Unawatuna travel guide

Unawatuna Tourism | Unawatuna Guide

You're Going to Love Unawatuna

With a population of 2,000, Unawatuna is a must-see destination in Southern, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Unawatuna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Unawatuna

Unawatuna in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2032
1 night at 3-star hotel
Unawatuna in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2032
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Unawatuna in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 207 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Unawatuna, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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How to Get to Unawatuna

Plane

When flying to Unawatuna, you’ll arrive at Koggala (KCT), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Unawatuna is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 111 km from Unawatuna. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Unawatuna, you’ll arrive at Koggala (KCT), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Unawatuna is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 111 km from Unawatuna. You’ll find branches of SR RENT A CAR and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Unawatuna

Airlines serving Unawatuna

Where to stay in Unawatuna

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,912 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,512 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Unawatuna

Most booked hotels in Unawatuna

Thaproban Beach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,751+
Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,586+
Villa Thawthisa
5 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
₹ 15,421+

Hiring a car in Unawatuna

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Unawatuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,470 and ₹ 1,961.

Expect to pay ₹ 123 per litre in Unawatuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,470 and ₹ 1,961.