West coast
Kalpitiya
Dolphins, kites and a sleepy lagoon
Kalpitiya is a narrow strip of sand between a wide lagoon and the sea, with fishing villages, coconut groves and very little traffic. From about November to April, boats go out to look for large pods of spinner dolphins. From May to October the wind picks up and the lagoon fills with kitesurfers. It is around three hours from the airport.
Kalpitiya
- Part of the island
- West coast
- Suggested stay
- 2 nights
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: good
- Jun: good
- Jul: good
- Aug: good
- Sep: good
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: best
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Dinuda Kitesurf & Water Sports Lagoon Resort
$24Lagoon-side kitesurf resort on the Kalpitiya peninsula with a pool, restaurant and family rooms.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Family rooms
Surfpoint Sri Lanka Kite Village
$30Kite village at Kudawa beach with air-conditioned sea-view rooms and a restaurant.
Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Restaurant · Views
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Silver Shine Beach Resort
$65Resort in Kalpitiya with a pool, restaurant and air-conditioned family rooms.
Pool · Air conditioning · Restaurant · Family rooms
Horizon KiteSurfing Beach Resort
$97Beach resort a few steps from Kandakuliya beach with a pool, restaurant and family rooms.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Restaurant · Beachfront
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Melheim Beach Resort Kalpitiya
$146Beach resort in Kalpitiya with a pool, restaurant and air-conditioned sea-view rooms.
Pool · Wi-Fi · Air conditioning · Restaurant