Barefoot luxury,where the ocean begins.

dolphin beach Resort

Barefoot Days by the Water

Set along the golden shores of Alankuda, Dolphin Beach Resort combines the freedom of the outdoors with the comfort of luxury tented stays. Come for dolphin watching, kitesurfing and coastal adventure, or simply slow down beside the sea.

Why Book Direct?

Best Rate Guarantee

Book knowing you'll always get the lowest price.

Tailored Stays

Experiences crafted to suit your unique style.

Complimentary Upgrade

Enjoy a complimentary room upgrade to the next available category.

Airport Transfers

Travel between the airport and the resort with ease.

A Serene Coastal Escape

Why Dolphin Beach Resort?

  • Prime beachfront location on the beautiful Kalpitiya Peninsula
  • Luxury safari-style tents surrounded by nature
  • World-class kitesurfing right on your doorstep
  • Dolphin & whale watching in the waters of Kalpitiya
  • Boat excursions & island adventures across the surroundings
  • Mangrove and lagoon safaris for an immersive nature experience
  • Fishing adventures across the Indian Ocean
Explore

Find Your Kind of Adventure

Dolphin & Whale Watching
Excursion

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Set out in search of dolphins and whales off Kalpitiya’s coast.

Kalpitiya Dutch Fort
Excursion

Kalpitiya Dutch Fort

Explore a 17th-century Dutch fort by the lagoon.

Kitesurfing
Activity

Kitesurfing

Experience kitesurfing across Kalpitiya’s warm, open waters.

Lagoon & Mangrove Boat Safari
Excursion

Lagoon & Mangrove Boat Safari

Discover Kalpitiya’s lagoon by boat, passing fishing villages and looking out for wildlife.

Snorkelling & Scuba Diving
Activity

Snorkelling & Scuba Diving

Explore coral reefs and discover Kalpitiya’s underwater life on snorkelling and diving outings.

Wilpattu National Park
Excursion

Wilpattu National Park

Explore Wilpattu’s forests and lakes, watching for wildlife along the way.

Special Offers

Beach Days at Better Rates

Discover seasonal offers designed to bring a little more to your time in Kalpitiya, from longer stays to special experiences.

Discover Kalpitiya
VALID: Year Round

Discover Kalpitiya

Slow down and discover another side of the Kalpitiya coast.

  • 3 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Long Stay Offer
SeasonalValid: Nov - April

Long Stay Offer

Stay a little longer and settle into life by the coast.

  • Min. 7 Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Wilpattu Adventure
SeasonalVALID: 15th December to 30th April

Wilpattu Adventure

Pair coastal days with a journey into the wilderness.

  • 5 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Stay 5, Pay 4 - Half Board
VALID: Year Round

Stay 5, Pay 4 - Half Board

Stay five nights on Half Board and pay for four.

  • Min. 5 Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Room Only to Bed & Breakfast - Complimentary Upgrade
VALID: Year Round

Room Only to Bed & Breakfast - Complimentary Upgrade

Wake up to breakfast with a complimentary upgrade on your stay.

  • Min. 3 Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Half Board to Full Board - Complimentary Final-Day Upgrade
VALID: Year Round

Half Board to Full Board - Complimentary Final-Day Upgrade

Enjoy a complimentary Full Board upgrade on your final day.

  • 3 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Learn to Kitesurf
SeasonalVALID: 15th January to 30th April

Learn to Kitesurf

Take to the lagoon with kitesurfing lessons and equipment included.

  • 7 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Kitesurf Equipment Package
SeasonalVALID: 15th January to 30th April

Kitesurf Equipment Package

Spend longer by the lagoon with complimentary kitesurfing equipment rental.

  • 7 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Island Kite Safari
SeasonalVALID: 15 January to 30 April

Island Kite Safari

Stay by the coast with a kite safari to Vella Island.

  • 7 or More Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Dolphin Discovery
SeasonalVALID: November to April

Dolphin Discovery

Stay by the coast and set out in search of dolphins.

  • Min. 3 Nights
  • Min. 2 Guests
Tented Stays

Sleep Close to the Coast

Dining

Island Flavours by the Ocean

Settle in over good food and let the day ease into an evening by the coast.

4.8/ 5Tripadvisor

BASED ON 300+ GUEST REVIEWS

Words from the Guestbook

Before You Arrive

Few Things to Know

It was one of the first properties in Sri Lanka to offer luxury tented rooms.

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