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Club Hotel Dolphin is a large beachfront resort at Waikkal, just north of Negombo and 21 km from the airport, with rooms and villas set around a long pool. Run by Brown's Hotels, it is a sociable, family-friendly hotel with two restaurants, a spa, a kids' club and a long list of sports, and its closeness to the airport makes it an easy first or last night of a trip.
All rooms have air conditioning and a ceiling fan, a television, a mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a furnished balcony or terrace. The names below are the ones you will see when you book; some come from our contract with the hotel and differ slightly from the names the hotel uses itself.
There are two restaurants. Sands serves Sri Lankan cooking, while Waves serves international and fusion dishes from an open kitchen, within sound of the sea. A snack bar covers the hours between meals with local bites, and the hotel's bars are known for a cold drink at sunset over the Indian Ocean.
The pool is the centre of the resort, with loungers on the lawns and a water slide for children, and the beach is right in front of the hotel. The Ayuwása wellness centre offers spa treatments, and there is a fitness centre. For the active there are tennis courts, a squash court, badminton, table tennis and mountain bikes for hire; indoors you will find billiards and snooker, a mini library and the Anchor Theatre. Children have their own kids' club.
Waikkal is a quiet stretch of the west coast between the sea and the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal, which runs parallel to the shore, and boat trips along the canal and on the Negombo Lagoon are popular half-day outings. Negombo town, about 9 kilometres south in a straight line, has a long sandy beach, the lively fish market, the remains of the Dutch fort and the painted ceilings of St Mary's Church. South of the lagoon, the Muthurajawela wetlands are good for birds and boat safaris.
The hotel is about 21 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport, which makes it a good choice after a long-haul arrival or before an early flight. The simplest way to arrive is a private transfer from Colombo airport to Club Hotel Dolphin, which takes you all the way to the door.
It suits families who want space, a big pool and plenty to keep children busy, couples who would like a free-standing villa by the sea, and anyone looking for an easy beach stay close to the airport at either end of a tour. For more choice in the area see our places to stay in Negombo, or the other Brown's hotels and resorts around the island.
Had a wonderful stay at Club Hotel Dolphin! The hotel has a beautiful atmosphere, excellent facilities, and very friendly staff who made our stay truly enjoyable. A special mention to Tashini from the Front Office, who was incred…
Club Hotel Dolphin in Waikkal is a great choice for a relaxing holiday, offering spacious and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food with a good variety of buffet options, and excellent swimming pools. The b…
I had a wonderful experience at Club Hotel Dolphin. The service was excellent, and the staff across all departments were friendly, professional, and helpful. The Housekeeping team did a great job maintaining cleanliness and ensur…
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