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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Unawatuna

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Unawatuna

Unawatuna is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Unawatuna based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Unawatuna.

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

Villa Gaetano

Guest House with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 151, Atharagoda Road, Unawatuna, Villa Gaetano has great rooms from $37 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, cooking classes, and free parking at this terrific hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Cocobay Unawatuna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Cocobay Unawatuna which has nice rooms starting at $80. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10/A Roomassala Road,Unawatuna. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Villa Amma Erna

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Unawatuna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Villa Amma Erna to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rathanyaka Estate Kalehe Wanchawala. You'll also find hiking, cooking classes, a game room, free parking, and laundry facilities which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Adults only
  • Beach
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Fort Edge Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $37, Fort Edge Retreat, at Sri Gunarathana Road , Wanchawela provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Thaproban Pavilion Resort and Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Thaproban Pavilion Resort and Spa has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $90 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Thaproban Pavilion Resort And Spa,Wella Devala Rd.. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and child care, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Neptune Bay Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Unawatuna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Neptune Bay Hotel is 7.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $75, and it's located at Yaddehimulla Road,Galle. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Dionis Villa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Unawatuna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Dionis Villa because it has great rooms that start at $50. It has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 206/B Yaddehimulla Road, Danwala. Only 1 km from the city center, divers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Thambapanni Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Thambapanni Retreat offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $40 (before taxes). It's located at Wella Dewala Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Beach
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Thaproban Beach House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Beach
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Located at Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna, Thaproban Beach House has great rooms from $70 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, and free parking which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Kingfisher Unawatuna

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Unawatuna
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Kingfisher Unawatuna which has nice rooms starting at $78. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Basigewatte, Devala Road, Galle. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Beach
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Also, take a look at the Scuba Diving hotels in nearby destinations: Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Bentota, and Tangalla.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Unawatuna?

Unawatuna Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$52

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Unawatuna. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Unawatuna based on data from 19 hotels is an affordable $52. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Unawatuna.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $86
  • 4-star hotels: $78
  • 3-star hotels: $41


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