The Araliya Retreat

Wannimundelama Kalpitiya, 61360 Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
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The Araliya Retreat

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
93 reviews

Providing garden views, The Araliya Retreat in Kalpitiya offers accommodations and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi. Guests can use the beauty services or enjoy lake views. Featuring a terrace, every unit is air conditioned and features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and brunch. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surrounding area, and the bed and breakfast can arrange a bicycle rental service. Bandaranaike International Airport is 87 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Kalpitiya

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Weerasekara
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Calm location, delicious food, amazing hospitality”
  • Geethanjali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Service was very good and the chalets were clean comfortable and air conditioned which helped with the heat. It was also quite close to amenities if needed in Kalpitiya.”
  • A
    Austria Austria
    “The room was clean, bright, and very comfortable with a great view of the lagoon. The staff were pleasant and very helpful. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful.”
  • Ishan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience overall. The location is excellent, situated near a beautiful lagoon. I even had the chance to take a refreshing swim there, which was a highlight of my trip. The rooms were clean,...”
  • Chathuranga
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Location Staff very Helpfull Full Dialog Tv channels Including HD available”
  • Priya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was a lovely property and kept very well. The staff were very helpful and nice”
  • Adlrobbie
    Australia Australia
    “A lovely tranquil retreat. The chalet was large and well equipped with a comfortable bed and good shower . The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfast was great sitting on the verandah with a view overlooking the lagoon....”
  • Tanya
    Australia Australia
    “Staff were very welcoming and helpful and the location was beautiful. The food was delicious as well.”
  • Rachael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Spectacular views of the lagoon. Each chalet was very spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The food was absolutely outstanding. The portions were very generous with fresh flavours and innovative dishes. The staff were really wonderful and...”
  • Kathryn
    Canada Canada
    “The view from the porch on the cottage was so lovely, I could hardly leave. Exceptional! The staff were kind and professional and the food, just delicious.”

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
he Araliya Retreat opened in 2018 and consists of three chalets overlooking a peaceful lagoon. Each chalet is beautifully decorated with original Sri Lankan artwork and handcrafted furniture. They are fully equipped with air conditioning, TV and Wifi. Each chalet has a large veranda overlooking the lagoon where guests can relax and enjoy the tranquil setting whilst sampling the fresh local delicacies prepared by our in house chef . ​ Board options include bed and breakfast, half and full board, drinks available on request. ​ This quiet retreat is perfect to unwind however we offer a number of day trips, excursions and activities for guests to immerse themselves in the rich culture, heritage and wildlife of the area. About Kalpitya: ​ Kalpitiya is derived from the Tamil name Kalputti, stemming from the words kal meaning stone and putti meaning elevation. The place was in ancient times also known as Arasadi, meaning in Tamil "place of Arasa tree". The place was in colonial era known as Calpentyn. ​ It is a marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangroves swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune b
We like our guests to enjoy there stay with us. Their safety is our main concern. We have a friendly team of three. Our in house manager "LAKSHAN" is also a qualified Chef , who will dazzle you with exotic local and foreign dishes. We will also organise a weekly BBQ. Our manager will look after you and your family from the time of booking in I know you will enjoy your stay with us.
The Old Dutch Fortress is accessible to the tourists. Property is located Lagoon Fronted. Boat excursions start from front of the hotel. These are some of the activities.Boat tours are available from the hotel pier, including: Kalpitiya Island Hopping BBQ on Ganga Wadiya Island Tour of the Mangroves in Wilpatthu Boat and Safari Tour of Wilpatthu. Other actives include: Kite Surfing Whale and Dolphin watching Diving and Snorkelling Line Fishing Island camping Bicycle hire from hotel office
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Araliya retreat
    • Cuisine
      Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of The Araliya Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Room Amenities

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

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Hair treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM
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.

Children 13 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

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about The Araliya Retreat

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

  • The Araliya Retreat is 1 miles from the center of Kalpitiya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Araliya Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Araliya retreat

  • The Araliya Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Hair coloring
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hair treatments
    • Hairstyling
    • Waxing services
    • Haircut

  • Check-in at The Araliya Retreat is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Araliya Retreat include:

    • Double