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Coral Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Exterior
2 restaurants, international cuisine
Lobby
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
No.326, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa, 80240
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Narigama Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Thiranagama

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Hikkaduwa Beach and Hikkaduwa Coral Reef. Also, Narigama Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Jananandharamaya is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
As a guest of Coral Sands Hotel, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Coral Sands Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Hikkaduwa hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Coral Sands Hotel offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hikkaduwa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Coral Sands Hotel

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Coral Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 148 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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.

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

4/10 Poor

Tanja

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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