Cocobay Unawatuna is a ‘safe and secure’ boutique-style beachfront resort that features a beachfront restaurant, beach deck for dining and an outdoor pool offering access to 200 meters of sandy beach with views of Galle Fort across the ocean. Cocobay Unawatuna is a 5-minute walk to Unawatuna Bus Station. Galle Railway Station is a 5-minute drive away while Galle Town is 3 km from the resort. It takes approximately 2 hours to drive to Bandaranaike International Airport. Furnished with artworks and wood flooring, each air-conditioned room and suite comes with a flat-screen satellite TV (suites with Netflix), minibar, tea/coffee facilities, telephone and safe and the 3 Aqua Romance rooms have private plunge pools. Private bathroom has a spa bath, rain shower, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can expect a fruit basket upon arrival, pillow menu and free Wi-Fi. Guests can work-out at the gym or take up a surfing course during their stay at Cocobay. A travel counter can offer assistance with planning tours. Airport transfers are also available at an extra cost. The beachfront La Mer Restaurant serves a delicious variety of Sri Lankan, Chinese and International cuisine. After dinner drinks can be ordered from the Chill Out Lounge Bar. Chill out Lounge offers various international cocktails and spirits and wines.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Shaf
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room set up with private pool and private beach access
  • Penny
    Australia Australia
    The staff were so lovely, every single one of them. Helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. The outlook onto the little beach was lovely. Seeing the fisherman bring their haul in further along the beach was so interesting. The bed was very...
  • Kim
    France France
    Amazing hotel ...we had the room with the private pool which was perfect.... The food was great but above all the staff were fabulous... Cocobays biggest asset is indeed their staff who are always smiling always helpful and treat you like VIPs....

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Cocobay Unawatuna
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Cocobay Unawatuna takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Cocobay Unawatuna accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the property.

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

1) Authorisation 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 cancellation policy, please note that we will consider free cancellations if plans are affected by Covid 19 due to positive PCR tests, changes or Cancellations of booked flights, Lockdowns, or other regulations introduced by authorities.

In this case, please send us documentary evidence and we will agree with free cancellations and refund any payments made to us.

Compulsory Christmas eve supplement USD 50 per adult and USD 25 per kid below 12 years

Compulsory new year's eve supplement USD 60 per adult and USD 30 per kid below 12 years

Will be collected by the hotel upon arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cocobay Unawatuna in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Cocobay Unawatuna

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Cocobay Unawatuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Cocobay Unawatuna include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Cocobay Unawatuna is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Cocobay Unawatuna offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Neck massage
    • Happy hour
    • Private beach area
    • Bike tours
    • Full body massage
    • Aerobics
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Head massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance
    • Back massage
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Foot massage
    • Beach
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hand massage
    • Cooking class
    • Fitness classes
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Cocobay Unawatuna may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cocobay Unawatuna is 0.9 miles from the centre of Unawatuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cocobay Unawatuna has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Cocobay Unawatuna is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cocobay Unawatuna on this page.

  • Guests staying at Cocobay Unawatuna can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian