Best Hotels in Puttalam

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Club Hotel Dolphin
8.4 (38 reviews)

Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★

📍 St. Sebastian Mawatha, Kammala, South, Waikkal, Puttalam

"Had a wonderful stay at Club Hotel Dolphin! Beautiful location, clean and comfortable rooms, great food, and very friendly staff. Excellent hospitality and a relaxing experience. Definitely recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu
9.6 (85 reviews)

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu ★★★★★

📍 635/1, Eluwankulama, Eluwankulama

"Fantastic hotel, the staff couldn’t have been more attentive and the attention to detail was amazing. As a new hotel, the service was smooth, rooms big and food delicious."

Club Palm Bay
9.2 (59 reviews)

Club Palm Bay ★★★★★

📍 CRM6+CR4, Thalwila Wella, Thoduwawa, Beach Rd, Marawila

"We'd like to share our impressions of our stay at this hotel. We spent 8 nights here with friends. The hotel is truly spacious, with well-maintained green grounds and a convenient location (across the road from the beach, surrounded by a river). We liked the all-inclusive meal plan: there was always a good selection of both Sri Lankan and European cuisine. The rooms are spacious, with a balcony and a bathroom. In our opinion, they could use some cosmetic updating. Unfortunately, two issues seriously marred our stay. 1. The situation with animals on the premises. There are cats and dogs on the hotel grounds. We were very sad to see that, in our opinion, some staff members' treatment of them is not humane. We personally witnessed them being chased away, and in some cases, doused with hot water and physically assaulted. This was very upsetting. 2. Insect control. During our stay, during the day, when many guests (including families with children) were around the pool and dining area, hotel staff began chemically treating the area. A thick, pungent odor spread, covering the pool, lounge, and dining areas. The fact that this treatment was carried out without warning and in the presence of people (especially children in the pool) was extremely surprising and concerning. My husband has asthma, and he had to urgently use his inhaler. As someone with an agricultural background, I understand the necessity of such treatments, but we believe that conducting them during peak guest activity hours is unsafe. We contacted the management to request information about the medication used for our doctor, but we were never provided with this information. Overall, the hotel infrastructure leaves a pleasant impression, but the reported incidents regarding animal welfare and guest safety significantly impacted our overall experience."

Suriya Resort
8.2 (41 reviews)

Suriya Resort ★★★★★

📍 Suriya Resorts Kammala, South, Waikkal, Puttalam

"We recently had our corporate team outing at Suriya Resort, and it was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything was well-organized, making it easy for our team to relax and enjoy the day. A special thanks to Shanuka for coordinating everything so smoothly, his effort really made a difference and ensured we had a hassle-free experience. The resort offered a great balance of fun and relaxation. The team games were engaging and brought everyone together, the food was delicious with a good variety, and the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The peaceful environment added to the overall experience, making it perfect for unwinding. We would highly recommend Suriya Resort for corporate outings or team-building getaways. Looking forward to visiting again!"

Wattura Resort & Spa
9.2 (45 reviews)

Wattura Resort & Spa ★★★★★

📍 1271 Kammala South Road, Waikkal, Puttalam

"Everything about our stay has been absolutely amazing. Stayed on full board basis, served by Yasas among others. Every meal was something to look forward to. The food was not just delicious, but well presented. It is a great place to go with kids for the water park, kids corner, etc. 10/10 had a great stay!"

Dinuda Lagoon Hotel
8.1 (26 reviews)

Dinuda Lagoon Hotel ★★★

📍 Sethawadiya Road, Puttalam

"Dinuda Lagoon Hotel is a lovely place for travellers who want peace and nature. We enjoyed the beautiful views, fresh atmosphere, and friendly service. The staff made our stay comfortable and memorable. Our time in Kalpitiya was made even better by the welcoming environment of this hotel."

Bar Reef Resort
9.6 (22 reviews)

Bar Reef Resort ★★★★

📍 Palmyrah Avenue, Norochcholai, Alankuda, Kalpitiya, Puttalam

"We had a lovely 5-night stay here. The place is in a dreamy setting right on the beach, and the cabanas are comfortable with a gorgeous outdoor bathroom/shower. We felt particularly looked after during meal times by the team led by lovely Sathees. The food was delicious and fresh. They also were great in helping us organise a tuk tuk to the kite spot at Kappaladi lagoon."

Melheim Beach Kalpitiya
8.6 (45 reviews)

Melheim Beach Kalpitiya ★★★★

📍 Beach Road, Mampuriya, Narakkalli, Norochcholai

"The rooms and the hotel were nice and clean. The staff were very helpful. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back again 😊"

Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw
7.7 (45 reviews)

Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw ★★★★★

📍 Karukupane, Bangadeniya

"I want to write this review as fairly as possible, because although my overall experience at the hotel was very disappointing, one person truly deserves to be acknowledged: Viraj. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the hotel in its current condition. The property has a beautiful setting and great potential, but the level of maintenance was far below what I expected from a hotel advertised as a 5-star property. My room showed significant signs of wear and poor maintenance: stained and damaged furniture, worn flooring, and a bathroom and shower area that clearly needed much more attention. I have included photos with this review so that travellers can see the condition for themselves. I was offered another room after raising my concerns, but after viewing it, I found its general condition quite similar. In my opinion, this is therefore not simply an issue with one particular room. The property needs substantial renovation and better maintenance before I could personally recommend it as a 5-star hotel. However, I want to make a very clear distinction between the condition of the hotel and the people working there. The staff I met were kind and did their best with what they had. I would particularly like to thank Viraj, who was incredibly helpful during my stay. As the hotel was extremely quiet and there were very few activities available, he genuinely tried to make my stay more enjoyable. He helped me organise outings, gave me advice and made a real effort to ensure that I could discover Sri Lanka rather than remain alone at the hotel. His kindness, availability and willingness to help made a real difference to my stay. Thank you, Viraj. Your hospitality was one of the positive memories I will keep from my time there. I would also like to give a special mention to Ayu from the spa, who was absolutely lovely. During a stay that had been quite disappointing for me, her kindness, warm words and positive energy genuinely lifted my spirits. Sometimes a few thoughtful words can make a real difference, and Ayu certainly did. Thank you for your kindness and for making me smile. My criticism is therefore directed at the condition and maintenance of the property, not at the people working there. I sincerely hope the hotel undergoes the renovation it needs, because the location and the people deserve much better. Until significant renovation and maintenance work is carried out, however, I personally would not recommend this hotel."

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Kite Paradise Resort-Kalpitiya Hotels in Puttalam

Kite Paradise Resort-Kalpitiya

"Let's start with the fact that the male owner Malik is a very intrusive man. He will text you the whole day, not 1 text but many. Not letting you enjoy your time in the peninsula at all. Not arranging stuff like a scooter and giving us names who don't pick up and don't respond texts. The room (s) (2) we stayed in 2 because the one used as their profile (wooden outside) photo is actually a shed, the toilet/bathroom hasn't been cleaned in years with bugs and spiders hanging from the wall and ceiling. The walls look extremely dirty. The beds are too short even for my wife which is 1.65mtr. bugs every where and the wooden boards are gapping through. Pillows smelled dirty. The hotshower installation didn't work. No toilet paper and no bedsheets to cover your self and no curtains. At night without any form of communication they lock the gate around 9 / 10 o'clock . Because he (malik) is going to bed. Arranging a safari seemed like a good idea. But demanding us to pay upfront in the night for everything felt not right. The way he communicated was unpleasant. The safari he organised, started way too late. Later on we heard we should have started 2 hours earlier. Before sunrise. The tuktuk to the harbour wasn't incl which he told.... but overlooked in the storm of texts he send. Not overcommunicating but wanting to control everything. The next room was sleeping wise a bit better, but the bathroom , the toilet leaked feces as the pipe wasn't connected. The shower drain was pumping out, which ment more feces coming up in the showerfloor, disgusting. No toiletpaper no curtains walls dirty and bugs everywhere. He stormflood texted us during a day we left the fan on.... probably listening at our room or .... let's say you leave it on. Tell or confront your guest when they come back. But also why complain about this with multiple texts and leave every light on on the whole premises at every cabin when no-one is there. No guests. But complaining about this. He will respond to this review ofcourse as controlling as he is. We've been travelling for a long time. Always budget never expecting luxury or 3 stars or more. But all in all the 2 showers where the most disgusting we came across. His behaviour made everything worse. But rest assured there are many places to stay, skip this one. Also one day saying he doesn't put money on quotes from other later on he tells us he does. Which proves he is dishonest. And by the way providing a service should be charged. No problem with that but don't say one thing and after another thing. Also : no wifi didn't work It's strange to say the least that a week ago he had a similar review. Also pretty aggressive respons from him. But that is what he is. An unpleasant man. Also: check TripAdvisor very bad reviews which we saw later, accusing him from stealing, ripping of and that he is known as an dishonest person. The mother can really cook by the way And the boys and workers work hard."

Adiques's Resorts Hotels in Puttalam

Adiques's Resorts

"Modern styled hotel direct at the seaside. Lovely beach. Good for swimming, hard place for running 😂 Very talented cook with excellent Seafood and SriLankan food. Big rooms with balcony and seaview. 1:15 tuctuc drive to the airport. Extremely friendly staff. Very helpful. They gave us much support. Thank you."

Carolina Beach Resort & Spa Hotels in Puttalam

Carolina Beach Resort & Spa

"The scenery is pretty cool around the hotel. They have a private beach area where you can enjoy the sea waves and even play. What I really enyoed is their food which includes various local and non - local dedelicacies as well as their excellent customer service."

Guesthouse Panorama Hotels in Puttalam

Guesthouse Panorama

"We were travelling in 5 and booked 2 double and one single room. When we arrived, there was a discussion about breakfast. It seemed that a basic one should be included, but the owner said that he sent a message that we had to pay for it. As he became immediately aggressive, we decided to have lunch in another place and reflect a little bit. Walking around we saw a place that is not attractive. We returned to the guesthouse, the smell of smoke was still 3 hours later in the room. The owner was unfriendly so we decided to leave. The guesthouse asked one of us 7$ to the next 10$ for breakfast. Close to the place you get a complete breakfast in a beautiful location for 5$."

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Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★
"Start of our trip. Despite arriving early got checked in to our room overlooking the beach. Good place to recover from long flight and jet lag. 2 pool areas. Buffet style meals with huge choice breakfast especially good!"
★★★★★
2026-03-17
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Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu ★★★★★
"We celebrated my partner’s 30th birthday here, and it honestly felt magical from the moment we arrived. The whole team made us feel so cared for, both Gayathri and Praneed, our naturalists / hosts, were just incredible. During our safari, Gayathri helped us spot not one, but four leopards at Wilpattu National Park (two walked right towards us!), even though it was monsoon season. The food was amazing throughout our stay. From fresh seafood BBQ one night, a lovely picnic by the mangroves, and the bartender mixed some of the best cocktails we had in Sri Lanka. Everything felt relaxed but thoughtful, like they really wanted us to enjoy ourselves. What stood out most was how the team’s hospitality extended to the surroundings, including the natural elements and wildlife. Elephants sometimes visit the property, and everyone treats them gently. Even the local community dogs are cared for, which says a lot about the heart and soul behind this place. Our villa was stunning, everything we could ask for and more! Included as bedside reading was Bawa literature on the local architect and pioneer, amidst a private, peaceful, and lush surrounding. The plunge pool at the villa was a dream after long days of exploring. Because the property only has 7 villas, it never felt crowded or commercial. From a sunset picnic in the mangroves to the warm smiles of all members of the team — including our captain of our voyage who was a fisherman from the neighboring village — it all felt so personal. Taru Villas Wilpattu truly made this trip one we’ll never forget! P.S. thank you to Gayathri for the incredible photographs and spotting, we will treasure the memories you helped create and capture forever!"
★★★★★
2025-10-22
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Club Palm Bay ★★★★★
"We had a wonderful and memorable stay at the hotel . From the moment we arrived the staff were welcoming and professional. The room was very clean, comfortable and well maintained .while the beautiful surroundings created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Definitely we come back again. Thank all give support Us .😍"
★★★★★
2026-08-14
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Suriya Resort ★★★★★
"On behalf of our entire team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Arjun, Shanuka, Lakshan, and the entire Suriya Resort team for your tremendous support and cooperation in making our event a great success. Your dedication, commitment, and willingness to go the extra mile made a real difference. From the planning and coordination to the support provided throughout the event, your team was always there to make sure everything went smoothly. We truly appreciate the effort and hospitality extended to us. The success of the event was not only our achievement, but also a result of the wonderful support we received from your team. Thank you once again, Arjun, Shanuka, Lakshan, and the entire Suriya Resort team. We genuinely appreciate your outstanding support and look forward to working with you again!"
★★★★★
2026-09-26
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Dahami D

Family
Wattura Resort & Spa ★★★★★
"We received an excellent service by Sewni and she really made our experience so much better! We hope to come again soon!"
★★★★★
2026-07-26
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Dinuda Lagoon Hotel ★★★
"Our stay at Dinuda Lagoon Hotel was a lovely experience. The natural beauty around the property and the warm hospitality made us feel comfortable. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, tasty meals, and friendly conversations with the team. It was a memorable part of our Sri Lankan journey."
★★★★★
2026-08-21
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Marykate59

Family
Bar Reef Resort ★★★★
"Beautiful and newly renovated resort! The beach is absolutely amazing! Rooms are updated. You will feel like you are in heaven! We stayed down the beach at their sister property - Dolphin Beach Resort, which was a wonderful "glamping" experience, and spent an afternoon at the Bar Reef. Both of the resorts are run by the same kind and professional management team."
★★★★★
2026-04-18
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Melheim Beach Kalpitiya ★★★★
"Room is comfortable and the surrounding area is very nice and spacious especially the garden ideal for kids. Food is good ,staff is friendly but number of staff in the restaurant is not enough so it happened to wait for the food to be served.😌"
★★★★★
2026-03-02
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AE Shireen Jones

Family
Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw ★★★★★
"Was not happy with the cleanliness of this hotel. I've added pictures for context. The bathroom had horrible thick mold around the sink. Behind the bedhead the partition screen was packed with dust and cobwebs. The phone was disgustingly dirty as well. The cradle of the phone actually had dirt particles heaped in there. The couches were stained, the blinds in the bathroom didn't work. The entire place was pretty worn which was surprising since it apparently opened in 2014. I informed the reception staff that the room needed cleaning and showed her pictures but she just looked at me blankly. So I said we'd be out all day if she could please have someone clean. That was 0730 am when we got back at four only the bed had been made up none of the dirt cleaned. I called and informed the staff but they didn't really seem bothered. So I said I'd be putting in a review, later that night the the house keeping wanted to come into the room be shown the dirt and clean! At 9 pm at night. I refused. 🙄. The pool is reasonably nice but they really need the pool as the beach has extremely strong surf and has red flags up with good reason. Also there is a lot of litter washed up on the beach which is unsightly."
★★★★☆
2026-07-11

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CAD 148

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