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Kalpitiya – Coast & beach

Coast & beach · No. 19 in Sri Lanka

Boutique hotels in Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya's lagoon and peninsula are a kitesurfing and dolphin-watching area with small eco-lodges.

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Where to stay in Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya is a long peninsula on the northwest coast, with a lagoon, islands and beaches, known for kitesurfing and for watching dolphins. It is a quiet area with small eco-lodges rather than big hotels.

Where to stay

Choose a beachfront lodge for wind and sea, and book a dolphin trip at dawn.

Good to know

The wind season runs from May to October. Roads are rough, so allow time from Colombo.

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Questions about Kalpitiya

How many boutique hotels are there in Kalpitiya?

We list 2 boutique hotels in Kalpitiya, including Dolphin Beach Resort and Palagama Beach.