Rockside Cabanas Hotel - Unawatuna

PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort on Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna

Amenities & Recreation

Rockside Cabanas Hotel Unawatuna operates as a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort, with 3 on-site diving centers offering year-round scuba diving. Guests have access to multiple outdoor swimming pools including an infinity pool with ocean views, plus a pool bar. The property features badminton equipment, bicycle rental, and bike tours, as well as evening entertainment and live music performances.

Rooms & Accommodations

Accommodations include Luxury Cabanas with Ocean View, Deluxe Cabanas with Sea View, and King Rooms with Sea View, all with private bathrooms. Rooms come with wooden furnishings, minibar, and freshly-laundered bedding; suites include a sunroom area and veranda close to the sea. The hotel also offers family rooms and superior triple rooms, all with air conditioning.

Dining & Entertainment

The on-site restaurant serves local and international dishes with ocean views, including Sri Lankan crab curry, chargrilled tiger prawns, and tuna tataki. Breakfast options include Sri Lankan omelette, fresh fruit, and whole coconut water. Evenings feature live music performances, themed dinner nights, and happy hour at the bar.

Family-Friendly Features

The property has a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment, plus a kids' menu at the restaurant. Baby safety gates and board games/puzzles are available, and the shallow end of the pool is safe for young swimmers. Family rooms are offered, and the hotel can arrange cooking classes and tour or class about local culture for all ages.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits directly on Dalawella Beach, steps from Turtle Beach where guests can swim with sea turtles. Pigeon Island Marine National Park is nearby for snorkeling, and Galle is a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride away. The hotel provides car hire, airport shuttle, and guided tours to Koggala Lake and other attractions.

• Diving: PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort with 3 on-site diving centers
• Beach: Direct access to Dalawella Beach and Turtle Beach
• Pool: Multiple outdoor pools including infinity pool with ocean view
• Dining: Restaurant serving local & international dishes with ocean views
• Family: Children's playground, kids' menu, and baby safety gates
• Wellness: Spa offering full body massage, hot tub, and yoga classes
• Location: 15 min from Galle and adjacent to Pigeon Island Marine National Park