Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife - Kalpitiya
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Beachfront tented resort on Alankuda Beach with dolphin watching and kitesurfing
Accommodations
Dolphin Beach Resort has 9 luxury air-conditioned tents with en-suite bathrooms and rainshowers. Each tent includes a private verandah with seating and an outdoor shower in select units. The tents are spaced for privacy and feature thatched roofs and shell-inspired bathroom fixtures.
Dining
The open-air restaurant at Dolphin Beach serves authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and Italian dishes, with a daily breakfast set on the beach. Dinner is ordered at breakfast for freshly prepared meals, including the catch of the day and special diet menus. Beach barbecues and à la carte options are available, and kids' meals are offered.
Activities & Water Sports
The Kalpitiya dolphin beach resort has an in-house water sports school offering kitesurfing lessons, snorkeling, and diving. Dolphin watching boat trips depart from the private beach, where pods of spinner dolphins are commonly sighted. Guests can borrow complimentary bicycles for self-guided tours or join cycling excursions to explore the area.
Wellness & Family
Hotel Dolphin Beach Resort houses an on-site Ayurveda spa with full body massages and open-air baths. The infinity pool overlooks the Indian Ocean and is open year-round, with pool towels and sun loungers provided. For children, there is a shallow-end kids' pool, outdoor play equipment, and babysitting services.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Dolphin Beach Resort Kalpitiya is 11 mile from Palavi Railway Station and 12 miles from Kalpitiya Town. The resort is a 2-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and 2.5 hours from Colombo City. Nearby attractions include Wilpattu National Park for wildlife safaris and the historical Kalpitiya Dutch Fort.
- Accommodations: 9 luxury air-conditioned tents with en-suite rainshowers and private verandahs
- Dining: Open-air restaurant with Sri Lankan & Italian cuisine, daily beachfront breakfast
- Activities: In-house water sports school, dolphin watching boat trips, complimentary bicycles
- Wellness: Ayurveda spa with massages, infinity pool, year-round outdoor swimming
- Family: Kids' pool, outdoor play equipment, babysitting services
- Location: Private beach on Alankuda Beach, 11 mile from Palavi Railway Station, 2-hour drive from airport
Rooms and availability
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Toys
Children's play area
Children's pool
Children's menu
Beach access
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- 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
- Cribs
- 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
Essential information about Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife
| 💵 Lowest room price | 162 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 9.1 mi |
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