Comaran Beach Hotel is located in Unawatuna, an internationally famed beach with golden sands, just 119 km from Colombo (2 ½ to 3 hours drive) and 149 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport (3 ½ hours drive). Unawatuna is situated in the south west of Sri Lanka and is a popular destination with tourists, be it for family holidays or a romantic honeymoon. A drive down the coast to Unawatuna is an exciting holiday destination filled with myriad of attractions and many a greeting with the warm Sri Lankan smile.
During day, it is the perfect place for water sports and sunbathing on the beach. One can take a boat trip along the river, go whale watching, surf, snorkel, swim or dive with PADI Dive centres. Nights in Unawatuna come alive with music and the buzz in the bars while many a small restaurant along the beach offer entertainment and varied cuisine.
The Ramayana epic speaks of Unawatuna as a part of Himalaya which fell off the piece of Himalaya which Hanuman was carrying; this piece of Himalaya had held a species of herb that was to be used as medicine. A small forest region called Rumassala, survives to this day overlooking the golden beach.
Staying at Comaran in Unawatuna offers you easy access to several tourist attractions in the southern region of Sri Lanka. Galle, the main city of the south is about five minutes away and its world famous fort has a culture of its own within its walls. Also close by is port city of Hambantota, while Sinharaja Rainforest and Yala National Park are a few hours’ drive away.
