Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year (Unawatuna, LKA): Reviews & Deals

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Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Gym

Spa

Pool

Room service

Breakfast available

Explore the area

Welledewala Road, Yaddehimulla,, Unawatuna, 80000

Unawatuna Beach
1 min walk
Japanese Peace Pagoda
15 min walk
Jungle Beach
11 min drive
Koggala (KCT)
24 min drive

Room options

Premier Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Washer/dryer

Pillow menu

Tempur-Pedic bed

Down duvet

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Washer/dryer

Pillow menu

2 bedrooms

Blackout curtains

Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio Room

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Washer/dryer

Pillow menu

Tempur-Pedic bed

Down duvet

Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Washer/dryer

Pillow menu

Tempur-Pedic bed

Down duvet

46 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Smart TV

Washer/dryer

Pillow menu

Tempur-Pedic bed

Down duvet

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Similar properties

On private beach

Pool

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About the area

Unawatuna

A luxury stay in Unawatuna awaits you at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Unawatuna Beach and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Jungle Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna. The family restaurant, Saffron, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Te'Lounge is the resort's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free beach club on site, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. 30000 square feet (2787 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Unawatuna resort, you'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Dalawella Beach and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Mihiripenna Beach.

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What's nearby

Unawatuna Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Galle Fort - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Galle Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Dalawella Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
Jungle Beach - 11 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Midigama Railway Station - 35 min drive
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
‪Neptune Bay - ‬7 min walk
‪Thaproban Beach Resort - ‬6 min walk
‪Shark Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this resort measures 30000 square feet (2787 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Unawatuna resort.

301 guestrooms or units

4 dining venues

6 bars or lounges

30000 sq ft of conference space

2787 sq. m of conference space

Terrace on the roof

Business facilities

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Pool or billiards table

Garden

Lift

Smoking in designated areas

Coffee shop

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year offers 301 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This Unawatuna resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Russian

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

Airport shuttle available
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: LKR 6,000 per person
4 restaurants
6 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

Beach Club Bar
Olives
Saffron
Signature Lounge
Te'Lounge

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
In-room washer/dryer
Laundry facilities
Playground
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

30,000 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Business centre
Coworking space

Outdoors

Garden
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Telescope

Full-service spa

5 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages
Thai massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Pool access ramp on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Lobby]

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 3000.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Cash deposit: LKR 40000 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately LKR 6000 per person
Rollaway bed fee: LKR 3000.0 per day

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

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Araliya Beach Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Yep, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Yep, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year is a short 1-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year have a pool?

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, Tempur-Pedic beds and premium bedding.

What makes Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

No, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

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

Are pets allowed at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Davina

1 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

chaminda

Travelled with family

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lots of loud tf free a q Russian music we don’t like

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

UMA

Travelled with family

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was fine The bathroom was smelling of damp

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duminda

Travelled with family

5 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The beach was amazing and the hotel, rooms, and pools were very clean. The staff was also very friendly. Overall, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa was amazing.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav

Travelled with family

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Massive disappointment - stay elsewhere

Not 5 star. If you want an okay 4* then you might not be disappointed. We stayed for 5 nights and opted for breakfast only. The worst part was the attitude of the staff throughout the stay- Very rude, unfriendly and unhelpful, especially the travel expert who just sat on his phone and unless you were going to the airport just suggested you walked everywhere… he quoted 100US dollars for the journey to the airport which was obscene. We literally walked to BSL taxis (who we would thoroughly recommend) at the end of the drive and arranged a driver to take us to the airport for less than half the price. The room was a good size and well cleaned by housekeeping who seemed to be the only staff who cared about their job. It was very noisy every morning so if you are hoping for a lie in do not stay here! Breakfast although included in price was chaotic and unpleasant as an experience and after trying it twice we just went else where and would advise to avoid. Overall we would thoroughly recommend Unawatuna as a place to visit but would strongly advise to stay elsewhere as this hotel was such a disappointment! We didn’t eat in the hotel for lunch or dinner as we were just desperate to escape each day and go somewhere else but heard from multiple other guests that the all inclusive options were awful similar to our experience of the breakfast.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

12 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a beautiful resort - the rooms were spacious, impeccably clean and all the staff were friendly and hospitable. The breakfast buffet is yummy and so is the dinner buffet. I liked that there was a pool on the property but also the beach was easily accessible. There was only one concern that came up - the first night I arrived to check in, all the rooms were full and I was unable to get my room on a higher floor as expected. Staff tried their best to be very accommodating and moved me as soon as possible, especially Kalum at the front desk - thank you for helping to sort this out and ensure I had a great stay in Unawatuna.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araliya

10 Sept 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

We cannot rate the hotel and the staff highly enough. The front of house staff, the waiting staff the pool boys, the bar staff were all exceptional. They are all very friendly and extremely helpful.They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome, they can't do enough for you during your stay. We had an issue when we were there and Mr Adikari and Mr Rizan and their team bent over backwards to assist us. We really can't thank them and praise them enough for their efforts. Thank you. We will be back.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

21 Jan 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLARE

9 Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep Reddy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good resort

Araliya is the one of the best beach resort everything in all respects beautiful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Supun

Travelled with family

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a good stay at araliya beach. Lots of foods with good variation and very friendly staff Hope to stay again on my next visit of sri lanka

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Travelled with family, Business traveller

8 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

PUSHPAVALY

5 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay okay hotel ..

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

6 Apr 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Aslam Ahmed

Travelled with family

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Had a Great experience at Araliya. Location was excellent with beach at the resort as well amazing sea views. The hotel room is generously spacious which was a big plus especially for our crawling baby. Sashika and her housekeeping team which included Dasindu Sandaruwan were excellent in maintaining all our houskeeping promptly and efficiently throughout the stay. I think this department has improved significantly from what we read previously. The room service staff, Kumar and his team, were really great in catering for us throughout our 7day stay. Even tiptoed and whispered in the room whilst our baby was sleeping. Breakfeast was good but there are areas than can be improved for instance better food variety and perhaps a less cluttered area considering that 2 halls are available. Sometimes there were issues of miscommunication especially telephonically, english was not always clearly understood.The beach area at the resort is public and is quite narrow with boats parked there but no fault of the resorts. Overall, a pleaseant and joyful experience. Thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Gard

14 Jul 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

shinya

Travelled with family

28 Jun 2024

Disliked: Amenities

朝食の際にスタッフの配慮ですごく不快な思いをしました。2度と泊まりたくないホテルです。

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie-laure

Travelled with family and small children

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bel hotel moderne, personnel très compétent. Kids club épatant !

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ricky

Travelled with group

8 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

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About the area

Unawatuna

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Frequently asked questions

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year Reviews

Reviews

Very good

9.2/10

8.2/10

8.8/10

8.6/10

7.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Davina

2/10 Terrible