On Unawatuna Beach, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa offers a serene retreat with yoga classes, an outdoor entertainment area, and six bars. Guests can indulge in sports massages at the spa or explore nearby Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach. Previous guests praise the property's amenities.
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year is a great choice for your beach stay in Unawatuna, putting you near activities like snorkeling and windsurfing. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Saffron, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 6 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center.
At a glance
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Hotel size
301 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Lobby]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free uncovered onsite valet parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
4 restaurants
6 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Free beach club
Yoga classes
Pool table
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Business center
4 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference space (30000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Pool access ramp on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch Smart TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Balcony
Freshen up
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Electrical adapters/chargers
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Saffron - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours.
Te'Lounge - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Olives - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Beach Club Bar - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Signature Lounge - This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: LKR 40000 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 6000 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for LKR 3000.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Araliya Beach Resort Spa
Frequently asked questions
Does Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, snorkeling, and windsurfing. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year also has 6 bars and a fitness center, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and garden views.
Does Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year like?
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year is a short 1-minute walk from Unawatuna Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Japanese Peace Pagoda.
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Reviews
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where you meet the sea all year Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool facilities were very clean and nice. (3 reviews)
The beach was easily accessible and considered amazing with stylish bars beautifully lit up at night. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Incredibly busy spot, busy beach, competitive to get lounge chairs, lots of people.
Rooms were nice, staff was very helpful.
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
The beach was amazing and the hotel, rooms, and pools were very clean. The staff was also very friendly. Overall, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa was amazing.
Duminda
Duminda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2024
It was a nice hotel. Nice pool facilities and clean . I had maybe higher expectations on the service level for a 5 star. But overall luxury
Malin
Malin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
This was a beautiful resort - the rooms were spacious, impeccably clean and all the staff were friendly and hospitable. The breakfast buffet is yummy and so is the dinner buffet. I liked that there was a pool on the property but also the beach was easily accessible.
There was only one concern that came up - the first night I arrived to check in, all the rooms were full and I was unable to get my room on a higher floor as expected. Staff tried their best to be very accommodating and moved me as soon as possible, especially Kalum at the front desk - thank you for helping to sort this out and ensure I had a great stay in Unawatuna.
Megan
Megan, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 14, 2024
Massive disappointment - stay elsewhere
Not 5 star. If you want an okay 4* then you might not be disappointed. We stayed for 5 nights and opted for breakfast only. The worst part was the attitude of the staff throughout the stay- Very rude, unfriendly and unhelpful, especially the travel expert who just sat on his phone and unless you were going to the airport just suggested you walked everywhere… he quoted 100US dollars for the journey to the airport which was obscene. We literally walked to BSL taxis (who we would thoroughly recommend) at the end of the drive and arranged a driver to take us to the airport for less than half the price.
The room was a good size and well cleaned by housekeeping who seemed to be the only staff who cared about their job. It was very noisy every morning so if you are hoping for a lie in do not stay here! Breakfast although included in price was chaotic and unpleasant as an experience and after trying it twice we just went else where and would advise to avoid. Overall we would thoroughly recommend Unawatuna as a place to visit but would strongly advise to stay elsewhere as this hotel was such a disappointment! We didn’t eat in the hotel for lunch or dinner as we were just desperate to escape each day and go somewhere else but heard from multiple other guests that the all inclusive options were awful similar to our experience of the breakfast.
Matthew
Matthew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Amazing beautiful gorgeous serene place! The best in the area!!!
Huda
Huda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2024
Great hotel
Miroslav
Miroslav, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2022
We had a good stay at araliya beach. Lots of foods with good variation and very friendly staff
Hope to stay again on my next visit of sri lanka
Supun
Supun, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2022
Good resort
Araliya is the one of the best beach resort everything in all respects beautiful
Sundeep Reddy
Sundeep Reddy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
Junior staff is mostly very young people and they needs training in customer service.
Saman
Saman, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Everything was fine
The bathroom was smelling of damp
UMA
UMA, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2024
Food is not worth for the money
Prasanga
Prasanga, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Ok
Akhila
Akhila, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2024
Lots of loud tf free a q Russian music we don’t like
chaminda
chaminda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2023
Exceptional
We cannot rate the hotel and the staff highly enough. The front of house staff, the waiting staff the pool boys, the bar staff were all exceptional. They are all very friendly and extremely helpful.They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome, they can't do enough for you during your stay. We had an issue when we were there and Mr Adikari and Mr Rizan and their team bent over backwards to assist us. We really can't thank them and praise them enough for their efforts. Thank you. We will be back.
Gareth
Gareth, 12-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 27, 2025
Auf den ersten Blick ein Luxuriöses Hotel beim genaueren betrachten leider das komplette Gegenteil.
Das Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen, überall sind Schimmelflecken auf der Tapete zu finden bzw. ist diese an diversen Stellen bereits kaputt.
Der Fußboden ist abgenutzt und in den Ecken ist Schimmel zu finden.
Die Fenster am Gang wurden gefühlt seit monaten nicht mehr geputzt und auch die Abflüsse weißen Schimmelspuren auf.
Im Zimmer ist ein modriger Geruch wahrzunehmen der ohne einschalten der Klimaanlage auf das Maximum nicht aushaltbar ist.
Auch haben wir im Zimmer eine Kakerlake entdeckt.
Das Service ist einen 5 Sterne Hotel leider auch nicht würdig.
-gewisse Gäste werden bevorzugt
-Zimmer werden auch nicht gründlich gereinigt
-kein entgegnkommen bei kleinesten Bitten
- trotz Lebensmittelvergiftung (in einem andern Restaurant eingefangen) war es am Tag des Auschecken nicht möglich 2 stunden länger im Zimmer zu bleibn
-es konnte nichtmal Arzt und auch kein Taxi bestellt werden
Patrick
Patrick, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Resort
Jätte stor resort där nästan alla har all inclusive ett lyx ställe.
80-90 % ryssar
Bel hotel moderne, personnel très compétent.
Kids club épatant !
marie-laure
marie-laure, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2022
Very good
olivia
olivia, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 5, 2022
Okay okay hotel ..
PUSHPAVALY
PUSHPAVALY, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2022
Great Stay
Had a Great experience at Araliya.
Location was excellent with beach at the resort as well amazing sea views. The hotel room is generously spacious which was a big plus especially for our crawling baby. Sashika and her housekeeping team which included Dasindu Sandaruwan were excellent in maintaining all our houskeeping promptly and efficiently throughout the stay. I think this department has improved significantly from what we read previously. The room service staff, Kumar and his team, were really great in catering for us throughout our 7day stay. Even tiptoed and whispered in the room whilst our baby was sleeping. Breakfeast was good but there are areas than can be improved for instance better food variety and perhaps a less cluttered area considering that 2 halls are available. Sometimes there were issues of miscommunication especially telephonically, english was not always clearly understood.The beach area at the resort is public and is quite narrow with boats parked there but no fault of the resorts. Overall, a pleaseant and joyful experience. Thank you.