Honest review
Coral Sands Hotel, founded in the early seventies by its current managing director as a simple caravan stop charging 10 rupees a night, now boasts 82 ocean-view rooms spread along a golden beach. Over the years the resort has grown and honed its hospitality, and every member of staff can claim more than 25 years of service at Coral Sands. Through all those years, the team's chief aim has remained the same: to make sure every guest leaves with nothing but the finest memories of their stay.
Hikkaduwa is Sri Lanka's original tourist hub, so the resort will fill you with unique, vivid impressions of the reef's natural wonders, the tropical fish and the majestic turtles that often visit the beach just steps from the hotel. Hikkaduwa also means lively nightlife, when the town comes alive with authentic boutiques, local shops, craft stalls, cozy restaurants and bars.
Hikkaduwa beach, just 1 km from the hotel, is considered one of the best surfing beaches in Sri Lanka. Rent
a surfboard and ride the waves while admiring the stunning seascapes.
Watch the sunset from your own balcony as the sounds of paradise come alive, the surf breaks on the sand and a light breeze caresses your skin and plays in your hair. Lounge on the lawn that stretches from one end of the hotel to the other. Enjoy live music every evening over cocktails at the bar, or set off on a culinary journey through the local cuisine in the restaurants.
The hotel is in Hikkaduwa, 136 km from the international airport and 104 km from Colombo, right on the ocean. Airport transfer: about 3 hours 30 minutes.
