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Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya

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A thatched-roof lounge area with seating and a view of the beach. - Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya (Kalpitiya)
A cozy tented accommodation with a sofa set, a small round table, and a chair. - Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya (Kalpitiya)
A beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a blue umbrella. - Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya (Kalpitiya)
A beachside building with a thatched roof, wooden shutters, and an anchor symbol on the wall. - Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya (Kalpitiya)
A swimming pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs. - Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya (Kalpitiya)
Consider a stay at Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and surfing, this tentalow is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or Ayurvedic treatments. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Dolphin Beach Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include boat tours and snorkeling. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Tent

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A tent-style room with a bed, pillows, a red runner, a small table, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Tent

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Etalai, Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya is on the beach. Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Etalai travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park
    9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Alankuda Beach
    18 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • St. Anne's Shrine
    21 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya
    39 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Kalpitiya Beach
    44 min drive - 20.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Diana Restaurant & Baar
    16 min drive
  • Breeze Bar, Aarya Lagoon
    12 min drive
  • Adhly Fine Dine
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee: USD 11 for adults and USD 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dolphin Beach Restaurant
  • The Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • In-room massages

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2009

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 11 for adults and USD 5.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dolphin Beach Kalpitiya located?

Nestled on the beach, this Etalai tentalow is 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Base Hospital Puttalam and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya.

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Reviews

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Staff & service

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Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We expected way much more

We were traveling in Sri Lanka for almost 4 weeks. We wanted a more expensive and more luxurious hotel for our last nights. That's why we choose Dolphin Beach. When we came, we didn't get any time to land. The manager was in a rush and it was not comfortable. We had an amazing room, a 'tentalow' but everything was a little bit wet. At the website was written we would get a fridge, a watercooker, coffee and a bathrobe. None of them was there. The food was cold, and the taste was not worth the price. We liked the staff at the restaurant tho, they were really kind and did the best they could. It was such a lovely and beautiful place but when you pay that much, you expect more than that we get.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017