Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Top Location
Great view
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Value for money
Cons:
Access issues at night due to tuk tuk difficulty

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Reviews mentioned big and clean rooms, indicating a positive sentiment towards cleanliness.
Service
9.18
Guests praised the incredible helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.92
Location is close to the center and offers a beautiful view, despite being a bit of a walk uphill.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are described as big, spacious, and lovely, enhancing the overall room quality perception.
Amenities
8.7
Basic amenities are provided, with in-house laundry service mentioned as excellent.
Value for Money
9.16
Guests expressed satisfaction with the value they received for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.71
No specific comments on food or beverage, suggesting standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, guests expressed a very positive experience and recommended the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Located in the heart of Unawatuna, Kapaliya Unawatuna offers a luxurious stay with breathtaking sea views. The rooms are elegantly designed with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces overlooking the sea. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi, room service, and free private parking during their stay.

Family-Friendly Facilities and Activities
The hotel caters to families with spacious family rooms and a children's playground on-site. Parents can relax in the garden while kids play or take part in the various activities offered. Additionally, the hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, ensuring convenience and assistance at any time.

Outdoor Adventures and Relaxation
For outdoor enthusiasts, Kapaliya Unawatuna is the perfect choice. Guests can explore the surrounding area through hiking and cycling, with bike hire available at the hotel. After a day of adventure, unwind in the garden or on the terrace, taking in the serene atmosphere and beautiful sunset over the sea.

Ready to experience a blend of luxury and comfort at Kapaliya Unawatuna? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the sea.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Nishita solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The host got me a cake for my birthday!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Harry couple gb
7
Good property
Pros:

Really nice and clean the air con was great and the staff were really helpful.

Cons:

The WiFi was a bit dodgy and the location wasn’t the best

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Hakim couple ae
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Sander couple nl
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Paolo couple fr
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Rohitha couple lk
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Jasper couple nl
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
10
super comfortable stay
Pros:

super comfy beds, we slept so well! staff were really friendly and even let us charge our electric tuk tuk which helped us out a lot!

Cons:

unfortunately there was no breakfast available

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Paulin couple de
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple de
7
Pros:

Das Zimmer ist schön und sehr groß. Die Lage liegt in mitten der Natur und ist sehr ruhig.
Die Klimaanlage funktioniert gut.

Cons:

Das Hotel liegt schon ziemlich ab vom Schuss auf einem Berg. Man läuft schon ziemlich lange und nur bergauf oder man braucht jedesmal ein Tuktuk.
Die Türen waren ein bisschen undicht und wir hatten einige Mücken im Zimmer

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Tugce couple ae
10
Clean and lovely place
Pros:

Really nice stay. The owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was clean, well furnished, and in a quiet area with a lovely garden and sea view from the upper floors. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. Great value for money overall, would definitely stay again!

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Magdalena couple at
9
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Louis couple gb
6
Pros:

I’m not one to leave a bad review and just planned to not leave one, but after checking out I was pestered multiple times to leave a 10/10 review which wouldn’t be accurate.

The staff are lovely

Cons:

Location is a bit out of the way so expect a walk up a very steep hill but manageable.

Our main issue was the door didn’t close properly and left a few inch gap. We woke up to cockroaches in our room. When we raised this to the owner he told us the hotel is in harmony with nature so they may come. We liked that this hotel was more in the jungle than others on the coast but a closing door is bare minimum not just for stopping insects but also from a safety perspective.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Aleksandra solo_traveller pl
9
The owner was very pleasant and easy to communicate with, and he has a wonderful family. He kindly assisted me with my r
Pros:

very friendly and helpful owner
great communication

Cons:

small lizards in room
door did not fully close

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple au
10
Great accomodation and lovely host ☺️
Pros:

Lovely modern room, loads of space and very clean!
I

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Ellie couple se
10
Clean and big room and the staff are super nice and helpful!
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Aline couple ch
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Sam solo_traveller gb
5
You get what you pay for- not much
Pros:

The room was furnished to a good standard, with a comfortable bed and sofa. The room itself was large. The location of the hotel is perfect if you are looking for a quiet spot to get away from it all. The security Uncle is so kind, and often will sit up til late waiting for you to come back, to see you are back inside safely. He gave me an umbrella during the rainy days too, a top bloke.

Cons:

I was quite disappointed with the overall experience in the end. I booked knowing that the hotel didn't have a swimming pool, nor provided breakfast. That was okay with me, as it gave me incentive to get some exercise walking down the steep hill to the beach cafes and the sea each morning. As others have said, if you are too unfit or a bit elderly, the steep incline is going to be too much to handle.

So far so good, I thought. Paid 230 usd for 7 nights, so I wasn't expecting the Ritz. However, after about 3 nights i became quite dissatisfied at how literally nothing was done during my stay......no room cleaning, no fresh water bottles even just left outside on the balcony until i explicitly kept asking, same with running out of toilet roll. After 4 nights, the owner asked me if i wanted the room cleaned and I said yes. Came back, and the bed hadn't been made, and apart from my toiletries being put in a neat line, it didn't look like anything had actually been cleaned. I understand it's a tropical climate, so the lizards didn't bother me too much, and i killed the cockroach quick enough, but maybe if there was some regular cleaning it would discourage the hotel from turning into an animal sanctuary? The last night was the crescendo....i thought a moth or fly was in the room, until i turned the light on.....another cockroach had ran across my chest in the bed!

Surely it must be very cheap to hire a cleaner on a daily basis. There is a lot of potential with this property, but the only time the owner guy became quite motivated was when he requested the last 10,000 rupees from me. I wish he brought the same energy when ensuring the guests had a great stay! It was quite annoying to be "chased" for the money because i had already provided my credit card details on booking.com.....the hotel had chosen not to take payment, so I came willing to pay on card upon arrival on my first night. Was told they preferred cash!

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Natalia couple gb
10
Would recommend to anyone coming to Unawatuna, would revisit
Pros:

The host was amazing. So attentive and friendly. Our stay was great, the room was very nice and clean

Cons:

If your coming with luggage be prepared to walk up spiral stairs however I cannot fault the host as he helped us with luggage both times and was so helpful and kind

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
6
Fine
Pros:

Friendly owner

Cons:

When we arrived we were positively surprised by the size of the room and its initial appearance however we then noticed the room was not super clean and there was an ant issue on the balcony and the window was broken so the bathroom became very wet due to rain. We thought the location would be fine given we like walking but it is a very steep hill and then a busy main road to get to the beach/town and even the owner couldn’t get us a tuk tuk/ taxi with our bags when we needed to check out. We don’t like leaving bad reviews but we just want to be honest.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee