Cocobay Unawatuna  

On Sri Lanka’s sun-soaked southern coast in a secluded bay at Unawatuna, a short hop from Galle town and the main Unawatuna resort area. The boutique beachfront spot sits on 200 meters of sandy shore with superb views of Galle Fort and a picturesque fishing village. Beachfront and family-friendly, with easy access to Jungle Beach and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.

Compact and stylish, the property has 16 guestrooms and suites, all with ocean views and large balconies or patios. Rooms feature private jacuzzis or rain showers, minibars, LED TVs with international channels, digital safes, extra-large signature beds with a pillow menu, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Aqua Romance rooms even include small private plunge pools.

Private beach frontage and a beachside swimming pool with a kiddies pool set the tone for sea-breeze mornings. Enjoy a full-service spa, a gym/fitness center, a diving club, and a pool by the sand. On-site extras include a library, picnic and barbecue areas, a tour desk, concierge, airport transfers on request, and free self-parking.

Business center and complimentary wireless internet keep you connected. Concierge services, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) and free on-site parking make logistics simple.

Le Mer Beach Restaurant serves fresh seafood with a distinct French touch plus the best of southern Sri Lankan flavors and international dishes. There’s also a coffee shop for snacks and a Chill Out lounge bar for wines and cocktails, with daily happy hour from 5:30–7:30 PM. Continental breakfast is available (served 7:00–10:30 AM for a fee) and limited room service is offered.