With its safe surroundings, constant wind and pleasant climate, Kalpitiya is a great place to learn or improve your skills in all types of surfing. The most popular here is kite surfing (riding a board with a kite). The local beach strip has an interesting location. This is a cape (spit) that goes into the ocean. There are lagoons on both sides. There are areas with large waves and calm backwaters for fishing and swimming. The holiday season lasts from September to May, but many tourists come here in the summer. One is interesting to go kiting, windsurfing, diving and snooking, the other is to relax quietly in the wild tropical nature. In the summer, it rains only in the afternoon, so from early morning nothing prevents you from doing your favorite thing. Hotels in Kalpitiya welcome guests all year round. The review presents the best of them.
- 1 Dolphin Beach Resort
- 2 Hiru Resort and Kite Surfing
- 3 Melheim Beach Kalpitiya
- 4 The Blue Lagoon Resort Kalpitiya
- 5 Kitelantis Hotel and Resort
- 6 Anawasal
- 7 The Rascals Kite Resort
- 8 Majestic Beach Retreat
- 9 The Araliya Retreat
- 10 Kodev
- 11 Elements Beach & Nature Resort
- 12 Selection of hotels Kalpitiya on map
Dolphin Beach Resort
Dolphin Beach Resort is an exclusive 5-star campground on the private beach of Alancuda Beach. The idea of guest tents appealed to vacationers. The complex is very popular with tourists from all over the world. For a comfortable stay in the tents there are air conditioning, equipped bathrooms. Meet friends and have fun in the thatched-roof shared lounge or by the outdoor pool. A private beach is one of the advantages of the complex. There are developed water sports, there is a rental of equipment. Many people dream of swimming with dolphins, which often swim into local waters. On the coast, hotels with their own excursion bureau are not uncommon. Dolphin has developed routes for hiking and cycling tours, equipment and transport are provided for rent.
Hiru Resort and Kite Surfing
4-star hotels try not to yield to fashionable complexes in comfort, guaranteeing excellent value for money. In “Hiru Resort and Kite Surfing” stay lovers of water sports. The owners have provided their desire to chat with new friends, so each room has a seating area with a coffee table and sofas. Guests are accommodated in detached villas of the categories “Standard”, “Family Suite” and “Superior Villa”. The houses are built in the shade of a luxurious palm garden. In the centre of the courtyard there is a swimming outdoor pool with a common seating area. Meals for guests are provided by the restaurant. Breakfast is served in its dining room, followed by an à la carte kitchen.
“Friendly staff left a pleasant impression. A friendly host is always eager to help and solve problems. I was vacationing with my little daughter. They brought a crib for her, put a high chair in the restaurant, did all our comfortable stay” Diana
Melheim Beach Kalpitiya
Cozy boutique hotel “Melheim Beach Kalpitiya” is located on the ocean. For guests are offered double Deluxes overlooking the vast expanses of water. The beach area is privately owned. Once travelers receive the keys to the room, there are no restrictions for them. They can swim in the pool, sunbathe on the terrace, contact the staff for services. The restaurant is considered one of the best in the resort for cooking seafood dishes. It also serves traditional food with exotic spices, delicious delicacies made from fruits collected on the island. The chef has developed a menu with healthy dishes prepared from leafy, crispy and unique vegetables grown in Sri Lanka. There is a wide range of breakfasts, which includes Continental, Italian, Traditional English / Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American options. At any time, the caring staff will bring a cup of fragrant Ceylon tea to the part of the hotel where the welcome guest rests.
The Blue Lagoon Resort Kalpitiya
The Blue Lagoon Resort Kalpitiya offers luxury beachfront chalets. Surrounded by tropical and coconut palm trees, it overlooks the Blue Lagoon and the beach. The collection includes 14 exclusive deluxe chalets and 8 deluxe rooms in the garden. All houses are located at a distance from each other, so guests are guaranteed privacy, peace and simplicity in all aspects. For the interior design of residential premises, a unique design with a luxurious European flavor was used. The staff makes sure that guests meet any of their needs, whether it is a comfortable hotel room with a strong Wi-Fi signal, food delivery or providing additional amenities that a guest may need. Thanks to the individual approach to the service of each guest, the hotel is in demand.
Kitelantis Hotel and Resort
On the coast there are 3-star hotels. The best of them is considered to be “Kitelantis Hotel and Resort”. Surfers and their families usually stay here. This is ideal for kiteboarding couples and families who expect higher standards of accommodation during their stay in Kitelantis/Sri Lanka for a low price. Beach bungalows with a bathroom, a terrace and a seating area are available for guests. Houses with two or more bedrooms have a shared kitchen. Barbecue facilities and barbecue facilities are available for everyone. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant that can provide full board on request. The beach is privately owned. Sports activities can be organised here. For example, guests can take part in a canoe trip or windsurf. Fishing is available.
“The chef prepares the best food in the whole area. No need to be distracted by cooking, you can use the services of the restaurant. There is a good atmosphere here. This place is the best for a relaxing holiday» Chantal
Anawasal
Guest houses without a star category are also ready to receive long-awaited guests and provide them with decent living conditions and meals. The fund has only 5 rooms, located on an area of 1 acre. Guests will always have enough space to wander and relax. It features a beautiful “cold pool” with views of the lagoon. The approach to hotel management is based on the principles of environmental awareness, support of the local community, search for the best local products for cooking. Staff can offer a wide range of activities and excursions. Daily yoga classes are held in the open-air yoga chalet, from where you can watch dolphins, organize boat trips to Wilpattu National Park or dive in the stunning waters of Kalpitia. Kayaking and cycling are also available. Every day for guests will be colored with bright colors of local flavor.
The Rascals Kite Resort
An excellent option for two will be a modern boutique resort “The Rascals Kite Resort”. It provides personalized service and facilities for advanced and beginner kitesurfers, located in front of the best surfing spots in Sri Lanka. The authentic setting of the Rascals Kite Resort breathes fresh sea and tropical air. Each of the 11 rooms has been designed to create a comfortable and tranquil base for both kitesurfers and holidaymakers. As a result, 5 tropical cabins, 4 Oyster rooms and 2 Jungle gazebos were equipped. All of them meet the standards and are ready to receive guests for an unforgettable holiday. Rascals Kite School and DUOTONE Professional Center offer kiteboarding lessons for any level of training. Only professional instructors work here. They are assisted by well-trained volunteers. The center has many opportunities to create individual or standard kite tours thanks to a large selection of places for kiting in the lagoon. There is also a kiting shop on site. It is possible to purchase new and used equipment. Sunscreen, lycra, surf shorts and other products are available for sale.
Majestic Beach Retreat
The bungalows are located 20 metres from a private beach. It offers seasonal observation of flocks of dolphins, blue whales, fishing, cooking classes, barbecue, safari in the lagoon. Each house has a seating and dining area. Continental, English or American breakfasts are served in the morning. The kitchen can prepare vegetarian meals upon prior request. Under shady palm trees, there is a spacious swimming pool. Staff assist guests in solving all issues, including organizing transport for sightseeing tours. Water sports equipment can be rented on the beach. Bicycles are available for rent. Please note that bungalow cleaning, laundry service and ironing service are charged separately. The restaurant often hosts themed dinners at an additional cost.
The Araliya Retreat
Guesthouses The Araliya Retreat serves guests in a bed + breakfast format. Each chalet has a terrace with a dining area. Meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant or in the comfort of your room. Food and beverage delivery is available throughout the day. The chef holds a weekly barbecue show, in which anyone can take part. The property is set with views of the lagoon. Boat tours start right in front of the hotel. Boat excursions can be organised from the hotel pier, including: “Kalpitia Island Barbecue on Ganga Vadia Island”, “Wilpattu Boat Tour” and “Wilpatt Safari Tour”. Other activities include kitesurfing, whale and dolphin watching, diving and snorkeling, fishing on the line, camping on the island. Bicycles can be rented at the hotel’s office. This is a good option for travelers looking for a decent stay for little money.
Kodev
Luxury tent “Kodev” is located on the first coastline. The entire surrounding beach area is privately owned. It can comfortably accommodate three people. The place is in demand among lovers of secluded recreation in nature. All rooms overlook the garden, and the ocean is only a few meters away. The owners have included breakfast in the room rate, but you can order any of the acceptable options, including continental, Asian, gluten-free or vegetarian meals.
“This was our best holiday in Sri Lanka. The hotel has very friendly staff. They will solve all the problems, starting with a meeting at the airport and ending with the organization of crab hunting. I liked the location among the wildlife, the attentive attitude of the owners, the creativity of the chef” Jacqueline
Elements Beach & Nature Resort
The resort hotel «Elements Beach & Nature Resort» has a category of 3 stars. Its owners began with the idea of creating a platform that allows people to immerse themselves in nature and discover the wild beauties of Sri Lanka. This is a place where you can realize your passion for water sports, communicate with people from all over the world and just be yourself. Each morning begins with breakfast on the beach. The hotel team makes every effort to ensure that guests do not need anything and feel at home. The complex covers an area of 22 acres. Hundreds of palm trees and mangroves grow here, the ocean waters are filled with fish. Wildlife is not the only thing that attracts tourists here. Eco-friendly bungalows have been built for guests, in which it is easy to breathe and sleep well. The owners have implemented a system of waste recycling and cleaning of beaches. In this way, they have contributed to the social and environmental sustainability of Sri Lanka.
Given the fact that kite surfing enthusiasts gather in Kaltibia, it is worth paying attention to hotels that provide services for the organization of water sports. Of all the most advantageous looks the complex “The Rascals Kite Resort”. On its beach there is a professional kiting center, professional services for training, instruction, selection of equipment are provided. Another modern hotel «Elements Beach & Nature Resort» is interesting for its location and environmentally friendly living conditions.
Selection of hotels Kalpitiya on map
