Honest review
A clear recipe for a Sri Lankan holiday: Araliya stands on Unawatuna beach, and the main decision here is choosing the right category.
The scheme is simple: travelling as a couple — take Deluxe or Premier; with children — the apartments, which give you more room to live; and the presidential and royal suites are the feel-like-royalty tier.
There is plenty to do on the spot: beach yoga in the morning, the pool, water sports and the resort's own diving school — no need to go anywhere for a first dive. Excursions around the region are arranged here too.
Meals happen across several restaurants and bars: international cooking and fusion built on local produce — fresh, with no conveyor-belt aftertaste.
An honest word about the road: 155 km from Colombo international airport is a substantial transfer, so plan an arrival without evening heroics. It suits families and honeymoon couples alike.
