The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Unawatuna

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Unawatuna

Visiting Unawatuna for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Unawatuna, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Unawatuna based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Unawatuna for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Unawatuna before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Unawatuna for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Unawatuna for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Unawatuna

Located at 788 Matara Road, Thalpe, Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $100. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Wella Devala Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Unawatuna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

We found Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $63. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Wella Devala Road, Unawatuna. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Fort Edge Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $27, Fort Edge Retreat, at Sri Gunarathana Road, Kalahe provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, and a child pool. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Angel Beach Unawatuna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Unawatuna

Angel Beach Unawatuna has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $112 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 436, Galle Road, Dalawella. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, free parking, and evening entertainment, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Nature Trails Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Nature Trails Boutique Hotel is 9.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $88, and it's located at 144 B, Matara Road. We also love the snorkeling, hiking, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Jungle Village by Thawthisa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A cool place is Jungle Village by Thawthisa because it has great rooms that start at $74. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Palawatta, Bonavista. Only 0.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, a spa, and a child pool at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Mosvold Villa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $275 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Unawatuna
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Mosvold Villa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $275 (before taxes). It's located at Ahangama, Galle and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.7 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Peellagoda, Unawatuna, Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel has great rooms from $99 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, child care, free parking, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Beach Grove Villas

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Unawatuna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Beach Grove Villas which has nice rooms starting at $43. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Talpe North Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and a spa. It's located just 2.1 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ella, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Tangalla, and Nuwara Eliya.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Unawatuna?

Unawatuna Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$64

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Unawatuna. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Unawatuna based on data from 91 hotels is an affordable $64. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Unawatuna.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $95
  • 4-star hotels: $57
  • 3-star hotels: $58
  • 2-star hotels: $80


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