Coral Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
No.326, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, 80240

What's nearby

  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Narigama Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hikkaduwa National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural Moonstone Mine - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Waves - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cool Spot & Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moon Light - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunny Side Up - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Refresh Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Coral Sands Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Coral Sands Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and scuba diving. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or Ayurvedic treatments. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to midnight on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This is a designated quarantine hotel. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 30.00 (from 3 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 80 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Coral Sands Hikkaduwa
Coral Sands Hotel Hikkaduwa
Coral Sands Hotel Hotel
Coral Sands Hotel Hikkaduwa
Coral Sands Hotel Hotel Hikkaduwa

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral Sands Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Coral Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coral Sands Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coral Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Coral Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Coral Sands Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM–midnight on request. A fee of USD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Coral Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hikkaduwa hotel is just steps from Hikkaduwa Coral Reef and Hikkaduwa Beach. Narigama Beach and Jananandharamaya are also within 15 minutes.

Coral Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 147 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dula

AC IS COMING DIRECT TO YOUR FACE WHEN SLEEPING AND IT MAKES YOU SO SICK . IN GENERAL ROOMS CLEAN. ALACARTE MENU FOOD IS NOT THE BEST. FOOD IS NOT UPTO STANDARD.FISH WAS SERVED FOR DINNER AND IT WAS NOT FRESH
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good at all
When I accepted the room they claimed that I had not paid even though the payment was made through the website. There was no hot water in the shower until after a technician arrived - the directions between the hot and cold water were different. The room looks very old and so does the furniture. The air conditioner dripped water, the mattress sank and would not rest, and in the middle of the night the ceiling fan's switch gave off a burnt smell. Not a good experience at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, New Westminster

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a very nice beach front hotel. Popular place since 70s. Close to the city center with bus/train stations, banks/ATMs. Turtle beach also very close, we can feed the friendly sea turtles and take photos. Kids friendly beach area. This hotel has swimming pools. One for the kids also. Good breakfast and dinner buffet with international food items, some local items also daily. Good A/C, Hot water, comfy beds. Some TV channels with BBC. Very friendly staff!! They keep this property clean and tidy all the time. All the guests are very happy with the amenities. Lots of repeat tourist show this place is memorable for them! We will come and stay again. Big thanks to Front Desk staff, housekeeping and kitchen staff. Pool staff make sure all are safe and happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for Money!
Nice clean rooms and beautiful view. Staff were fantastic and went the extra mile to upgrade our room on short booking notice. The pool and bar staff were fantastic. Right outside you can snorkel in the reef. Breakfast was a big spread. Only minus was I had to pay a small fee to use the gym. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dated
The hotel is dated & needs a revamp. The first room was old, musty & tired. Water marks on the walls, very tired bathroom & poor fittings. The 2nd room was an improvement on the first although dated. Staff were friendly & amenable. Breakfast was buffet style and plentiful but lacked variety. Pool area was clean & safe, although hogging of sunbeds started early 0600! Overall was a satisfactory stay however there are better value hotels along the same stretch of road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort
Spacious resort right on the beach and great location. Rooms are comfortable and service was great. Lots of Russians which are not friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the staff's hospitality and attentiveness to guests. The breakfast on the days there is no buffet consists of too much sugar and carbs. The staff needs to pay attention to have more Protein rich food items such as cheese, yoghurt, ham etc. Access to the beach is great. So sad to see so much plastic on the sea shores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ameshkumar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very courteous. The safety deposit box and the room door lock were malfunctioning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chandana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right near the beach and wonderful staff. Condition of facilities is a little dated, but for the price considering the location not bad.

8/10 Good

eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not the fault of the hotel, but the power outages made the stay a little unconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Haris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location of the property is amazing! Its right on the beach and around the market. The property is gorgeous and the views are beautiful. You will love the sunset. Staff is alert and very helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Amenities can be better - dental kit was not provided, so thats something they can work on. Overall, it was amazing & I would highly recommend to book it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mouna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place great location
What a lovely place to stay! Location is ideal as right on the beach and you have few restaurants and shops nearby. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I really cannot fault this hotel and should I ever visit again will definitely book this one again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with two beaches either side and very close to some nice restaurants Good pool area but food at the pool bar was not great and a little over priced . Overall the hotel decor is a little outdated but that’s reflected in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Ashwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was stinking & the washroom was horrible, the flush didn’t work & the exhaust made crazy loud noise and had no way to turn off. Horrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Nan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We​ did​ not​ stay​ at​ the​ property.​ We​ were​ refused by​ the​ hotel​ and​ informed that the​ hotel​ association​ of​ Sri​ Lanka​ had a new regulation of not letting tourists from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand stayed at the property. However, they were not able to informed us earlier since Expedia doesn’t show nationality at the booking. We were stopped at the front by the security whom did not even let us stepped into the hotel. After the local driver had a talk with a hotel manager and couldn’t settle. We walked in to have a conversation but the hotel manger treated us as if they were disgusted. We were later informed that this regulation was not an official regulation by the government. It was a hassle to have to find a hotel last minute as then location is full with tourists and a lot of hotels were all booked. Despite the fact that it was already charged our credit card, the hotel refuse to take responsibility and stated that we had to inform Expedia and canceled the booking in order to get the refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable, good beach location. Building is older.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Mr.s.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Tanja

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nope.
This hotel feels like it was thriving in the 80s and then just... stagnated. The pool is fine - nice, actually - but only 'opens' at 8am. But that's it. The towel provided was threadbare with a huge hole in - the guy in charge of supplying them was almost flat on his back with his legs spread up against the doorframe - a lovely sight to walk into. The security guard at the gate towards the beach was LOVELY. And then. The room is old, dated, gross - I literally slept and left. The double bed is 2 single beds pushed together but it doesn't... fit together. There was a box of Barbie themed tissues on the dresser - an amenity? Breakfast was bad and the coffee even worse. At check-out we had to hang around for someone to go "check the room". What they think guests might take is beyond me. (The Barbie tissues, perhaps?)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesco, Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great next to the beach. A bit scruffy out front but nicer on the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Food manager Mr Nishan is a great professional
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed stay
We were disappointed with the room we were given for the two days we had booked. Mentioned to reception, but seem the answer was most rooms full, even tho the hotel seemed empty. Had to cancel one night stay and move to a hotel adjacent with great facilities and staff that accommodated our needs. Rooms were dark including the walkways to rooms. Didn’t look like the advertised product.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time at this hotel and have to say will be def booking again the perfect place to stay .staff very welcoming rooms excellant food is ok .nothing to be negative about
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Buddika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not recommended for any situations
No so good as other hotels I booked, while my stay in Sri Lanka. This was the highest paid one, but less varieties of foods were offered, which I never expected However staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019