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The Best Beach Hotels in Sri Lanka

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Sri Lanka

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Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Sri Lanka? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Sri Lanka, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Sri Lanka, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Sri Lanka near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Sri Lanka's best beach hotels and resorts.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Haus Berlin

Bentota, Sri Lanka
Guest House with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at NO.213 Alvis Road, Haus Berlin has great rooms from $32 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this beach hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Bentota Beach by Cinnamon

Bentota, Sri Lanka
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Sri Lanka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Bentota Beach by Cinnamon which has nice rooms starting at $179. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bentota Beach Beruwela. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Club Villa

Bentota, Sri Lanka
3-star Resort with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Club Villa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $125. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 138/15, Galle Road. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Pahalage Guesthouse

Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Guest House with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $44, Pahalage Guesthouse, at Bayroo Hotel Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Cocobay Unawatuna

Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Cocobay Unawatuna has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $80 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 10/A Roomassala Road,Unawatuna. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Bougain Villa

Beruwala, Sri Lanka
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Bougain Villa is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $27, and it's located at Canal Road , Kaluwamodara , Aluthgama. We also love the hiking, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and a child pool which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Club Hotel Dolphin

Kammala, Sri Lanka
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Sri Lanka
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Club Hotel Dolphin because it has great rooms that start at $122. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kammala South Waikkal, Negombo. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis at this fun hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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The Fortress Resort & Spa

Koggala, Sri Lanka
5-star Resort with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Sri Lanka
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The Fortress Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $197 (before taxes). It's located at Po Box 126 and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Maalu Maalu Resorts & Spa

Kalkudah, Sri Lanka
5-star Resort with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Passekudah Bay | Coconut Board Road, Maalu Maalu Resorts & Spa has great rooms from $153 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Jetwing Beach

Negombo, Sri Lanka
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Sri Lanka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Jetwing Beach which has nice rooms starting at $138. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Porutota Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Sri Lanka, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Cheap Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for One Week in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for One Night in Sri Lanka, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Sri Lanka, Best Adults Only Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Party Hotels in Sri Lanka, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka, or Best Business Hotels in Sri Lanka.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Average Beach Hotel Price
$72

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Sri Lanka. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Sri Lanka based on data from 289 hotels is an affordable $72. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sri Lanka.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $176
  • 4-star hotels: $105
  • 3-star hotels: $59
  • 2-star hotels: $28


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