Dolphin Beach Resort

2 Hours     Half Board
10 Luxury Tents

Kalpitiya, just two hours from the Airport and three hours north of Colombo, is an unspoilt peninsula of golden sand. Dolphin Beach is a secluded resort with luxury tented accommodation. It is an eclectic and distinctive fusion of eco, rustic and boutique design. This new concept of stylish beach accommodation is for the discerning traveller in search of an unforgettable holiday. Spacious and comfortable, the air conditioned tents present a world of romance with a unique ambience.

Rooms

• Luxury Tents
Luxury custom-made tents with air conditioning have been thoughtfully designed for romance and adventure. The king size beds with soft, comfortable mattresses and specially designed inner furnishings, create a cosy and intimate environment within. For rest and relaxation you are assured of privacy. At night allow the seductive sea breezes to rustle gently through the thatch and lull you to sleep against the backdrop of an ocean murmur.

Aptly named after different species of dolphins; Spinner, Bottlenose, Risso's and Pink, the tents are decadent spaces with stylish furnishings and en suite designer bathrooms enhance comfort and elegance.

The running hot and cold water and rain showers include chic innovations. All the tents are carefully sited in a shady coconut grove and have spacious verandahs. Thatch roofs and palm frond screens provide further shade during the day. The minimal vegetation under the coconut palms at Dolphin Beach keeps the resort mosquito-free. Wireless broadband connectivity is available for laptops.

Fine Dining

The open dining pavilion provides fabulous views of the ocean while you enjoy the island cuisine. Authentic Sri Lankan meals are beautifully served for breakfast and lunch, buffet style, in traditional clay pots. It is also possible to have breakfast served on the beach just adjacent to the Dining Pavilion.

An A la carte menu offers a range of international fare for dinner. Dinner buffets are often "Action Stations" where the meals are prepared in front of you. With advance notice, it is possible to organise beach barbeques too. The meals are prepared using the freshest ingredients sourced locally and purchased on the same day to ensure optimum freshness. Dolphin Beach's specialty lies in sea food, caught on the day and cooked to your preference.

Facilities

The evenings begin with a sundowner at the Dome. With a blend of the traditional and boutique and aided by specially designed lighting, the Dome has an inviting, laid back ambience. During the day, the cool blue cement floor and crisp white furnishings add a Mediterranean freshness and at sunset, the warm lights transform the Dome into a romantic, otherworldly place to ponder the day's adventures.

Up to six horses are available for a Beach Horse Safari experience with support vehicle at the rear carrying first aid equipment, a veterinary officer in charge and handlers to assist the riders. All full day rides (4-6 hours of riding) are inclusive of a picnic lunch which will be waiting for the riders at a site set up with basic facilities. At Wilpattu National Park you can sleep in customised tents and dine on gourmet meals under the stars on an overnight safari to see Sri Lanka's diverse and abundant wildlife including Leopard, Elephant and Sloth Bear, accompanied by a Wildlife Department trained tracker with an in depth knowledge of the Park and its surroundings.

Diving And Snorkelling
For keen scuba divers and snorkellers, the largest coral reef in Sri Lanka (Bar Reef) is only an hour's boat trip from Kalpitiya. This beautiful reef is home to an incredible variety of tropical fish as well as offering sighting of Manta Rays, Reef Sharks and the occasional Turtle!

Dolphin And Whale Watching
Kalpitiya is one of the best locations in the world for watching Dolphins. While pods of Dolphins 10-20 strong are almost always encountered a lucky few may encounter 200-300 strong shoals! The Dolphin watching season last from November to April. You can go out in the early hours of the morning, as the improbably calm sea glitters under the gently rising sun, to search for playful Dolphins.

Further out to sea, there are also good possibilities of spotting awe-inspiring whales as the migration corridor of Blue and Sperm Whales lies in the deep seas off the Kalpitiya peninsular.

Room Rates At Dolphin Beach Resort

SUMMER 2011 - BB

SGL RM  DBL RM  TRPL RM  £46  £54  £72

WINTER 2011 - BB

SGL RM  DBL RM  TRPL RM  £46  £54  £72

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