Era Beach

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (20 reviews)
Thalpe, Unawatuna, Galle , Unawatuna , LK

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Gift shops or newsstand
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
See all facilities

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Dining Options
Comfortable Accommodations

Located in Unawatuna, Era Beach is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Unawatuna Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Talpe Natural Pool. Make a reservation now to experience these fantastic features and amenities!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 20 reviews
C
carol extended_group gb
4
This has clearly been a hotel of high standards in the past, sadly no longer, overpriced
Pros:

Location on beach

Cons:

Inexperiences staff pre occupied with their mobile phones
Hotel tired
Plunge pools dirty, cold jacuzzi aspect not working/ out of operation
Steam room out of operation
Staff young inexperienced young men, unable to speak English, sat around most of the time playing on mobile phones in view of guests
Many teapots/ milk pots had no lids, used small plates instead

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
S
Sencer family_with_children tr
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
A
Arnau extended_group es
9
Muy bien para desconectar
Pros:

La piscina del exterior y su terraza.

Cons:

La sauna y los chorros del jacuzzi no funcionaban.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
U
Uwani extended_group lk
9
Rejuvenating and Relaxing
Pros:

The staff was extremely friendly and was very accommodating. We stayed for 1 night and they looked in to all our needs as soon as we requested. Will definitely go there again and will definitely recommend this place. Very much loved the old school Sri Lankan walawwa type aesthetics as well.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
A
Anandagoda family_with_children lk
9
Great stay!
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay at the beautiful Era Beach Hotel with my family. Great place to relax overlooking the gorgeous sea view. Situated in a convenient location & serene environment. We stayed in suite with sea view and loved the beautiful view from the balcony. Rooms were spacious and well cleaned. Hotel staff were very friendly & attentive. Loved the delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. Thank you Mr. Nalaka & team for the hospitality. Looking forward to another stay at Era Beach Hotel.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
S
Sajeewana group lk
8
Very good
Pros:

The excellent location

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
S
Sarah young couple gb
5
Passable
2025-02-17 via Nuitee
D
Dr. solo traveller us
9
An oasis
Pros:

This hotel is a little oasis tucked away among numerous hotels lined next to each other by the ocean. When I was there the ocean was extremely high making it impossible to jostle on the beach. The hotel room I had was outstandingly beautiful, all the furniture was well appointed. The food needs improvement and refinement. Most of the food was overly salted. I tried breakfast lunch and dinners. The service was friendly and the property was quite empty. The pools, the yards, were perfectly manicured and kept so beautiful. It is right outside the road yet you feel like you are in your own little heaven. There is a bar and a restaurant, all without AC and terribly humid and hot. The AC in the rooms work really good. I loved this place and hope to return

2024-05-01 via Nuitee
E
Elie young couple lb
7
Good
2024-04-13 via Nuitee
J
James young couple es
9
Superb
Pros:

Beautiful setting and peaceful
The pool is stunning
The manager was so helpful

2024-01-28 via Nuitee
A
Amashi young couple au
7
Good
2024-01-28 via Nuitee
A
Arun family with young children nl
7
Good
2024-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Moya young couple ae
9
Our happy place, we will be back.
Pros:

Easy, comfortable, good location, pretty, went out of their way to insure our comfort at all times. Stayed in a room with private pool, never used the private pool as the main pool was just stunning to use but the room size and layout of this room was perfect for a long stay.

Cons:

Food was rather underwhelming, maybe because it was out of season even so they really tried. There is a couple of good restaurants near (walking distance).

2023-07-05 via Nuitee
M
Mmanzoor group ae
9
Magical place, serene atmosphere, great food and extremely kind staff.
Pros:

The location of this property is magical.
While it is just beside a very busy street, it is SO serene and you will feel like you are in a cocoon of serenity and tranquility when you stay at Era Beach. Amazing pool, beach views and beach breeze will provide for an amazing stay. The staff are incredibly nice, accommodating, helpful and kind. They make this place amazing.

Cons:

Some little things were not catered for and while they did not make our stay unpleasant it would have been nice to experience these little touches (it was previously managed by the hotel chain Jetwing and then it was impeccable).
The rooms did not have fans and while the A/C was great, it would have been nice to have the option of having a fan instead of the A/C during the night.
Some amenities in the room were also not provided - but again nothing major.

2023-07-04 via Nuitee
M
Mmanzoor group ae
9
Magical place, serene atmosphere, great food and extremely kind staff.
Pros:

The location of this property is magical.
While it is just beside a very busy street, it is SO serene and you will feel like you are in a cocoon of serenity and tranquility when you stay at Era Beach. Amazing pool, beach views and beach breeze will provide for an amazing stay. The staff are incredibly nice, accommodating, helpful and kind. They make this place amazing.

Cons:

Some little things were not catered for and while they did not make our stay unpleasant it would have been nice to experience these little touches (it was previously managed by the hotel chain Jetwing and then it was impeccable).
The rooms did not have fans and while the A/C was great, it would have been nice to have the option of having a fan instead of the A/C during the night.
Some amenities in the room were also not provided - but again nothing major.

2023-07-03 via Nuitee
O
Onindita young couple bd
9
Beautiful villa at a stunning location
Pros:

Loved the location and all facilities. Beautiful building and lovely pool.

Cons:

The food was okay, not that great.

2023-06-30 via Nuitee
D
Dinuk young couple gb
7
Good
Pros:

The staff as always is lovely.

Cons:

It looks a little old and run down now. No phone in the room either.

2023-02-14 via Nuitee
N
Nick solo traveller gb
7
Good
2022-12-18 via Nuitee
A
Anna Maria
10
Lovely end to a great trip
Pros:

Well appointed space, lovely spacious room and bathroom.

Staff very friendly , well trained and very helpful.

Breakfast however can do with a bit of improvement. I love Sri Lankan food and found the breakfast buffet a bit underwhelming

2020-01-14 via Nuitee
P
Penny
10
Beautiful hotel near to Unawatuna
Pros:

We loved our stay at Era Beach. The hotel is beautiful and well looked after. We had a sea view room which was beautiful. Bed very comfy and spacious room. The breakfast included was also really nice - fresh fruit followed by cooked breakfast. The hotel has a nice size pool which was very clean. The hotel was right on the beach but you could not lay on the sand or swim in the sea. However a short walk along if you wanted some beach and a sea swim. The food menu for lunch and dinner was also good! I would definately recommend if you are looking for a chill out hotel away from the hussle of the town - about 10 minutes tuk tuk from Unawatuna. The only downside was the road noise in the morning (but didn't really bother us). Thanks so much Era Beach for our stay!

2019-02-23 via Nuitee