Catch some rays on Cocobay Unawatuna's private beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Cocobay Unawatuna offers 16 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. This Unawatuna resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cocobay Unawatuna. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dewata Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Treat yourself to massages at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and bicycles to rent
Within a 15-minute walk of Dewata Beach and Sahana Beach
Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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 such as 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 centre, 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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
La mer – On-site restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Chill out – This bar specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self 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
Restaurants on site
chill out
la mer
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
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Refrigerator on request
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the bay
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
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
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1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
CD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator on request
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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cocobay Unawatuna
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 13 (from 3 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
New Year's Eve (31 December) 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: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Cocobay Unawatuna offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number PV84276
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 87 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 87 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
3 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect from the staff, food & a paradise location
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
WING SZE
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice experience and friendly staff
WING SZE
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at Cocobay! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The room had been recently renovated and was nice and clean. The pool was nice and refreshing whilst the beach was calm and safe.
I highly recommend Cocobay!
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.
Kirsten
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
debbie
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel didn’t live up to the reviews I had read. The place is very dated and I was initially disappointed. Our aircon unit was dripping badly but was fixed in a couple of hours. All this said the sea view and food in the restaurant didn’t disappoint and the staff were lovely
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.
A wonderful place, with world-class friendly staff and service!
Jan
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Milagros
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone here goes above and beyond! Excellent customer service, i stayed in one of the suites with private pool and jacuzzi and it was worth it! There are only 3 of those suites so book early, im sure all rooms are nice but the suitrs are top notch. The hotel is very well kept, staff always keeping an eye in perfection, the restaurant is highly recommended, delicious food, breakfast is great too and the staff in the restaurant are superb. If you are coming to Sri Lanka, you need to book here to enjoy Unawatuna and Galle.
The staff went above and beyond. It was my girlfriends 30th birthday and while I was in the UK they helped to get things organised and things didn’t change once we got here. The best treatment, I could see the staff did this across the board for everyone at the hotel. They really couldn’t have helped more if they tried, from the manager, to the reception staff, bar staff and everybody else.
Very pretty, warm welcoming and a overall amazing stay in a beautiful setting. A perfect hub for if you are basing yourself in Unawatuna.
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.
Marshall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hannah
4 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were helpful and nice.
The rooms were quite run down for the price. Our tv, kettle and multiple lights didn’t work and the bathroom was musty. Our laundry also came back with new stains on it.
We stayed in a room with a plunge pool and it lacked privacy. There were no sheer curtains so we had to keep the curtains closed (which meant a dark room) for most of the stay because staff were always walking past our room or standing near it. I would recommend booking an upstairs room.
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 😍
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.
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.
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.
Senoli
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kent Ove
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ett meget bra hotell i Unawatuna med privat strand, flott uteområde, bra frokost, hyggelige ansatte +++ Her hadde vi en kjempe opplevelse.
Nous avons passé 5 jours à l’hôtel Cocobay Unawatuna. On a adoré et on a hâte d’y retourner! Des chambres très propres et confortables! La vue sur la mer époustouflante! L’équipe très gentille et très serviable. Nous nous sommes régalés avec le grand choix de plats typique et bien d’autres. Très belle expérience!
Un grand merci surtout à Saman!!! Mais aussi à Upul et Giovindraja.
Hotel qui vaut le detour, le plagiste et la personne qui effectue les massages sont tres competentes. Quant a la nourriture de l' hotel elle est excellente. La duree du sejour recommande est d'une semaine. Hotel qui ne merite pas 5 etoiles compare a d'autres destinations asiatiques.
Et super lækker hotel. Der får værelser og en stille og rolig strand i Unawatuna. Det er tæt på Gall, kun 10 min med Tuk Tuk.
Et super venligt og i altid imødekommende personale.
Lækker morgenmad og lækker mad generelt.