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The Araliya Retreat

Bed and breakfast

Wannimundelama Kalpitiya

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

The staff were helpful

The staff were lovely, breakfast was the best I’ve had provided by a hotel in Sr…

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

The room was spacious and had a nice terrace area to sit out on

Nice view from room patio

Great location
6 mentions

The location is excellent, situated near a beautiful lagoon

Location Staff very Helpfull Full Dialog Tv channels Including HD available

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Service was very good and the chalets were clean comfortable and air conditioned…

The room was clean, bright, and very comfortable with a great view of the lagoon

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast was delicious and plentiful

The breakfast was great sitting on the verandah with a view overlooking the lago…

Good value
2 mentions

Lastly, the hotel offers great value for money, delivering quality service

Both accommodation and food were very reasonably priced and great value for mone…

Overview

Providing lake views, The Araliya Retreat in Kalpitiya provides accommodation and a garden. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. Featuring a terrace, every unit is air conditioned and features a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. All units include private entrance. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and The Araliya Retreat can arrange a bicycle rental service. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 140 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

C

charlotte

couple

April 24, 2025

9

Really nice setting overlooking the lagoon. You can swim from just outside, although the water is very shallow. The room was spacious and had a nice terrace area to sit out on. The staff were helpful.

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William

couple

March 11, 2025

7

Nice view from room patio

Z

Zaneta

couple

February 21, 2025

9

The staff were lovely, breakfast was the best I’ve had provided by a hotel in Sri Lanka so far, our room was big and comfortable

K

Kasun

couple

February 10, 2025

10

Meals are superb

G

Geethanjali

family_with_children

January 5, 2025

9

Relaxing stay

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.

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A L Chathudina Janitha

family_with_children

December 22, 2024

9

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.

I

ishan

extended_group

December 14, 2024

9

Comfortable stay by the lagoon!

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, comfortable, and nicely maintained, providing a cozy environment to relax after a day of exploring. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making the stay even more pleasant. The food was delicious, with a variety of options that satisfied my taste buds. Lastly, the hotel offers great value for money, delivering quality service. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in this area.

C

Chathuranga

couple

October 16, 2024

8

More postive than negative . Restfull resort in Sccluded non tourists area.

Location Staff very Helpfull Full Dialog Tv channels Including HD available

K

kasun

couple

July 7, 2024

10

Meals are superb

P

Priya

family_with_children

July 6, 2024

10

We had a lovely stay there

It was a lovely property and kept very well. The staff were very helpful and nice

A

Amjed

family_with_children

July 4, 2024

8

Excellent Spot for Families with Children

A

ADLRobbie

couple

April 24, 2024

9

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. The location was just a short walk to town. We had our evening dinner on the verandah, and the food was delicious, especially the fish. Both accommodation and food were very reasonably priced and great value for money. We enjoyed every moment from arriving at the gate to the fond farewell. We would stay again. We recommend it.

T

Tanya

family_with_children

February 11, 2024

9

Lovely experience- would recommend.

Staff were very welcoming and helpful and the location was beautiful. The food was delicious as well.

R

Roland

couple

January 23, 2024

9

Will be back next year

Clean comfortable and lovely people

L

Lilla

family_with_children

January 8, 2024

10

Super clean, quiet place with really nife staff and excellent food!

Staff, food and clemliness was superb!

R

Rachael

couple

January 5, 2024

10

Amazing food and service in a beautiful location

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 anticipated our needs such bringing a fresh pot of tea at 6am when we just got up to watch the spectacular sunrise. It was an easy walk to town and we enjoyed chatting to all the very chilled locals we met on the way.

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Anne

family_with_children

December 4, 2023

8

Helpful, friendly staff, very nice breakfast

K

Kimberley

couple

December 2, 2023

9

If you’re in Kalpitiya, look no further!

This is a small home-like stay with only 3 villas. This meant that undivided attention was given to us at all times. We arrived at an ungodly hour 4am, and yet we’re welcomed by the lovely staff, and even offered tea & coffee. It’s a really spacious villa with a king bed, and another super single day bed. Toilet is spacious and there is good water pressure, warm water and basic toiletries. It’s a small compound, and gated so we ( 2 girls) felt really safe here. The next day the manager Lakshan came to greet us. In our opinion, Lakshan single-handedly made this stay a 10/10 for us. When there were flies / insects in our room, Lakshan hand caught all of them to make our stay as comfortable as possible. He gave us good advice & tips about things to do in Kalpitiya, activities, and assisted us with arranging transport etc. Food - the best we had in our entire stay in Sri Lanka. Lakshan is the CHEF TOO… and cooks all meals and caters to your every need. We were able to request for specific items (eg. Crab Curry, Hoppers, Squid) and he would ALWAYS deliver. Recommended dishes include - Crab curry, Coconut Roti, Pumpkin or Eggplant curry to name a few. Would definetely recommend this stay to everybody! It's a true sample of excellent hospitality. Thank you again Lakshan for going the extra mile for us! You made our stay in Kalpitiya unforgettable.

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Kathryn

solo_traveller

November 7, 2023

9

As promised. A genuine retreat!

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.

S

Sander van B.

couple

September 16, 2023

10

Excellent service. Good off the grid location. Rooms very spacious and clean.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Hair treatments, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling

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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant

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, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, CCTV outside property, 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, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Services

Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying, Laundry, Room service

Deluxe Double Room

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 56 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 56 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 56 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:17 PM

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