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Water Gate Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Oceanfront serenity awaits at this coastal retreat where guests can soak in spectacular views of Unawatuna Beach while enjoying complete relaxation

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Water Gate Resort & Spa offers a peaceful escape with ocean views and garden surroundings. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, poolside bar, and in-room WiFi. The property also provides barbecue facilities and luggage storage service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Family Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Unawatuna, Water Gate Resort & Spa is near the beach. Japanese Peace Pagoda and Galle International Cricket Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galle Harbour and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. National Maritime Museum and Handunugoda Tea Estate are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Unawatuna travel guide
Map
Yaddehimulla Road, Galle District, Unawatuna, Southern Province, 80600

What's nearby

  • Unawatuna, Sri Lanka has most gorgeous tropical beach you could wish for. Located in a small bay so the waves are low and the water nice and warm. There are nice little cafes and restaurants lining the beach and friendly locals who can take you on a boat ride. #beach
    Unawatuna Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 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
    Jungle Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The main beach in Mirissa. Some strong waves. Plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you fed and hydrated. Stunning.
    Mirissa Beach
    41 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skinnytom's Deli Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Kingfisher
    9 min walk
  • Unawatuna Beach Club
    10 min walk
  • Blow Hole Reataurant
    5 min walk
  • Mettha's home cooked meals
    10 min walk

About this property

Water Gate Resort & Spa

Hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Consider a stay at Water Gate Resort & Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge) and a lift
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Water Gate Resort & Spa have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 8.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 90 (up to 17 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Water Gate Resort Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort
Water Gate Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort Spa
Water Gate Resort & Spa Hotel
Water Gate Resort & Spa Unawatuna
Water Gate Resort & Spa Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Water Gate Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Water Gate Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Water Gate Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Water Gate Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Water Gate Resort & Spa located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Unawatuna Beach and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Jungle Beach and Dalawella Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Water Gate Resort & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location but the hotel needs a face lift. AC in the room has a loud sound, safety box was broken. Breakfast is not good and not to be considered as continental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Views, Modern & Clean

The hotel is very new and has modern facilities which is very rare for the area. Every room has a sea view and is great for watching the sunset right from your balcony. The manager made us feel very welcomed and helped arrange for water sports at the nearby beach. Don’t go to Jungle Beach, it sounds cool but is over crowded and dirty. Go to the beach where Hally Banana - the Water Gate’s sister hotel is. It’s a much nicer beach. But stay at the Water Gate, it’s much newer and more modern!

8/10 Good

Ulrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitaciones muy amplias y vistas preciosas al mar. Está cerca de la playa y el centro del pueblo, pero el último trozo para llegar es camino de tierra mal iluminado. El personal amable y atento. Cuando estuvimos en temporada baja solo había desayuno inglés, hubiera preferido un buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Замечательное место

Это по истине замечательное место. Великолепная локация , интерьер , кухня. Но самое главное атмосфера , сервис и гостеприимство . Никогда не сталкивались со столь приятным обслуживанием и доброжелательными сотрудниками . Спасибо директору и персоналу за усилия , которые они приложили . На лицо огромная работа . 5++++
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sunset spot

It was beautiful, the most perfect setting for sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Отличное тихое местечко с очень красивым видом. Хороший персонал.Самые обычные завтраки, но на Шри-Ланке это нормально) очень
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We did not get tired of the view

This is a stunning waterfront hotel, from the moment we arrived to the sadness when we were leaving it was magnificent throughout. Friendly staff were accommodating for any request, everything was in great condition and perfect. The hotel is nestled at the end of the narrow Yaddehimulla Road with uninterrupted westerly sea views. The sunsets over the Indian Ocean each day were spectacular as the ocean swell crashed over the rocks just past the end of the pool deck. The pictures don't lie!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jörgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket bra underhållet hotell. Vi fick 2st rum överst längst ut mot havet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properly is very nice and quite. Staff is friendly. Food is expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean hotel. Nice views. Friendly staff

We only stayed one night. The location isn't the absolute best, in terms of getting to the beach, but its not too far (around 8-10 mins walk) and there are tuk-tuks outside. The hotel was quiet when we stayed here and few guests. The sea view rooms have nice balconies and a great view of the crashing waves, against the rocks. So its a nice spot to sit out and listen and see the ocean. I was impressed with how clean they kept the place. There wasnt a thing out of place and the rooms and main areas were immaculate. Staff were pleasant and the manager assisted us with our food requests and dietary requirements for the breakfast. There were a few things that were not that great with the breakfast. We got some avocado and it was really about gone off, but they still served it, with most of it being brown and bad inside. The other thing I found surprising, was that in the bathroom, there is a opening for the window, but with only angled wooden slats going across. So no-one could see it or anything, but there was not netting or glass and so mosquito's, insects or anything could get in. Which is weird and a small detail that should be taken care of. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay and can recommend for something away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

I had cancelled the reservation on expedia still the property charged me for no show. When i contacted the GM of the property, I got an arrogant response that because he lines up the service and business has not been good, he must charge me. Given all that Sri Lanka has been through in recent past, this is a sorry case of bad business sense in a horrid tourism climate.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff and a fabulous location . Pool was amazing .
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour merveilleux

Service impecable. Personnel très avenant. Pleins de conseils. Superbe emplacement. Rien a redire ! On conseil fortement, en couple/famille/amis ! A refaire sans faute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is nice and close to the beach. The breakfast was just ok. The staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and beautiful! There were some ants, as mentioned by previous reviews, but mostly on the other side of the bedroom door. Honestly, when you’re in a tropical location, you have to expect a few of these things. There is no beach access, but a quick tuk tuk ride will get you to the Happy Banana where the beaches are incredible. Some “issues” were of no fault of the hotel and were the fault of horrible people in the world. We were there during the bombings on Easter and the staff was so kind and took care of us when they probably had family of their own they were worried about. Because of the country enforced curfew, many items on the menu were unavailable that Sunday night. Their breakfasts were absolutely fabulous. I think they had food freshly delivered multiple times a day. The one thing I would change though is they need some air conditioning in the bathroom. The bathroom itself is HUGE and stunning, but is so hot with no air movement. Overall, I loved my stay there. I loved my time in Unawatuna and Sri Lanka. I’m so sorry there are such nasty people in this world, but my experience with Sri Lankans is that they are a kind and lovely people. That nonsense is not indicative of this gracious country.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb Location. Bit difficult for mini bus access but well worth it. Would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVELY!

Wonderful stay! Beautiful views, amazing food. The staff was incredible and very friendly. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Mrs I B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bit disappointed.

We thought we had booked a room with a little bit of space but unfortunately we were told that the balcony was the sitting area. Also we were not happy about the work that was going on right by the pool. Having complained they did stop working but we did continue to look at the concrete and scaffolding all week. Shame, as it’s a lovely small hotel, away from the busy area and the staff including Menzies are really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that part of the pool area was under construction. It ruined the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good view from the room. Not sure why the "and spa" is added to the resort name. There is no spa. It's a hotel with rooms facing the sea and a pool and a restaurant. Period.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a very popular area, slightly off the main bars and restaurant area. Big and comfortable rooms overlooking pool and sea. Great, friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jörg Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mittelmässiges Hotel etwas überteuert

Hotel liegt direkt am Meer , Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit, allerdings Schimmel in den Badfugen fast überall, Hoteltransfers immer deutlich teuerer als lokal, Beispiel Hotel nach Flughafen normal 10000 Baht, Hotel verlangt 13500. Auf lokales Taxi verwiesen, danach zum selben Preis erhalten. Also wie immer aufpassen sonst zahlt man schnell zu viel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent what more can I say!

We chose this hotel as our little bit of luxury during a 3 week tour round Sri Lanka & we were not disappointed. The hotel is only 11 months old so everything is relatively new & clean. The staff were excellent and really went out of their way to make our stay good. Would thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Det var rigtig godt sted, lidt dyrt men pengene værd. De er søde og hjælpsomme. Morgenmad kunne sagtens være bedre og deres internet drillede nogle gang.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018