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    Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

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    Located on the only beach in the region, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is our all-ages luxury oceanfront resort with its own private cove. Enjoy stunning ocean vistas from our sunset bar or sneak a peak of breaching whales from our beachfront restaurants.

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    • filter_dramaGet in
      The real live Unawatuna lies inside of Route A2 Galle - Matara main road. Unawatuna is located just 5 km south of Galle. The original village where it all started, Yaddehimulla, you turn off the main road just before 122 km Post. The motor-able, tarred road, a kilometre in length, brings you to the best area of Unawatuna with all the guest houses, homestays, restaurants, hotels, internet cafes, tuk-tuk stands, boutique hotels etc. There's two turnoffs - the turn off farther from the 122 km post leads to the far end of the beach with more hotel and restaurant options.

      Most of them are on the world wide web with their own websites. If you search on any major search engine with keywords like Unawatuna, Unawatuna homestays, etc. you will find a host of sites offering varied style of accommodation.

      Unawatuna is 150 km from [wiki=7bcd79e863547e9833b79aace39471b8]Colombo[/wiki]'s Bandaranayaka International Airport in Katunayaka. The journey through busy Colombo roads take over 3 hours by private vehicles. South bound on Southern Expressway will take over two & half hours from BIA Katunayaka to Unawatuna or Galle. the expressway will be extended to the airport by 2014.
      Most hotels and guesthouses offer an airport pick-up service for a hassle-free quick get-away (10000 rps).

      Travelling from Colombo downtown to Galle and Unawatuna. Catch the Matara-train (with ocean-view) and jump off in Galle (takes almost three hours, 220 rps) and take either a tuk-tuk (400 rps) or local bus (21 rps) from Galle to Unawatuna. Recommended from Colombo downtown to Galle are aircon mini-buses that take three hours as well (350 rps).

      Public transport from Bandaranayake International Airport to Colombo is available just outside the airport.

      There is also a recently introduced direct bus service from the Hill Country which stops at various locations along the south coast including Mirissa and stops at Unawatuna before terminating in Galle.

      There are no ATMs in Unawatuna, the closest ATM to Unawatuna is near Holcim Cement Factory-Commercial Bank, near Dewata Bridge. Next is HSBC bank located on Marine Drive Route A2 heading towards Galle. All banks in Galle Town or Fort and Koggala have ATMs.
      Foreign currency can be changed at SANASA BANK in the Buddist temple premises in Yaddehimulla
    • filter_dramaGetting around
      The easiest way to get around is by tuk-tuk. Day trips to Dutch Fortress in Galle (200 Rupees one-way), Martin Wickremasinghe Museum in Koggala, Hikkaduwa (1,000 Rupees one-way), Mirissa (900 Rupees one-way), Ahangama can be fun on a tuk-tuk.
      Deal with the driver, make sure there are NO hangers on, or you will be taken for a ride.
      They can be hired for the whole day, just the trip or to be dropped off some destination. Most of them can be contacted by mobile phone.
      Get an idea of their charges before hand.

      Longer trips and round tours can be arranged with car or vans. Sunrise Tours near the Wella Devalaya got well maintained cars and vans.

      Public transport trains and air-con buses are the cheapest mode of transport.

      There is a regular public bus service to and from Galle's main bus-station. The 5km journey takes 15 minutes for 21 Rupees. From here you can get buses onto Colombo (bus, luxury-AC minibus (approx. 350 Rupees) or using the express service (which uses the new express highway) (approx. 500 Rupees) or any other destination north along the A2. Galle train station is next door to the bus station.
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      A gift from the Japanese, this amazing pagoda is well worth a visit. To get there you can take a 3-wheeler or to walk (20 minutes) follow the road through Unawatuna (away from the A2) until you reach the small t-junction. Turn left to return to the western tip of the beach and the temple, turn right for the pagoda. Continue up the hill, following the clear signs for Jungle Beach. The pagoda, and the rocks further along the track, offer amazing sunset and wildlife photograph opportunities.
      *A small beach lost in the the jungle. This is the best place in the area for snorkelling, with easy access to the water and a sheltered bay from the stronger waves and currents in Unawatuna. Access by boat, by tuk-tuk from Unawatuna or alternatively follow the directions to the Japanese Peace Pagoda, continuing along the track towards the sea.
      *A hatchery run by individuals just off the Beach to conserve turtle eggs laid on the wide long beach stretching all the way to the hotels in Koggala. Hawksbill, loggerhead and green turtles nestle here.
      *Ancient Buddhist Temple built by Sri Lankan Royalty dating back to 2300 years when a sapling of the Sri Maha Bo Tree in Anuradapura was planted here during the reign of His Majesty Devanam Piyatissa.
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      • Scuba Diving

        One of the many diving centres on the Unawatuna beach, good instructors, possibility to dive for people without license with a discovery dive.

      • Snorkeling

        The coral reef allows to discover beautiful fishes and seashells. Snorkels and masks can be borrowed in guesthouses or diving centres.

      • Swimming

        Unawatuna bay is safe for swimmers. From the middle of the beach (Unawatuna Beach Resort area) it is safe to swim to the rock island, however climbing the rock island itself might be dangerous and is not recommended. It will take you one hour or more to go and come back. Giant but friendly sea turtles might pop up close to you.

      • Boat Rides

        Take a boat ride to see the local reefs. In off-season, expect high-pressure sales and reneging of struck deals followed by demands for extra cash.

      • Cooking Classes

        Cookery classes for Sri Lankan food is conducted by Karuna at Sonja Vegi Restaurant [Upstairs]. Make a booking the day before

    • filter_dramaBuy
      The streets and beach of Unawatuna offer dozens of places to buy jewellery, clothing, art and other souvenirs.
    • filter_dramaEat
      In Unawatuna most guest houses have their own restaurant business. All over the beach and inside Unawatuna town you will find places to eat delicious seafood, rice and curry, vegetarian menus, rotty, Italian food etc. Recommended:
      * South Ceylon Restaurant. Paradise for vegans / vegetarians. Wonderful service, reasonably priced organic food. http://www.southceylonrestaurant.com
      * Peacock restaurant. Comfortable place with affordable food and the best sea views.
      * Unawatuna Beach Resort - for those who prefer extended buffets.
      * HOT ROCK on the beach Sea food, Burgers, cocktails
      * Coral Lite Rice&curry specialist
      *Bedspace Kitchen hosts contemporary Dinner Parties 3 times a week in there outside garden and kitchen. And also serves simple fresh Lunch food and snacks duruing the day.
      At the main road there's a place serving egg kottu for 200LKR, and in front of the road to the train station you can get fried rice with chicken for 150LKR and rice and curry for 120 LKR. For these same dishes in Yaddehimulla road they will try to charge you at least 600 LKR.
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      Restaurant and bar located at the east end of the beach. A bar for the fans of world and reggae music. Parties organized on Wednesday and Sundays.
      * Kingfisher, beach party on Saturdays.
      * Happy Banana, disco party on Fridays.
      * Lucky Tuna, also located on the beach.
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      You will find a huge amount of nice guesthouses in Unawatuna. Guesthouses on the beach are usually the most expensive and they become cheaper if you move away from the beach.
      • Budget

        Just walk in. Many resorts are almost empty (as Dec 2015) and you can bargain nice rooms for 1000LKR.

        *This is a newly built luxury private villa. Just five minutes down the pathway from Villa Baywatch is the secluded and unpolluted “Jungle Beach” to take a dip in the waters of the Indian Ocean. It has 5 well-appointed , beautifully designed air-conditioned luxury rooms with attached bathrooms, private entrances, free wi-fi and TV.


        *Blowhole Restaurant & Guest house is run by a friendly ancestral family from Unawatuna. It takes it's name from the "Huumwala" or "blowhole" that was located behind on the Rumassala Hill. In the olden days water from the Indian Ocean sprayed from this spot.

        *Very close to the beach. Located on the hill, facing to the beach, quite and peaceful environment. Free wi-fi. Hot shower. 20 rooms. King-sized beds and private balconies. Small library. Friendly family run business. You will feel at home here.

        *Cheap guest house located 100m from the beach. The rooms are clean and the breakfast is very good. There is no hot water.

        *The Bird House is a beautiful guest house set back from the Unawatuna beach offering a warm welcome from a friendly Sri Lankan family. The rooms are spacious and clean with an attached bath room and balcony.

        *This hotel is not in the beach but has beach views. So if you want to relax on the beach better opt for other hotels. If you want cheaper accommodation then this hotel is a good option. Cheap rates, clean, friendly staff. Three types of spacious rooms with beach-sight verandas: 1. basic double rooms, 2. double rooms with a.c. and hot water, 3. luxury suites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at extra cost. Free internet and wi-fi service.


        *The Guesthouse is located on a small rock, the restaurant facing the sea. Fan and a/c rooms of different quality, the cheap ones without a window smell like dog shit. The more expensive ones also smell of dog shit aroma but have great sea view and are good value. Friendly touchy-feeley owners, free WTF in restaurant and some of the rooms, good food for a reasonable price.

        *Bedspace Guesthouse is a food lovers place to stay. They Focus on fresh Breakfasts and an interesting Garden

      • Mid Range

        Charming cottage owned by a very friendly local family. Bandu and his family opened their B&B 20 years ago, and it's set in a tropical garden with cozy, jungle surroundings.

        *Nice clean private rooms with attached bathrooms in a garden setting. Backpacker budget friendly(

        *Hot water, restaurant and internet.

        *Home-stay Strand is not a traditional hotel or a guest house, but a home-stay in a traditional ancestral Sinhalese family home.

        * A new brand wood cottage a few meters away from a nice beach. All facilities: hot water, internet access, food. Run by a local family.

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      [wiki=1b9a997272bd1088b2b9b83b2440faef]Mirissa[/wiki] [25 km to the east, on Route A2 close to the Southern tip of the island] More low-key and unspoilt beaches than in its bigger brother Unawatuna. It's also the base for whale watching.

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