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Watergate Resort Unawatuna, Unawatuna
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About the Resort
Yaddehimulla Road,
Unawatuna,
Sri Lanka,
80600,
Galle District
Watergate Resort Unawatuna is a 3-star accommodation offering a blend of comfort and recreational activities. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, an onsite Asian restaurant, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Rooms & Amenities
Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and minibars. Selected units come equipped with kitchenettes and terraces offering sea views, enhancing the stay experience.
Dining & Nearby Options
Dining options include an Asian restaurant and a coffee shop/café for snacks. Nearby dining choices consist of Wasantha's Sri Lanka Cuisine and Tropical Lounge Bar & Restaurant, both within a short walk.
Leisure & Activities
The resort features a poolside bar and provides opportunities for fishing nearby. Outdoor activities include visits to the Jungle Beach and the Japanese Peace Pagoda, both located within a short distance.
Services & Transportation
Watergate Resort Unawatuna offers tour/ticket assistance to help guests explore local attractions. The bus stop for Unawatuna is about a 19-minute walk from the property, providing transportation options to and from Galle.
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Explore available ways to reach your dream destination
City Centre
Unawatuna
1.2
km
Airports
Koggala (KCT)
10.5
km
Bentota River Seaplane Base (BJT)
70.7
km
Train
Unawatuna Railway Station
1.8
km
Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Amazing Views!
“The sea view room was nothing short of lovely, allowing me to wake up to stunning ocean views and the soothing sound of waves crashing.” view full review
Amazing Pool Experience
“The pool was impressive, featuring a shallow area perfect for young children and impeccably clean water that made for a refreshing swim.” view full review
Luxurious Comfort
“The bedroom was designed with a perfect blend of modern luxury and comfort, making it an ideal sanctuary to unwind after a busy day.” view full review
Immaculate Bathrooms
“The bathroom was spotless, featuring modern fixtures that contributed to a luxurious experience throughout my stay.” view full review
General
Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Dryer
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
Infinity pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Massage
Pool with view
Shallow end
Room features
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Dryer
Media
Flat-screen TV
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Yaddehimulla Road,
Unawatuna,
Sri Lanka,
80600,
Galle District
Map view
Yaddehimulla Road,
Unawatuna,
Sri Lanka,
80600,
Galle District
City landmarks
Rumassala
Japanese Peace Pagoda
2.1
km
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
3.3
km
Beach
Unawatuna Beach
1.4
km
Lighthouse
Galle Lighthouse
2.9
km
90 Leyn Baan St
Galle Fort
3.2
km
Beach
Jungle Beach
2.1
km
Rumasala Kanda
1.2
km
Unawatuna
Rumassala Sanctuary
980 m
Museum
Fort
3.2
km
Church St
Galle Dutch Fort
3.0
km
Queens Street Galle Fort
Maritime Archeology Museum
3.2
km
Mall
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
3.0
km
Galle Harbour
2.9
km
Church
Dutch Reformed Church
3.3
km
cnr Leyn Baan & Rampart Sts
Meeran Mosque
2.9
km
Dewata
2.3
km
Dalawella junction Galle
Dream cabana Swing
2.4
km
Park
Mahendra Amarasooriya Park
3.5
km
Unawatuna
The Palm Rope Swing
2.4
km
Museum
Historical Mansion Museum
3.0
km
Beach
Beach Of Bonavista
2.4
km
Unawatuna
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
2.9
km
Church Street Galle Fort
Dutch Government House
3.1
km
Mihiripenna Meegahawaththa Rd
Metaramba Sathara Maha Dewalaya
2.5
km
Pedlar Street
Pilgrims Lounge Chrishtopher Handicraft and Paint Gallery
3.1
km
Church
All Saints Anglican Church
3.2
km
Nearby
188 Yaddehimulla Junction
Sk Swarnakala
60 m
Unawatuna
Welle Devalaya Temple
60 m
Yaddehimulla Rd
Wella Devalaya
60 m
Restaurants
Wasantha's Sri Lanka Cuisine
260 m
180/A Yaddehimulla Rd
Good Life Garden Restaurant
350 m
Yaddhehimulla Road Unawatuna
Lemongrass cafe
420 m
80600
Lime Fresh Restaurant
410 m
256 Yaddehimulla Road
Blow Hole Restaurant
470 m
Temple Road
Love Gelato
740 m
146 Devala Road
Queens Art Cafe
620 m
Yaddehimulla Rd
House Under Palmtrees
710 m
202/A Jungle Beach Road Yaddehimulla Road
Prime Time Bistro
620 m
Yaddehimulla Road
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience
68%
liked the resort and would come back again
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
7.5
Location
8.3
Service
6.3
Dining
5.3
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 15 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 80 reviews
Bobby
United States,
April
2025
7.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at Watergate Resort Unawatuna, thanks to its fine ocean views and helpful service. However, the room felt a bit small, and the breakfast was too basic and repetitive for my taste. Overall, the serenity of the location makes the extra walk from the main strip worthwhile. 🌊✨
Rooms
7.0
The room was a bit small but offered all with ocean views.
Service
8.0
The service was nice and helpful, bringing afternoon refreshments regularly.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a quiet area directly overlooking the sea, making it worth the extra 5-minute walk to the busy beach area.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was a very basic continental style and was the same every day, which was a letdown.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities included room service and housekeeping.
Danny
United States,
April
2025
7.0/10
My stay at Watergate Resort Unawatuna had its highlights, including spacious and clean rooms with great amenities. but the dining options were disappointing, as each meal felt repetitive. Overall, the service was accommodating, though communication could be challenging at times.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, featuring sliding wooden doors behind a glass panel for an ocean view while showering.
Service
7.0
The service was very nice and accommodating, though some staff struggled with English.
Location
7.0
The location was a short walk from the main beach and nearby restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining options should be a lot more varied for a resort, as the food felt the same every day.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities included room service, which was responsive and helpful.
Robert
United States,
March
2025
6.0/10
My stay at Watergate Resort in Unawatuna was a mixed bag. While the sea view room was stunning and the ambiance felt serene, there were plenty of maintenance issues that did put a damper on my experience.
Rooms
6.0
The room was spacious with a beautiful sea view, but it had some missing items like hangers and the air conditioning was noisy.
Service
5.0
The staff was accommodating when we needed help, but some of my requests went unaddressed, leading to a frustrating experience.
Location
8.0
The resort is conveniently located near good restaurants and not too far from the beach, providing a nice blend of tranquility and accessibility.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was pretty basic and repetitive, and I found the dining options not to my taste, which was disappointing.
Facilities
5.0
The swimming pool was decent, but the overall maintenance of the facilities was lacking, with some things out of order.
Bob
United States,
February
2025
6.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at Watergate Resort Unawatuna with spacious, clean rooms offering fine sea views. The service was very good and the staff were helpful, although some had difficulty with English. The dining options were quite disappointing, with the breakfast being very basic and repetitive. Overall, the location was nice and peaceful, close to the beach but away from the busy center. 🌅🏖️
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, with comfortable beds and all featuring a sea view.
Service
7.0
The service was very good to us and the staff were nice, although some didn't speak English well.
Location
8.0
The location was nice, within walking distance of the beach and restaurants, but slightly further away from the bustling center.
Dining
5.0
Dining was very disappointing; the breakfast offered was very basic and the same every day.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities included room service and housekeeping, but I felt there could be more options.
William
United States,
February
2025
6.4/10
My stay at Watergate Resort Unawatuna had its ups and downs. The rooms were spacious and clean, offering great balconies with lovely views. However, the service left a lot to be desired—they seemed to lack customer service training, which was disappointing. Overall, the location was decent, just a short walk from the main strip, but the dining options were quite basic.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms with a jacuzzi bath were spacious and clean, and I especially loved the lovely view off the balcony.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking as the staff had no customer service training and often just stared or watched TV instead of assisting us.
Location
7.0
The location was slightly further away from Unawatuna centre, but it was worth the extra 5-minute walk and had great sea views, especially for sunsets.
Dining
5.0
Dining was just ok; a standard common breakfast that was very basic and repetitive every day.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities included room service and housekeeping.
Matt
United States,
February
2025
6.4/10
Staying at Watergate Resort Unawatuna was a mixed experience for me. The room was spacious with a lovely view from the balcony, but I encountered some maintenance issues that disrupted my stay. The location was a short walk to the main strip, providing a nice balance of convenience and tranquility.
Rooms
7.0
My room was spacious with a good-sized bathroom and a lovely view off the balcony, although it was located right behind the kitchen and a bit small.
Service
6.0
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, bringing us afternoon refreshments. but I did notice maintenance that created quite a bit of noise, which was unpleasant during my stay.
Location
8.0
The location was amazing. just a short walk from the main strip with bars and restaurants, and I appreciated the extra 5-minute walk for such a great sea view.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not really sophisticated compared to other experiences in Sri Lanka, especially the breakfast which had little variety. we never had an evening meal in the hotel due to so many nearby restaurants.
Facilities
6.0
The resort had good room service and housekeeping, but the maintenance work was disruptive at times.
Dan
United States,
January
2025
6.8/10
Overall, my stay at the resort was quite pleasant. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, complete with a jacuzzi and a lovely sea view. However, I did encounter some disturbances due to maintenance work that detracted from my experience. On the upside, the location was just a short walk from the main strip, making it convenient to explore nearby bars and restaurants.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, featuring a jacuzzi and an eating area with a toaster, fridge, microwave, and water kettle. The sea view was stunning, but there was no beach access.
Service
6.0
The staff was nice and helpful, although they seemed to be in a learning phase. Unfortunately, there were times when maintenance noise was quite disruptive, including a particularly unpleasant episode involving burning plastic.
Location
8.0
The location is good, situated a short walk from the lively center, and provides easy access to the sea. Just the right balance between being close enough to enjoy the buzz while still being away from the bustling crowds.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not very sophisticated, with a basic continental breakfast that remained the same each day. It left a bit to be desired compared to other meals I’ve had in the area.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but the noise from ongoing maintenance affected the overall enjoyment of the amenities.
Esther
United States,
December
2024
7.0/10
My stay at Watergate Resort in Unawatuna was a mixed experience. While the location by the sea offered enchanting views and a peaceful atmosphere, the dining options left much to be desired. The room was well-appointed with modern amenities, but a few issues with cleanliness and service management were disappointing. Overall, it’s a beautiful spot with potential, but attention to detail is needed.
Rooms
8.0
The sea view room was a paradise on its own, with modern amenities and a pristine atmosphere.
Service
7.0
The warm and friendly staff made me feel like a VIP, yet communication barriers made some requests challenging.
Location
9.0
The resort's location is superb, not too close to the bustling center yet easily accessible to good restaurants and the busy beach area.
Dining
5.0
The continental breakfast was basic and repetitive, which felt disappointing during my stay.
Facilities
6.0
The resort features beautiful amenities, but some aspects, like cleanliness and room maintenance, could improve.
Caroline
United States,
December
2024
6.6/10
My stay at Watergate Resort Unawatuna was a mixed bag. I loved the breathtaking sea views, and the tranquil ambiance was a delightful escape. However, I was quite disappointed with the room's upkeep and some facilities that were below standard. Overall, while the location was nice and the staff friendly, the room maintenance needs significant improvement.
Rooms
5.0
The room was spacious and clean, but missing basic amenities like toiletries and a dustbin. There was noise from the air conditioning, and at times, the room felt damp.
Service
5.0
The staff were generally friendly and helpful, but I had an unpleasant interaction when addressing room issues during checkout.
Location
8.0
The resort is conveniently located a short walk from the main beach and restaurants, with amazing views from both the balcony and bathroom.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were limited and could use more variety, especially since there are many restaurants nearby.
Facilities
5.0
Both the pool area and the resort's general cleanliness were acceptable, but some facilities like the safe and hangers were out of order during my stay.
Billy
United States,
December
2024
8.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at this resort, with spacious and well-presented rooms that added a nice touch to my experience. The location is perfect for enjoying a peaceful retreat while still being close to popular dining spots. However, the dining options felt a bit repetitive and could use more variety. Overall, it offers good value for money especially given the beautiful view and comfortable amenities.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious and well-presented, complete with lovely touches. I appreciated having a toaster, fridge, microwave, and water cooker available.
Service
8.0
The team was courteous and friendly, always anticipating our needs, which added to the overall pleasant experience.
Location
10.0
Situated in a quiet area of the Unawatuna strip, the hotel overlooks the sea, giving a perfect balance of tranquility and proximity to good restaurants.
Dining
6.0
While the meals were delicious, the menu felt repetitive, which was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The amenities were quite modern and comfortable, making it easy to feel at home during my stay.
Sean
United States,
November
2024
7.0/10
I had a somewhat mixed experience at this resort. While the rooms were spacious and offered stunning ocean views, I felt the breakfast lacked variety and the service was inconsistent. The location was pleasant, being a short walk from local bars and restaurants, but the dining options at the resort itself could definitely be improved. Overall, it’s a decent place for a getaway, especially if you appreciate the beach proximity.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and well-presented, boasting stunning views of the ocean. However, I did notice they felt a bit small for the price we paid.
Service
6.0
Service was a bit hit or miss. While some staff members were super attentive and friendly, there were moments when it felt like they were just watching us rather than providing help.
Location
9.0
The resort is in a calm area, which I appreciated. It's only a short walk to the main strip filled with restaurants and bars, making it quite convenient.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left much to be desired, especially the breakfast which was overpriced and lacked variety. I found myself opting to eat out instead.
Facilities
7.0
The facility had a nice pool that offered a lovely view, which was a highlight, but beyond that, I expected a bit more for the price.
Samuel
United States,
October
2024
6.0/10
My stay at Watergate Resort in Unawatuna was a mix of highs and lows. The breathtaking view from my room was truly a highlight, while the overall maintenance of the hotel left much to be desired. The staff were friendly, but a few basic amenities were notably lacking, which impacted my experience. Overall, the serene atmosphere was lovely, but significant improvements are needed.
Rooms
5.0
The room overlooked a beautiful sea view, but it was poorly maintained, lacking basic toiletries and even a dustbin.
Service
6.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating regarding my needs, though improvements in maintenance are necessary.
Location
7.0
The resort is situated in a quiet area with an amazing sea view, though it's a short walk from the main strip with bars and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was standard, not much to write home about, but with plenty of nearby dining options.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were limited; the air conditioning was noisy, and there were issues like leakage in the bathroom.
Paul
United States,
October
2024
7.2/10
I spent six nights at the Watergate Resort Unawatuna, and while my overall experience was lovely, there were a few areas that could use improvement. The location was amazing, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean—watching the waves crash was a highlight. The staff were friendly and accommodating, which made my stay enjoyable. However, I did notice that some aspects, like the room maintenance, felt a bit lacking at times.
Rooms
8.0
The Superior King Room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, featuring a stunning sea view, although some areas seemed a bit tired.
Service
7.0
While the staff were friendly and willing to help, there were occasions where they seemed lacking in customer service training, which affected the overall experience.
Location
9.0
The resort is located in a quiet area of Unawatuna, just a short walk from the bustling main strip, providing a calm and serene environment with amazing views.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was somewhat disappointing compared to other meals I had in Sri Lanka; it lacked sophistication and didn't stand out as particularly special.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities included room service and housekeeping, but I found that the room lacked some basic amenities that would have enhanced my stay.
Rebecca
United States,
October
2024
7.6/10
I had a lovely stay at this resort with stunning ocean views from my room; it really elevated my experience. The amenities were modern and convenient, making my days relaxing. However, the service could use some improvement, as the staff seemed to be in training and not always attentive. Also, while the food was generally good, the dining options felt a bit repetitive, which was disappointing after a few days.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were fairly modern and clean, equipped with all the necessary comforts like a toaster, fridge, microwave, and a water cooker. The ocean view was simply breathtaking and made my mornings delightful.
Service
5.0
The service felt like it was still in a learning phase. While some staff were courteous and did their best to meet our needs, there were moments where it seemed like they were just watching TV instead of attending to guests.
Location
9.0
The location is superb, slightly away from the bustling center of Unawatuna, offering a peaceful retreat while still being close enough to enjoy the local beach and bars. The views overlooking the sea were magnificent.
Dining
7.0
The food was delicious, but the menu didn't change much and became monotonous after a while. The staff in the dining area were friendly, which added a nice touch to each meal.
Facilities
8.0
The resort had great amenities, including a well-maintained pool which was perfect for relaxation. The modern facilities made the stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Greg
United States,
October
2024
7.4/10
I had a pleasant stay overall. The rooms were spacious, clean, and offered stunning views of the pool and ocean, which I really enjoyed. One downside was the dining experience; the breakfast options were quite limited and repetitive. Despite that, the amenities, especially the infinity pool, were fantastic, making it a great place to unwind. Fair warning: there was some maintenance work going on during my stay, which was a bit noisy at times.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were lovely, spacious, and clean, featuring a great view over the pool and ocean. I appreciated having a jacuzzi and an eating area with a toaster, fridge, microwave, and water cooker.
Service
6.0
The staff was accommodating in helping with car arrangements and tuk tuk inquiries, but the language barrier made communication a bit challenging as they didn't understand English.
Location
8.0
The location was really nice, not too far from the bustling center but close enough to good restaurants, offering a quiet atmosphere. The walk to the main strip was just a short distance, which I didn’t mind at all.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience could use some improvement, as the breakfast was the same every day and didn't offer much variety, with it being rather basic.
Facilities
9.0
The amenities were enjoyable, especially the infinity pool that looked out onto the Indian Ocean, providing a beautiful setting for relaxation.