ShangriLa is a good-value beachside guest house with a reputation for good-quality meals and homely rooms and cabanas. It is situated a five minute walk from Unawatuna's sandy beaches just off the main Galle-Matara road. Galle's historic 17th century Dutch Fort is a 15 minutes drive. The journey from Colombo's International Airport will take approximately four-and-a-half hours.

Location
Unawatuna is located 140 km south of Colombo in the Southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, close to the seaport of Galle.

Reaching Unawatuna
Unawatuna can be reached by Colombo-Galle (A2) main Motor road as well as by southern railway line running from Colombo to Matara via Galle.

Unawatuna beach
The picturesque semi circular bay beach running no more than kilometer, fringed by groves of palm is terminated by rocky headlands at either end. The splendid stupa on the summit of northern headland makes Unawatuna unique among the other beaches of Sri Lanka.

Diving, Snorkeling and Surfing at Unawatuna
Diving schools at Unawatuna assist the tourists to engage in diving at the beach. Among the wreck dives are Lord Nelsom, a cargo ship that was wrecked about a decade ago and 33m-long Rangoon. Snorkeling and surfing too are done at Unawatuna though not extensively as nearby Hikkaduwa beach.

Accommodation at Unawatuna
Unawatuna offers accommodation option ranging from Budget to mid-range.