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Owl and the Pussycat

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Suite Melodies
Interior entrance
A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area, and a chalkboard sign.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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788 Matara Road, Thalpe, Unawatuna, Galle, 80615
  • Place, Mihiripenna Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalawella Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Talpe Natural Pool
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a small table with a vase, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a sofa, and a mirror.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, an air conditioning unit, and a view of palm trees.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (OTP Standard Room without Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area, and a chalkboard sign.

OTP Signature One Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite Little Treats

Suite Little Treats

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite Melodies

Suite Melodies

  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

  • Beach view
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite-E-Pie | Living room

Suite-E-Pie

  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite Dreams | Balcony

Suite Dreams

  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

OTP Signature Two Bedroom Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 132 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Owl and the Pussycat

Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Owl and the Pussycat's full-service spa.
Owl and the Pussycat offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Owl and the Pussycat, you're just a quick walk from Mihiripenna Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Owl and the Pussycat rest
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, massages, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Unawatuna Beach and 11 minutes from Galle Fort
Owl and the Pussycat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Owl and the Pussycat. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Unawatuna hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Owl and the Pussycat rest - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Owl and the Pussycat rest

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Owl and the Pussycat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 175
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 88 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 6:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number GH/20228/0140
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Owl Pussycat Galle
Owl Pussycat Hotel Thalpe
Owl Pussycat Hotel Unawatuna
Owl Pussycat Thalpe
Owl Pussycat Unawatuna
Owl the Pussycat
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel
Owl and the Pussycat Unawatuna
Owl and the Pussycat Hotel Unawatuna

Owl and the Pussycat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Rooms were really comfortable and the staff were exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff were exceptional

Had a really relaxing stay. The property is gorgeous and I highly recommend the ocean view room. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and looked after. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic paradise right on the beach. Close enough to all the tourism and excitement, but far enough away to have true peace and tranquility. The staff was absolutely phenomenal and the reason I will absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Let me start we arrived at the hotel staff was super friendly right from the beginning. As we we’re walking to see our room we went towards the water to find out no beach since we are beach people my wife started to lose it I said let’s see the room first as she is telling Me I am not staying here . We go up to the room it was beautiful and comfortable! Well she opens cabinets where tv is supposed to be no tv boy she wanted to murder me . I said let’s spend the night and we will talk about it . Next morning we wake up have amazing breakfast and decide to sit by beautiful pool over looking the ocean how beautiful it was just like being on the beach without the sand she loved it ! Wow things got even more amazing find out that internet was so strong that she gets all her shows and she got into reading she was so happy ! Then we started to get to know the staff and they could not do enough for us the chef made us anything we wanted anytime we wanted I can’t say enough how perfect and fast the two weeks went. We travel all over the world to some of the biggest and best hotels and resorts in the world this hotel was intimate and small and we probably had one of the best times and felt at home at all times if I can recommend any hotel, this would be the one Amazing me I am not staying here
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zuvorkommende Personal, ausserordentlich leckere Küche, sehr schöner und gepflegter Pool, Freundlichkeit aller Angestellten ist hervorzuheben
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay and the room was perfect for a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Love

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the high price but friendly staff

On arrival we were upgraded to a larger room. The room was fitted with very short, rock hard bed made of wood and a AC not able to cool the room at all. After telling the hotel about our bad first night, they moved us to a much better room, with a comfortable bed and a well functioning AC. Very friendly staff but bad communication (the rock hard bed the first night, a malfunctioning laundry machine that apparently made our laundry come back dirty and they initially wanted us to pay full price for the service). Nice breakfast and good food. No beach access from the hotel which was a surprise for us. Overall a nice experience but not worth the high price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is located right on the beach and is beautifully designed. Service was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

er stay

Lovely hotel and great location to the sea. Book a sea view room. Excellent breakfast which is cooked to order. Our room didn’t have a tv but you can ask at reception to put one in. To be honest the area itself is so great you don’t spend much time in the room. Very close to Galle and Unawatuna beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design of the property is beautiful - great attention to detail. It is quirky yet elegant. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to shower in a different room after we checked out of our room as we wanted to stay by the pool longer. However the twin beds were extremely uncomfortable. It felt as if there was no mattress and we were sleeping directly on wooden planks. For such a lovely hotel it was quite surprising that this was the case.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Rauhallinen hotelli. Ei kuitenkaan ole mikään luxus hotelli. Hotelli saisi huomattavasti paremman arvostelun jos kiinteistöstä pidettäisiin parempi huoli esim. vesisateella vettä tuli ikkunoiden tiivisteistä läpi niin että lammikkoja oli käytävällä. Parvekkeita ei pestä säännöllisesti. Mutta kuitenkin ihan viihtyisä ja hyväkin hotelli.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exactly what we were looking for, small boutique hotel that was a little quirky. Met the owners who made us feel very welcome
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis in Sri Lanka

The Owl and the Pussycat was the most amazing retreat. Every time we went out to explore local beaches or Galle we were more excited to return to the oasis that is OTP. The staff are wonderful and go out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable. I would go back to Sri Lanka just to stay at OTP again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern nicely decorated with a theme from the Owl & Pussycat Poem. Food ordered was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uber fashionable boutique hotel overlooking the sea. Very trendy restaurant, stylish decor, good food and excellent, friendly staff. Only drawback is there is no beach in front of the hotel and most of that coast is too dangerous - rocky and rip tides - to swim. If that is not an issue for you and you are ok swimming in a pool then everything else gets top marks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff .. great location .. Comes highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun boutique hotel with great service.

Everything was perfect from the service to the room. We had a lovely mini vacation and look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Great little hotel! Superb touches, great food and drinks menu. Highly recommended
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous, quirky and characterful boutique hotel. Great food. 15 minutes by tuk tuk to lovely Galle
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best places I’ve stayed!

If you’re looking at this property stop looking & just book it! I spent a few days solo at OTP & it was total bliss! Great room. Fantastic food. Abaxing staff! Great, beautiful place to relax & chill. I didn’t leave the hotel until I had to check out! Stunning sunsets to be watched as you sip a cocktail in the bar! I’ve stayed in plenty of hotels in 10 years of visiting Sri Lanka & this one is right up there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OTP has got everything right

The OTP hotel receives rave reviews for a very good reason. The setting created the opportunity to create a haven, and that is exactly what has been achieved here, with the pool, bar area and dining area combining to form a perfect set-up. When you consider the level of service provided by all the staff, it truly stands out from the crowd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel, Edge of the Beach. Not for swimming.

Around a 2hour drive from Colombo airport to OTP Hotel in Galle. One of the nicer hotels along the strip, as the remainder seemed to be Guest Houses. The view from the hotel was gorgeous, overlooking the ocean and stilt fishermen. Rolling waves and beautiful colours. The hotel itself looks much larger from the photographs, so don't expect large grounds, but rather small quaint dining area and pool. Pool was a touch warm, but perhaps due to the blistering sun around April when we visited the hotel. We were "upgraded" to the Suite E Pie room, however bigger than the room we booked, this was on the ground floor and our door opened out to the gift shop. Not the privacy we wanted, although the doors/windows were all blacked out. We asked to move back to our original room, but they had booked that out. We found it more of a demotion rather than an upgrade. Breakfasts was served by the ocean in the main dining room, mainly outdoor seating. The continental portion was OK, but the food had to be covered by nets to watch out for the flies. Don't expect great things here, but it was doable for 5 mornings. You can also choose from a selction of hot breakfast's, a mix between Western and Local. Overall was ok. The Dinner menu was more varied, but again, don't get yout hopes up too high, and they add on a hefty 30% surcharage at the end so it quickly adds up. Highlights were the special Lobster that was avaialble on our last night ($90 SGD for 1kg) and the Passionate Pussycat cocktail.
Verified

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully Themed And Always Check Your Privacy

Amazing room and the theme was carried throughout. I love that they were environmentally friendly and did not provide bottles of water. Instead you get a jug of water in your room. The bed and pillows were amazing. We were pleasantly surprised when we were informed everything in the 'mini bar' was complimentary. Yummy canapés were also provided free in the evening. We were disappointed there wasn't much of a sand beach in front. And our greatest horror was when we realised the bathroom window was not tinted! The shower stall is right at the window and our balcony was connected to the next room! Not to mention, guests from a 3rd room also had a clear view if they were at their balcony. We discovered by accident when one of us was in the balcony and the toilet light was switched on. The staff were stunned as they confirmed NO ONE had ever noticed this, themselves and past guests. We had to wait a while and look for them a 2nd time before they came with plastic sheets to cover the windows. They did apologise profusely and promised to have a permanent solution the next day, but we were only there 1 night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice Boutique Hotel with proper Service and a lovely atmosphere. Located directly at the sea, but you will have to walk to a proper beach, though. Not very far...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zygimantas

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026