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Cantaloupe Aqua

4.0 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property entrance
View from room
Sundeck
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Matara Road, Palutugaha Junction, Talpe, Unawatuna
  • Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dalawella Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Unawatuna Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Unawatuna

Within a short walk of Talpe Natural Pool, Cantaloupe Aqua is within 2 miles (3 km) of Koggala Lake. This 16-room, 4-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Mihiripenna Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Dalawella Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Koggala Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Unawatuna Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Jungle Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Caffeine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wijaya Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Summer Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zazou Beach Club Sri Lanka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sun N Sea Wood fire restaurant, Coffee shop and Guesthouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cantaloupe Aqua

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
Guests of Cantaloupe Aqua have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and free newspapers.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and LCD TVs. Beds sport premium bedding. Balconies, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Bliss. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Languages

Arabic, English, German

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Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • COCONUT

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 120.00

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Aqua Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe Aqua
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
Cantaloupe Aqua Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel Unawatuna

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Cantaloupe Aqua offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Cantaloupe Aqua?

This hotel is located in Unawatuna within a short 11-minute walk of Talpe Natural Pool. You'll also find Mihiripenna Beach and Dalawella Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Bliss is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and reflexology.

Does Cantaloupe Aqua include a casino on the premises?

No, Cantaloupe Aqua doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cantaloupe Aqua?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cantaloupe Aqua?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a beach bar, and an outdoor pool.

Does Cantaloupe Aqua have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Cantaloupe Aqua have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cantaloupe Aqua serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at COCONUT.

Does Cantaloupe Aqua allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cantaloupe Aqua.

Are there connecting rooms at Cantaloupe Aqua?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cantaloupe Aqua?

Yes, every guestroom at Cantaloupe Aqua comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Cantaloupe Aqua Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 78 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Klara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful, beautiful .. the waiter took care of us throughout the stay, the room was beautiful with a beautiful view is really nothing to reproach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Seasandsun, Vienna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff are very nice and friendly, however the hotel is very dated and i now discovered I have bites from bed bugs all over my feet, which is now ruining the first days of my holidays. A nice place to stay with great views however cleanliness comes first, so it’s a no go.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Parista

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

Flawless

Everything was perfect! We need more hotels like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Shmuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall okay but very bad service

Hotel was okay until we wanted to leave to Columbo and were trying to get an Uber but there was a few youngsters outside that sent every car away because they wanted us to take them for 3 times the price when we went to the hotel guy for help he offered to get us a taxi from the hote for an even more ridicules price and he would help us out with at all we honestly did not feel safe at that point and it was very disappointing how they didn’t wanna help us saying we welcome to call police but there’s nothing they can do
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place right on the beach.. The pool/restaurant area has the most amazing view of the ocean. Our breakfast was included and was definitely a highlight of our whole trip! The staff was very helpful always greeting us with smiles on their faces!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tv did not work and the stay not happy

The view was okay, staff was alright! But the tv didn’t work and had only 6 channels which is a bummer! And the food wasn’t that good. Overral not happy with the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great breakfast. Furnishings and hotel a bit dated, small pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful hotel, friendly efficient staff, very clean and excellent food. Would definately come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Test match special

Excellent stay and brilliant base for the cricket test. The service our group received was exceptional. I must give special credit to Sandun, he was brilliant! We would come back here when England next play in Galle.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suraj, Mumbai

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

View to die for.... Best view

Extremely friendly staff, very prompt and helpful. Even their other property cantaloupe levels is great... It's relatively new and hence has much better amenities. This place is about 6 kms from main unawatuna Beach so keep that in mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Asena, australia

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

Loved staying here !

This hotel is great. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and hard working. The rooms are clean and are cleaned daily. I highly recommend getting the breakfast ( we booked it online which included brekky) it was great with fruit platters, fresh fruit juices, eggs and other options to. The fact that the hotel is right on the beach is amazing. It’s great to wake up to and it’s great water to walk down and swim in. The pool is really clean, it’s fairly small But the images on the website are true to the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

Paradise

This hotel is a little oasis and we loved every minute of being there. Staff were so friendly and professional, the view is out of this world and the room was gorgeous and clean. 10/10! When we come back to Sri Lanka we will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Aleena, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was lovely and had a view of the ocean, which was an amazing view to wake up to, and the sound of the waves helped us sleep easily as well. The breakfast was delicious and made even better by the view of the ocean again as you’re seated right by it. The hotel doesn’t exactly have a private beach though as the beach chairs and sand take up a small area in the hotel and are not connected to the actual beach and ocean. There is a short (one foot tall) wall and a lot of large rocks in between. The poool is a bit small as well. However, it is no a big deal because the hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from large beaches that were quite empty. There is a beach on the left and on the right of the hotel. I would suggest future guests and to go to the beach that is on the left of the hotelvwhen facing the ocean (further from Galle Fort) since it seems closer and larger.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Ki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice Staff, Not a 4 Star Hotel

The hotel staff is incredibly nice, and accommodating. However, this is not a 4 star hotel. If you are accustomed to 4 star hotels, you may want to consider staying elsewhere. At best, this hotel is a 3 star hotel. Our room did not feel "clean", and there were ants in our room. The floors in the rooms need to be replaced, and the hotel needs new paint. The pool area was filled with leaves. Our tv did not work, and after calling about the issue 6 times, I was provided with no solution or alternative. I awoke at 3am to retrieve ice, and was told by the security guard, there was no one on staff. I understand this is a small hotel, however, anything can happen in the middle of the night, and to not have any staff present, did not sit well with me. The food at this hotel is very tasty, and you are able to have the breakfast included in your room, which is a very nice accommodation. If you are looking for a hotel with good food, and a hotel right on the beach, this is the hotel for you. If you are more accustomed to updates, and 4 star service, you may wish to consider an alternate hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

So so

This hotel is not as nice as pictured. The room itself is great but the property isn’t and the area isn’t great either. The pool is super small, there’s no actual beach, and it’s a bit run down in general. The staff was super nice though. I was unhappy about my stay and the construction on the beach taking place right outside my room and in front of the only outside lounge tea so I switched properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Jan, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel on the coast

We had a lovely time here. The staff were amazing, the pool was beautiful and breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great food, beautiful view, some traffic noise.

This was our second stay at Cataloupe Aqua, we had great memories of our balcony over the sea and delicious food at their restaurant. The standard of the rooms really varies, so if you book a standard room, you could wind up in a smallish room which abuts the highway, and although it can’t be seen from the windows or balcony, you’ll sure hear it! Sri Lankan drivers seem to drive with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the horn! If you are not sensitive to noise, then it’s fine but I found it really unpleasant. The next morning we moved to a much larger room at the other end of the hotel and it was pure bliss. The windows and balcony are mere feet from the sea and the sound of the waves lapping was delicious! The resort is 5 mins by tuk tuk to Unawatuna shops and restaurants. The beach outside is almost deserted and really clean with a good stretch of about 3.5km which provides an excellent running or walking track for those so inclined. The food was as I remembered it - absolutely fabulous! We ate most of our meals by the pool and the variety, quality, presentation and flavours were amazing. The general manager, the reception staff, restaurant staff and everyone we encountered, were really friendly and helpful. Except for the noise of the first night, we really enjoyed our stay

8/10 Good

Mon

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

Nice Small Hotel.

Not exactly in Unawatuna but in Talpe area. No amenities around the hotel. Lovely small hotel with friendly staff. Can’t swim in the sea as there is no beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Doesn't live up to 4 star rating

Needs some TLC for it to be 4 star. Would rate it 3 star, it is a bit run down.Resturant staff were lovely but the service was very slow. One guy at check in was a bit rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Chinthaka Pradeep

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

Sea Breeze

It was really exciting. Food is very tasty but on the expensive side.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ishita

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

Cantaloupe Aqua Review - Dec 2nd 2018

AMAZING - will definitley be back + recommend to others. Staff were so friendly, food was absolutely great, rooms very clean, and a beautiful pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sas, Canada

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

A gem you will not forget

Cantaloupe Aqua is an amazing welcoming hotel near Galle. The staff and service were exceptional and facilities were fantastic. It is situated a few mins away from the more touristy spots, and that is the best part - it's quiet and peaceful here. The beach is a few minutes walk down the road, and a quick tuk tuk to unawathuna or Galle fort puts you into the middle of the action, but let's you come back to a nice quiet hotel at the end of the evening. The hotel is next to the ocean as well and the sounds of the ocean will out you to sleep before you know it. The staff is the best example of Sri Lankan hospitality, you feel like you're staying at a friend's home and not a hotel. The chef came out each night and prepared customized delicious meals - where else do you get that level of service. This is the place I would send any of my friends to if they were travelling to Sri Lanka. Highly recommended for a truly amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

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