Galawatta Beach Cabanas and Villa

Amazing place at an amazing location, on one of the most beautiful beaches of Unawatuna. Beautiful sea view from the rooms. The staff was very friendly and kind. Recommend.

We didn't stay at the Galawatta Beach Resort for an overnight stay, but we discovered it by chance while walking on the beach and decided to go for dinner. The Rice&Curry was incredibly tasty and the juices are also highly recommended, so we came back for Rice&Curry the next evening. In addition to the great food, the family that runs the whole thing was so super friendly! We had a good time and were even offered the opportunity to choose our own vegetables at Rice&Curry the next evening. Unfortunately we couldn't take advantage of this offer because our next day was our departure day. But we will come back and are really looking forward to it!

Amazing place, literally on the beach. You can see the turtles from your bungalow. I loved sleeping listening to the waves. The place also seems very private, not too many guests. So it feels like your own beach place. You can also have the breakfast at your own terrace. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The downside is that they don’t have AC (only fan) and because they don’t have windows, you get some undesired guests (bugs, spiders, ants or mosquitoes). But even like that, it was an unforgettable experience!

We loved the Galawatta beach cabanas - their location couldn’t be better, with the turtle beach right at your doorstep. You can actually see the turtles swimming from the terrace.

The cabanas are spacious with lovely terraces and some beach area, which keeps a good amount of distance between you and the beach goers. We got all meals served on our terrace as well, which was really a treat. It is also a very rustic cabana design and I loved hearing the sounds of the waves as I fell asleep.

A special thank you and mention to the staff as well, who are absolutely lovely and take wonderful care of the nature around them, ensuring the turtles are enjoyed in an animal-friendly way. Also a big thanks to the chef who made us several delicious feasts!

The only thing I can say that’s not 100% positive is the noise from the train at some points, however it passes very infrequently and seems like a small price to pay for staying in such a wonderful places!

Direkt vor unserer Strand-Cabana ist ein privater Liegestuhlverleih. Tagsüber ist dadurch keine Privatsphäre gegeben, es ist außerdem sehr laut und auch die Aussicht auf das Meer ist eingeschränkt. Die Cabana ist sehr dunkel und spartanisch eingerichtet: Ein Bett, zwei Nachttischhen, eine Kofferablage und ein Schrank. That's all. Kein Wasserkocher, kein Kühlschrank, keine Klimaanlage. Es gibt einen Ventilator, aber der ist so laut, dass man nicht schlafen kann, wenn er läuft. Auf der Veranda gibt es einen etwas bequemeren Korbstuhl, ansonsten Holzstühle ohne Auflagen. Keine Liegestühle, keine Strandtücher.
Der Strandbschnitt ist nur sehr schmal und total überfüllt. Und dafür haben wir 95 Euro für die Nacht bezahlt. Wir waren sehr enttäuscht.

Such a great place to stay front of the beach and see the turtles. Staff was so nice and helpful.foods allso so good. Highly recommend

Great beach resort!
The staff is lovely and the rooms are very well located, beachfront in a wonderful environment.

Great beach restaurant with friendly staff, a hammock and good breakfast options From the restaurant, you have a secluded view of the beach and can easily hop down to see the sea turtles.

Zero hospitality
We a family with 1.5 year kid
We rent a few days a sunbeds from this guys
And once a day decided to go to his beds thru property
And in this time they show who are they really is:
1. Guy in front said that we must pay for the road to the beach - buy ticket (just for the walk)
2. Than we said that we rent a sunbed - we go to the beach, this guy clap hands, like we are his dog or something
3. When we walk to the front of the beach, some women said that it’s her property, and we can’t go to the beach, even if we rent her sunbeds

Zero tolerance, zero hospitality, i’m really confused with this place and with this people
Never and nobody would’t recommend this place
Buy property, rent sunbeds and hotel rooms, and block the entrance to the beach, even if you rent this sunbeds.in 2020 it sounds crazy, awful and disappointing

UPD:
"The rule is if they eat or drink something or they rent one of our beach beds then they are welcome to enter.
If people don’t tell don’t stop and just walk through"

YOU ARE LIER – WHEN I WALK WITH MY FAMILY I TOLD THAT WE ARE GOING TO RENT SUNBED

Word PARADISE is the best word that can use for description of GALAWATTA.  Far from the noise, fast lifes, just nature and you.along the coast and the sound of the ocean.  some turtles just see you and pass gracefully on her way.  Delicious food with very reasonable prices.  The staff.always at your service whatever you need.  They take care of every detail.  And Cabana, one intimate, quiet and very clean accommodation.  In the morning you wake up after a strange bird or barking dogs but this just gives you security since animals are were there is warm and loving people. From the heart to all I recommend this paradise!

I agree, the location is amazing! Perfect for families even with toddlers. The beach has a natural pool without a strong current and yes, turtles everywhere!
The new very friendly manager (from Montenegro) seems to be willing to make a change but unfortunately she is confronted with a terrible staff.
Pro:
- very nice cabanas! Clean, directly at the beach, nicely maintained.
-Nice and friendly kitchen staff
Con:
- The security guy didn't want to let us in without even asking if we have a reservation. That's a way to welcome guests.
- The guy standing next to him didn't want to help us the luggage.
- to order something you have to all the way to the kitchen and even when the waiter saw me from far, they didn't bother.
- I asked them to clean the dirty looking foot bath at the beach side entrance and they just said they will clean it tomorrow.
By the end of our stay a lady came and we thout even talking to us, she gave us the bill. It have us really the impression of not being welcomed.
- when checking out the guy offered us to bring us to Galle for an absolute overpriced offer. Again, not a very nice way to say good bye.

The cabana it self would be five stars, unfortunately the staff downgraded this experiences to three.

Zero hospitality
We a family with 1.5 year kid
We rent a few days a sunbeds from this guys
And once a day decided to go to his beds thru property
And in this time they show who are they really is:
1. Guy in front said that we must pay for the road to the beach - buy ticket (just for the walk)
2. Than we said that we rent a sunbed - we go to the beach, this guy clap hands, like we are his dog or something
3. When we walk to the front of the beach, some women said that it’s her property, and we can’t go to the beach, even if we rent her sunbeds

Zero tolerance, zero hospitality, i’m really confused with this place and with this people
Never and nobody would’t recommend this place
Buy property, rent sunbeds and hotel rooms, and block the entrance to the beach, even if you rent this sunbeds.in 2020 it sounds crazy, awful and disappointing

We had a pleasent Stay and liked to come back some day. The little home is nice and well spotted near to the beach. The water ist crsital clear and the beach is clean.
The stuff is friendly and speaks good English.
Highlight are the giant turtles which can be seen every day from noon to the evening.
For my opinion the price without breakfast is a little bit to high compared to other destinations in Sri Lanka.
There for 4of5.

One of my favorite seaside stays on the south coast. A lovely lil cabana with the sea (which is full of sea turtles) just steps away. Deepika and the rest of the staff are incredible!

. Fantastic cabanas right on the beach, with nice trees, fence to give you some seclusion from people. Beautiful cabanas, with space, big bed and bathroom, lovely decking for sitting and relaxing and having breakfast, lunch, dinner or just our afternoon tea.
Lovely grounds to sit in or walk around, private from the beach, sunbeds and an outside shower.
The owners and staff are super nice and helpful

Wir sind jetzt das 2.mal seit 2017 dort gewesen und waren leider sehr enttäuscht, das wichtigste ist mittlerweile die Anzahlung auf ein Schweizer Konto.danach sollten Sie in der weiteren Kommunikation Geduld bewahren. (Rückantwort per Mail 10-21 Tage) Telefonnummer wird erst garnicht heraus gegeben. Service rund ums essen/kochen ist liebenswert und hätte eigentlich 5 Sterne verdient, genau wie der roomservice auch.leider wird das durch die verantwortlichen Personen und ihrer Ignoranz was Probleme vor Ort angeht zu Nichte gemacht.
+ Location
+ das Essen
- 4 von 7 Tagen kein Wasser / duschen
- Communication Amal/Site manager
- preis/Leistung
- die Villa und cabanas sind einfach durch
- Kühlschrank der nicht funktioniert
- bei Problemen recht forsch

Beautiful hotel, made of luxurious bungalows in the middle of the cocounuts palms forest, in front of the equally beautiful beach. The sound of the waves pampers you at night. Ideal temperature in February not too hot, and not wet. Dinner with fish, prawns, rice and curry and breakfast with papaya, pineapple, banana, toasted bread, eggs, butter and jam, the healthiest and most delicious food I have ever eaten, cooked and served with love.

Absolutely loved the place because it's secluded and the beach is absolutely lovely. Clear sands, refreshingly blue water and waves to die for.

I had to wait one hour for fish curry and they served everyone else before us.not a pleasant experience. But in full fairness the food was very good.

We was only on the beach and we drank juices in here.price is more than other, but once is ok on the beach if someone cannot eat in the hot weather or desire for fresh juice or milkshake.