Hibiscus Beach Hotel & Villas is a beachfront resort at Waskaduwa, just north of Kalutara on the west coast of Sri Lanka. Its gardens run straight down to the sand and the Indian Ocean, and with two swimming pools, a children's pool, a spa and a choice of rooms or private villas, it is a relaxed base for families and couples alike, only about an hour and a half from Colombo.
The hotel stands on the Waskaduwa shore of Kalutara, about 39 km south of Colombo along the coast road, with direct access to the beach. The town of Kalutara, with the white dagoba of Kalutara Bodhiya beside the mouth of the Kalu Ganga, is a short drive south, and the Edwardian mansion of Richmond Castle lies about 3.5 km inland. The nearest railway station is Kalutara North, on the coastal line between Colombo and Galle.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is roughly 75 km from the hotel by road, and the drive usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours on the expressways that skirt Colombo, depending on traffic. After a long flight, the easiest way to make the journey is a private airport transfer booked in advance with Lakpura: an English-speaking driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to the hotel in an air-conditioned car, van or coach sized for your group, from 2 up to 15 guests, at a fixed price for the whole vehicle rather than per seat. The same service takes you back to the airport, or on to Bentota, Galle and the south coast. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Hibiscus Beach Hotel & Villas.
There are 50 Deluxe Rooms and 6 beach villas. The Deluxe Rooms, of about 26 m², have a king-size bed, a private balcony or terrace looking over the garden or the ocean, air-conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, tea and coffee facilities, a rain shower and Wi-Fi. The villas, of about 44 m², are set closer to the sea, each with a terrace, a lounge area, an outdoor shower and a jacuzzi, and the Plunge Pool Villas add a private plunge pool.
The main restaurant serves Eastern and Western dishes, with meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan choices, and a Sunday buffet is laid out by the ocean. The poolside bar mixes cocktails and mocktails through the day and has a shisha lounge. For a special occasion, the hotel arranges dinners on the beach, in-room dining and champagne breakfasts, and room service runs around the clock.
Days here revolve around the two swimming pools, the children's pool and the beach, with pool and garden butler service. The spa offers Ayurveda and other spa treatments, and there is a fitness centre, a beach volleyball court, a badminton court, a games room and an in-house boutique. Laundry service and free Wi-Fi are available throughout your stay.
Yes. The hotel hosts weddings for up to 250 guests, with ceremonies on the beach, by the pool, in the gardens or in the banquet hall, and it offers several wedding packages. For business, there is a boardroom for up to 75 people, and cultural entertainment can be arranged for groups.
Beyond the hotel's own stretch of sand lie Kalutara Beach and the river scenery of the Kalu Ganga. Further south, Bentota is known for water sports and boat trips on the Madu River, Hikkaduwa for surfing, diving and snorkelling, and Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while whale watching sets out from Mirissa. Lakpura can arrange private transfers and day tours to all of them.
Bookable activities, tours, and tickets within a 25 km radius.
Pre-book a private vehicle for arrival, departure, or onward travel.
