Bar Reef Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 12:00 |
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Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Pool
Spa
Restaurant
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Bar Reef Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife
We are thrilled to announce that Bar Reef Resort - Dolphins, Kitesurfing & Wildlife will officially reopen its doors on 01st December 2025!
Reviews from 
Family traveller
US
Comment: 18 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
Bar Reef Resort - Tranquil Stay on an isolated picture perfect beach!!
Beautiful and newly renovated resort! The beach is absolutely amazing! Rooms are updated. You will feel like you are in heaven! We stayed down the beach at their sister property - Dolphin Beach Resort, which was a wonderful "glamping" experience, and spent an afternoon at the Bar Reef. Both of the resorts are run by the same kind and professional management team.
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Aug 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your glowing review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere and our picture-perfect beach during your afternoon stay at Bar Reef Resort.
It is especially wonderful to know that you enjoyed your stay down the coast at Dolphin Beach Resort, our sister resort! Our team works hard across both properties to create seamless, memorable experiences—whether you are looking for a unique glamping getaway or a restful beach retreat.
We hope to welcome you back for another heavenly visit soon!
Warm regards
Loretta
Thank you for your glowing review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere and our picture-perfect beach during your afternoon stay at Bar Reef Resort.
It is especially wonderful to know that you enjoyed your stay down the coast at Dolphin Beach Resort, our sister resort! Our team works hard across both properties to create seamless, memorable experiences—whether you are looking for a unique glamping getaway or a restful beach retreat.
We hope to welcome you back for another heavenly visit soon!
Warm regards
Loretta
Couple
Comment: 14 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
Amazing stay
From the moment you enter Bar Reef Resort you know you are in for a great stay. Lakshman greets you as do his collegues. The view down the infinity pool almost seems like it enters the ocean. There are a number of shaded cabana's and very comfortable. Our hut 'Coriander'. was great. Then vieuw from our hut was amazing! Aircon and an amazing open shower area. Swimming outfront was excellent and safe. We were there in March. The ground staff also very friendly as they were keeping the place immaculate. Could not fault the food and service. If you are in the area, check this one out. Next year we hope to come to back and start our trip here as we plan to explore the North.
Hotel response
Comment: 16 Apr 2026
Hello,
We are absolutely delighted to hear that your time with us and the facilities on offer were everything you had hoped for! I will certainly share your compliments with Lakshman and the rest of the team who take great pride in making every guest feel at home from the very first greeting! Thank you for noticing the immaculate condition of our grounds - our ground staff are dedicated to keeping the resort clean so the natural beauty of the area can truly shine.
The infinity pool and swimming out front are some of the highlights which guests find refreshing!
We are already looking forward to your return next year and we would be honored to be the starting point for your exploration!
Best wishes from all of us, until we see you again!
Regards
Loretta - Reservations
We are absolutely delighted to hear that your time with us and the facilities on offer were everything you had hoped for! I will certainly share your compliments with Lakshman and the rest of the team who take great pride in making every guest feel at home from the very first greeting! Thank you for noticing the immaculate condition of our grounds - our ground staff are dedicated to keeping the resort clean so the natural beauty of the area can truly shine.
The infinity pool and swimming out front are some of the highlights which guests find refreshing!
We are already looking forward to your return next year and we would be honored to be the starting point for your exploration!
Best wishes from all of us, until we see you again!
Regards
Loretta - Reservations
Group traveller
Comment: 18 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Dream resort
We had an all-around perfect stay and can recommend this resort without reservation!
The location is simply dreamlike and immediately provides a vacation feeling. The pool is very clean and the entire complex is beautifully designed – a true oasis of well-being.
The rooms are breathtaking. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful bathroom with the outdoor shower, where the water flows from a tree trunk – a unique and lovingly designed detail. Everything was always spotlessly clean.
The entire staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and helpful. From the first moment on, you feel welcome and in the best of hands. Special praise goes to the manager, who really does everything to ensure that his guests feel completely comfortable.
We would come back anytime and can recommend this resort from the bottom of our hearts!
The location is simply dreamlike and immediately provides a vacation feeling. The pool is very clean and the entire complex is beautifully designed – a true oasis of well-being.
The rooms are breathtaking. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful bathroom with the outdoor shower, where the water flows from a tree trunk – a unique and lovingly designed detail. Everything was always spotlessly clean.
The entire staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and helpful. From the first moment on, you feel welcome and in the best of hands. Special praise goes to the manager, who really does everything to ensure that his guests feel completely comfortable.
We would come back anytime and can recommend this resort from the bottom of our hearts!
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a perfectly rounded stay with us and enjoyed our tranquil oasis, clean pools, and scenic location.
Our team takes immense pride in the unique design details—especially the outdoor tree-trunk shower—so it is fantastic to know it made such a memorable impression. I will be sure to pass along your generous compliments to our entire staff and our resort manager; knowing they helped you feel completely comfortable and warmly welcomed means the world to us.
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another breathtaking vacation!
Warm regards
Loretta
Our team takes immense pride in the unique design details—especially the outdoor tree-trunk shower—so it is fantastic to know it made such a memorable impression. I will be sure to pass along your generous compliments to our entire staff and our resort manager; knowing they helped you feel completely comfortable and warmly welcomed means the world to us.
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another breathtaking vacation!
Warm regards
Loretta
Couple
Comment: 8 Jul 2026
Stayed in: Feb 2026
Lovely hotel with awesome pool and excellent food
We enjoyed a lovely stay at Bar Reef Resort. The food is excellent, the rooms large and well maintained. We preferred the beach cabanas which were air conditioned and fronted the fabulous pool.
The location is very peaceful, on beautiful stretch of beach. We watched some turtle hatchlings being released the evening we arrived. Special shout out to Mr Laksham and Mr Roshan who made us feel very welcome indeed.
The location is very peaceful, on beautiful stretch of beach. We watched some turtle hatchlings being released the evening we arrived. Special shout out to Mr Laksham and Mr Roshan who made us feel very welcome indeed.
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Aug 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent food, peaceful beachfront location, and spacious beach cabanas right by the pool.
Releasing the turtle hatchlings into the ocean on your arrival evening is always such a special, unforgettable experience, and we are so glad you got to be a part of it. I will be sure to pass along your special shout-out to Mr. Lakshman and Mr. Roshan—they will be thrilled to know their warm Sri Lankan hospitality made your stay so memorable.
We hope to welcome you back to Bar Reef Resort for another relaxing getaway soon!
Warm regards
Loretta
Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent food, peaceful beachfront location, and spacious beach cabanas right by the pool.
Releasing the turtle hatchlings into the ocean on your arrival evening is always such a special, unforgettable experience, and we are so glad you got to be a part of it. I will be sure to pass along your special shout-out to Mr. Lakshman and Mr. Roshan—they will be thrilled to know their warm Sri Lankan hospitality made your stay so memorable.
We hope to welcome you back to Bar Reef Resort for another relaxing getaway soon!
Warm regards
Loretta
Family traveller
Comment: 21 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Apr 2026
Highly Recommend !!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Bar Reef Kalpitiya! ✨ From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality
A special thank you to Laxman Harsha and the entire staff for their magnificent service They truly went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable The team was incredibly helpful and attentive at all times
The food was simply superb ️ Every meal was delicious and beautifully prepared The rooms were cozy, clean, and perfect for a relaxing getaway ️
We were also lucky enough to meet the owners, who were extremely friendly and welcoming ❤️ It really added a personal touch to the whole experience.
If you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing escape, don’t forget to visit Hotel Bar Reef Kalpitiya We will definitely be coming back again! ✈️
Highly recommended! ✨
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Bar Reef Kalpitiya! ✨ From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine hospitality
A special thank you to Laxman Harsha and the entire staff for their magnificent service They truly went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable The team was incredibly helpful and attentive at all times
The food was simply superb ️ Every meal was delicious and beautifully prepared The rooms were cozy, clean, and perfect for a relaxing getaway ️
We were also lucky enough to meet the owners, who were extremely friendly and welcoming ❤️ It really added a personal touch to the whole experience.
If you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing escape, don’t forget to visit Hotel Bar Reef Kalpitiya We will definitely be coming back again! ✈️
Highly recommended! ✨
Hotel response
Comment: 24 Aug 2026
Hi Rohan,
Firstly, my apologies for the oversight in not replying you earlier. Thank you so much for this glowing review and high recommendation!
We are happy to hear that your time at Bar Reef Kalpitiya was so wonderful and relaxing and Although late, I will be sure to pass along your very special thanks to Lakshman, Harsha, and the rest of our team. They will be delighted to know that their warm hospitality, attentive service, and superb meals made such a memorable impression.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful coastal escape!
Warm regards
Loretta
Firstly, my apologies for the oversight in not replying you earlier. Thank you so much for this glowing review and high recommendation!
We are happy to hear that your time at Bar Reef Kalpitiya was so wonderful and relaxing and Although late, I will be sure to pass along your very special thanks to Lakshman, Harsha, and the rest of our team. They will be delighted to know that their warm hospitality, attentive service, and superb meals made such a memorable impression.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful coastal escape!
Warm regards
Loretta
Excellent location
Alankuda, Maravanchenai, 61360, Sri Lanka|0.86 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
12:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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