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Matara Road, Habaraduwa | Talpe, Unawatuna GL 80630, Sri Lanka
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Cantaloupe Aqua
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Ranked #15 of 66 Unawatuna B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013
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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We stayed one night in this hotel. The room are very good, clean and confortable. The highliths of the hotel are stunning ocean view and very -very good restourant . Staff are ok with client needs. Very nice place not so far from Galle.

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Berlin, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We came to the Cantaloupe Aqua by recommendation of a friend. What a beatiful spot on earth. Service and food is excellent. The management is young and very service oriented. Best baragin on Sri Lanka. Great for families.

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Located away from the main Unavatuna Party strip, Aqua strives to be a Hip hotel and succeeds to a very large degree. The Ultra Chic suite was excellent value when we visited off-season, with a large multi-layer room, with high ceiling, large internal space, a Jacuzzi and super comfy beds. The balcony was a bit tiny for more than two... More

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Galle, Sri Lanka
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This is a very attractive place that would suit most people. My only gripe was the slow check-in which was supposedly caused by a room cleaner being paid by the hour. I arrived at 10 am and managed to get into a room by 1.20pm. The room was a delight and the staff were helpful. I enjoyed my dinner at... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

Really nice place. Beautiful beach and attentive staff make for a very pleasant stay. Also the location makes it easy to get to Galle, Unawatuna and the other spots along the coast. One thing : there are really nice fairy lights and candles around the restaurant and sun lounger area giving a warm yellow glow in the evenings. Then inexplicably,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Everything about Aqua is perfect, the team have really created something special and unique. The location, the ambience, the food, the layout of the hotel all help to create the feeling that you are in paradise. The hotel is located on a tropical deserted beach with miles and miles of endless white sand. The hotel is well situated a 10... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I stayed one night here,but already looking forwards to my next stay next time I visit Srilanka!Awesome place to stay with the awesome atmosphere of Indian Ocean.Very friendly staff and service.A place where you can well relaxed and enjoy the peaceful time.Highly recommended!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This little boutique hotel welcomes you with everything you need to smell, taste and feel in the south of Sri lanka. The hotel is not only chic, with good food and service but it has an amazing location. You can try surfing right next to the hotel and go for a night out in unawatuna.

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I visited the hotel for lunch on a day trip to Galle and was blown away by the beautiful scenery, great food, and friendly service. We enjoyed a great seafood lunch in the restaurant in a nice shady area but still with great views out to the ocean. On my next trip to Sri Lanka I will be sure to... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We arrived late at night but were welcomed by the friendly staff. In the morning we awoke to a beautiful view and an amazing golden sand beach. The water was great but a little too rough to take small children into. The room we stayed is was call Aqua Zen, it has a split level arrangement and it generally well... More

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Also Known As:
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel Unawatuna
Cantaloupe Aqua Hotel
Address: Matara Road, Habaraduwa | Talpe, Unawatuna GL 80630, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Unawatuna
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #15 of 66 B&Bs / Inns in Unawatuna
Price range (per night): RM159 - 546
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Cantaloupe Aqua, our new private hotel and beach club. Aqua in the past year has been awarded the Trip Advisor 'Certificate of Excellence'for 2012. Top Hotel in Galle the Galle Reason from Agoda (booking engine) and most recently voted as one of the Top 50 Hotels in the World for under 100 Pounds by the Sunday Times Travel Magazine!!Cantaloupe Aqua is a 15 room affordable seafront boutique hotel in Unawatuna (Galle) Sri Lanka. The concept of the hotel is inspired by famous beach clubs around the world; it's the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka. AQUA combines contemporary spaces, amazing music, and food to create the ultimate beach getaway. A further attraction of Aqua is that it features a private beach in one of Sri Lanka's most upmarket beach strips, Talpe. Through the year Aqua changes its character from Up-beat to relaxation based on events and promotions taking place at the hotel. During the peak season ( Dec-Jan, Mar - Apr, July-Aug) Cantaloupe AQUA hosts numerous sun set cocktails and Brunch Parties with an upbeat atmosphere. In keeping with our relaxing weekdays and Upbeat week ends; Cantaloupe AQUA is not recommended for guests looking for 100% relaxation. The parties however do not go on much later than mid night. All guests are given free access pass to the eventDuring quieter months of the year Cantaloupe is the prefect retreat for families with kids and Guests looking for ultimate relaxation. Please confirm with front desk on dates of events coinciding with your arrival to make sure if alternative accommodation needs to be arranged on the day/night of the event.AQUA cuisine just like aqua is inspired! Our inspiration created a menu, which is a combination of Thai Fusion, Western and Sri Lankan. From fresh seafood platters with tamarind sauce to Prime Imported Steaks COCONUT will provide you with an exquisite culinary experience. The restaurant area is a verandah, which opens out to the Jacuzzi area. The theme is euro chic with white taking prominence with feature art adding color and character.“Dine where the action is infinity poolside, beach side, indoors, outdoors, under the stars, on a deck or on the beach! “AQUA offers you numerous options and spaces to wine, dine, lounge, party or just chill! Nandana, Cantaloupe Aqua’s Executive Chef, who has recently returned after completing a culinary course at the world famous, Blue Elephant Cooking School, is always busily preparing some delectable dish for the Coconut Restaurant guests. Nandana’s food philosophy and culinary style is extremely simple but never fails to impress, any one of his dishes will have sentiments from at least two nations of the world. Fusion is his greatest skill. When describing his technique, the characteristically shy Chef, becomes vividly animated by his passion. His guests are constantly in an exciting state of anticipation, awaiting the next surprise Nandana will turnout. He prides himself in stocking the kitchen with the finest and freshest local produce and ingredients. His latest culinary conquest is Coconut’s new Tapas Menu, which he has painstakingly crafted to weave in elements of Sri Lanka’s tantilising flavors. He also just finalized the Thai- Fusion menu and it has already racked up rave reviews. The dining experience Cantaloupe Aqua plate up is easily one of the best in the south! ... more   less 
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