Best Hotels in Puttalam

Explore Puttalam with 95 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Club Hotel Dolphin
8.3 (37 reviews)

Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★

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

"We had a wonderful day outing with our family at this beautiful hotel. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The pool and surroundings were perfect for relaxing and enjoying quality time together. Thank you for making our day so special! ❤️ Highly recommended for a fun and relaxing family day out! 🌞🏊‍♀️✨"

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu
9.5 (85 reviews)

Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu ★★★★★

📍 635/1, Eluwankulama, Eluwankulama

"We celebrated my partner’s 30th birthday here, and it honestly felt magical from the moment we arrived. The whole team made us feel so cared for, both Gayathri and Praneed, our naturalists / hosts, were just incredible. During our safari, Gayathri helped us spot not one, but four leopards at Wilpattu National Park (two walked right towards us!), even though it was monsoon season. The food was amazing throughout our stay. From fresh seafood BBQ one night, a lovely picnic by the mangroves, and the bartender mixed some of the best cocktails we had in Sri Lanka. Everything felt relaxed but thoughtful, like they really wanted us to enjoy ourselves. What stood out most was how the team’s hospitality extended to the surroundings, including the natural elements and wildlife. Elephants sometimes visit the property, and everyone treats them gently. Even the local community dogs are cared for, which says a lot about the heart and soul behind this place. Our villa was stunning, everything we could ask for and more! Included as bedside reading was Bawa literature on the local architect and pioneer, amidst a private, peaceful, and lush surrounding. The plunge pool at the villa was a dream after long days of exploring. Because the property only has 7 villas, it never felt crowded or commercial. From a sunset picnic in the mangroves to the warm smiles of all members of the team — including our captain of our voyage who was a fisherman from the neighboring village — it all felt so personal. Taru Villas Wilpattu truly made this trip one we’ll never forget! P.S. thank you to Gayathri for the incredible photographs and spotting, we will treasure the memories you helped create and capture forever!"

Club Palm Bay
9.2 (58 reviews)

Club Palm Bay ★★★★★

📍 CRM6+CR4, Thalwila Wella, Thoduwawa, Beach Rd, Marawila

"We had a wonderful and memorable stay at the hotel . From the moment we arrived the staff were welcoming and professional. The room was very clean, comfortable and well maintained .while the beautiful surroundings created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Definitely we come back again. Thank all give support Us .😍"

Suriya Resort
8.2 (41 reviews)

Suriya Resort ★★★★★

📍 Suriya Resorts Kammala, South, Waikkal, Puttalam

"It was a very nice hotel, the rooms where nice and Big and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The pool lovely and clean. The restaurant was nice and the food was good and tasty"

Wattura Resort & Spa
9.2 (45 reviews)

Wattura Resort & Spa ★★★★★

📍 1271 Kammala South Road, Waikkal, Puttalam

"We received an excellent service by Sewni and she really made our experience so much better! We hope to come again soon!"

Bar Reef Resort
9.6 (22 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

"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!"

Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife
9.6 (40 reviews)

Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife ★★★★

📍 2PR6+FV, Ilanthadiya

"Amazing air conditioned room that felt like a tent. Fabulous private outdoor shower and the staff were so nice. Food was wonderful and it was the perfect place to recover after a hot day on the road from Colombo"

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Club Hotel Dolphin ★★★★★
"Had a wonderful stay at Club Hotel Dolphin! Beautiful location, clean and comfortable rooms, great food, and very friendly staff. Excellent hospitality and a relaxing experience. Definitely recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
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2026-09-17
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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 ★★★★★
"Really nice service, the staff was really nice, helpful and accommodating. The pool and water playground was awesome. Big thanks to Lehan and Praveen"
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2026-07-18
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Bar Reef Resort ★★★★
"A great place to stay where you can truly relax. Good food, great service, with people like Sampath will take care of you with their whole hearts. Highly recommended!"
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2026-01-13
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Melheim Beach Kalpitiya ★★★★
"The rooms and the hotel were nice and clean. The staff were very helpful. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back again 😊"
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2026-04-05
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Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw ★★★★★
"The whole experience throughout the stay was very good and also Hotel is in a beautiful and quiet location which we enjoyed so much and its was a very relaxing time. The rooms and the wahsrooms are also comfortable and if you could give bit of more attention to maintenance of washroom will be much better. The food was very good and the staff was very good and they are very helpful. Overall experience was fantastic."
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2026-06-01
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Dolphin Beach Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife ★★★★
"Ideal place to spend a few days, relaxing and enjoying the company of old friends. Nine individual thatched cabanas with a nice pool, dining room and direct access to the beach. Manager Sudesh and his team - Isuru, Damien etc. - provided us with tasty meals and looked after us well. Boat ride to see dolphins was an added attraction."
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2026-03-07

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95

Weekday Avg. Price

₹ 9,955

Weekend Avg. Price

₹ 9,895

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