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Owl and the Pussycat

3.5 star property
Unawatuna beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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On a tranquil getaway, Owl and the Pussycat offers an enchanting atmosphere with its beautiful garden, arcade/game room, and serene spa. Relax by the outdoor pool or indulge in local cuisine at The Runcible Spoon restaurant. With in-room WiFi, a library for book lovers and dry cleaning services for your convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
The current price is CNY671
CNY871 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (OTP Standard Room without Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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OTP Signature One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

OTP Signature One Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Little Treats | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Little Treats

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Melodies | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Melodies

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Penthouse

  • Beach view
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite-E-Pie | Living room | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Suite-E-Pie

  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Dreams | Balcony

Suite Dreams

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

OTP Signature Two Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
788 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Galle, 80615

What's nearby

  • Mihiripenna Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dalawella Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Unawatuna Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Talpe Natural Pool - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galle Fort - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 122 min drive
  • Midigama Railway Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black&White - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shanthi Beach Resort - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sun N Sea Wood fire restaurant, Coffee shop and Guesthouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Style Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Owl and the Pussycat

  • Owl and the Pussycat is a great choice for your beach stay in Unawatuna, putting you near activities like snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and kayaking. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body treatments, and mani/pedis. Owl and the Pussycat rest serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
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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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Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Owl and the Pussycat rest - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 175
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 88 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 65.0 per day

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number GH/20228/0140

Also known as

Owl Pussycat Galle
Owl Pussycat Hotel Thalpe
Owl Pussycat Hotel Unawatuna
Owl Pussycat Thalpe
Owl Pussycat Unawatuna
Owl the Pussycat
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel
Owl and the Pussycat Unawatuna
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Owl and the Pussycat?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Owl and the Pussycat?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Owl and the Pussycat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Owl and the Pussycat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Owl and the Pussycat and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Owl and the Pussycat also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Owl and the Pussycat?

Yes, Owl and the Pussycat rest offers local and international cuisine.

Does Owl and the Pussycat have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Owl and the Pussycat like?

Owl and the Pussycat is a short 11-minute walk from Dalawella Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Mihiripenna Beach.

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Reviews

Owl and the Pussycat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Rooms were really comfortable and the staff were exceptionally helpful.
Ben, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were exceptional

Had a really relaxing stay. The property is gorgeous and I highly recommend the ocean view room. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and looked after. Will definitely be back
Gavin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Let me start we arrived at the hotel staff was super friendly right from the beginning. As we we’re walking to see our room we went towards the water to find out no beach since we are beach people my wife started to lose it I said let’s see the room first as she is telling Me I am not staying here . We go up to the room it was beautiful and comfortable! Well she opens cabinets where tv is supposed to be no tv boy she wanted to murder me . I said let’s spend the night and we will talk about it . Next morning we wake up have amazing breakfast and decide to sit by beautiful pool over looking the ocean how beautiful it was just like being on the beach without the sand she loved it ! Wow things got even more amazing find out that internet was so strong that she gets all her shows and she got into reading she was so happy ! Then we started to get to know the staff and they could not do enough for us the chef made us anything we wanted anytime we wanted I can’t say enough how perfect and fast the two weeks went. We travel all over the world to some of the biggest and best hotels and resorts in the world this hotel was intimate and small and we probably had one of the best times and felt at home at all times if I can recommend any hotel, this would be the one Amazing me I am not staying here
ERIC, 12-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic paradise right on the beach. Close enough to all the tourism and excitement, but far enough away to have true peace and tranquility. The staff was absolutely phenomenal and the reason I will absolutely come back.
Justin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Zuvorkommende Personal, ausserordentlich leckere Küche, sehr schöner und gepflegter Pool, Freundlichkeit aller Angestellten ist hervorzuheben
Maurice, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were very happy with our stay and the room was perfect for a family of 4.
Mindy, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not worth the high price but friendly staff

On arrival we were upgraded to a larger room. The room was fitted with very short, rock hard bed made of wood and a AC not able to cool the room at all. After telling the hotel about our bad first night, they moved us to a much better room, with a comfortable bed and a well functioning AC. Very friendly staff but bad communication (the rock hard bed the first night, a malfunctioning laundry machine that apparently made our laundry come back dirty and they initially wanted us to pay full price for the service). Nice breakfast and good food. No beach access from the hotel which was a surprise for us. Overall a nice experience but not worth the high price.
Love, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel is located right on the beach and is beautifully designed. Service was very good
Megan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

er stay

Lovely hotel and great location to the sea. Book a sea view room. Excellent breakfast which is cooked to order. Our room didn’t have a tv but you can ask at reception to put one in. To be honest the area itself is so great you don’t spend much time in the room. Very close to Galle and Unawatuna beach.
Vipin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The design of the property is beautiful - great attention to detail. It is quirky yet elegant. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to shower in a different room after we checked out of our room as we wanted to stay by the pool longer. However the twin beds were extremely uncomfortable. It felt as if there was no mattress and we were sleeping directly on wooden planks. For such a lovely hotel it was quite surprising that this was the case.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rauhallinen hotelli. Ei kuitenkaan ole mikään luxus hotelli. Hotelli saisi huomattavasti paremman arvostelun jos kiinteistöstä pidettäisiin parempi huoli esim. vesisateella vettä tuli ikkunoiden tiivisteistä läpi niin että lammikkoja oli käytävällä. Parvekkeita ei pestä säännöllisesti. Mutta kuitenkin ihan viihtyisä ja hyväkin hotelli.
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was exactly what we were looking for, small boutique hotel that was a little quirky. Met the owners who made us feel very welcome
7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis in Sri Lanka

The Owl and the Pussycat was the most amazing retreat. Every time we went out to explore local beaches or Galle we were more excited to return to the oasis that is OTP. The staff are wonderful and go out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable. I would go back to Sri Lanka just to stay at OTP again.
Sarita, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very modern nicely decorated with a theme from the Owl & Pussycat Poem. Food ordered was very good.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Uber fashionable boutique hotel overlooking the sea. Very trendy restaurant, stylish decor, good food and excellent, friendly staff. Only drawback is there is no beach in front of the hotel and most of that coast is too dangerous - rocky and rip tides - to swim. If that is not an issue for you and you are ok swimming in a pool then everything else gets top marks.
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff .. great location .. Comes highly recommended.
A, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fun boutique hotel with great service.

Everything was perfect from the service to the room. We had a lovely mini vacation and look forward to staying again soon.
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay

Great little hotel! Superb touches, great food and drinks menu. Highly recommended
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous, quirky and characterful boutique hotel. Great food. 15 minutes by tuk tuk to lovely Galle
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best places I’ve stayed!

If you’re looking at this property stop looking & just book it! I spent a few days solo at OTP & it was total bliss! Great room. Fantastic food. Abaxing staff! Great, beautiful place to relax & chill. I didn’t leave the hotel until I had to check out! Stunning sunsets to be watched as you sip a cocktail in the bar! I’ve stayed in plenty of hotels in 10 years of visiting Sri Lanka & this one is right up there!
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

OTP has got everything right

The OTP hotel receives rave reviews for a very good reason. The setting created the opportunity to create a haven, and that is exactly what has been achieved here, with the pool, bar area and dining area combining to form a perfect set-up. When you consider the level of service provided by all the staff, it truly stands out from the crowd.
Richard, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel, Edge of the Beach. Not for swimming.

Around a 2hour drive from Colombo airport to OTP Hotel in Galle. One of the nicer hotels along the strip, as the remainder seemed to be Guest Houses. The view from the hotel was gorgeous, overlooking the ocean and stilt fishermen. Rolling waves and beautiful colours. The hotel itself looks much larger from the photographs, so don't expect large grounds, but rather small quaint dining area and pool. Pool was a touch warm, but perhaps due to the blistering sun around April when we visited the hotel. We were "upgraded" to the Suite E Pie room, however bigger than the room we booked, this was on the ground floor and our door opened out to the gift shop. Not the privacy we wanted, although the doors/windows were all blacked out. We asked to move back to our original room, but they had booked that out. We found it more of a demotion rather than an upgrade. Breakfasts was served by the ocean in the main dining room, mainly outdoor seating. The continental portion was OK, but the food had to be covered by nets to watch out for the flies. Don't expect great things here, but it was doable for 5 mornings. You can also choose from a selction of hot breakfast's, a mix between Western and Local. Overall was ok. The Dinner menu was more varied, but again, don't get yout hopes up too high, and they add on a hefty 30% surcharage at the end so it quickly adds up. Highlights were the special Lobster that was avaialble on our last night ($90 SGD for 1kg) and the Passionate Pussycat cocktail.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautifully Themed And Always Check Your Privacy

Amazing room and the theme was carried throughout. I love that they were environmentally friendly and did not provide bottles of water. Instead you get a jug of water in your room. The bed and pillows were amazing. We were pleasantly surprised when we were informed everything in the 'mini bar' was complimentary. Yummy canapés were also provided free in the evening. We were disappointed there wasn't much of a sand beach in front. And our greatest horror was when we realised the bathroom window was not tinted! The shower stall is right at the window and our balcony was connected to the next room! Not to mention, guests from a 3rd room also had a clear view if they were at their balcony. We discovered by accident when one of us was in the balcony and the toilet light was switched on. The staff were stunned as they confirmed NO ONE had ever noticed this, themselves and past guests. We had to wait a while and look for them a 2nd time before they came with plastic sheets to cover the windows. They did apologise profusely and promised to have a permanent solution the next day, but we were only there 1 night.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

very nice Boutique Hotel with proper Service and a lovely atmosphere. Located directly at the sea, but you will have to walk to a proper beach, though. Not very far...
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Zygimantas, 4-night trip