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Dolphin Beach Resort, a hotel we use in Kalpitiya

Dolphin Beach Resort

Dolphin Beach Resort is an eco friendly three star resort in Kalpitiya, about three hours from Colombo, and welcomes families and groups of friends. It lies on a beach of clear, turquoise water. Kalpitiya is a growing tourist area that draws travellers who enjoy adventure, and the land around the resort is wild, with dense scrub, marshes and mangroves. It is a good spot for anyone keen on wildlife and the outdoors.

Image Credit: Dolphin Beach Resort

Planning your stay

Kalpitiya is on a peninsula on the north-west coast, about three to four hours from Colombo. Dolphin watching is best from about November to April, and kitesurfing is popular from about May to October and again from December to March.

Things to do nearby

Go whale and dolphin watching or kitesurfing, take a day trip to Munneswaram temple, or head to Wilpattu National Park for a safari.

For more ideas, see things to do in Kalpitiya, or compare all hotels in Kalpitiya.

  • Check-in1400 hrs
  • Check-out1200 hrs

Accommodation

Accommodation is in Standard Tents and a Family Tent.

The Standard Tents at Dolphin Beach Resort in Kalpitiya

Standard Tents

The first category of tent is 40 sqm with a terrace looking over the sea and the garden. It has a king size or twin beds, air conditioning, a fan, a shower and a private garden area.

Image Credit: Dolphin Beach Resort

Inside the Family Tent at Dolphin Beach Resort, Kalpitiya

Family Tent

A 79 sqm family tent with a king size bed and a terrace facing the garden and the sea. It has air conditioning, a fan, Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV, and interconnecting tents are available.

Image Credit: Dolphin Beach Resort

Facilities

  • Kitesurfing.
  • Whale and dolphin watching.
  • Bird watching.
  • Deck and ice lounge.
  • Swimming pool
  • Babysitting
  • Beachfront
  • Excursion desk
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids playground
  • Kids pool
  • Water sports
  • Free parking
  • Scenic inland setting
  • Daycare

Food and drink

  • Main buffet restaurant
  • Room service, 24 hours
  • Sri Lankan
  • Continental
  • Bar

How to Get There

Dolphin Beach Resort is on the beach at Alankuda on the Kalpitiya peninsula. From Bandaranaike International Airport it is about 135 km by road, about 3 hours, travelling north up the coast road through Chilaw and Puttalam, then out onto the Kalpitiya peninsula.

If you start in Colombo, it is around 165 km, about 3 and a half hours on the road.

Bubble Sri Lanka Holidays arranges private transfers from the airport and from anywhere in the country, with the option of keeping the car and chauffeur for your whole stay.