[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Palagama Beach International cuisine awaits at the Coralia restaurant, while refreshing drinks flow at the poolside bar. Guests unwind in the garden or spend time with family. ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12330900/12330846/6bbd23b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12330900/12330846/2cf35fc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach Cabana Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12330900/12330846/46d00291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Budget Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12330900/12330846/c4cb3322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12330900/12330846/ad3b9dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Palagama Beach resort sits on a peaceful shoreline where travelers can savor global flavors at Coralia restaurant and enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. 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[Visit our Etalai travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Etalai.dx6348256) [View more Resorts in Etalai](https://www.expedia.ca/Etalai-Resort-Hotels.d6348256-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.05159%2C79.70950&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rQ2WV0KcrNJrnXnel0UIvCopHMc=) 12 Palmyra Avenue, Alankuda, Kalpitiya, 61360 ### What's nearby - Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 km - St. Anne's Shrine - 19 min drive - 10.5 km - Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya - 42 min drive - 28.3 km - Base Hospital Puttalam - 43 min drive - 30.3 km - Kalpitiya Beach - 44 min drive - 26.8 km ### Getting around - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 178 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kite'n'Roll - ‬21 min drive - ‪Diana Restaurant & Baar - ‬16 min drive - ‪Thasleem Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Breeze Bar, Aarya Lagoon - ‬15 min drive - ‪Adhly Fine Dine - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Palagama Beach Family-friendly resort You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Palagama Beach. The on-site restaurant, Coralia, features international cuisine. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool - Free self parking and valet parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge) - Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Palagama Beach boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries - Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26450000/26447900/26447838/098de6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wind Blend Kite Resort Kalpitiya - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews CA $44 CA $57 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=26447838&PinnedHotelID=26447838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19700000/19690100/19690068/1356a47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elements Beach & Nature Resort Kalpitiya - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids pool - Parking included 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19690068&PinnedHotelID=19690068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Free valet parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Coralia ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Children's pool - Library - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground - Refrigerator on request - Separate bedroom - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a private beach - Terrace ### Spa - Spa services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Refrigerator on request ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 55 We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 110 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Palagama Beach Hotel Etalai Palagama Beach Etalai Palagama Beach Resort Kalpitiya Palagama Beach Resort Palagama Beach Kalpitiya Palagama Beach Resort Palagama Beach Kalpitiya Palagama Beach Resort Kalpitiya ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Palagama Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Palagama Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Palagama Beach? > Self parking and valet parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Palagama Beach? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Palagama Beach? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Palagama Beach provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 110 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Palagama Beach located? > This Etalai resort is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alankuda Beach and St. Anne's Shrine. Kalpitiya Beach and Dutch Fort of Kalpitiya are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Palagama Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 9.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Mar 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Direkt am Strand Wunderbare Anlage direkt am Strand. Sehr freundliches Personal. ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances Dec 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Picturesque and wonderful This little hotel is so wonderful. The pool is honestly to die for. So picturesque, especially at sunset, although pretty amazing all day long! The staff are amazing and so accommodating. It’s true the margaritas are fav, although sadly they couldn’t offer them in the second night of my stay. But as I left, they were doing a shopping run, to replenish. My room was comfortable and super, the only thing missing for me was A/C. I had a massage and it was excellent. ##### Frances Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison Mar 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff delightful, good chef, great breakfast choices. Accommodation quite quaint and possibly a little tired but perfectly comfortable and very private. Fantastically relaxing place and a good pool. The margaritas were excellent but bar not well stocked. We loved it - we stayed five nights at the end of a four week trip which had been pretty hectic so we very much appreciated the peace and quiet ##### Alison Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nancy Jan 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Away from the crowds With a direct view of the sunset over the infinity pool, this isolated resort, built by a famous architect, will make you want to stay longer. Spa services, delicious food, helpful staff, comfortable natural building materials will charm you. Don’t miss it! ##### nancy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nancy Jan 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful and peaceful in every way We arrived tires, having biked 90km to get there, and were immediately set at ease by the kind staff. We were provided with a lovely and spacious cabin upgrade with a king sized bed and hot water showers. Out stay continued to get better. Swimming in both the infinity pool and the lovely ocean beaches. An excellent choice of drinks at the lovely bar. The best food ever! The staff helped us plan our activities, including Ayurvedic massage treatments at their spa. We could have stayed a week! ##### nancy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### With the effort to get there! Host Denzil was very accommodating with our very late arrival and early departure. He arranged the drivers both ways for seamless transport. Ours was a short stay so we did not get to check out the park safari - but will deff return for that. Palagama Beach is a wonderful refuge from daily life - the pool, lounge and restaurant are delightful - lovely a la carte menu and the best Margaritas in all of Asia! The shaded cabanas round the pool are the perfect place to catch the sea breeze and lounge away an afternoon. Lovely a la carte menu and the best Margaritas in all of Asia! Minnie the resident dog is an important contributor to a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Shirodhara and head massage treatments from Rohan at the spa could very well become addictive! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom + Laura, London Apr 9, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect honeymoon destination We stayed here for 5 nights at the beginning of our honeymoon in Sri Lanka. We had a wonderful stay. The beach cabana was lovely. The food was a very enjoyable mix of Sri Lankan and Western cuisine. The staff were very helpful and made it very easy to arrange activities such as dolphin watching and safari. ##### Tom + Laura ### 6/10 Okay #### Sue Nov 27, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness #### Charming and basic accommodation but fairly remote This hotel is very basic but very charming. It is accessed by a dirt road of 4 km and staff will arrange tuk tuks as necessary. One good thing is that you will not be bothered by people selling items on the beach, the locals are mainly fishermen and it was fun watching them fish off the beach. It is very relaxing and the pool is good and well maintained. The staff are all very helpful and will arrange tours and special food orders.The walls of the beach villa are made of palm leaves with open areas which allow insects in but the bed does have a very efficient mosquito net, which they will spray with repellent.There is no ac, fridge, tv or wifi in the room. Part of our bathroom was in a small compound with no roof but clean .The communal areas are open with no ac and could do with fans to move the air around. If you have no appetite for nature being close, this may not be the place for you. As a final recommendation , the vines growing the sand by the beach could be removed, as they can be a trip hazard. ##### Sue ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 15, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quel chouette endroit ! Nous avions réservé 4 nuits au Palagama Beach après un circuit de 8 jours au Sri Lanka. Le repos que nous avions souhaité avoir après ce voyage magnifique mais relativement fatiguant, nous l'avons trouvé là dans ce petit paradis terrestre, havre de paix, petit éco-hôtel de taille familiale, sympa à tous les points de vue. Très bonne cuisine ! Le personnel souriant, gentil, efficace, aussi bien au restaurant, à la réception que pour l'entretien de la chambre et les endroits communs. Wifi gratuit aux endroits communs : piscine, bar, resto, réception Excursion en bateau avec accompagnant sympa qui connaît bien la vie sous-marine et qui parle en connaissance de cause, aussi bien pour l'observation des dauphins (un vrai spectacle !) que pour la beauté sous-marine pendant le snorkling. Il nous a proposé de filmer avec notre "gopro" sous l'eau pour les 2 excursions et nous en gardons des images et des souvenirs absolument magnifiques. Un endroit où on se sent chez soi et que je souhaite recommander vivement ! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Turid Rossbach Jan 21, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Turid Rossbach ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 11, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful hotel, great view/location/food/drinks! 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