Best hotels in Puttalam

Explore Puttalam with 93 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Club Hotel Dolphin
8.4 (30 reviews)

Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★

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

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! All nice location.. food is very tasty, and well-maintained. The staff were very kindly .. pool is very perfcet All excllent.."

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu
9.5 (86 reviews)

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu ★★★★★

📍 635/1, Eluwankulama, Eluwankulama

"It was a great experience staying at Tharu villas Wilpattu. Villas are spacious, with modern features and has great architecture. Secluded without any disturbances. Property is located about 15 minutes from Wilpattu NP, Eluwankulama entrance, which also is not very crowded. Staff is very friendly and caring. Would highly recommend for anyone who likes nature and wants a peaceful secluded stay."

Club Palm Bay
9.2 (58 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

"The hotel was very nice. Friendly and hospital or staff. We especially felt treated well by Marasinghe who attended to us well at dinner and was an animal lover like us ☺️"

Wattura Resort & Spa
9.1 (45 reviews)

Wattura Resort & Spa ★★★★★

📍 1271 Kammala South Road, Waikkal, Puttalam

"One of the best stays we had here in Sri Lanka. Rooms are very spacious and organized. Room service is very good. Our son was occupied with activities including water park and indoor games. Good was exceptional with varieties and good portions. Pasindu and Basura at the restaurant were professional and helpful with selecting food and other services. Overall we had a great stay here."

Dinuda Lagoon Hotel
8.1 (26 reviews)

Dinuda Lagoon Hotel ★★★

📍 Sethawadiya Road, Puttalam

"Actually we had nice and remarkable experience at here... This is well established spacious hotel which is located at infront of Kalpitiya lagoon and very calm natural environment. There are friendly and kind staff working and treating us warmly. They arranged amazing Dolphin watching and served delicious food with all necessary amenities as well. And There rooms are spacious and maintain cleanliness too. Honestly they are providing great service and that is worth to the price. Thank you Dinuda Lagoon...You did best!"

Bar Reef Resort
9.6 (20 reviews)

Bar Reef Resort ★★★★

📍 Norochcholoai, Alankuda, Off Kalpitiya Road, Puttalam

"We had two wonderful nights at Bar Reef Resort. The beach cabanas were truly amazing, and the salt water infinity pool was lovely for a morning swim. Plus, it was long enough for some swimming exercises. The authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry was amazing. The whole team was incredibly kind and attentive. Sampath, in particular, made the experience truly splendid. He was funny, keen to approve his German, and we practiced a little :) He was also very friendly, kind and attentive. We are definitely planning to return for our next holiday in Sri Lanka."

Melheim Beach Kalpitiya
8.6 (45 reviews)

Melheim Beach Kalpitiya ★★★★

📍 Beach Road, Mampuriya, Narakkalli, Norochcholai

"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.😌"

Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw
7.7 (45 reviews)

Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw ★★★★★

📍 Karukupane, Bangadeniya

"Friendly, good service nice place to visit with family, friends or capples. Pool area nice. We recommend. Thank you ANANTHAYA for our dayout decome a good time.🥂💐👍"

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Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★
"Had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was relaxing, and everything was well maintained. Definitely a great place to stay, and I’d happily come back again. Highly recommended.."
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2026-08-23
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Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu ★★★★★
"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."
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2025-11-21
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Club Palm Bay ★★★★★
"We had wonderful stay at club plam bayhotel.the resort was beautiful. Food was excellent,and all the staff very friendly and professional. A special thanks to hasitha,sanjana,kavishka,thushan Sasindu,sineth.Highly recommended and we look forward to visit again thank you"
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2026-08-10
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Suriya Resort ★★★★★
"Excellent service rendered by the staff Meals were delicious Chalet rooms were incredibly luxurious and Full with nature"
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2026-08-21
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Wattura Resort & Spa ★★★★★
"Went for my parent's anniversary and the process and service was top notch from the reservation till the end of it all. Mr.Eranda set us up with a complementary cake for the parents with "Happy Anniversary on it". We ordered food from their Ala Carte menu and food was delicious, nothing to say much. Overall Dileepa was so helpful in providing everything we asked for. A huge 👏 thank you to him. Last but not least, this place is absolutely gorgeous for the evenings. Spectacular sunset view extending from the pool to the beach. Hopefully will be back here again. Manujaya singing out for now ❤️💪"
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2026-06-21
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Dinuda Lagoon Hotel ★★★
"Dinuda Villa in Kalpitiya is a perfect getaway with a breathtaking location. The sunset over the lagoon is absolutely stunning, creating a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere. We had an amazing time with different activities, including a boat ride, pool fun, and a small boat ride that was really enjoyable. Watching the kite surfers in action was exciting too. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our stay even more special. The food was another highlight—every meal was delicious and well-prepared. From fresh seafood to flavorful local dishes, everything was cooked to perfection. We truly enjoyed every bite! At night, we sang together and admired the clear sky full of stars, which made the experience even more magical. If you’re looking for a relaxing yet adventurous stay in Kalpitiya with great food and hospitality, Dinuda Villa is definitely worth visiting!"
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2025-05-12
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Bar Reef Resort ★★★★
"Bar Reef Resort is thoughtfully designed to make your experience extra special - the rooms and outdoor spaces are luxurious, spacious and super comfortable. The pool area offers total relaxation and the staff are always around and happy to help. We felt right at home with Sampath and the other staff members being extra friendly and accommodating. The sea view is breathtaking and every space is well kept -- daily house keepers clean the rooms which is an added luxury. There isn't much around the hotel but that didn't matter for a 4 day trip as we didn't need to leave!"
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2026-01-14
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Melheim Beach Kalpitiya ★★★★
"The staff were very friendly and attentive. The rooms we clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed. The food was tasty and plentiful, one day I had the Sri Lankan crab curry & rice which was delicious and highly recommend it when on the menu. The grounds and pool had a spectacular view of the ocean. The sunsets here are amazing!"
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2026-03-26
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Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw ★★★★★
"We had an absolutely wonderful and memorable stay at Anantaya Resort & Spa, Chilaw! From the moment we arrived, everything was handled perfectly. The resort itself is stunning, and the view is breathtakingly beautiful perfect for a relaxing getaway. A huge shoutout to the incredible team for their top-notch service. Everything we requested was arranged precisely and beautifully without any delay. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sithmi, Oshadi, Devyani, Milan, and Apsara for their outstanding hospitality, warmth, and attention to detail. They truly went above and beyond to make our day so special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great service and a beautiful view!"
★★★★★
2026-06-02

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93

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$102

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