Cocobay Unawatuna

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Unawatuna Beach

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Beach bar
Creator video
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Business centre

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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No:10/4,Roomassala Road, Roomassala, Unawatuna Beach, Unawatuna, 80600
  • Place, Jungle Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Unawatuna Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galle Fort
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

DELUXE ROOM WITH PRIVATE JACUZZI AND SEA VIEW

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

DELUXE ROOM PLUNGE POOL WITH PRIVATE JACUZZI AND SEA VIEW

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

PRIVILEGE SUITE WITH PRIVATE JACUZZI AND SEA VIEW

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 92 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

DELUXE ROOM WITH PRIVATE JACUZZI AND SEA VIEW

  • 64 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Unawatuna

On the beach.You'll find Dewata Beach and Sahana Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Unawatuna resort. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Jungle Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galle International Cricket Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Galle Fort - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Galle Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 32 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sahana Snack Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Una Tuna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Daffodil - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Garden House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Steam Yard - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cocobay Unawatuna

4-star beachfront resort near Unawatuna Beach
Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Cocobay Unawatuna like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Unawatuna resort.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Cocobay Unawatuna offers 16 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Unawatuna resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • CD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cocobay Unawatuna

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 3 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 3 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 95 (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PV84276

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Hotel Galle
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Hotel
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Galle
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Unawatuna
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort Unawatuna

Cocobay Unawatuna Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a superb experience! Such friendly staff, helpful at all times. Lovely to have a “private” beach and combine relaxation with experiences arranged by a knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First class service

Terrific staff and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Senoli

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The photos of this property LOOK okay but in real life, this place is sort of falling apart. You can’t swim in the beach as the water is too dangerous and choppy. The room we stayed in did not have a balcony door that sealed properly, so we had to switch rooms. The eating/ lounge area was very bare bones. For me, the stay would have been all right, had they not used photos likely from when this hotel first opened, when it was in tip top condition. We had a hot tub that we didn’t even feel like using, being the sealant looked cracked and gross and it just didn’t appear as clean as it did in the photos the hotel has shared with Expedia. We would never ever stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing and Upul ( restaurant) and Tamara ( lifeguard) were exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of few hotels with its almost private beach. Boutique but a little rough around the edges - so what if nothing is perfect - this isn’t Maldives. Great food, really friendly staff. No loud music and respectful guests. They are offering a great product, that’s why guests return. Easy tuktuk to busier area and boats to take you elsewhere. We were genuinely sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vikram

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cocobay is a beautiful hotel with friendly and attentive staff members. After a week tour of Sri Lanka, it was the perfect place to relax for the last night of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have a nice ocean view and balcony. Room and the bathroom are large. Good wifi. The water in front of the hotel was too choppy to swim. I’m not sure if this is a seasonal problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a convenient distance from unawatuna beach and Galle fort. If you’re only down south for a weekend, or for your first time I highly recommend. Excellent service, great breakfast, calm and pleasant private beach. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

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

Amazing stay!

Really comfortable room with ocean view balcony, huge bathroom with nice bathtub. The hotel is beautiful with perfect facilities. The food is amazing and special note for the staff, so nice and caring. We had an amazing stay thanks to them. And now we know how to cook curry with their cooking class 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a brilliant time at Cocobay over Christmas and New Year. Enjoyed it so much, we stayed some extra days. Private beach is a small piece of heaven and i swam to jungle beach (about a mile) and that was super fun too. (can get a short rickshaw ride or walk also). Food was great, Sri Lankan or international cuisine available. Stayed in two different rooms and both great, clean and with sea and palm tree views. Going to Unawatuna which is great but always happy to come back. Special thanks to Pradeep, Dilan and Dinesha and the whole team for making our stay so good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Lovely stay

Lovely room with a fantastic view. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Private beach is lovely and calm after touring Galle and Unawatuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

Great Hotel for Holiday and Family

Great service and great food. Great location for seeing other
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, spotlessly clean with a fantastic beach and restaurant. The most friendly and caring staff you could wish to meet.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness is the beautiful location and the spacious comfortable rooms with very clean toilet. The private pool to indulge. The food is very good and yummy. The staff is very obliging & friendly. It’s my second visit. So close to the highway entrance and so many other places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great little find

This is a lvoely hotel, nocer than oics may suggest. Its pretty small, so staff get to know you and are very friendly. Not a lot in immediate vicinity, but Galle fort and Unawatuna town are a very short tuk tuk ride away. Beach and rooms all have amazing views across the bay to Galle Fort - sundown cocktails are a highlight here
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this The receptionwe receiced and the staff were brilliant
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff and customer service at Cocobay Unawatuna were superb. They looked after me and my family and were accomodating on our arrival. The staff at the La Mer restaurant were also really friendly and accomodating to our needs. The location of the hotel is right next to Jungle Beach and very close to the beautiful Galle Fort by tuk tuk. Highly recommended for anyone looking to stay near Galle/Unawatuna!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018