Dolphin Beach Resort
Illanthadiya
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Good food and service”
“Food was delicious and the staff kind and professional”
“On the beach”
“Amazing location”
“Big swimming pool”
“Having the pool was perfect and the sea was calm and safe”
“Perfect for those seeking peace and quiet, complemented by excellent food”
“The beautiful ambience, stillness, quiet, peaceful, allowing you to chill”
“Staff, Food, Pool, Cleanliness and the Dolphins”
“Walking to breakfast in the sand, good menu selection, beautiful pool, rooms wer…”
“Outstanding was the food from the breakfast to gorgeous dinners, amazing tuna st…”
“Breakfast food was very good”
Overview
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 verandah with comfortable seating. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a relaxing rainshower. Dolphin Beach is 18 km from Palavi Railway Station and 20 km from Kalpitiya Town. It is a 2.5-hour drive to Colombo City and a 2-hour drive, or 110 km, 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.
Traveller reviews
Roger
couple
February 28, 2026
“Great”
Great design of the accommodation tents. Big swimming pool. On the beach. Good food and service. Dolphin boat trip and turtles hatching on the beach, wonderful!
Estelle
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
“Wonderful place to stay”
Amazing location. Excellant high quality food. Dolphin boat trip outstanding.
Magnus
family_with_children
February 25, 2026
A superb beachfront location makes this resort ideal for relaxation. Perfect for those seeking peace and quiet, complemented by excellent food.
JACKIE
family_with_children
February 21, 2026
“Calm oasis in the desert.”
The beautiful ambience, stillness, quiet, peaceful, allowing you to chill. Having the pool was perfect and the sea was calm and safe. Outstanding was the food from the breakfast to gorgeous dinners, amazing tuna steaks and barramundi. Great cocktails too looking out across the sunset. Dolphin trip in the morning arranged in the boats at the resort was superb, spinning dolphins!
Marie
extended_group
February 19, 2026
“Fabulous relaxing few days, enjoyed by all. Dolphin watching was fabulous”
Beautiful location with unusual accommodation. Superb tent in a great setting by the beach. Very comfortable and the pool crystal clear. Food was delicious and the staff kind and professional. Great place to relax for a few days.
Gillian
family_with_children
February 12, 2026
“Rustic, great location for dolphin watching”
Location by the beach. Dolphin trip from the hotel excellent. Food very good. Usuru was especially helpful and friendly.
kamlesh
family_with_children
February 9, 2026
“Relaxing spot”
We liked the proximity to the beach, the pool and the very chilled ambiance.
nick
couple
February 7, 2026
“Relaxing”
Staff were brilliant. Food great. Masseur was excellent.
Jennifer
couple
February 4, 2026
“Relaxed beautiful resort”
Beautiful, relaxed resort. Super efficient and friendly staff and the food was fab.
Greg
couple
January 20, 2026
“Stayed one night at Dolphins Beach Resort and immediately wished it had been longer. The safari tents are spacious, comf”
Staff, Food, Pool, Cleanliness and the Dolphins!
Paul
couple
January 14, 2026
“We stayed 5 nights and came away feeling relaxed”
The staff were very attentive. The attention to detail with regard to the decor was well thought out. All our meals were delicious.
Phillip
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“Great relaxing stay with wonderful staff”
Wonderful staff and great food. Thanks to Isuru for all the friendly discussions. Great trio to see the dolphins (we saw hundreds)
John
family_with_children
January 11, 2026
“Interesting but not 4 star”
Location is good to escape crowds. Beach empty. Plenty of space. Breakfast food was very good. Young staff and even security guard were friendly and smiling.
Melrose
family_with_children
January 4, 2026
“Ambience was great and a very unique place”
The food was excellent. The service was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Helen
family_with_children
October 30, 2025
“Amazing stay and we’re treated like royalty”
Property was very special beautiful accomodation
momosmitty
family_with_children
September 9, 2025
Walking to breakfast in the sand, good menu selection, beautiful pool, rooms were cleaned daily (helped with the sand), staff were super friendly!
Robert
couple
August 25, 2025
“Highly recommend this accommodation if visiting the area”
The staff, so friendly and welcoming. Very comfortable tent accommodation. Lovely Sri Lankan food. Fabulous pool, overlooking the sea
Garry
couple
August 23, 2025
“Perfect place to relax and enjoy.”
Loved everything about it. Great staff and food , really enjoyed it.
Nicole
family_with_children
August 21, 2025
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 nice and clean, and the furniture well designed. We also enjoyed a really good massage!
Ruwanpura
couple
August 6, 2025
Friendly staff. Good food. Nice location, calm and peaceful.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Skiing, Massage, Windsurfing, Darts, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Swimming pool toys, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end
Safety & security
24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Room service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Packed lunches, Car hire, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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