Title: Talpe Travel Guide: Best of Talpe, Unawatuna Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Talpe](https://expedia.co.uk/Talpe-Unawatuna-Hotels.0-n6348270-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Unawatuna](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Unawatuna.d6154883.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Unawatuna](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Unawatuna.d6154883.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Talpe Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Talpe.d6348270.Car-Hire-Guide)[Talpe Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Talpe.d6348270.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Talpe Travel Guide ## Unawatuna ![Sunset at Wijaya Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/c619db7d-5877-428e-9a1c-3b4156a00ab5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When you imagine a perfect sandy tropical beach in your mind - this is the image you get (or you should get).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/7d979cf3-4d70-4697-ab70-9e80697bf5f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is one of the most beautiful beaches I've seen while traveling Sri Lanka . It is very narrow with white sand, palm trees above, very little people and a natural reef some 20m from the shore where sea turtles can be spotted. #localsecrets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/306a0f02-0af6-4b91-864e-e0097dcf96b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful sunset in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/cf6823b8-b43a-4f67-8d83-87d08e0653ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wijaya beach hotel has the best cocktails by the beach with extremely friend locals! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348270/38616021-2aa2-46e9-a9eb-c012a9a70621.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Talpe Things to do Hotels [Unawatuna travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna.dx6154883) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jungle Beach was a twenty minute walk from Unawatuna. Situated in a clam bay so hardly any big waves and perfect water temperature. Gorgeous little beach with sun beds and a bar with amazing fresh juice. They also do beach parties. Lots of monkeys around from the forest, so mind your belongings. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154883/fff65056-4360-476d-8bec-6c0d719d82c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jungle Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jungle-Beach-Unawatuna.d553248621562725824.Attraction) #### Mihiripenna Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mihiripenna Beach during your travels in Talpe? Wander the seaside and gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mihiripenna-Beach-Southern-Province.d553248621562725829.Attraction) #### Talpe Natural Pool Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Talpe Natural Pool during your travels in Talpe. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Talpe-Natural-Pool-Southern-Province.d887105217955586048.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47907218/2a5f7d8a-a551-4505-b8c2-954dc726735c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gallemirissatangalle-transfer-to-ella-yala-safari.a47907218.activity-details) ![Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/986989/fb87391a-4d81-4a62-9d8e-fd55b18f0ad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galle-fort-walking-tour-with-a-resident.a986989.activity-details) ![Dutch Fort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1252862/9f152886-ffb3-4be5-a753-cd53d0219da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Day Trip From Colombo £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galle-day-trip-from-colombo.a1252862.activity-details) ![Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2558862/2a331199-c2f6-456b-8707-bea9ce06bd7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madu-river-boat-safari-balapitiya.a2558862.activity-details) ![Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2332953/558c5836-6bd0-4c2d-9a55-3d191210ba02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkeling-on-beautiful-rock-island-unawatuna-by-boat.a2332953.activity-details) ![Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48169310/fd92db82-0c79-45aa-858e-48989d3d758e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari £61 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hikkaduwagalleweligamamirissa-yala-national-park-safari.a48169310.activity-details) [See all activities in Unawatuna](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Unawatuna.d6154883.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Talpe ![Radisson Collection Resort, Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111150400/111150337/w3839h2551x0y8-361b460b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Collection Resort, Galle 724 Matara Rd, Galle District Talpe Southern Province £156 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Dalawella Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews) The views , the setting and staff were excellent. What let the hotel down was attention to detail- our room had a cracked glass balcony which did not instil confidence. The lack of reliable hot water a was another poor aspect as was the indifferent housekeeping which we had to constantly talk to ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=111150337&PinnedHotelID=111150337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348270) ![Owl and the Pussycat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16003600/16003512/c5c88011_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Owl and the Pussycat 788 Matara Road, Thalpe Unawatuna Galle £140 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews) Let me start we arrived at the hotel staff was super friendly right from the beginning. As we we’re walking to see our room we went towards the water to find out no beach since we are beach people my wife started to lose it I said let’s see the room first as she is telling Me I am not staying here ... Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=16003512&PinnedHotelID=16003512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348270) ![KK Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15540000/15537400/15537316/73bc8051_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KK Beach 16C, Nalimudurage Watta, Matara Road Unawatuna Galle £220 21 Mar - 22 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Koggala Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Amazing staff, pool, and food Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=15537316&PinnedHotelID=15537316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348270) ![The Frangipani Tree By Edwards Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12030000/12022800/12022770/223c85ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Frangipani Tree By Edwards Collection 812, Mihiripenna Unawatuna £270 20 Mar - 21 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Unawatuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) We had a fabulous holiday at this beautiful hotel. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We were given a room upgrade to an ocean view Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=12022770&PinnedHotelID=12022770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348270) ![Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104220000/104216500/104216454/166fa022_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Top-rated beachfront Villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka Talpe, Sri Lanka £70 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this villa in Unawatuna. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Mihiripenna Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=104216454&PinnedHotelID=104216454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348270) ![Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/67eafb25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa 700 Matara Road, Pelana Weligama £260 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Weligama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews) Brilliant property with amazing sea view rooms. good surfing at the beach. very good staff. 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