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Owl and the Pussycat Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel

788 Matara Road, Talpe

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,013

USD$1,349

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,013

USD$1,349

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Friendly and helpful staff

The rooms were lovely, staff very friendly and accomodating

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Spacious accommodation with spectacular views

We loved the charming quirkiness of the decor and the beautiful drawing room whi…

Great location
7 mentions

Fabulous location

Others have complained it doesn’t really have a beach, which is true, but it has…

Breakfast available
5 mentions

breakfast was good

Breakfast and tbh all the food was the best we had in sri lanka staff were lovel…

Pool
3 mentions

lots of space and terrace overlooking ocean and pool

Pleasant pool; small bar and restaurant

Clean rooms
1 mentions

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

D

Dr Evone

family_with_children

June 7, 2026

8

Good experience

Friendly and helpful staff

S

Sarah

couple

May 15, 2026

10

A fantastic relaxing stay!

We had a fantastic stay at Owl and Pussycat hotel. The rooms were lovely, staff very friendly and accomodating.

V

Vicky

couple

May 2, 2026

10

Relaxing peaceful stay in beautiful surroundings

Spacious accommodation with spectacular views. Beautiful and unusual decor. Fabulous location. Friendly and helpful staff

S

Shayani

family_with_children

May 1, 2026

10

Ideal to get a mind relaxing stay without any disturbances…

The Authentic Decorations…

R

Richard

couple

April 11, 2026

8

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.

C

Caroline

solo_traveller

March 27, 2026

9

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.

A

Adrianna

family_with_children

March 24, 2026

8

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

R

Rochelle

couple

March 18, 2026

10

Beautiful, peaceful stay with fabulous staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you to all so much

Everything!

B

Borger

family_with_children

March 10, 2026

6

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.

S

Sonali

couple

March 4, 2026

8

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.

D

Duncan

family_with_children

February 28, 2026

10

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.

A

Aleksandra

couple

February 16, 2026

8

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

A

Alan

couple

February 11, 2026

9

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.

H

Hattie

solo_traveller

February 2, 2026

9

Wonderful sea front location, secluded pool and gardens and steps down to the sea. Great staff and food.

A

Andrew

couple

January 30, 2026

10

amazing

Breakfast and tbh all the food was the best we had in sri lanka staff were lovely would return

S

Susan

couple

January 26, 2026

10

Excellent

Excellent breakfast. Nothing too much trouble for staff

L

Lucy

family_with_children

January 16, 2026

10

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.

D

Debbie

extended_group

January 11, 2026

9

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

S

Shaan

solo_traveller

January 9, 2026

8

Excellent location, nice rooms, on the beach!

Excellent location, with the best team! Rooms were large and well appointed.

M

Mohammed

extended_group

October 14, 2025

10

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.

Max 3 guests 46 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 34 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 100 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 5 guests 132 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
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.

Max 3 guests 75 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 87 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 73 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printAs imposed by the government of Sri Lanka, along with this hotel booking, there are other requirements that need to be met in order for you to obtain the Visa to enter the country. The property will assist you with all this information. The details will be sent to you via a message post-reservation. Disclaimer: Please note, classification of level-1 properties and the above information can change based on government regulation changes. Therefore, please ensure to refer to SLTDA protocols prior to making a reservation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:07 PM

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