Dolphin Beach Resort
Dolphin Beach Resort
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Stylish and eco-friendly, Dolphin Beach features luxurious tents next to a private stretch on Alankuda Beach, Sri Lanka. Blue skies, clear waters of the Indian Ocean and friendly dolphins will accompany guests on their stay. On-site water sports activities and free Wi-Fi are also available. Decorated in rich and bright orange, all air-conditioned tents feature a spacious veranda with comfortable seating. Private bathrooms are equipped with a relaxing rainshower. Dolphin Beach is 11 mi from Palavi Railway Station and 12 mi from Kalpitiya Town. It is a 2.5-hour drive to Colombo City and a 2-hour drive, or 68 mi, from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk, or enjoy free bicycle rides to explore the area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also provided by the hotel. Guests can also relax at the Ayurveda Spa or take exciting kite surfing lessons at in-house school Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, as well as delicious international buffet spreads, can be enjoyed at the open-air restaurant, which also features an à la carte menu. Beach barbecues can also be arranged by the hotel. A daily breakfast can be served on the beach.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mary
United States“Beautiful whimsical details with a rustic tropical beach vibe, and extremely helpful and attentive staff. In house chef cooking made to order delicious Sri Lankan dishes. Just the place to get away from it all. We ended our 2 week trip here and...”
Karen
India“What a great place- so glad we headed north! The tents, food, location, staff, pool, beach were all wonderful. Also recommended: the boat ride out to see the dolphins. We saw hundreds of them- truly spectacular.”- Julie
United Kingdom“Dolphin Beach Resort is very chilled and relaxed. Despite having all tents booked, it was peaceful. The wind turbines (dotted along the coastline) were surprisingly quiet, just a gentle low key swoosh in the background. The tents are spacious, the...” - Jo United Kingdom“The beautiful and clean pool and seating areas; the food was great. The staff were so kind, helpful and professional (particular thanks to Lacsman, Tatu and other manager who helped so much when our son was ill.) The huts were really lovely and...”
- Elisabeth United Kingdom“Amazing food & they went out of their way with a v late breakfast after a dolphin trip & an excellent packed breakfast for a 5am start the following day. Original tweaks, like using shells for taps!”
- Justin United Kingdom“From the fabulous beach to the stunning and comfortable glamping tents, everything was perfect. We were so lucky to find this beautiful hotel having been very disappointed with a previous booking elsewhere. We got a room last minute. Best decision...”
Jackijavea United Kingdom“Large luxurious tents on the beach with AC, ensuite bathroom and a lovely outside shaded sitting area. Stunning quiet location with a beautiful pool and clean beach. Super friendly and professional staff, excellent breakfast (Western or Sri...”
Trevor
Australia“magic way to end our 3 week trip to Sri Lanka; with a couple of nights ar Dolphin Beach. Pool was the kids favourite and in the sand; with magical sunsets. Family tent was great and everything worked and the Dolphin boat trip in the morning was...”- Cumaran
Switzerland“Direct access to the secluded 'private' beach. Very friendly & accommodating staff with tasty food available throughout the day.” 
Schumacher Australia“We were only there half a day and one night and it was off season therefore we didn't get a good chance to experience the facility. The staff were excellent and the dinner and breakfast they provided was some of the best we had in two weeks...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineItalian • Pizza • Seafood • Turkish • Local • Asian • International • European • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Resort facilities at Dolphin Beach ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- Garden view
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Open-air bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesDolphin Beach Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the property provides complimentary driver's accommodations.
All children are welcome. Any child between 6 - 12 years will be charged 38 USD per child on a per night basis. The child rate needs to be paid directly at the property.
Please inform Dolphin Beach Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Dolphin Beach Resort
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Dolphin Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Check-in at Dolphin Beach Resort is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Dolphin Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Dolphin Beach Resort is 13.7 miles from the center of Kalpitiya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Dolphin Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Dolphin Beach Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beachfront
- Swimming pool
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
- Water sports facilities on site
- Full-body massage
- Open-air bath
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
- Cooking class
- Beach
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Room options at Dolphin Beach Resort include:
- Tent
