Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna
UNAWATUNA · SRI LANKA
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The resort
Unawatuna Beach Resort & Spa is a premier amongst Unawatuna hotels, known to be the first star-class and five-star hotel in Unawatuna.
Why we love it
Unawatuna Beach Resort & Spa is a premier amongst Unawatuna hotels, known to be the first star-class and five-star hotel in Unawatuna.
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The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
A compact, cosy room of 46 square metres sleeping up to three with an extra bed, and Araliya Beach Resort's most affordable beachfront category. It is air-conditioned with a ceiling fan and fitted with a minibar, in-room digital safe, coffee and tea maker, bathrobes and a bathroom with bathtub and shower cubicle, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and room service.
A spacious 52 square metre room sleeping up to three, blending a relaxing seaside ambiance with contemporary comfort. It is air-conditioned with a ceiling fan and appointed with a minibar, safe, coffee and tea maker, bathrobes, a bathroom with bathtub and shower cubicle, complimentary Wi-Fi and daily room service.
A spacious 92 square metre studio with a pantry, arranged for comfortable seaside living with views towards the southern coastline. The pantry area includes a two-door fridge, coffee and tea maker and a washing machine, while the room offers air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, an in-room digital safe, a minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
A uniquely elegant 138 square metre suite with separate living spaces, sleeping up to six adults. It is fitted with a two-door fridge, coffee and tea maker and washing machine alongside air-conditioning, a ceiling fan, minibar, safe and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower cubicle.
Interconnecting family apartments available in one or two bedroom layouts of 92 and 138 square metres, sleeping three to six guests. Each has a living area and kitchenette with modern conveniences, air-conditioning, a minibar and safe, well suited to families staying on Unawatuna's beachfront.
An expansive 184 square metre suite for up to four guests plus a maid, offering exclusive access to Araliya's finest luxury living. It is air-conditioned throughout and appointed with a minibar, safe, coffee and tea maker, bathrobes and a full bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower, for an indulgent stay in Unawatuna.
An opulent 184 square metre suite for up to four guests, the pinnacle of seaside luxury living at Araliya Beach Resort. Intricately finished interiors are paired with air-conditioning, a minibar, safe, coffee and tea maker, bathrobes and a full bathroom, for the resort's most indulgent stay in Unawatuna.
Compare
A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
| Villa | View | Pool | Size | Access | Best for | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Island & ocean | — | 46 m² | Island | Couples | On request |
| Premier Room | Island & ocean | — | 52 m² | Island | Couples | On request |
| Studio | Island & ocean | — | 92 m² | Island | Couples | On request |
| Araliya Suite | Island & ocean | — | 138 m² | Island | Families | On request |
| One or Two Bedroom Apartments | Island & ocean | — | 138 m² | Island | Families | On request |
| Presidential Suite | Island & ocean | — | 184 m² | Island | Families | On request |
| Royal Suite | Island & ocean | — | 184 m² | Island | Families | On request |
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An elegant a la carte restaurant at Araliya Beach Resort, presenting gourmet global cuisine in a refined setting. Meticulously crafted dishes span international flavours, making it a culinary highlight along the Unawatuna coast of southern Sri Lanka.
A beachside bar at Araliya Beach Resort with a laid-back coastal atmosphere, pouring signature drinks and tropical cocktails beside the sand. Ocean views and an easy tropical mood make it an inviting place for sundowners on the Unawatuna shore.
A lively beachfront seafood restaurant at Araliya Beach Resort, serving ocean-fresh, coastal-inspired dishes on the Unawatuna shore. From succulent crab cakes to grilled lobster, the menu celebrates the taste of the sea in a relaxed seaside setting.
A breezy, casual bar at Araliya Beach Resort's Beach Club, serving cocktails and refreshments with views over the golden Unawatuna sands. Relaxed and unhurried, it makes an easy retreat for a drink between the pool, the beach and the ocean.
Araliya Beach Resort's all-day buffet restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with international cuisine and live cooking stations. A generous multi-cuisine spread runs from early morning through to evening in a bright, relaxed dining room close to the Unawatuna shore.
A lobby-level bistro at Araliya Beach Resort, offering teas, coffees and light refreshments through the day and into the night. The simple yet classy setting makes an easy spot for good food and good company between excursions along the Unawatuna coast.
A rooftop pool bar within the Araliya Beach Club, mixing handcrafted cocktails beside the infinity edge with panoramic ocean views over Unawatuna. Tropical drinks and an easy, sun-warmed mood make it a favourite spot to unwind by the water through the day.
An all-day multi-cuisine restaurant at Araliya Beach Resort, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live cooking stations. A wide spread of international favourites is prepared to order in a bright, welcoming dining room beside the beach.
An open-air shisha lounge and restaurant at Araliya Beach Resort, with outdoor seating and scenic views across Unawatuna toward the historic Galle Dutch Fort. Opening through the afternoon and evening, it pairs relaxed dining with one of the coast's finest outlooks.
An open-air shisha lounge and dining venue at Araliya Beach Resort, with outdoor seating and scenic views across the whole of Unawatuna Bay. Opening in the afternoon and running late, it is set for unhurried evenings watching the light fade over the water.
A rooftop a la carte restaurant and bar at Araliya Beach Resort, serving premium food and beverages against breathtaking ocean views over Unawatuna. Open from mid-morning until the early hours, it makes a refined setting for drinks and dining high above the coast.
An underground nightclub at Araliya Beach Resort, open late for electrifying discos, a premium selection of beverages and evenings of music and dancing. This is Unawatuna's after-dark venue, bringing energy and a touch of luxury once the coast falls quiet.
Plan your stay
Transfer details available on enquiry — ask our team for the best routing from Velana International Airport (MLE).
Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatunaroom by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna is located in Unawatuna. Araliya Beach Resort & Spa, Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna offers 7 accommodation categories, including Deluxe Room, Premier Room, Studio, Araliya Suite, One or Two Bedroom Apartments, Presidential Suite and more.
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna has 12 restaurants and bars, including Ala Carte, Tiki Bar, SharkBite Seafood Restaurant, Beach Club Bar, Olives, Té Lounge and more.
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