Kalkudah Beach House By Teardrop Hotels - Kalkudah (Batticaloa)

5-suite beachfront boutique hotel on Kalkudah's pristine coast

Beachfront Location & Grounds

Kalkudah Beach House By Teardrop Hotels sits directly on a secluded stretch of Kalkudah Beach, with palm-fringed lawns leading to the sand. The property includes a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and a garden with picnic areas. Miles of empty beach and local fishing boats provide a setting with no other hotels in sight.

Accommodations & Room Features

The hotel has only five suites, each with sea views and a private terrace or veranda with comfortable furniture. Rooms feature air conditioning, walk-in showers, and no televisions, replaced by a library of books in multiple languages. The Master Suite on the upper floor of the manor house offers panoramic views of the sea and garden.

Dining & Culinary Experience

Chef Sugath prepares lunch and dinner from a menu that includes Sri Lankan curries, seafood, and European dishes, with special diet menus available upon request. Guests can book a cooking experience to learn how to make crab curry and vegetable curries. The hotel serves complimentary afternoon tea and cake, followed by a happy hour with free drinks daily.

Activities & Entertainment

On-site activities include bike tours, billiards, croquet, and petanque on the garden lawn. The hotel organizes day trips to Kumana National Park for safari and to Polonnaruwa, a one-and-a-half-hour drive away. Walking tours and tours about local culture are also available.

Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Practices

Solar panels provide most of the electricity for the property. Water comes from on-site wells with a reverse osmosis filtration system, and guests receive complimentary filtered drinking water. Bathroom amenities are refillable, reducing single-use plastic.

• Location: Direct beachfront on secluded Kalkudah Beach
• Rooms: 5 suites with sea views and private terraces
• Dining: Chef Sugath's Sri Lankan and seafood cuisine
• Activities: Croquet, billiards, bike tours, cooking classes
• Sustainability: Solar panels and on-site water filtration
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment and family rooms