Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Cocobay Unawatuna. With a private beach, scuba diving, and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, la mer, features happy hour. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
On private beach
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
The current price is ¥13,610
¥13,610
¥17,667 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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Located in Unawatuna, Cocobay Unawatuna is in the suburbs and on a private beach. Galle Harbour and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dewata Beach and Jungle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle International Cricket Stadium or Galle Tennis Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
At Cocobay Unawatuna, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. With a private beach, scuba diving, and fishing, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, la mer, features happy hour. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cocobay Unawatuna boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and CD players
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
chill out
la mer
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Fishing
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Scuba diving
Surfing/bodyboarding
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Refrigerator on request
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the bay
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
CD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator on request
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 13 (from 3 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 60
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30 (from 3 to 11 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 95.00 per vehicle (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 95 (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number PV84276
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Hotel Galle
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Hotel
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Galle
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Unawatuna
COCOBAY UNAWATUNA Resort Unawatuna
Frequently asked questions
Does Cocobay Unawatuna have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cocobay Unawatuna?
As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cocobay Unawatuna on May 2, 2026 start from ¥13,610, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cocobay Unawatuna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cocobay Unawatuna?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Cocobay Unawatuna?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Cocobay Unawatuna provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 95.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Cocobay Unawatuna located?
Nestled on the beach, this Unawatuna resort is within a 15-minute walk of Dewata Beach and Sahana Beach. Jungle Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Cocobay Unawatuna Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The hotel is a very friendly,person are very helpful and friendly ,the beach is perfect as a room with pool yes it us need a little be renew in the bathroom 😁 but the pool with room make you ignore
Food is perfect we are enjoy
Irina
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
debbie
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel didn’t live up to the reviews I had read. The place is very dated and I was initially disappointed. Our aircon unit was dripping badly but was fixed in a couple of hours. All this said the sea view and food in the restaurant didn’t disappoint and the staff were lovely
Staff is amazing and Upul ( restaurant) and Tamara ( lifeguard) were exceptional
Giancarlo
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Milagros
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone here goes above and beyond! Excellent customer service, i stayed in one of the suites with private pool and jacuzzi and it was worth it! There are only 3 of those suites so book early, im sure all rooms are nice but the suitrs are top notch. The hotel is very well kept, staff always keeping an eye in perfection, the restaurant is highly recommended, delicious food, breakfast is great too and the staff in the restaurant are superb. If you are coming to Sri Lanka, you need to book here to enjoy Unawatuna and Galle.
Cocobay is a beautiful hotel with friendly and attentive staff members. After a week tour of Sri Lanka, it was the perfect place to relax for the last night of our trip.
The staff went above and beyond. It was my girlfriends 30th birthday and while I was in the UK they helped to get things organised and things didn’t change once we got here. The best treatment, I could see the staff did this across the board for everyone at the hotel. They really couldn’t have helped more if they tried, from the manager, to the reception staff, bar staff and everybody else.
Very pretty, warm welcoming and a overall amazing stay in a beautiful setting. A perfect hub for if you are basing yourself in Unawatuna.
A wonderful place, with world-class friendly staff and service!
Jan
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hannah
Feb 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The food at the restaurant was delicious and the staff were helpful and nice.
The rooms were quite run down for the price. Our tv, kettle and multiple lights didn’t work and the bathroom was musty. Our laundry also came back with new stains on it.
We stayed in a room with a plunge pool and it lacked privacy. There were no sheer curtains so we had to keep the curtains closed (which meant a dark room) for most of the stay because staff were always walking past our room or standing near it. I would recommend booking an upstairs room.
It’s a convenient distance from unawatuna beach and Galle fort. If you’re only down south for a weekend, or for your first time I highly recommend. Excellent service, great breakfast, calm and pleasant private beach. Beautiful sunsets.
Really comfortable room with ocean view balcony, huge bathroom with nice bathtub. The hotel is beautiful with perfect facilities. The food is amazing and special note for the staff, so nice and caring. We had an amazing stay thanks to them. And now we know how to cook curry with their cooking class 😍
One of few hotels with its almost private beach. Boutique but a little rough around the edges - so what if nothing is perfect - this isn’t Maldives. Great food, really friendly staff. No loud music and respectful guests. They are offering a great product, that’s why guests return. Easy tuktuk to busier area and boats to take you elsewhere. We were genuinely sad to leave.
Rooms have a nice ocean view and balcony. Room and the bathroom are large. Good wifi. The water in front of the hotel was too choppy to swim. I’m not sure if this is a seasonal problem.
Absolutely a superb experience! Such friendly staff, helpful at all times. Lovely to have a “private” beach and combine relaxation with experiences arranged by a knowledgeable staff.
The photos of this property LOOK okay but in real life, this place is sort of falling apart. You can’t swim in the beach as the water is too dangerous and choppy. The room we stayed in did not have a balcony door that sealed properly, so we had to switch rooms. The eating/ lounge area was very bare bones. For me, the stay would have been all right, had they not used photos likely from when this hotel first opened, when it was in tip top condition. We had a hot tub that we didn’t even feel like using, being the sealant looked cracked and gross and it just didn’t appear as clean as it did in the photos the hotel has shared with Expedia. We would never ever stay here again.
Nous avons passé 5 jours à l’hôtel Cocobay Unawatuna. On a adoré et on a hâte d’y retourner! Des chambres très propres et confortables! La vue sur la mer époustouflante! L’équipe très gentille et très serviable. Nous nous sommes régalés avec le grand choix de plats typique et bien d’autres. Très belle expérience!
Un grand merci surtout à Saman!!! Mais aussi à Upul et Giovindraja.
Hotel qui vaut le detour, le plagiste et la personne qui effectue les massages sont tres competentes. Quant a la nourriture de l' hotel elle est excellente. La duree du sejour recommande est d'une semaine. Hotel qui ne merite pas 5 etoiles compare a d'autres destinations asiatiques.
Et super lækker hotel. Der får værelser og en stille og rolig strand i Unawatuna. Det er tæt på Gall, kun 10 min med Tuk Tuk.
Et super venligt og i altid imødekommende personale.
Lækker morgenmad og lækker mad generelt.
Had a brilliant time at Cocobay over Christmas and New Year. Enjoyed it so much, we stayed some extra days. Private beach is a small piece of heaven and i swam to jungle beach (about a mile) and that was super fun too. (can get a short rickshaw ride or walk also).
Food was great, Sri Lankan or international cuisine available. Stayed in two different rooms and both great, clean and with sea and palm tree views. Going to Unawatuna which is great but always happy to come back. Special thanks to Pradeep, Dilan and Dinesha and the whole team for making our stay so good.