Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great beach location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food variety
Price vs. quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
There were issues with cleanliness, including ants and mosquitoes entering the room and the pool area being uninviting.
Service
9.46
Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, creating a positive experience for guests.
Location
8.5
The hotel is located by the sea, but there are limited nearby options for walking or dining.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were clean but somewhat worn and needed better maintenance.
Amenities
8.98
The private beach and plunge pool were highlights, but some amenities needed improvement.
Value for Money
7.44
Some guests felt that the price did not match the quality of offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Food choices were reported as limited, but some meals were enjoyed.
Overall Experience
9.46
Most guests had enjoyable stays, highlighted by excellent service and beautiful views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 13:03

Property Description

Boutique-Style Beachfront Resort: Cocobay Unawatuna offers a 'safe and secure' boutique-style experience with a beachfront restaurant, beach deck dining, and an outdoor pool overlooking 200 meters of sandy beach with stunning views of Galle Fort.

Luxurious Accommodations: Each room and suite is elegantly furnished with artworks and wood flooring, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and private plunge pools in Aqua Romance rooms. Guests are welcomed with a fruit basket, pillow menu, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Dining and Leisure: Indulge in a culinary journey at La Mer Restaurant, serving a delightful mix of Sri Lankan, Chinese, and International cuisine. Unwind at the Chill Out Lounge Bar with a selection of cocktails and spirits. Stay active with the gym, surfing courses, and tour planning assistance available on-site.

Book your stay at Cocobay Unawatuna for a memorable beachfront retreat!

Important information:

Payment Verification Policy (Mandatory):
The same credit card used for the reservation must be presented at check-in for verification.
If the original card is not presented, any pre-charged amount will be refunded, and the guest will be required to make payment using a different card or cash at the hotel.
This policy is strictly mandatory and must be followed without exception

If you are making payment using another cardholder's credit card, please provide the following to the property prior to your arrival:

1) Authorization letter with cardholder's signature
2) Copy of the cardholder's card (front and back of card with cardholder's signature)
3) Copy of the cardholder’s passport or driver’s license

Please note that the property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.

Reference to our cancelation policy, please note that we will consider free cancelations if plans are affected by Covid 19 due to positive PCR tests, changes or Cancelations of booked flights, Lockdowns, or other regulations introduced by authorities.
In this case, please send us documentary evidence and we will agree with free cancelations and refund any payments made to us.

Compulsory Festive Supplements (to be collected by the hotel upon arrival):

Christmas Eve Supplement: USD 25 per adult, USD 13 per child (below 12 years)

New Year’s Eve Supplement: USD 60 per adult, USD 30 per child (below 12 years)Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CMB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 294 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Cortot • family_with_children • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

L emplacement… la plage avec a deux pas … la piscine privée

Cons:

Le manque d activité

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Eamon • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent Sri Lankan welcome from all

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • family_with_children • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

La localisation directement sur la page est superbe mais c’est vraiment le personnel qui fait tout le charme de l’hôtel, ils ont été superbes et si il fallait y retourner ce serait avant tout pour leur gentillesse… Ils nous ont apprit le cinghalais, conseillé sur les meilleures excursions à faire aux alentours et ont même pu nous organiser un safari. Nous n’étions censées rester que 2 jours mais avons prolonger de 3, nous avons été gentiment surclassées; les chambres étaient très propres avec vue sur la mer et jacuzzi…vraiment parfait !

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Geddes • solo_traveller • ae
10
Absolutely fantastic
Pros:

Cocobay was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. Our room was amazing, it was big and comfortable, with a beautiful view and a great jacuzzi. They provided beds for both of our girls.

The food was so delicious. We had booked half board which included dinner - a generous and delicious 5 course meal each night. I ate some of the best fish ever.

We celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary during our stay and the staff went out of their way to make it truly special, we had our bed set up, our dinner table set up and a delicious cake delivered to us. It was so special.

The staff were attentive, kind and accommodating. We enjoyed playing pool as a family and although we had rain every day, our girls had a swim in their pool.

Cocobay is absolutely amazing. We would recommend it to anyone and should we ever visit the area again, we will most definitely come back.
Our only regret, is that we didn't stay another night.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Elif Cansu • couple • ca
8
It was OK.
Pros:

It has own beach. The location was good, ten minutes to Galle and fifty minutes to Mirissa by driving

Cons:

The breakfast was poor unfortunately

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Ruhige, tolle Lage direkt am Strand
Freundliches, aufmerksames Personal
Essen war fein

Cons:

Alles tip rop

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • ch
10
Tolle Lage am Strand, ideal zum Surfen lernen, sehr freundliches Personal
Pros:

ruhige, schöne Lage
Freundliches, aufmerksames Personal
Essen und Trinken

Cons:

-

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Marianna • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Strávili jsme zde 3 noci a s pobytem jsme byli opravdu spokojeni. Pokoje jsou krásné, čisté a mají úžasný výhled na moře. Jídlo bylo naprosto fantastické a personál byl po celou dobu pobytu velmi milý, ochotný a usměvavý.

Hotel je jen kousek od nádherné pláže Jungle Beach, která se nám moc líbila a rozhodně stojí za návštěvu.

Děkujeme za příjemný pobyt. Budeme na něj rádi vzpomínat a pokud se někdy vrátíme na Srí Lanku, moc rádi se ubytujeme znovu.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ria • couple • in
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Roshan • extended_group • us
7
I like the location
Pros:

Perfect location with your own beach

Cons:

Front desk staff could do better with their attire! Not appealing at welcome
Bathroom had strong order from pipes.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Nida • solo_traveller • gb
6
Comfortable Stay Undermined by Maintenance Problems
Pros:

The staff remained polite and accommodating during my stay and I appreciated being offered a late check-out, which helped with my airport transfer plans. The room was spacious and comfortable overall and the resort has potential for a relaxing stay.

Cons:

There were a few maintenance and dining issues that affected my experience. The bathroom had an unpleasant smell during the stay and required maintenance visits more than once. Cleaning improved it temporarily as the smell of cleaner overpowered it but the issue returned. I also experienced repeated problems with the jacuzzi not functioning properly and eventually stopped trying to use it.

The breakfast and dinner arrangements were more limited than expected as they operate on fixed menus rather than buffet service. Personally, I would recommend checking the menu beforehand and considering ordering separately rather than automatically choosing breakfast or half board.

I also found the repeated promotion of the independent massage service uncomfortable and would have preferred a less direct approach, allowing guests to enquire if interested rather than being approached multiple times. The resort could do with asking the gentleman to not be pushy and tonnot invade personal space especially if it's a solo female guest. He frequently remained poolside while i was in my private plunge pool.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Nida • solo_traveller • gb
6
Spacious Room and Friendly Staff, but Limited Privacy
Pros:

The room was spacious and made a great first impression. I had booked a room with a plunge pool and was pleasantly surprised to also find a jacuzzi in the bathroom, which I had not expected. The bathroom itself was very large and the room felt comfortable overall. Staff were welcoming and respectful throughout my stay, and I especially appreciated being allowed an early check-in, which made arrival much easier.

Cons:

As a solo female traveller, the main downside was the lack of privacy. Although there are partitions between neighbouring rooms, the front of the plunge pool area is open and there is frequent foot traffic from staff. I often felt exposed when using the outdoor area and had staff constantly looking in towards the evening when the room lights were on, I ended up keeping curtains closed in the room, which reduced the benefit of having the view.

The plunge pool layout was also inconvenient as the pool sits directly between the room and the seating area, leaving no easy path around it. The beach itself is relatively small and does not feel particularly private, with local activity and boats nearby, so travellers expecting a secluded resort beach experience may want to manage expectations.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sutirtha • solo_traveller • in
10
A great place to retreat in June
Pros:

Gorgeous property. Great location. Tranquil and calm . Amazing staff . Delicious food

Cons:

I can’t think what I didn’t like

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • nz
8
Amazing hide away.
Pros:

Beautiful location on the beach with sunning views in a generous sized room. The staff were amazing and so friendly. The food was lovely. It was a fabulous three day stay. We loved that they adopted 2 very sweet and gentle street dogs.

Cons:

A little far away if you like to walk places as there is a busy main road close by but easy to get a tuk tuk.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Suwimali • solo_traveller • lk
10
A chill stay !
Pros:

This is a well maintained hotel. The staff was welcoming and always ready to attend our needs. We booked a room with a private pool. Kids are not allowed in this pool but there is a kids pool in the main pool. The room was spacious with all the amenities. The bathroom was also equipped with a jacuzzi.
We had only the breakfast from the hotel. The menu had a variety so it was nice. Food was delicious. All together it was a nice stay.

Cons:

The beach infront of the hotel is not very much clean.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

What did I like? Everything! Not in Galle Fort so easy to overlook but really really a nice chill (off season) place. A place I will definitely come back to.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Shinji • solo_traveller • in
8
最高のロケーションとサービスで気持ちよく過ごせました
Pros:

他のクチコミにもあるようにスタッフは皆フレンドリーで3日間の滞在中ずっと気持ちよく過ごせました。
ルームサービスで2日間夕食を注文しましたが、価格、味、品質の全てにおいてホテル周辺の観光客向けのレストランより優れており、満足しています。

Cons:

オフシーズンのためか、スノーケリングやサファリツアーのアクティビティは、高額で選択肢がなく、ホテル到着後に自分でBooking.comサイトから予約して指定場所まで移動しました

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Go101 • family_with_children • ae
9
Spacious and convenient place for decent price.
Pros:

Room had nice view.
Hotel is ON the Beach.
Room is big/spacious.
Short drive to local sites (10 min to Galle Fort)

Cons:

Jacuzzi did not look appealing.
Wifi was weak.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Sven • couple • de
10
Pros:

toller strand und freundliche mitarbeiter

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee