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Karpaha Sands

4.5 star property

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Palam Suite
Palam Suite
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

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Kimbula Thona, Kiran, Eastern Province, 000000
  • Pasikuda Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kalkudah Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Kolaya Suite

Kolaya Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Palam Suite

Palam Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Seed Suite

Seed Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kiran

With a stay at Karpaha Sands in Kiran, you'll be 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Batticaloa Lagoon. .This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Kalkudah Beach and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Pasikuda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pasikuda Beach - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kalkudah Beach - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • St Michael’s College - 41 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple - 44 min drive - 38.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Reef Café- Amayya Beach - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rupsy’s Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Maalu Maalu - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Karpaha Sands

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Karpaha Sands offers 17 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include day beds. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Sea view restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sea view restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Open Lounge bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Open Lounge bar
  • Sea view restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Karpaha Sands Hotel Kalkudah
Karpaha Sands Hotel
Karpaha Sands Hotel
Karpaha Sands Kiran
Karpaha Sands Hotel Valachchenai
Karpaha Sands Valachchenai
Hotel Karpaha Sands Valachchenai
Valachchenai Karpaha Sands Hotel
Karpaha Sands Hotel
Hotel Karpaha Sands
Karpaha Sands Valachchenai
Karpaha Sands Hotel Kiran

Reviews

Karpaha Sands Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An oasis on an incredible beach, no other resorts within miles, great food and beverage at reasonable prices given the standard of resort and service received. Staff are impeccable delivering a luxurious experience in a no fuss manner. A small point, the spa facility does not match the standard of the overall facility though the massage itself was very good. We count our blessings in having stayed here, there aren’t many unspoilt beach destinations like this anymore, the facility, staff and F&B top it off. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most amazing place to stay. Staff were so friendly and location is heaven on earth.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathumitha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe and inviting glamping experience by the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishnan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property... secluded from civilization... beautiful beach...nice swimming pool... friendly staff....well appointed cottage....lovely sea food. Ideal place for a cool get away !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Pasadena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying there with our family and we LOVED every second of it. The staff is hands down the best. The beach is the best you will find in Sri Lanka for swimming. The food and atmosphere is unmatched. Highly recommend Karpaha to anyone. Will be going back when we are in Sri Lanka again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harani

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhiram

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem in the unexplored east coast side of Sri Lanka. The property offers some of the best coastlines in Sri Lanka. The villas are very artfully crafted for a nominal price. The butler service has been absolutely fantastic and Ash has been always smiling and warm. The food is delicious and has a ton of vegetarian and vegan options. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort! Best place I have discovered in Sri Lanka...golden sands and no crowds. After staying here, I would not consider going to the south of Sri Lanka. Truly a world class experience, very well decorated and the tent like accommodations are the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nature and service, at its best!

An utterly unique experience. Amazing location and hotel. The staff are amazing and the management team are superb at making sure you feel special. We had the best week at Karpaha sands on this stunning beach amongst the most incredible nature. We will be back for sure and cant recommend the hotel enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with amazing scenery
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort at great value

Very relaxing, but you must accept that you will be isolated and captive to dining at premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Miami Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was excellent from the villas to the sraff. Hidden on the beach made it private and exclusive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramona, Butler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on a gorgeous stretch of beach. Secluded and quiet, with private bungalows and an excellent restaurant. Beautiful private outdoor showers and big soaker bathtubs. The beds are firm but otherwise the bungalows are spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning hotel. Delightful staff

Stunning hotel. Loved the architecture and style, very contemporary and in harmony with the elements. My garden tented room was very comfy and the private garden / beach super secluded . The outdoor cascade shower was amongst luxuriant plants that got showered as I did! Excellent recycling of water! Staff was delightful. A special thanks to the wonderful Kapil at reception who got out of his way to help me get a train. Food was delicious. Pool was so amazing and the beach pretty wild. Very windy as it is the rainy season . I did get some rain, a full day of it. But got two days of sun / overcast. I still do not regret coming out of season. It was an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sriyani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical and Fabulous Location

This is probably one of the most beautiful locations I have been to in Sri Lanka and I have been to so many. Absolutely stunning and magical. The rooms are super comfortable. And we just loved it. We really did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachside property with individual bungalows with all of the amenities! Soft sand and crystal clear water. Beautiful pool, great restaurant, and amazing staff. No tv in the room but there is a room near the restaurant with tv, computers, books, and children’s play area. Rooms are very spacious with a separate seating area and a lovely outdoor shower in addition to an indoor bathtub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Amazin place with unbelievable views and privacy! You really have to experience this place yourself! The only place for improvment would in my opinion be the service. While the service is currently friendly and well-intentioned, it is by no means polished. This will likely get better as the staff members get more experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Rapid City, SD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karpaha Sands is well hidden, feels exclusive, and is full of the most sincere and accommodating staff, led by manager Noel. We were surprised by the beauty, comfort, and hospitality of this resort. Don't be surprised by the to (2km) dirt road or the lack of liquor license (currently) - the secret Sandy Beach and the juice bar far makes up for any inconveniences. You'll never want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights early March. Beautiful, peaceful setting. We had one of the beachfront rooms which was perfect. Everything exceptionally clean. It is very remote and our driver struggled to find it. It is completely on its own, no other hotels nearby. There is a develpment of hotels about 20 minutes by tuk tuk if you wanted to go somewhere else to eat but no restaurants near Karpaha. However the restaurant at Karpaha was very good and we were happy to eat there. The only negative was that the hotel does not have an alcohol licence alhough we knew this and bought wine in Kandy to take with us. But because of this the bar area is lacking atmosphere and under used - it would have been nice to sit in the bar and have a drink before dinner. Apart from this small criticism, everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CY, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and spa treatments. It’d greatly improve the guest experience if the strayed dogs and kitten are sent to an animal shelter (or at least not at the pool deck watching guests having lunch).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018