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Sea Sand Resort

Hotel in Kalpitiya

Sea Sand Resort features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kalpitiya. The property is around 200 metres from Kandakuliya Beach, 600 metres from Kudawa Beach and 2.1 km from Kalpitiya Beach.

M
Michaela
From
Czech Republic
We really enjoyed staying at this place. Nice and clean bungalows in a calm area, where you can spend some relaxing or working time. The resort has also a restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch & dinner. We recommend a smoothie bowl with a cup of a good coffee for a great start of the day. ☺️ The beach is good for kite surfing, you can get a recommendation for a kite surf lessons from a host. We would definitely spend there more time if we could. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Leopard Inn Wilpattu

Hotel in Ilavankulam

Set in Ilavankulam, Leopard Inn Wilpattu provides a garden. The hotel offers an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi.

M
Margaret Josephine
From
United Kingdom
The location is very close to the National Park. It is only about 8 minutes by Tuk-Tuk which they kindly organised for both our safaris. Leopard Inn arranged our tour of Wilpattu National Park at a reasonable price and our onward transport. Prathap could not have been more attentive even giving us cushions for our comfort on our safari. Everything was clean, comfortable and worked as it should. The accommodations that we chose were self contained cabins beside a river. Opposite there is some building work at the moment but it did not disturb our peace. We had a take away breakfast which was adequate. The pools are tiny plunge pools and very refreshing after a day's safari
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Eagle Wilpattu Resort

Hotel in Wilpattu

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Eagle Wilpattu Resort is situated in Wilpattu, 38 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 38 km from Kada Panaha Tank.

l
leslie
From
Belgium
The owner and her family are such warm people that made us feel truly welcome. The food at the hotel was great! The hotel itself was close to the park, and had a very zen feel. The hotel has only been open for 3 months so everything was brand new. We booked a safari with the hotel and this was great as well, with an amazing breakfast to go. We would recommend it to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu

Hotel in Wilpattu

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Wilpattu.

J
Joanne
From
Spain
What a wonderful stay we had at Taru Villas. We booked last minute and were greeted warmly by Mark when we arrived. We quickly realised that as it was low season, we had the entire hotel to ourselves! We were upgraded to the best room on the property with a gorgeous jacuzzi overlooking the jungle. The room was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Full board was included in the room price and we enjoyed an outstanding 3 course breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked specially for us by the chef. The key highlight for us was the outstanding service and friendliness of the staff. They couldn’t do enough for us. A lovely touch at the end of our trip was that they had arranged for us to plant a tree in their gardens, and had prepared a beautiful plaque with our names inscribed. It was a truly memorable trip and couldn’t have been any better. I highly recommend to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$693
1 night, 2 adults

Koddu Kalpitiya

Hotel in Kalpitiya

Koddu Kalpitiya features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kalpitiya. Featuring a bar, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

T
Thomas
From
France
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food was great and service was very attentive. Even organised a scooter for us to have a look around town. The rooms and the property in general were immaculate
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$375
1 night, 2 adults

Nayan's Paradise

Hotel in Kottanitivu

Nayan's Paradise features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and private beach area in Kottanitivu. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

A
A
From
Netherlands
This place is a true little paradise! Martinez and his colleague looked after us very well, kindly upgrading us to a bigger bungalow with a kitchen as we were the only guests. The bungalow was perfectly clean and so were the pool and the rest of the grounds. The location is great with the property being right by the beach. We were even allowed to cut some coconuts out of the trees and enjoy fresh coconut water. They have a cook that can you provide you with meals, one evening we ordered a fish BBQ at the beach, which was fantastic! We can highly recommend Nayan’s Paradise!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$58.65
1 night, 2 adults

Nature Paradise Guesthouse

Hotel in Waikkal

Set in Waikkal, 1.6 km from Kammala Beach, Nature Paradise Guesthouse offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

T
Tracey
From
New Zealand
Great host, fantastic pool and room with a view of the river.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu

Hotel in Wilpattu

Situated in Wilpattu, 31 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

J
Jana
From
United Kingdom
Great views over a lake, good breakfast, and good service. Sri Lankan people are amazing and so friendly. Great location for Safari into Wilpattu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$87.75
1 night, 2 adults

Cloud Nine Lanka Resort Wilpattu

Hotel in Wilpattu

Cloud Nine Lanka Resort Wilpattu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Wilpattu.

M
Martina
From
Switzerland
This was out favorite place to stay in Sri Lanka. Amazingly quiet and peaceful surroundings, super friendly, helpful and attentive staff; nice and big rooms, great food!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$128
1 night, 2 adults

Omeesha Beach Hotel

Hotel in Kalpitiya

Facing the beachfront, Omeesha Beach Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Kalpitiya and features a garden, private beach area and shared lounge.

E
Elias Bouali
From
France
The food, the facilities, the private beach and the very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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Puttalam District's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Set in Waikkal, 1.6 km from Kammala Beach, Nature Paradise Guesthouse offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Set in Chilaw, 43 km from St Anthony's Church, Hotel Athina & Restaurant offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$22.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews

    Situated in Wilpattu, 31 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    From US$129.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

    Situated in Kalpitiya, a few steps from Kudawa Beach, Horizon KiteSurfing Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$83.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

    Cloud Nine Lanka Resort Wilpattu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Wilpattu.

    From US$143.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, Omeesha Beach Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Kalpitiya and features a garden, private beach area and shared lounge.

    From US$38.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located in Wilpattu, 39 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, Tribe Wilpattu - Eco Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$94.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Liverpool Estate - Chilaw features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Chilaw. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

    From US$47.73 per night

Budget hotels in Puttalam District

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Set in Waikkal, 2.3 km from Kammala Beach, Even Beach Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    From US$55.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Situated in Chilaw, 38 km from St Anthony's Church, Spice of Ceylon features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$53.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

    Set in Iranawila, 38 km from St Anthony's Church, Calypso Sunset offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    From US$103.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

    Set in Kalpitiya, a few steps from Kandakuliya Beach, Club Mango Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    From US$109 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

    Situated in Kalpitiya, 1.3 km from Kudawa Beach, The Blue Lagoon Resort Kalpitiya features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Majestic Beach Retreat has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and private beach area in Kalpitiya. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    From US$75.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

    Situated in Marawila, 2.9 km from Marawila Beach, White Rose Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$38.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Wellé Wadiya meaning 'Beach Hut' is a tropical boutique hotel offering a swimming pool and set on the best kitesurfing beach of the Kalpitiya Kitesurfing zone.

    From US$80 per night

Hotels in Puttalam District that you can book without a credit card

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

    Located in Kalpitiya, 70 metres from Kudawa Beach, Scoop Cabana Kitesurfing provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$20 per night
  • Sevenday Hotel

    Hotel in Marawila
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Sevenday Hotel offers accommodation in Mawila. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

    From US$13 per night
  • Barramundi

    Hotel in Puttalam
    No credit card needed

    Located in Puttalam, 2 km from Kalpitiya Beach, Barramundi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can enjoy garden views.

    From US$27.75 per night
  • Kadolana Hotel and Restaurant has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Puttalam. There is a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, and free private parking is available.

    From US$32.90 per night
  • Located in Kalpitiya, 1.3 km from Kudawa Beach, Downwinder Lagoon Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$72.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Dombagahawatta, 1.9 km from Kammala Beach, Cinnamon Thiya features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$60.50 per night
  • Red Coral Village Kitesurfing School is situated in Kalpitiya. This 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

    From US$27.75 per night
  • Gimanhala Eco Resort is offering accommodation in Vannativillu. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

    From US$38.12 per night

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  • From US$142.78 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
    What makes our experience in new country memorable? Nature? Food? People ! We had fantastic time in Club Hotel Dolphin! The ocean, sunsets and sunrises, away from the crowds and hotel STAFF ! The friendliest, warm-hearted and sincere people I’ve met. Massage therapists are great! Love Balinese massage technique. Try it once you are there! Dolphin resort had impeccable service and support from the staff, who were alwyas courteous and ready to help at all times. The food service had a good variety and all the flavors were on point. The facilities were great and up to date, prompting a wonderful stay. I’d recommend this resort to everyone who would like to enjoy beautiful Sri Lankan beach and weather in a comfortable resort, and reach utmost relaxation. No sand flies like in Malaysia Thank you guys very much for your hospitality! We will be back soon!❤️❤️❤️
    Guest review by
    Nadezhda
    Malaysia
  • From US$88 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
    The hotel is great, clean and spacious, located just by the kitesurfing beach so it is perfect for kitesurfers. There are beautiful trees and palm trees in the surrounding garden, big swimming pool and very kind staff. We were more than happy to stay there and regretted we couldn't stay longer. The restaurant offers very tasty food for good price. I only regret that Sri Lankan people don't support local dogs that wander in the area, scared of humans and terribly hungry. If there was a special fund to support the animals I would definitely pay more for our stay so that the dogs can get fed. Apart from that we loved our stay and we will definitely be back! The place in our opinion is better than Kitesurfing Lanka that is next door.
    Guest review by
    Gabriela Guarana
    Poland
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
    I had an amazing time at the Rascals! The hotel is super nice with a pool in a lush garden right at the lagoon. Everyone of the team is kind and caring. Spent two weeks here for kitesurfing, couldn’t have been any better. The Rascals is connected to the Duotone Pro Centre where they have the latest kite gear and best service you could ever asked for. We went on kite trips every day to the most beautiful spots far away from the crowds and had the best time! The food is also great. Dinner is mostly Italian style and always delicious but doesn’t start until 8:30 pm, which is actually very nice cause before dinner everyone can hang out at the bar for an aperitivo and socialize.
    Guest review by
    katja
    Germany
  • From US$35 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay. The wooden bungalows are very rustic and cozy, with open roofing and an outdoor shower. The garden is well-maintained too. The school has a WhatsApp group where they share information about lesson planning, wind conditions, and activities, which I found really well-organized. Dinners are served with all the guests at the kite center, which was just 5 minutes away by bike. Safran was my instructor. He is very experienced and teaches in a great way—always calm, helpful, and full of good advice. I made great progress thanks to him. I felt like in a kitesurf community . Thanks a lot to Safran and all the Margarita staff!
    Guest review by
    Jemma
    Turkmenistan
  • From US$118.89 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    It's extremely great and cool. It's the most beautiful resort you can imagine. The nature inside and around the resort is spectacular. The kayaking experience was great. The staff are amazing. The breakfast was amazing (inc many veg and vegan options). The pool was amazing and you can relax besides it even after closing time (7 pm). The route was easily accessible without any issue. There's a tuk tuk taxi station right in front of the gate. The lunch was amazing. The rooms are with classic design and little old but clean and very beautiful with the most spectacular view.
    Guest review by
    Matin Shaerpour
    Oman
  • From US$136.40 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
    Hotel was right on the beach. We could swim in the pool and in the sea. Lovely comfortable and spacious room. Beautifully decorated. Indoor and outdoor showers were great. Food was exceptional in fact up with the best we've ever had. Service and staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Dolphin trip was fun and exhilarating even though we didn't see any dolphins due to bad weather.
    Guest review by
    Ines
    United Kingdom
  • From US$369.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
    Perfect stay at the Karanukarala Ayurveda resort, especially the Ayurveda treatment was wonderful. In the beginning, the crew told me it was fully booked, but in the end, they managed to schedule it for me. The room was big, and really clean and the beds were very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay there, especially to relax (recommend the yoga and meditation classes).
    Guest review by
    Floor
    Netherlands
  • From US$60.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
    A quaint and great outdoor experience. The tents were very clean and the beds provided were very comfortable. The staff were very friendly but especially the chef - Chanaka(?) - was very considerate about providing a gluten-free meal for two members of our party
    Guest review by
    Hillary
    Canada
  • From US$24,780.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    Beautiful property and well maintained . The owners were fabulous and the staff were helpful and friendly. We had a private bungalow which was air conditioned, clean and comfortable. The meals were great and plentiful. We would visit again.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Australia
  • From US$65.49 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
    location was as i thought it will be but the friendliness of people amazed me it was above my every expectations i recommended this place to everyone
    Guest review by
    branislav
    Serbia
  • From US$32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
    Amazing food and kite straight off the beach. Probably the best social life of all resorts here.
    Guest review by
    Damian
    Ireland
  • From US$62.52 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    Excellent Breakfast, and excellent location
    Guest review by
    Wijeratne
    Sri Lanka
  • From US$168.74 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
    Very chilled out place right on the beach
    Guest review by
    Craig
    France
  • From US$475 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    Fantastic food and fantastic service
    Guest review by
    Jo
    United Kingdom

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  • 10.0

    This is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka, and...

    This is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka, and it has the highest leopard density. But please don't just go and do the usual leopard watching, it gets crowded. Talk to your tour guide or hotel and do some of the less-travelled routes inside the park, and you will enjoy the nature of Sri Lanka on a whole other level. You might not see any big mammals, but you will understand and enjoy the nature, history and biodiversity. If you are going, spend one day doing the usual "touristy" route, then spend the rest of your time exploring the less-travelled routes. There is magic in these jungles. Go find it!
    Guest review by
    Dave Free
  • 10.0

    Kalpitiya is an enchanting destination.

    Kalpitiya is an enchanting destination. It's the only place in Sri Lanka where you can take kitesurfing lessons and safely practice kitesurfing with expert assistance from seasoned local kitesufers. Although it's generally considered an arid landscape, even in August, one of the driest months in Sri Lanka, it was largely green and without sweltering heat. Probably, the strong wind causes the heat to dissipate. There's a long stretch of fairly clean beach to explore. Many hotels to stay in and many restaurants to dine at. If you take the train from the Colombo fort railway station like me, you can get down at Palaviya station and walk about 100 metres to reach the road leading from Palaviya to Kalpitiya and take a bus from there and then get down at either Kurinjipitiya or Kalpitiya depending on where you plan to visit and/or stay in. Apart from Kitesurfing, you can go sightseeing, see dolphins, bask in the sunshine, take boat tours, cycle and more in Kalpitiya.
    Guest review by
    Jayashantha84
    Sri Lanka
  • 8.0

    The Manager of the hotel and his staff (including 3 dogs and...

    The Manager of the hotel and his staff (including 3 dogs and a cat) are above any praise. If you seek for a well organized place to rest without problems do come to Puetz Travels Beach Resort. Mr. Marcus will make your trip a real holyday. Even wild crocodiles that live in the nearby river dream to move to the magic canals of Puetz Travels Beach Resort. I wish i were among the lucky ones. Best regards Vladimir
    Guest review by
    Владимир
    Russia
  • 8.0

    it is my ancestral hometown.

    it is my ancestral hometown. I visited Katuneriya in order to find my long-lost friends from childhood and to find survivors of deceased relations. I also discovered most of the by lanes towards seaside have become narrower due to encroachments and descendants of my relatives have migrated to Italy. Many large villas built over the years, resembling Italian houses lying empty. most of the households have better living standards and few people are engaged in fishing.
    Guest review by
    Perera
  • 10.0

    Full day safari was excellent. Saw everything. 5 leopards.

    Full day safari was excellent. Saw everything. 5 leopards. Sloth bear. Elephants. Cross. Water Buffalo. And many more. If you have to choose I revommend afteroon from 4pm for best chance of seeing animals when it gets cooler and they become active for the evening .
    Guest review by
    Darren
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Kalpitiya is a very beautiful destination.

    Kalpitiya is a very beautiful destination. A place to stay for a few days. There are many places for you to enjoy and visit. But be careful when you find a place to stop. Be more careful with low-cost places. Dinuda Villas is a very beautiful place. Babzy and the team are doing very well.
    Guest review by
    Liam Noah
    France
  • 10.0

    Wilpattu is an absolutely stunning place close to the...

    Wilpattu is an absolutely stunning place close to the reserve. That tents have everything that you need that is good shower is good. The barbecue in the evening is really nice and the surroundings stunning. The staff is super helpful and will go out of their way to accommodate you. We booked a Safari through the accommodation and the Driver and spotter were excellent !
    Guest review by
    Henriette
    Ireland
  • 10.0

    We planed our trip for three days.

    We planed our trip for three days. There are several places to visit in Kalpitiya. We went to Kalpitiya Dutch fort, also Kalpitiya Dutch church. St. Anne's National Shrine is located nearby. It is known as Thalawila Church too. No matter what religion you follow, St. Anne’s Church in Thalawila is one of the most ancient and wonderful of all Christian shrines in Sri Lanka. Our third day was very exiting because we planned a boat ride to Baththalangunduwa island. Baththalangunduwa is an island off the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka, reachable from Kalpitiya. The boat ride from Kalpitiya is roughly 32 kilometers long and takes approximately 3.5 hours. Camping on this island is becoming increasingly popular among local tourists.
    Guest review by
    Chathuranga
    Sri Lanka