Rockside Cabanas Hotel
No. 668 Matara Road, 80615 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map
Rockside Cabanas Hotel
Situated along the shores of Dalawella and Mihiripenna, Rockside Cabanas Hotel offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access. It features a restaurant and beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. Tastefully-furnished, rooms and bungalows come with wooden furnishing, a minibar and freshly-laundered bedding. They include a private bathroom with towels and shower facility. At Rockside Cabanas Hotel guests may enjoy activities such as diving and snorkelling on site. Fluently-conversed in English and German, the friendly staff can assist with luggage storage and shuttle arrangements. This beachfront property houses a restaurant serving a delectable spread of local and international dishes. A variety of drinks are available at the bar, while room service options can be provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ulla-britt
Sweden“Perfect location at the beach and with a natural lagun with calm water and big beautiful turtles. The extremely friendly staff that exceeded our expectation. The Cabana was very nice with a big fresh bathroom and comfortable beds. A private terass...”- Ben
Australia“Excellent service on all levels. Very good meals. Location right on the beach couldn't be better.” - Georgia Australia“What a wonderful location right on the beachfront. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed having dinner and breakfast on the balcony of our Cabana overlooking the waves. Wifi and air conditioner worked well. Turtle beach is nearby...”
Alan
Malaysia“Remarkable location right on the beach/seafront. Our room is Beachfront Cabanas where we fall asleep & wake up to sound of roaring seas! Short walk to bay with swimming turtles near Frog Rock! Wonderful breakfast at terrace of our Cabanas just...”
Eran
Israel“Great hotel!!! Staff is so friendly and the room is super comfortable! Asanka was very helpful and nice!”
Harriet
United Kingdom“We stayed in the cabana and it was so beautiful, right on the sea front. Fall asleep with the sound of the sea, walk along the beach in the day, see the sea turtles. It was just perfect. It was our honeymoon and the staff couldn’t have been more...”- Anand
India“The staff was very helpful. Chef went out of the way to make sumptuous vegetarian food. The location was amazing, right next to the sea and few meters away from Frog Rock. Amazing experience.” 
Karin
Austria“A most wonderful stay. The room was great - loved the view of the sea and sound of the waves from the room. All the staff were delightful and exceptionally helpful and went out of their way to make sure one felt comfortable and at home. Every wish...”- Nicola United Kingdom“Views from the room, gardens, on the beach, great location, great breakfast, lovely staff.”
Shanta India“Beautiful boutique hotel right on the beach. A skip away from a lagoon where one can swim. Great food and lovely helpful staff especially Kokila. And the proprietors are charming and friendly. Highly recommend.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
Mid December to mid of March. Regards ROCKSIDE CABANAS HOTEL, Service & Booking TeamAnswered on 7 September 2019I am reading that it is not safe to swim in the Dalawella Beach what is your closes beach?
No. Totally wrong. Dakawella beach protected byva reef. Even 03 months old infants and 90 Yr old grand papa can swim in the natural pool. Come our pro..Answered on 27 June 2023hi we are looking to stay 1-5 Jan. we are a family of 2 adults and a 9yr old. the recommended room is cabana. is there a separate bed for our 9yr old.
Yes you can request a separate bed for a fee.Thank you.Answered on 23 May 2023Apologies if this is a repeat as I’m not sure my question was submitted correctly yesterday. I’d like to know if there is parking available for a ren..
Yes , we have 10 vehicle parking lot. You can park your tuk tuk. No worries 👍 Thank youAnswered on 17 September 2023Hallo Can you swim in the sea in front or us it too dangerous? Can you see this new high monster building from the Hotel? Thank you
Yes we can 🏊♀️ in front of our hotel. our new www.rockside-cabanas.com pics. We have safest child friendly sea protected by natural reef which. we f..Answered on 15 August 2021What is the weather like here in April?
Very hot. On and off evening showers. But these days no rain , these days you cannot predict whetherAnswered on 2 April 2022- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineSeafood • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
Facilities of Rockside Cabanas HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dining table
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Table tennisAdditional charge
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Telephone
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Massage
- English
House rulesRockside Cabanas Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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 Rockside Cabanas Hotel 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 accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Rockside Cabanas Hotel
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Guests staying at Rockside Cabanas Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Asian
- American
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Check-in at Rockside Cabanas Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Rockside Cabanas Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Rockside Cabanas Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Rockside Cabanas Hotel is 1.6 miles from the centre of Unawatuna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Rockside Cabanas Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Rockside Cabanas Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Children's playground
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Neck massage
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Spa/wellness packages
- Happy hour
- Hand massage
- Public Bath
- Bicycle rental
- Bike tours
- Couples massage
- Open-air bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Cooking class
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Water sport facilities on site
- Foot massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Back massage
- Themed dinner nights
- Full body massage
- Live music/performance
- Head massage
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Room options at Rockside Cabanas Hotel include:
- Triple
- Family
- Bungalow
- Double
