an airport shuttle?
Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.
How close is Elaya Resort Unawatuna to the beach?
This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach and 1.9 mi (12-min drive) from Jungle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna offer free breakfast?
Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers free English breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Elaya Resort Unawatuna?
This hotel offers free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking.
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have a pool?
Elaya Resort Unawatuna features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Elaya Resort Unawatuna have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Elaya Resort Unawatuna to downtown Unawatuna?
Elaya Resort Unawatuna is 0.7 mi away from Unawatuna.