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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, sun loungers
Dining
Penthouse | Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Premier Plunge Pool Room

  • Sea view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Premier Pool Access

  • Ocean view
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 1259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Premier Ocean view with Tub

  • Sea view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Ocean View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Ocean View Room

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Non-Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Unawatuna

A stay at Elaya Resort Unawatuna places you in the heart of Unawatuna, within a 15-minute walk of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Jungle Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Dewata Beach.

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 - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mirissa Beach - 38 min drive - 21.9 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

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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as cooking classes or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Elaya Resort Unawatuna has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

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

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)

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
  • 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

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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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