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Gloria Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool
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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception
Indoor pool
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Unawatuna Beach
    8 min walk
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    16 min walk
  • Jungle Beach
    12 min drive
  • Koggala (KCT)
    24 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Unawatuna

At Gloria Grand Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Unawatuna hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Jungle Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Dalawella Beach.

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galle Fort - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jungle Beach - 12 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Bay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thaproban Beach Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shark Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gloria Grand Hotel

Hotel in Unawatuna with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An indoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Gloria Grand Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Unawatuna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Gloria Grand Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Unawatuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travellers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travellers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gloria Grand Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

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 English breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per room (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Gloria Grand Hotel Unawatuna
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Gloria Grand Unawatuna
Gloria Grand
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Gloria Grand Hotel Unawatuna
Gloria Grand Hotel Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gloria Grand Hotel?

Gloria Grand Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gloria Grand Hotel?

Yep, Gloria Grand Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gloria Grand Hotel?

Yep, Gloria Grand Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Gloria Grand Hotel have a pool?

Gloria Grand Hotel has an indoor pool.

Does Gloria Grand Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gloria Grand Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gloria Grand Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Gloria Grand Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gloria Grand Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Gloria Grand Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Gloria Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Food was varied and well done. Good location.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are great, there are a couple of reasons for marking this hotel down. If you ask the staff for something and they haven’t got it they will not try and get it for you they just leave it. Ie:- asked for 2 beach towels they only had one and had no answers as to getting another. Also the breakfast, yes it is ok, eggs, bacon etc every day plus fresh fruit which is lovely but they need to change it up a little and add some cheese, ham etc. Other than that the lift wasn’t working and had to go 3 flights of stairs every time we went to our room, but the staff will try and help and the hotel is situated near the beach and lots of restaurants so the location is good. I have given it a 3 but if I could have have would have been more a 3 1/2.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing and friendly staff!
Great experience! Hotel staff were very friendly and helped us with everything that we asked! They even gave us free late checkout!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stop in Unawatuna
50 foot walk to the beach - large, clean, comfortable room with AC and balcony. Solid buffet breakfast and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel. Close to beach
Close to beach. Hotel staff very accommodating. Easy check in. Room service was good. Had Superior room, with air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini fridge, very large washroom/bathroom, HBO. Balcony and nice view of back of hotel with trees and wild monkeys, exotic birds in them. Breakfast deal is great. Omelets, and a nice fruit salad. Lots of restaurants nearby to choose from. Arrived from Colombo by highway bus for $3 USD(no complaints), then tuk-tuk to hotel. Easy find. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very ni d hotel. close to the beach n friendly staff. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent very helpful staff, good breakfast situated near beach and opposite good vegan restaurant and massage place

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with friendly staf near to the beach
We had a wonderful offer and a great room with a friendly staf. Everybody was speaking English very well!

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Ghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
Loved the whole visit. The checkin was simple and the front desk staff could not have been nicer during our stay. Anything we asked them to do, they did with a smile. The rooms were lovely. Very clean and comfy and the beds were great. The cleaning each day was very well done. The breakfast buffet is more than adequate (I'm not a big breakfast person, but there were made to order eggs and whatnot so it was fine). It's a very clean, very modern hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to beach, wonderful food at breakfast, nice
close to beach, wonderful food at breakfast, nice rooms, friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
After backpacking for a long time I needed a nice room with air conditioning and a nice shower. The room was perfect!

8/10 Good

Robcat, Close to Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gloria Grand Hotel
Excellent Hotel with Great Rooms with lots of space

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Good location for New Years celebrations. Hotel close to beach and clean although food not good!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to the beach minus the noise
Lovely staff to welcome you and make you feel at home. Large,modern bathrooms and spacious rooms. Nice breakfast on the terrace. I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.

8/10 Good

Chicagosns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel near the beach
Staff are friendly and helpful. Room has a decent size , large balcony. Bed is comfortable. Bathroom is huge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel within minutes from the beach.
The staff were very friendly and helped us organise our tours and provided a packed breakfast for the early morning starts which is very helpful. The food was great (esp the daal curry) and nothing is ever too much for the hotel staff. It was also my birthday while I was staying at the hotel and as a surprise they decorated the room in the cutest way and I had a chocolate cake waiting for me too. Great service and highly recommend this place!

8/10 Good

Rowena, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Great location. Whilst its doesn't have direct beach access or a pool, you only have to walk a minute to get to the water. Great staff, complimentary breakfast (I had an omelette each day), clean room, perfect location.

10/10 Excellent

vishal, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the beach
Great hotel. Clean and comfortable. Near the beach and all the beach cafes etc

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant hotel walking distance from beach
When we were driven we weren't sure what to expect as the road had a few rough looking places but when we pulled up our fears were eased. The hotel is the best looking on the street, the friendly welcome helped us settle and the location is perfect for a stroll to the beach, which has numerous bars and restaurants. The room was spacious and clean, the food was good and although the initial view from the balcony isn't that great, if you give it a few minutes you will see a stunning array of wildlife.

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Isle of Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and comfortable stay
We had a very comfortable stay at the Gloria Grand Hotel. It was excellent value for money. Our room was at the front of the hotel and for some this might be noisy, but we enjoyed seeing the bustle of Unawatuna life going on. Our room was a decent size with a good bathroom. It was immaculately clean however we would have liked our towels and bedlinen changed more often. The hotel staff were keen to clean our room, which was great but not at 8 in the morning! It was also a little noisy in the morning. Breakfast was excellent and the coffee improved. The waiters were polite and very helpful, especially Chana. The restaurant was also very good. We had the best curry of our trip there. It is a shame that more people do not visit it. We would definitely stay at the hotel again without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Yasir, Reading, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel with very friendly staff
This is my review from TripAdvisor: I had originally booked 2 nights at another hotel (Thambapanni Retreat) but had added an extra night in Galle - unfortunately no rooms were available so I booked a night at the Gloria and I was not disappointed. Although the hotel isn't large it is clean and well maintained and the location is excellent (only 5 minutes walk from Unawatuna beach). We were given a free upgrade and the room was spacious and clean with an excellent bathroom. We even had a little balcony we could sit and people watch. The staff like most Sri Lankans were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help us. For example when we checked out we left our bags with the hotel to move them later. On our way back we were caught in a heavy shower and were soaked to the skin. Not only did the hotel provide us with towels but they gave us a spare room to change and make use of the room's facilities. This is the kind of customer service that would definitely make me want to go back - highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Xin, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel
A few things that are not computer meeting my expectation. 1) the hotel uses its own electricity generator therefore the flow is not stable 2) we did not render our room key in one morning therefore the room was not prepared when we were back in the afternoon. We had to wait the clean towel to arrive after 9 pm 3) when you look from the balcony it was quite raw and rough

10/10 Excellent

kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, close to beach
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gloria. The staff really made this a great stay. Nothing was too much for them. The hotel is well resourced, clean and has great beds. The only down side was that it is difficult to access wifi. Very close to beach, restaurants, bars etc. Perfect spot. Very child friendly. Pleased to see a quiet police presence in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Maclean, Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, great location
Hotel is conveniently situated. It is a 2-minute work to the beach. It is also not far from the major road, if you want to use convenient public transportation to visit other nearby cities and beaches. The hotel is new, the service is great and the rooms are clean. We had a balcony with a fantastic view. The management is planning to expand and add a pool and other facilities. They even sought our input as to what additions would be more desirable. Hats off to them.