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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.

Y
Yuliia
From
Ukraine
Sabina and her partner were such lovely hosts! They were very helpful with any request we had and they also cooked such a delicious food!!! The room was cozy and clean. Overall, we loved our experience at this place! I wish we can go back :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

Ceylon Resort Wilpattu

Hotel in Wilpattu

Set in Wilpattu, 36 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, Ceylon Resort Wilpattu offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Alev
From
Turkey
Roshan and his family are lovely and very friendly. He is best tour guide with a smile on his face all the time. He helped us with evetything; planning our holiday, recommending accomodations on our next stops, things to do and places to visit. Their food is exceptional. Dimes, the cook made an incredible job. Rooms are very clean, have an AC and we slept like a baby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$81
1 night, 2 adults

Leopard Inn Wilpattu

Hotel in Ilavankulam

Set in Ilavankulam, Leopard Inn Wilpattu offers a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

O
Ornella
From
Australia
Prathap's kindness was amazing! Everything immaculate, the room super clean. He helped us organize everything and was always very aware of us. Very very highly recommended. The location very close to the safari. Everything amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 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.

K
Keith
From
United Kingdom
Brand new, excellent decor, comfy rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
US$95
1 night, 2 adults

Ceylon wilpattu safaris & lodging

Hotel in Wilpattu

Set in Wilpattu, 36 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank, Ceylon wilpattu safaris & lodging offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

L
Lazaire00
From
Switzerland
The safari with the guide that was very experienced, a 10/10 experience. The warm hospitality from the host and his wife. they were kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The authentic Sri Lankan food, delicious and freshly prepared. The overall care,, they upgraded us for free because the room was not used the night we stayed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$91.13
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.

K
Karen
From
United Kingdom
This is quite simply an exceptional hotel, made so not only by our beautiful room and the surroundings, but by Mark and the team of people who made our stay so special. This is one we will always remember for being unique and idylic. Our kayak on the lake with Ravi was fantastic and Ravi's knowledge about the wildlife was exceptional. The whole team were there at 4.30am to ensure we had everything we could possibly ask for before our early morning safari. I can not praise our stay highly enough and we would have loved to have stayed for longer. Thank you Mark and everyone who made our stay so very perfect.
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.

R
Raeto
From
United States
Staff is super friendly and professional. Food is excellent
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.

D
Debra
From
New Zealand
This place was perfectly placed at half way for us between Anurahdupura and Negombo. Not the right time of year for the beach but was very relaxing by the pool. Pradeep was lovely and so helpful. He cooked us a lovely breakfast. A beautiful property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$50.15
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$60
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 terrace.

S
Suman
From
India
Excellent Location. Around 8 Kms from Wilpattu National Park Hunuwilgama Gate. Right on the Highway. The Lake view from the Rooftop of the Resort is as amazing as it can get, specially in the early morning & in the evening. The take away Breakfast & Lunch were ready as per our timing (Order had to be passed a day before). Overall Food was of very decent quality & quantity wise was Value for money. Reception & all the staff were very welcoming, specially Madhav who provided us services in every way we requested & always with a smiling face. All in all a great experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$87.75
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, 12 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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 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 terrace.

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, 131 reviews

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

From US$152.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 128 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$49.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 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$105.45 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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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.

From US$67.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Facing the beachfront, BLUE WAVES kite surfing beach resort offers 5-star accommodation in Kalpitiya and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$62.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 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$49.95 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 51 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 fitness centre.

From US$110 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 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$84 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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 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$48.47 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Raalmadu Wilpattu in Achchamulai has a garden and a restaurant. Guests can chill out in the indoor pool. Bandaranaike International Airport is 134 km from the property.

From US$162 per night

Castile inn

Hotel in Puttalam
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Castile inn in Puttalam features 4-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and room service for guests.

From US$36.63 per night
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, 46 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

Located in Chilaw, within 43 km of St Anthony's Church and 45 km of Maris Stella College, Fair Heaven Villa provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$44.40 per night

Barramundi

Hotel in Kalpitiya
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Located in Kalpitiya, 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

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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 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$32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
This place truly exceeded all my expectations! The service was outstanding, with high-quality amenities and attention to every detail. The food was abundant, diverse, and absolutely delicious, making every meal a real pleasure. Most activities on-site are free, which is a huge plus, and I also added the dolphin watching tour—an unforgettable, magical experience that I highly recommend! One of my best memories in Sri Lanka, and honestly, you could easily spend a whole week here without ever getting bored. I can’t wait to come back!
Guest review by
Thifanie
France
From US$136.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - 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 9.2
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, 430 reviews
Comfortable glamping tents in beautiful surroundings close to Wilpattu National Park. We booked a package with a half-day safari and dinner and were not disappointed. We spotted a leopard and a bear, but that takes some luck as the vegetation is quite dense. We were upgraded to luxury tents as we were the only guests.
Guest review by
Christoph
Denmark
From US$82.61 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 7.0
Good - 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
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branislav
Serbia
From US$168.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Very good facilities. Food is varied. Professional staff.
Guest review by
ABDUL AZIZ ZAHIR ALI
Oman
From US$75.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Excellent Breakfast, and excellent location
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Wijeratne
Sri Lanka
From US$211.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Clean and big resort! Drinks and food nice
Guest review by
Kerst
Netherlands
From US$475 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Fantastic food and fantastic service
Guest review by
Jo
United Kingdom
From US$230.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
The location was very beautiful
Guest review by
Fernando
Australia

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10

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

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
6.0

You need a car or a Tuk Tuk to take you anywhere as it is...

You need a car or a Tuk Tuk to take you anywhere as it is away from any shops ect The hotel was very helpful and arranged a Tuk Tuk to take us to the market and religious site. Be mindful regarding the beaches as they are not fit to swim in due to the plastic rubbish and pollution in the water. We went for a walk on the beach but came back after a few hundred metres as it was too depressing to go any further due to the plastic rubbish all over the beach and the millions of microplastic balls that we thought were stones and then realised what it was. Very disturbing
Guest review by
Roger
United Kingdom
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
10

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

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

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

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
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