Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
Unawatuna Road, Galle — 158.3 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 2 hr 26 min. Fixed fares from Rs 24,540, agreed before you fly.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
6.05216, 80.18156
Near Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
Places to visit close to the hotel. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Day trips from Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
Further afield. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Radisson Blu Resort Galle sits on Unawatuna Road, on a stretch of the southern coastline between the surf beaches of Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa. Unlike the heritage properties clustered inside Galle Fort a short drive away, it is a large, purpose-built beach resort, set directly onto a palm-fringed, white-sand section of coast.
The neighbouring towns give a sense of the coastline the resort sits on: Unawatuna is known for its sheltered, crescent-shaped bay and calm swimming water, while Hikkaduwa further along is known for its coral reef and long-established surf and snorkelling scene. The resort's own stretch sits between the two, with a quieter beach frontage of its own, described by the property as a private beach where guests can relax away from the busier public stretches nearby.
With around 170 rooms and suites, it operates at a scale closer to an international resort brand than a boutique property, and most rooms carry private balconies or terraces facing the Indian Ocean, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The resort runs five restaurants and two bars on site, along with a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness centre, plus dry cleaning and laundry services for longer stays.
Family facilities are a notable part of the offering: a kids' club and a dedicated children's pool sit alongside the adult amenities, positioning the resort for family stays as much as for couples — a different guest mix from the smaller heritage hotels inside Galle Fort itself, which rarely cater specifically to young children.
For travellers who want a full-service beach resort on the Galle coast — private beach access, a spa, multiple dining options and facilities for children — rather than a small heritage hotel inside the Fort's walls, Radisson Blu Resort Galle's Unawatuna Road position and larger scale are its main points of difference.
Your transfer to Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle
Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle is west of the centre of Galle, the point the quoted distance is measured to.
The nearest hotel on this site is Jetwing Lighthouse in Dadella, about 1.8 km away.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 24,540 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 32,630 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 46,210 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 158.3 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle?
From Rs 24,540 for the 158.3 km, about 2 hr 26 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle take?
About 2 hr 26 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 24,540 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 27,070 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 29,540 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 32,630 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 33,240 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 35,100 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 46,210 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 48,060 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 67,820 | Book |
Every class, every price, none hidden. Each Book button opens the booking form for this transfer with that class chosen.
Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 2 hr 26 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Galle — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Galle route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Galle.
- The district map — where Galle sits, and what is around it.