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Facing the beachfront, Karpaha Sands offers 5-star accommodations in Pasikuda and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms features air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. The resort has some units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath. All rooms at Karpaha Sands are equipped with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or American options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving French, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Karpaha Sands has a playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the resort. Kalkudah Beach is a 2-minute walk from Karpaha Sands, while Valaichchenai Harbour is 5.7 miles away. Batticaloa International Airport is 18 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Game room

Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Pasikuda

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rita
    United States United States
    We spent 5 nights at this beautiful remote hotel on the beach. Loved it all. The seafood is excellent. Humberto, the GM, sourced some giant scampi for me - it was delicious. Special thanks to Namal for taking such good care of us. An added...
  • Anna
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We liked everything about the resort great location beautiful beach, very nice tented villas, delicious food and the most important very good service. The General Manager Mr. Robert is a very kind and hospitable man he make sure that we had great...
  • Nadza
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Amazing place and staff! Everything was perfect! Can't wait to come back!
  • Amanda
    Germany Germany
    Really nice resort to come down and enjoy the time. Beautiful tends and really good butler service.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous property giving off Maldives vibes. The rooms were tented with outdoor waterfall showers and beautifully furnished. There was plenty of privacy from your neighbours and ample beach loungers dotted around. The pool was saltwater and very...
  • Jeffery
    Germany Germany
    Just about everything was incredible. The resort is beautiful, and one of the few places that looks even better in real life than in pictures! The pool is wonderful, and the beach is insanely beautiful, perfect golden sand, warm, blue water, zero...
  • Enosh
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Beautiful property. Staff were nice. Food was really good. We loved our stay.
  • Ayesha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a delightful stay at Karpaha sands. Special thanks to Umberto and Banda for a great stay. We really enjoyed the food and drinks. I recommended Priyanka highly if you are looking to get an Ayurvedic massage. We travelled with our two small...
  • Doyinsola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    To be honest we loved pretty much everything about this hotel. The decor, the pool and relaxation room, the restaurant and beach front. You were also given a phone to reach a personal attendant and have a hotspot for the internet. We spent my...
  • Marlene
    Germany Germany
    Super nice hotel with private butler for each room and really good service and value for money compared to more southern regions in Sri Lanka!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Hideaway
    • Cuisine
      French • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Karpaha Sands
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Swedish
  • Tamil

House rules
Karpaha Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$35 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$55 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

All rates payable by guest shall be increased by the amount of any additional tax imposed by the government between the time of booking and the date of stay.

Please inform Karpaha Sands 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Karpaha Sands

  • The prices at Karpaha Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Karpaha Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Open-air bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Couples' massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Neck massage
    • Cooking class
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour
    • Hand massage
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Movie nights
    • Back massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage
  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Karpaha Sands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Karpaha Sands include:

    • Double
    • Quad
  • Yes, Karpaha Sands is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Karpaha Sands has 1 restaurant:

    • Hideaway
  • Check-in at Karpaha Sands is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Karpaha Sands can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • À la carte
  • Karpaha Sands is 3.7 miles from the center of Pasikuda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.