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Palagama Beach

3.0 star property
Beach resort with a private beach and free valet parking

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Budget Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Beach Cabana Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Palagama Beach resort sits on a peaceful shoreline where travelers can savor global flavors at Coralia restaurant and enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. The property offers a library, a playground for family time, and a dedicated children's pool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Beach Cabana Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Beach Cabana Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Cabana Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Garden Cabana Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Palmyra Avenue, Alankuda, Kalpitiya, 61360

What's nearby

  • Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • St. Anne's Shrine - 19 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 42 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Base Hospital Puttalam - 43 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Kalpitiya Beach - 44 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Breeze Bar, Aarya Lagoon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Adhly Fine Dine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kite'n'Roll - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Thasleem Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Diana Restaurant & Baar - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Palagama Beach

Family-friendly resort
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Palagama Beach. The on-site restaurant, Coralia, features international cuisine. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Palagama Beach boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coralia

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 55

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palagama Beach Hotel Etalai
Palagama Beach Etalai
Palagama Beach Resort Kalpitiya
Palagama Beach Resort
Palagama Beach Kalpitiya
Palagama Beach Resort
Palagama Beach Kalpitiya
Palagama Beach Resort Kalpitiya

Frequently asked questions

Does Palagama Beach have a pool?

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

Is Palagama Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palagama Beach?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palagama Beach?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palagama Beach?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Palagama Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palagama Beach located?

This Etalai resort is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alankuda Beach and St. Anne's Shrine. Kalpitiya Beach and Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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