Bar Reef Resort  

On Alankuda Beach in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka — a secluded eco resort about two hours from the airport and roughly 3 km from Etalai/Koyyawadi town center. Convenient to Ruwala Nature & Adventure Park, Kandakuly Beach and wildlife trips to Wilpattu National Park.

Beachfront bungalows with private furnished patios and a tailor-made Sri Lanka vibe. Rooms include private bathrooms with showers, bathrobes, laptop-compatible safes and separate sitting areas for relaxed, family-friendly stays.

Outdoor pool, on-site spa/massage room, yoga area and a diving club for reef excursions — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight to the coral. Library, picnic and barbecue areas, tour desk, supervised childcare/activities, beach bar and beachfront restaurant keep things lively.

Complimentary wireless internet on site, laptop-compatible safes in rooms, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage; roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge and free self-parking.

Beachfront restaurant and beach bar serving Sri Lankan flavors and light bites, plus a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Room service is available during limited hours — perfect after dolphin watching, kitesurfing or a day on the reef.