Thaproban Beach House - Unawatuna

Beachfront hotel on Unawatuna reef with artistic suites and direct snorkeling access

Location & Access

Thaproban Beach House sits directly on Unawatuna Beach, steps from the renowned Unawatuna reef for snorkeling and diving. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and 15 minutes from the National Maritime Museum and Koggala Lake. Guests can walk to local shops and bars within minutes from the property.

Rooms & Suites

Each air-conditioned room at Thaproban Beach House offers a private balcony with views of the ocean or greenery, a four-poster bed, and a TV with minibar. The Penthouse Suite includes an additional upper floor with a double bed and a balcony overlooking the beach. Artistic suite designs enhance the local Sri Lankan experience, with modern interiors and four-poster beds in all rooms.

Dining & Cuisine

The on-site Thaprobane Restaurant serves local Sri Lankan dishes and Western options, with dinner served on the beach under lanterns. Guests can order fresh grilled seafood such as tuna steak, prawns, and lobster, with up to 300 grams included in dinner packages. The bar offers light snacks, refreshing drinks, and wood-oven pizzas, while breakfast includes hot options, fresh fruit, and fruit juices.

Activities & Wellness

Guests have access to snorkeling, diving, and water sport facilities directly on site, plus kayaking and cycling rentals. The hotel offers a spa with back, foot, full body, and head massages, yoga classes, and sun loungers with umbrellas on the beach. Evening entertainment includes live sport events, happy hour, and cooking classes, while a kids' club and babysitting services are available for families.

Services & Policies

Thaproban Beach House provides complimentary airport shuttle service and a free golf buggy to the sister property which has two pools and a spa. The hotel offers family rooms, allows pets, and has 24-hour security with fire extinguishers and safety deposit boxes. Guests can arrange car hire, currency exchange, and luggage storage at the 24-hour front desk.

• Location: On Unawatuna Beach, 10 min from Galle Fort
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with ocean/greenery views and four-poster beds
• Dining: Thaprobane Restaurant with beachfront dining and fresh grilled seafood
• Wellness: Spa with full-body massages, yoga classes, and sun loungers
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, cycling, kids' club, cooking classes
• Services: Complimentary airport shuttle, free buggy to sister property with pools