Owl And The Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant - Unawatuna
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4-star boutique beach hotel in Unawatuna inspired by Edward Lear's poetry
Literary-Themed Suites & Public Spaces
The Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant offers 17 uniquely designed suites, each inspired by Edward Lear's poems and housed in colorful buildings with private balconies. Guests can browse an eclectic collection of more than 300 books spread across two library rooms, which also serve as quiet lounges. The property is an annual sponsor of the Edward Lear Prize for Poetry at the Galle Literary Festival, a detail that underscores its literary identity.
Beachfront Dining & Dedicated Shack
The on-site restaurant is cited by guests as one of the best in Galle for seafood, offering a menu that accommodates vegan, Jain, and keto diets. A dedicated beach shack serves cocktails and lighter fare directly on the sand, while private beach picnics and candle-lit dinners are available for guests. Breakfast options include continental, American, and Asian choices, with fresh fruit and bread offered daily.
Wellness & Recreation by the Ocean
Guests access an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views, plus wellness services that include massages, yoga classes, and spa treatments using local herbal ingredients. A yoga platform sits beside the beach, and the hotel rents bicycles for cycling along the coast. Guests can also arrange diving, snorkeling, and fishing trips directly through the tour desk.
Family and Group Accommodations
Some suites include a kitchenette and a separate living room, providing space for families traveling together. The property offers family rooms, a games room, board games, and daily housekeeping with turndown service. Special diet menus and packed lunches are available on request, and grocery deliveries can be arranged for longer stays.
Location in Unawatuna
The hotel sits a few steps from Mihiripenna Beach and a short walk from Turtle Beach, with dolphin and whale watching trips departing from the nearby coast. Galle Fort is 10 minutes away by tuk-tuk, and Koggala Lake is 3 miles from the property. The hotel offers airport drop-off and pick-up, car hire, and a shuttle service to local attractions.
- Literary theme: 17 suites named after Edward Lear poems
- Dining: restaurant recognized as one of the best in Galle for seafood; beach shack with cocktails
- Wellness: massages, yoga platform, spa treatments using local herbs
- Activities: annual sponsor of Edward Lear Prize for Poetry; library of 300+ books; bicycle rental; diving
- Location: steps from Mihiripenna Beach; 10 min from Galle Fort; 3 miles from Koggala Lake
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Balcony
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Room size:
370 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
500 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Owl And The Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant
| 💵 Lowest room price | 100 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.7 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Koggala, KCT |
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