Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife - Kalpitiya

$$$$||View on mapKalpitiya, Sri LankaIllanthadiya Road, Norochcholai, Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 61360|
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Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife - Kalpitiya
Illanthadiya Road, Norochcholai, Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 61360·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.7
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.7
Location8.5
Who stays here
Families54%
Couples31%
Groups12%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.7
Comfort9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.7
Location8.5
Who stays here
Families54%
Couples31%
Groups12%
Solo3%

2.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport, Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife in Kalpitiya offers luxury tented accommodation on a private stretch of Alankuda Beach.

Accommodations

The hotel's air-conditioned tents feature en-suite bathrooms with rainshowers and spacious verandahs with comfortable seating. Each tent includes an indoor shower and a private outdoor garden shower. The family tents include an extra bedroom area and are decorated in rich orange tones with thatched roofs.

Dining

The open-air restaurant serves authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and international buffet spreads, with an à la carte menu available. Beach barbecues can be arranged, and breakfast can be served on the beach. The menu includes freshly caught fish, Sri Lankan curries, and homemade options such as coconut roti and prawn curry.

Activities & Water Sports

Guests can take kite surfing lessons at the in-house water sports school, which also offers equipment rental and training. The hotel's own boat takes guests on dolphin-watching trips to see large pods of spinner dolphins. Complimentary bicycle rentals allow guests to explore the Kalpitiya area, and day trips to Wilpattu National Park are arranged at the tour desk.

Wellness & Relaxation

The on-site Ayurveda spa offers authentic wellness treatments including full body massages and massages in an open-air bath setting. Guests can relax by the infinity pool with ocean views, which has sun loungers, umbrellas, and shallow end features. Yoga classes are available, and the pool is open year-round with a pool with view.

Family & Practical Services

The resort provides babysitting and child services, a kids' pool, and outdoor play equipment, along with family rooms and board games. Airport shuttle and car hire are available, and luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and 24-hour security are provided. The hotel is 18 km from Palavi Railway Station and 20 km from Kalpitiya Town, with free parking and valet parking on site.

  • Location: 2.5-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport, 18 km from Palavi Railway Station
  • Rooms: Luxury air-conditioned tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers
  • Dining: Open-air restaurant with à la carte and Sri Lankan cuisine, beach barbecues
  • Activities: In-house water sports school, dolphin-watching boat trips, complimentary bicycle rentals
  • Wellness: Ayurveda spa treatments, infinity pool with ocean views, yoga classes
  • Family: Babysitting, kids' pool, family tents, board games, excursions to Wilpattu National Park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
Former name
dolphin beach resort - dolphines, kitesurfing & wildlife
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Rooms and availability

Luxury Tent
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Family Queen Room
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Toys

Children's play area

Children's pool

Children's menu

Private beach

Beach access

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Full body massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
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Essential information about Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife

💵 Lowest room price 15326 INR
📏 Distance to centre 14.7 km

Location

Illanthadiya Road, Norochcholai, Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 61360
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Illanthadiya Road, Norochcholai, Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 61360
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Illanthadiya Road, Norochcholai, Kalpitiya, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, 61360
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Restaurant
Dolphin Beach Resort Restaurant
120 m

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