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Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above
5-star beachfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach

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A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, round seating, and a poolside view.
A beach with rocky terrain, clear water, and a lounge area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
A wooden interior with a staircase, a seafood market sign, a sunburst mirror, and a lounge area with wooden furniture.
A beachside lounge with wooden chairs and a yellow umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wella Devala Road, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Japanese Peace Pagoda
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a small table with a plant.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sky.

Two Bed Room Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and wooden furniture.

Deluxe Room

  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and decorative wall panels.

Two Bed Room Suite

  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Unawatuna

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Unawatuna hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Unawatuna Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jungle Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galle Fort - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 36 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Una Tuna - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Unawatuna Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Toddy By Hoppa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skinnytom's Deli Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

5-star beachfront hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Unawatuna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Taproban Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 4 to 11 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 85.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TH/252

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Thaproban Pavilion Resort Unawatuna
Thaproban Pavilion Resort
Thaproban Pavilion Unawatuna
Thaproban Pavilion
Thaproban Pavilion Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa to the airport?

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa is 94.2 mi (123-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa?

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa on Aug 18, 2026 start from CA $106, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 85.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa have a pool?

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Taproban Spa, where you can enjoy facials, mani/pedis, and body scrubs.

How close is Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa to downtown Unawatuna?

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa is 0.8 mi away from Unawatuna.

Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 99 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really beautiful place. I would like to come back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lazy time by poolside
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and the highlight of the stay was watching the sunset from the infinity pool. The rooms were spacious with a super comfy bed and pillows. The buffet breakfast and evening meal were plentiful and tasty. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The manager was always available and so kind. All the bar staff were delightful. Mahinda, Ashoka, Kaveesha, Sumithra, Jinuka. Thanks for a fabulous trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view on edge of ocean and jungle. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall nice hotell

Nice staff, very small beach, walking distance to jungle beach. Construction work on a hotel just next to the hotell, the sound wasn't so disturbing but wasn't to nice to be looked at by workers all day at the pool
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay with super friendly staff who were really helpful with recommendations for things to do around Unawatuna and a very generous driver who was able to take us around Galle during our short stay here. The breakfast was delicious with a large variety of foods from authentic Sri Lankan cuisine to western dishes as well. 10/10 reccommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towel had not been changed. I requested a change but received no response. I asked again and it was eventually changed. There were numerous gaps around the balcony door, allowing mosquitoes to enter the room. I requested mosquito repellent and received it, but it proved ineffective. Even whilst sleeping, mosquitoes flew around my face, causing discomfort. Access to the beach was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

rajan

Disliked: Cleanliness
The check-in for this property is very problematic. Note that their credit card reader doesn’t always work. And they are very lucky if you try to pay with cash about the condition of your bills. The slightest crease on a bill and they won’t take it. This makes paying for the property difficult and a completely unnecessary headache.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to wait over an hour past posted check in time. Was told some story about the AC, but, seems it was housekeeping as the floors were wet when we finally checked in. Room was run down..biggest issue was that neither of the two showers drained properly. In fact, sewage came up and created an offensive odor. This was reported to the front desk and repairs were attempted, but not done properly. So, the room still smelled BAD. Also, the workman left a BIG mess. I had to go to the front desk to ask to have it cleaned. While the manager was interested in our stay, all he did was provide a late day fruit plate! No thanks. Avoid this place. It is over priced for what you get. One of my worst stays ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belles prestations ! rien a ajouter
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

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

Didn’t live up to expectations

Overall disappointing, I’d say this is more 2 star, 3 at a push! Room initially had a blocked toilet, no bath or hand towels in the bathroom, 3 hangers for 2 people, warm bar on roof top bar, room condition was pretty warn, needs a good refurb, felt a bit grubby compared to other hotels we stayed in during our trip to Sri Lanka. Manager was good and helped where we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hotel in unawatuna. 2 pools, one of them sea water pool was amazing. Views of ocean and waves crashing is break taking. Staff goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was just as the coronavirus was breaking out. We had to return to the UK after 1 day at the hotel. I would like to praise Roshan and his team for the very efficient and friendly assistance and understanding of our specific situation during a very challenging time. We hope to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Rekommenderas!

Vi reste med barn på 4 år. Mycket barnvänligt hotell, bra frukost och service rakt över. Nära till olika aktiviteter och restauranger.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this resort after having to move out of a complete disaster (Jungle Village by Thawthisa), what a pleasant surprise! Has the combination of being at the end of Unawatuna Beach, so feels and looks like it is out on its own, but within easy walking distance of all the beach amenities. Room with a great sea & sunset view. Two beautiful pools & great breakfast, a lovely stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic hotel, rooms spacious and everywhere is clean, breakfast is excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi at the room does not work. Rest is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Devraj

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent stay

Hotel located at a very good location , however the road to the hotel is very narrow and a lot of traffic. Our overall stay was excellent and the ocean front rooms were great . Great food and overall experience .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troels

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

Dejligt hotel - mørkt værelse

Fint hotel - der dog ikke lever helt op til 5 stjerner. Vi bookede en suite med to soveværelser, men ville gerne have været informerede om at der ikke var udsigt og stort set ingen vinduer. Rummet i sig selv var fint - stort i to etager med dejlige senge og fine møbler. Restauranten er ok og servicen er helt i top. Du kan ikke bade i havet foran pga. klipper, men hotellet tilbyder en gratis shuttle til stranden. De to pools er fine og baren på 3. sal har en fantastisk udsigt. Så alt i alt et fint ophold. Ville dog aldrig vælge det samme værelse igen - det bliver for indelukket.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Was great

Was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular setting next to the sea. Very good food and service. Great pools and a very nice sports bar with an excellent pool table. Very gracious and helpful staff who went out of their way for us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel on the water with 2 great pools. Staff and service is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right by the beach in a secluded area. Everything is pretty clean and we were attended to all the time. The room was spacious and a baby cot was ready for us as per our request. It's an excellent product and the rate, though a bit expensive for Sri Lanka's cost of life, is in line with the services and amenities. It's not a big hotel chain of course but the staff are friendly, courteous and genuinely happy. There are a few things to improve here and there but these are minor points. Highly recommandable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
È sul mare. Non è possibile accedere alla spiaggia. C’è una navetta che porta in un altro posto. Scomodo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eline

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

Koselig sted

Supert hotell, hyggelig personale, god mat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019