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About this property

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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fishing

    • Cycling

    • Diving


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location on the beach - despite being the SW monsoon. Netting in place to reduce the wind
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beach location was wonderful. The tents were really comfortable and well-equipped. The swimming pool was quiet and sea two steps away. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and kind. Breakfast was amazing with delicious curries and dal,...
  • Mary
    United States 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...
  • Garry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about it. Great staff and food , really enjoyed it.
  • Nicole
    Italy Italy
    Everything!! No words to describe how beautiful is the resort. It was the best place we stayed for the whole trip. The manager is super kind, the staff always smiling and attentive, the food super tasty and the atmosphere incredible. The rooms are...
  • Ruwanpura
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Friendly staff. Good food. Nice location, calm and peaceful.
  • Charlotte
    Belgium Belgium
    Very clean; very nice staff and food. There are sunbeds in the pool.
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing service.. best food we have had in Sri Lanka. Beautiful pool and facilities. Comfortable beds and room. AC great. A little bit of paradise, can't wait to come back
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this hotel which is right on the beach with a big pool. The 'tent' was really luxurious, comfortable bed, great outdoor bathroom. Lovely food and helpful staff. We did the dolphin watching trip in the morning which was fantastic - saw...
  • Belinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and extremely comfortable tented resort on lovely beach. Wonderful staff and really excellent food. Very relaxing stay. Loved seeing the dolphins and superb massage. Truly unique and magical.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Turkish • Local • Asian • International • European • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Dolphin Beach Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$66 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.

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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.
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The fine print

Must-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.

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