view from Sun'n'Sea guest house balcony The big plus is Unawatunas' close proximity to Galle, just a few minutes by tuk-tuk. You'll save youself a great deal of money by staying in Unawatuna and most probably have more local fun. Unawatuna [map of Sri Lanka] INQUIRIES srian@islanka.com Prices quoted within 12-48 hours in US Dollars  The Frangipani Tree (Talpe near Unawatuna) http://www.thefrangipanitree.com/ Secret Garden (villa/guest house) http://www.closenburghotel.com/closenburg/secret-garden-villa-accommodation-galle.html http://www.secretgardenvilla.lk/ Sun 'N' Sea (guest house/hotel) more Sun 'n' Sea is a quirky local guest house, built on top of a rocky outcrop, directly on the beach at Unawatuna. The rice & curry lunch is unbeatable! Thambapanni Retreat http://www.thambapannileisure.com/ Three Fishes http://www.closenburghotel.com/closenburg/three-fishes-budget-beach-accommodation.html  Unawatuna Beach Resort http://www.unawatunabeachresort.com/