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Araliya Beach Resort & Spa: A Coastal Paradise in Unawatuna
Nestled in the heart of Unawatuna, one of Sri Lanka's most beloved beach destinations, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa offers an idyllic escape where luxury, comfort, and natural beauty converge. This exquisite resort, with its prime beachfront location, stunning views of the Indian Ocean, and impeccable service, ensures that every guest has an unforgettable experience. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a peaceful sanctuary to unwind, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa is a perfect choice.
The resort is also strategically located for easy access to key attractions in the southern part of Sri Lanka, including the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and various cultural landmarks that offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s rich history.
Each room is equipped with high-end amenities, such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and luxurious bedding to ensure maximum comfort throughout your stay.
The Main Restaurant offers an extensive buffet selection, featuring fresh seafood, authentic Sri Lankan curries, and a variety of international options. Guests can also indulge in à la carte dining, where they can savor gourmet dishes while enjoying stunning ocean views.
For a more intimate experience, the resort’s Beachfront Café provides the perfect setting for casual meals, snacks, and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a fresh fruit smoothie by the beach or a delicious seafood platter at sunset, the café’s laid-back ambiance offers the perfect complement to the resort’s coastal atmosphere.
Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa offers a range of activities to suit every traveler. The resort’s beachfront location makes it a prime spot for water sports such as snorkeling, diving, and jet skiing, where guests can explore the vibrant coral reefs and marine life of the Indian Ocean.
For those interested in exploring the culture and heritage of the region, the resort offers excursions to nearby attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, the Japanese Peace Pagoda, and the Unawatuna Buddhist Temple. The friendly staff can assist in arranging guided tours to ensure guests make the most of their time in Sri Lanka.
Additionally, the resort offers a serene atmosphere for simply lounging by the pool, enjoying a cocktail at the bar, or reading a book in the peaceful garden spaces.
At Araliya Beach Resort & Spa, the emphasis is on providing guests with personalized service and exceptional hospitality. The staff is known for their warmth and attention to detail, ensuring that every guest feels at home from the moment they arrive. Whether you need assistance with tour arrangements, recommendations for local attractions, or just want to relax with a drink by the pool, the team is always ready to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa is more than just a place to stay; it’s an experience that combines luxury, relaxation, and adventure in one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beach destinations. From its breathtaking location on the shores of Unawatuna to its world-class amenities, exceptional dining, and tranquil spa, the resort offers everything you need for a memorable getaway.
Whether you’re looking to explore Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, unwind in the lap of luxury, or simply enjoy the beauty of the ocean, Araliya Beach Resort & Spa promises to be a perfect base for your tropical retreat.
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 "Thank you so much Cyril for guiding us around your beautiful country. We thoroughly enjoyed our time which was made particularly special by your professionalism, enthusiasm and friendliness. We wish you all the best in the future. Warm regards from, Aonghus O'Keefee and Sheela Hendricks- Ireland " Aonghus and Sheela Hendricks- Ireland
 "We are an older couple celebrating a lot of years of marriage (and hiking) in Sri Lanka in February this year, for two weeks, and three days in the Maldives. Although we love to drive, we chose to go with a driver-guide, after planning the trip completely independently. (It turned out he might help us in the planning and selection of hotels, we own). The main advantage is reaching the sites, some of which are tired, refreshed after someone else used to bad roads, with bad signage - If you are i..." Sam
 "Dear Cyril, We want to thank you so much for making our trip so unforgetable and delightful. We received your name from our friends lives in Geneva who travelled with you in January 2009 and they gave you such a high recommendation that we decided to conbtact you for our two weeks trip this year. Although we have been to Sri Lanka a few times already. We have never found such an excellent driver and guide. It has been a great pleasure to visit Colombo with you and then to Koggala for two day tr..." Mr.Gabor Kato & Mrs.Ann Kato
 "Dear Cyril, Thank you for truly amazing oneweek tour your beautiful country.We have seen so many amazing sites in such a short space of time. From Sigiriya to beautiful temples, Scenic tea gardens of Nuwaraeliya the colonial land ark hotel Mount Lavinia. We have seen so much more. You have made this an utterly memorable holiday with your expert knowledge, amazing, facinating stories, patience, careful+safe drivingand your unforgetable smile. We will cetainly recommonding your tours to all of fr..." Sara Kitson - UK
 "We would like to say thank you very much Mr. Cyril for the excellent 7 night tour of Sri Lanka you provided us. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sri Lanka and the itinerary you arranged. The four hotels (Earls Regency, Amaya Lake, Heritance Kandalama and the Colombo Hilton) were excellent and thoroughly deserved their 5 stars. Your driving skills was excellent. Also very friendly, calm, helpful, and courteous and always prompts. Sri Lanka is a lovely country and the people were very friendly. ..." Suresh and Prashanth
 " Dear Cyril We spent a wonderful week with you. We were so pleased to have to visited your beautiful country and we will recommend you for all of our relatives and to friends. It has been a pleasure to spend these days with you, we will never forget nice smile on your face all the time. Thank you and if one day you would like to visit Switzerland we will be raedy take you around snowy mountans! All the best, Franz family" Dr. David franz from Swiss
 "Cyril was an excellent guide and gave us a very good insight into the history and cultures of Sri Lanka. He was always polite, helpful and prompt. His driving was always calm and controlled - unlike some of the other vehicles we saw!!! We would recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka. WH - UK - January 2011" Wilson Harland
 "We highly appreciated Cyril as our chauffeur guide. We can easily speak with him about any subject. We learnt a lot about Sri Lanka' s culture, history and way of life. He arrange everything we asked. In the airport on arrval his welcome is marvelous. His English language is superb and very clear. His knowledge and expanation about the sites are unique. More than the all he is very friendly and punctual. We will recommend him all the people who willing to come to Sri Lanka." COMBE MARTIAL AND WILD EMMANUEL FROM FRANCE
 "We had a great time on last 10 days in on our honeymoon in beautiful Sri Lanka. Thank you very much for the stories, the explanations, driving, tips, care and always with a smile. Big thanks for you Cyril. We had an amazing honeymoon in this beautiful island! and you are the best guide and friend that we could have here!!! We will sure tell our friends and family about the trip and you!!! We will stay in touch and may be one day meet you again. Oded & Carol Israel 10 Oct 2014" Naim & Coral Fisher from Israel