Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant
788 Matara Road, Talpe
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10 nights, 2 adults
USD$2,013
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
USD$2,013
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Friendly and helpful staff”
“The rooms were lovely, staff very friendly and accomodating”
“Spacious accommodation with spectacular views”
“We loved the charming quirkiness of the decor and the beautiful drawing room whi…”
“Fabulous location”
“Others have complained it doesn’t really have a beach, which is true, but it has…”
“breakfast was good”
“Breakfast and tbh all the food was the best we had in sri lanka staff were lovel…”
“lots of space and terrace overlooking ocean and pool”
“Pleasant pool; small bar and restaurant”
“Rooms had good decorations with nice colors and cleaning in rooms were absolutel…”
Overview
Set in Unawatuna, 100 metres from Mihiripenna Beach, Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. All rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. All guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. A continental, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant you will find a restaurant serving Seafood, local and Asian cuisine. A halal option can also be requested. The area is popular for diving and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel. Dalawella Beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Talpe Beach is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Koggala, 5 km from Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Dr Evone
family_with_children
June 7, 2026
“Good experience”
Friendly and helpful staff
Sarah
couple
May 15, 2026
“A fantastic relaxing stay!”
We had a fantastic stay at Owl and Pussycat hotel. The rooms were lovely, staff very friendly and accomodating.
Vicky
couple
May 2, 2026
“Relaxing peaceful stay in beautiful surroundings”
Spacious accommodation with spectacular views. Beautiful and unusual decor. Fabulous location. Friendly and helpful staff
Shayani
family_with_children
May 1, 2026
“Ideal to get a mind relaxing stay without any disturbances…”
The Authentic Decorations…
Richard
couple
April 11, 2026
“Charming, quirky hotel but in need of tlc.”
We chose the hotel specifically because of the Owl and the Pussycat concept. We loved the charming quirkiness of the decor and the beautiful drawing room which was a quiet haven cooled with fans and the breeze from the sea. Others have complained it doesn’t really have a beach, which is true, but it has a private access on to a strip of sand and it is only a 2 minute walk from there to the Mihiripenna beach. The staff were absolutely lovely and exceptionally helpful.
Caroline
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
“Thanks for a comfortable stay in your gorgeous hotel.”
This was my splurge week after backpacking around the south and hill country with a friend. I wanted somewhere I could unwind with a few books and cook a few of my own meals. I had very comfortable apartment on the ground floor. The setting is beautiful with gorgeous views and lovely friendly staff.
Adrianna
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
we had the largest apartment which was beautifully decorated. lots of space and terrace overlooking ocean and pool. loved the swing on the terrace. breakfast was good
Rochelle
couple
March 18, 2026
“Beautiful, peaceful stay with fabulous staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you to all so much”
Everything!
Borger
family_with_children
March 10, 2026
“Nice hotel but it needs a general update”
The sea view from our room was very good, so was our terrasse. Rooms had good decorations with nice colors and cleaning in rooms were absolutely ok.
Sonali
couple
March 4, 2026
“Such a beautiful and cosy hotel with a charistic vibe. So grateful to the staff for being so kind and helpful!”
The hotel is beautiful with such nice vibe! The staff were lovely and so helpful.
Duncan
family_with_children
February 28, 2026
The hotel is set in an idyllic location, right next to the sea, a short walk to a basically private beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and always on hand to help.
Aleksandra
couple
February 16, 2026
“Rather expensive and a bit overrated as a 4-star”
It was close to the wedding venue where we needed to go. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Alan
couple
February 11, 2026
“Pleasant hotel, friendly staff – and close to town and not too far from Galle.”
Enormous room (definitely choose the biggest rooms if possible) in a charming hotel. Pleasant pool; small bar and restaurant.
Hattie
solo_traveller
February 2, 2026
Wonderful sea front location, secluded pool and gardens and steps down to the sea. Great staff and food.
Andrew
couple
January 30, 2026
“amazing”
Breakfast and tbh all the food was the best we had in sri lanka staff were lovely would return
Susan
couple
January 26, 2026
“Excellent”
Excellent breakfast. Nothing too much trouble for staff
Lucy
family_with_children
January 16, 2026
“Beautiful boutique stay by the sea”
My mother and I stayed at the Owl & The Pussycat for three nights and were totally blown away by this hotel. It is absolutely beautiful - the decor of the whole place is stunning and is probably the nicest boutique hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is superb - right on the coast and you wake up to the sound of the waves every morning. The rooms are so quaintly decorated and the beds are enormous! We stayed in one room for our first night but were very kindly moved to a sea view room by the manager for the other two nights. It was a lovely surprise as we didn’t request this! It really felt that the staff here went above and beyond for us. Every staff member working here was so helpful, friendly and warm. Breakfast at the hotel was lovely - a little limited but we never mind this. We had lunch one day and dinner another and both times food and drink was delicious. My mother had an early morning flight and the management made her a packed breakfast/ lunch which was a really lovely touch. I honestly couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. It was a very special place to spend the last few days of our trip together and we would love to come back one day.
Debbie
extended_group
January 11, 2026
“A beautiful hotel with the most beautiful staff.. would definitely return.”
The breakfast was very good. There was fresh fruit and bread every day along with some curd and cereal and seeds. You could then order of the menu eggs anyway. There was avocado on the menu but not every day was It available. There were also pancakes that were very good! The home made marmalade was a favourite also. The hotel was in a great location and could easily access other attraction by Tuk Tuk which were very reasonable and easily accessible outside the hotel. The beaches were beautiful and there was a lovely walk (a little rocky ) all the way to turtle beach passing frog rock on the way.. Mirissa beach was around 30 mins in a Tuk Tuk and is definitely worth a visit and Coconut island is a Must for the views. We went whale watching but sadly didn’t see any Whales but did see lots of dolphins which was lovely
Shaan
solo_traveller
January 9, 2026
“Excellent location, nice rooms, on the beach!”
Excellent location, with the best team! Rooms were large and well appointed.
Mohammed
extended_group
October 14, 2025
“For sure I'll recommend it for friends”
Everything
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Beauty Services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair styling, Body treatments, Spa facilities, Fitness, Yoga classes, Personal trainer, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Suite Melodies - 15% discount on food and beverages
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
OTP Standard Room (No ocean view) - 15% discount on food and beverages
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite Little Treats - 15% discount on food and beverages
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
OTP Signature One Bedroom Suite - 15% discount on food and beverages
Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. The unit features air conditioning, sea views, a balcony and chocolate is provided for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
OTP Signature Two Bedroom Suite - 15% discount on food and beverages
This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has air conditioning, sea views, a terrace and chocolate is available for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Penthouse - 15% discount on food and beverages
Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The unit features air conditioning, sea views, a balcony and chocolate is featured for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite Dreams - 15% discount on food and beverages
Boasting 1 bedroom, this spacious suite has 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. In the kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has air conditioning, sea views, a balcony and chocolate is offered for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite E Pie - 15% discount on food and beverages
Featuring 1 bedroom, this spacious suite offers 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. The unit features air conditioning, sea views, a balcony and chocolate is provided for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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