Hi am Gayan, this beautiful property was inherited from my parents. With all my travels around the world, i was inspired to create something special with nature and wildlife. I started building in 2013 with the help of renowned Sri Lankan Architect Mr. Vijitha Basnayake. It has been a pleasure to make our guests feel at home in Sri Lanka and enjoy their holiday with the nature, wildlife & food Sri Lanka offers.

Dunes Unawatuna hotel is a Sri Lankan architectural master piece that lies near the beautiful Unawatuna beach a 100m’s away, immersed in natural surroundings & native wildlife. Perfect place for those who want to lay back from urban life & experience the natural world comfortably. A place with a magnificent ‘Mara’ tree that spreads like a canopy providing ample shade & attracts many wildlife. On one of the branches a Swing is tied, this is for sure something special. Swing amongst this Peaceful and tranquil ambiance. Under this tree a large Fish Pond lies with beautiful giant fish and two Tortoises. You will see Monkeys & Palm Squirrels that come to eat fruits that are placed on the tree trunk by our friendly staff. Mongoose, Monitor Lizards, beautiful peacocks, different types of Birds & more. The gardens a haven for nature lovers & bird enthusiasts. Enjoy a meal at our Garden Café that serves a all-day Sri Lankan/International breakfast & many more delightful options to choose from. Dunes is an Eco-friendly boutique hotel, priorities sustainable practices to minimize its environmental impact. Reducing waste, conserving energy & water, focusing on green products. Incorporating renewable energy sources & strive to create a low-impact, nature focused experience while maintaining high standards of comfort & service with responsible travel. The property consists of 14 beautiful rooms. All rooms furnished in a Eco-friendly style with AC & feature either a balcony or a terrace with direct access to the garden. Hot water & free Wi-Fi included with a Safe Box for all your valuables. A mini fridge that is packed with a range of beverages, Tea/Coffee & filtered water. Free beach towels, parking & luggage storage after check-out provided. Laundry service, currency exchange, Tuk-tuks, AC Cars/Vans for Airport rides & round tours available. The Railway station is about 1.4km & bus stop in is a 200m’s. Take a beautiful ride to the Galle Fort, 5km’s along the coastal line.

Unawatuna was a fisherman village & for a very long time tourists have traveled here to enjoy our beautiful beach. Come and scroll around the fun streets of Unawatuna with great restaurants, informal clothes shops, souvenir shops, Bars & Cafes. Try the jungle walk with a stunning view of the Indian ocean through to Jungle beach & the Peace Pagoda (Buddhist Temple). Travel by tuk-tuk, scooty or by foot inland to see the paddy fields & the nearest low land Tea factory. And enjoy some music & dance on the beach of Unawatuna at nighttime.