The resort
Elaya Resort is a luxury boutique hotel in Sri Lanka — ocean-view rooms, private pool suites, and rooftop dining steps from Unawatuna beach, minutes from Galle Fort.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Island & ocean
4 guests · 200 m²
The resort's ultimate sanctuary, this 200 sq m penthouse pairs expansive indoor-outdoor living with a private jacuzzi and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. An ocean-view bathtub and refined interiors complete a top-tier residence sleeping up to four guests.
Island & ocean
3 guests · 120 m²
A private 120 sq m sanctuary with a refreshing plunge pool and outdoor living space. Secluded and calm, it frames uninterrupted ocean views and pairs personalised service with elegant interiors, comfortably accommodating up to three guests.
Island & ocean
3 guests · 70 m²
This 70 sq m room blends elegant interiors with the calm of the sea, centred on a deep soaking bathtub set against stunning ocean views. A private terrace and luxury linens make it a refined retreat for up to three guests.
Compare
A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
The Surf by Elaya is the resort’s flagship contemporary Sri Lankan restaurant, where ocean breezes accompany cuisine rooted in the island’s food heritage. The kitchen highlights locally caught seafood, Sri Lankan ingredients and spices, interpreted with modern culinary techniques.
Lavazza Cafe is Elaya Resort Unawatuna’s coffee-and-light-bites venue, serving premium Italian coffee, carefully prepared espresso drinks, fresh pastries and light refreshments. It is designed for an easy morning start or a relaxed afternoon break within the coastal resort.
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 Elaya Resort Unawatuna room 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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Elaya Resort Unawatuna is located in Unawatuna. 22/20 yaddehimulla, Unawatuna 80600, Sri Lanka
Elaya Resort Unawatuna offers 7 accommodation categories, including Penthouse Suite With Jacuzzi, Deluxe Premier With Plunge Pool, Deluxe Ocean View with Soaking Bathtub, Deluxe Ocean View, Deluxe Premier Pool Access Room, Superior Twin Ocean View and more.
Elaya Resort Unawatuna has 2 restaurants and bars, including The Surf by Elaya, Lavazza Cafe.
