Sandy Edge

Hôte très sympathique, chambres charmantes et propres, salle de bain à ciel ouvert avec eau chaude, tout était parfait !

Contesto, pulizia e tranquillità, accoglienza gentilezza e disponibilità di Prasanna

It was a very relaxing, cozy stay and the owner was very nice he cooked a wonderful dinner for us. We had a great time. Kind regards Julia and Melle

We loved everything

L’accueil, le service, et l’échange culturel. le rapport qualité prix, la cuisine maison.

Manque un peu d’activité, photo un peu trompeuse par rapport à la distance avec l’eau.

Ellos son lo más. Gente maravillosa, cuidadora y alegre. Además cocinan para chuparte los dedos!! El sitio está muy bien cuidado y las cabañitas son muy bonitas. Para nosotras la mejor estancia en Sri Lanka. Los recordaremos por mucho tiempo!!

Tuvimos problemas para dormir los primeros días, pero por razones que se escapan de nuestras manos, la naturaleza es ruidosa y hay que aprender a convivir con ello.

Personeel is super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook zit er een lekker ontbijt bij. Het is een super fijne en rustige plek om lekker tot rust te komen. Strand is op loopafstand.

We zijn gastvrij ontvangen, ontzettend aardige manager en andere personeelsleden. Fijn verblijf een eigen lodge met eigen sanitair. We hebben heerlijk gegeten, vooral de garnalen en lobster zijn een aanrader.

Zoals de naam aangeeft veel zand.

The service is amazing and the people working there are very welcoming and friendly. My scooter had a flat tire (twice), and both the times they helped me so good with fixing it. Thanks a lot!!

The staff was so nice and helped us organise kite lessons and transfer to our next stay.

the room did not have proper windows, which meant that mosquitos could fly in easily. There was a mosquito net though and the staff gave us candles against the mosquitos which was really nice and helped a lot.

Personnel incroyable ! Souriant, accueillant ils se sont tellement bien occupés de nous et de nos enfants. On a adoré resté ici, flexibles, arrangeant, toujours a nous aider. Très agréable avec nous je n'ai que des commentaires a dire sur cet hôtel. On s'y est tellement bien senti ! Merci a tous. Marie, Malcolm, Calie et Siena

Bungalow immersi tra le palme.. posto davvero rilassante.. allo stesso tempo molto basic e con il minimo indispensabile.. gestore fantastico ed accogliente.. consigliato!

Acqua della doccia fredda

Très jolie halte sur la côte ouest du Sri Lanka. Les bungalows sont jolis et confortables. Et que dire de l'accueil de Pressana et de sa famille... Exceptionnel !!! Et n'oublions pas la table d'hôtes : les repas sont savoureux et font honneur à la cuisine sri-lankaise. Une adresse coup de coeur estampillée d'un excellent rapport qualité-prix.

Très bel hébergement, les chambres sont fonctionnelles et l’hôte très sympathique.

Rien

The host was amazing, and really really helpful. He helped us to book ongoing transport as well as giving us tips for the local area and helping us book bicycles. An amazing stay. Great breakfast.

Hôte très disponible, qui fait tout son possible pour faciliter le séjours ( organisation trajets ...) et nous a permis de rendre l'un bungalow plus tard. Les bungalow agréalables

Rien tout était très bien. NB : Wifi disponible a l'accueil mais pas dans les chambres.

Presanna es una perspna muy agradable ybatwnto y nos hizp muy grata la estancis. Lo recomendamos

La propreté et l'ambiance des lieux, l'extrême gentillesse de l'hôte. Emplacement à proximité de la plage et des restaurants. La nourriture était très bonne.

Tout était parfait.

Wirklich Alles! Perfekt, wenn man direkt nach der Ankunft am Flughafen dem Trubel entfliehen will 😊

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Host Prasanna is very nice and friendly. Food was great too. We enjoyed our stay.

El dueño muy simpatico, queriendo resolvernos todo lo que le pedimos. La comida muy buena, muy cerca de la playa para hacer kitesurf. Las habitaciones limpias, las camas cómodas.

Las fotos parecen un poco trabajadas, pero realmente esta muy bien

Rien

Tout

Nous avons passé 7 jours très agréable à Sandy Edge – Kalpitiya Merci à Prassana pour son accueil tout au long de notre séjour. On se sent vite à l’aise, comme invités dans la famille. L’ambiance est simple et conviviale, ce qui rend le lieu vraiment agréable. Les cabanes sont idéales pour se reposer, bien pensées et confortables, dans un cadre calme. Tout est fait pour que les voyageurs se sentent bien. Nous avons passé 7 jours principalement consacrés au kite dans la lagune, un endroit parfait pour pratiquer dans de bonnes conditions. Entre les sessions et les moments de repos, le rythme était parfait. Merci encore à Prassana et à l’équipe pour cette belle semaine. On garde de très bons souvenirs. Emmanuelle, Dario et Eric

Rien mais le prioritaire réalise actuellement des travaux pour améliorer l’existant.

Lovely, kind hosts who were happy to help with anything. Clean, well maintained property. Mosquito nets over beds. Very cute huts. The dolphin watching trip was super - literally hundreds of spinner dolphins!

This is quite basic accommodation, there are no nets over the windows so the hut is open for cockroaches, geckos, flies etc to come in (& they did). Very difficult in April with only 1 fan as there was no breeze at all (property did provide a second after asking). There is a fly issue in the area so wherever you are eating you are swarmed with flies - this is not the property's fault but worth mentioning. Not a negative of the property but worth being aware - There is a beautiful, huge, quiet beach nearby but no cafe/bar etc there so nowhere close to take shelter from the sun, for that you would need to walk 10 minutes more. We had no idea how quiet and "out of the way" Kalpitiya or this property would be, maybe it was just because the kite surfing season had ended that it was so quiet? We left a day earlier than planned as we found it too hot and not enough to entertain the teenagers

A lovely start to our time in Sri Lanka. Prasanna was an excellent and attentive host. He helped us arrange a dolphin trip and onward travel to Wilpattu across the lagoon. Food was great, the cabanas were clean, and comfortable and the location just a short walk from the beach.

very friendly and helpful host, we got a local breakfast on request, very charming little bungalows with a terrace and nice garden, very good and fresh food, not far from a long beach, no a lot of tourists, calm and quiet, comfortable bed with a mosquito net

there are many mosquitos and flies, but we got incense sticks which helped a lot

Sandy Kites has been an amazing experience. Prassanna and his family are unbelievably kind, considerate, and always up for a chat. The rooms are cosy and comfortable & the food - cooked by Prassanas farther in law - is delicious. He has connections throughout the local village and is always trying to give back and boost the local economy. We can't wait to stay again.

Room is okay for backpackers

Trouble with payment (did not give our change) Simple rooms

Great location close to beach. This area SL low key not all built up, quieter! The great breezes make it kite surfers paradise, and the breezes make the huge covered porch a nice place to hang out.. The family that manages very helpful, content & beautiful. They make good food, and help arrange local needs. The first night I stayed in budget room, but then upgraded for 2 nights to the larger cabana because it has better cross ventilation & surfaces to put things on. Both size rooms have your own porch with cushioned seating. Neither rooms have a/c but you don't need it with the good breezes & room fans.

No complaints on Sandy Edge.

Too expensive for the quality

It was worth for the budget, Prasanna and his Father in Law was super friendly and helpful, Food was delicious too.

Could have improved the Cabana conditions, it is great for the money spent, but little improvements in cabana’s can take the place to 10/10

Lovely family and beyond helpful in everything. The evening meal is great - note there is no where else close to go too. The large space for all guests is a great meeting place. I would recommend staying here and with their planned improvements coming - coffee machine, more food etc will be even better. I wish them great success

Sandy edge is nicely located near the beaches in Kalpitya. The host is friendly, the food is good and the bungalows are clean.

The dinner costs 2000 LKR per Person, which is very expensive compared to the price to stay there… and even if its delicious it seems overpriced. The rooms are super small. You can‘t really store your belongings anywhere than on the ground.

Helpful; you are with the family

- very nice and helpful host - comfy bed - nice common area - close to beach

- due to open construction many moskitos in room - location a bit outside Kudawa restaurants - breakfast a bit overpriced compared to other stays and for what it was

very kind host, lovely remote place

very basic: The room is super tiny and does not fit two normal-sized suitcases when opened. There's no closet either.

Great setting, beautiful spot! The host is so wonderful and good food too!

Not as close to the beach as implied. Wifi wasn’t working when I stayed, a bummer but that happens. Not their fault.

Very nice huts. When I was there it was raining a lot, so spent a bit more time at the room than intended :) But all was nice and cosy.

We had a really nice stay at Sandy lodge. The owner and his father in law were really nice and friendly and breakfast filled us up everyday Thank you

Our experience with breakfast, the beach, and dinner was truly enjoyable! –The breakfast was a perfect start to the day, offering a delicious variety of fresh and flavorful options. perfectly cooked, everything was simply delightful. The coffee added a refreshing touch to the meal. Spending time at the beach was equally wonderful. our dinner was nothing short of amazing. The food was rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and made with fresh ingredients. Whether it was the perfectly grilled seafood, the flavorful local dishes, or the indulgent desserts, every bite was a treat. The ambiance made it even more special, creating the perfect setting for a memorable evening.To end the day,

The main road to the hotel was a bit of a downside, as it was uneven, bumpy, and had several broken patches. The ride in was quite rough. A smoother, well-maintained road would definitely enhance the overall experience and make arrivals much more comfortable.

Owner and staff was very kind end helpful. Houses were fresh and clean, beds with mosquito nets. It was nice and comfortable to stay there. 5/5 breakfast was very tasty and there was gluten free option for me:) highly recommend this place

Persanna was a most welcoming host, him and his father in law did everything to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was included but we also ate most evenings and the food was excellent. We loved our cabana, it was very comfortable, spacious and I particularly loved the bathroom. We also had somewhere to sit outside.

The owner and other staff are all very friendly, helpful and hard working, keeping the rooms and grounds in great shape. Passana speaks English very well and is a lovely guy to have a chat with. The meals (breakfast and dinner on set menu basis) were well cooked and presented, tasty, and good value. There are plans to increase the amount of rooms and restaurant offering in the future. The location is great for the beach, the lagoon and for kite-surfing of course. It's about a 20 minute ride into Kalpitiya for shops, but also plenty of kiosk-shops in walking distance for snacks, soft drinks etc. Also cafes and restaurants in walking distance. Overall it's a great spot, with loads of potential too!

The cabin I had was joined to another cabin on each side with air gaps between the two, particularly in the bathroom. This makes it easy to hear between cabins. I think this would not be too hard to rectify as the gaps shouldn't be necessary. Also the slatted wooden windows in the cabin can allow insects/mosquito to come in and could be netted. Hot water for the shower would be nice.

Friendly people, good breakfast & perfect wifi for work.

We really liked staying at Sandy Edge. The bungalows are cute, the owner lovely & the food delicious! Thank you!

Best place to spend before Christmas. The place is scenic, a beautiful area full of flora and fauna, close to the beach and to salty lakes. Breakfast and dinner are delicious. Prasanna is a wonderful person and host. Totally recommend. Support the local entrepreneur in Sri lanka, recently since the russian-ukrainian war they are struggling to keep their jobs due to an overpopulation of Russians in Sri Lanka!

Every place needs improvement always.

We really liked this accommodation. Although it is not right on the sea, the sand made it feel like it. The owner is very helpful, always trying to help us and asking if everything was okay. He arranged a dolphin watching trip for us, which was one of the most amazing moments in all of Sri Lanka.

I've visited plenty of hotels in Sri Lanka but here i had the most warm welcome. I stayed in cabana which made in traditional rural style. All nessesary facillities (fan, moscito net, privet bathroom) were there. Host Prasanna is amazing and empathetic person. He always helped us with all our reqests but on the same time he wasn't intrusive. Besides, I’d like to mention good value for money, convenient location (10 minutes to beach by foot and 5 minutes by watersport lagoon by tuk-tuk) and delicious (non spicy!) traditional food.

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The place was beautiful and the owner was so lovely. The rooms are pretty basic but they are clean and smell amazing. The owner is so helpful and the food was delicious. There aren’t windows but the net over the bed kept the mosquitos out. We really enjoyed our stay. Kalpitiya is pretty spread out but we had a motorbike so got around okay.

The only small detail I can think of is maybe having a fan in the dining room area to keep the flies away.

We had a great time at Sandy Edge. The owner was extremely kind. Everything was okay to ask and he helped us with everything. We went here to spot the dolphins. When we asked him if that was possible, he directly arranged this for us for the next morning. The dolphin tour was amazing; we saw many dolphins. At night we could join for the home made dinner, which was delicious, and in the morning we had the breakfast, which was also very good. The place is very quiet and chill. And with a 15 min walk you are at the beach. Just be prepared for the last part towards the accomodation, which is an sand road with many holes in it, which was quite challenging with our TukTuk, but doable (and quite fun ;) ) Thank you for the lovely time!

The host family are absolutely faboulous. A peaceful place for wind down. It is also actually good that it is not situated directly on the beach because it is often very windy.

The host family were amazing, they looked after us so well! The food was amazing and it was just the most relaxing stay!

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The host is amazing, helps with everything. So kind and friendly. Good breakfast, we even had a free upgrade. Perfect stay!

The family/owners were exceptionally helpful, friendly, and courteous. I loved the tranquillity of the accommodation, the sound of the birds, and the palm trees.. the Boras were very functional, and the bed was very comfortable 😴 Definitely recommend solo travellers, I felt extremely safe here. IDEAL for relaxation and a wonderful place to chill

The road to the accommodation was not a sealed road. Lots of potholes.

Overall the place has very rustic view and the cottages were very independent and I liked a lot. It was quite windy so the sound from palm trees were amazing in the night. Great decorations and very very good food and hosts. We really felt comfortable and would definitely visit again.

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The host was super warm and friendly. The breakfast was amazing and the room was nice.

The hosts were great and keen to 'go the extra mile' to look after you and any particular needs. Whilst the room wasn't overly large it was a self contained unit and perfectly adequate and comfortable. Great Sri Lankan style breakfast and the host provided a good evening meal at a very reasonable extra cost. We had intended to spend the last two days in Colombo but having experienced it on arrival, changed our plans to stay in Kalpitiya and were really pleased we did. Although a long way out it was well worth it with great walks along the beach not too far from the property. Although not for us, I realise it is a haven for wind/kite surfers.

It did seem somewhat isolated but that actually suited us.

The host was interested in guest. Public relations was his forte. I was the only one anyway. The family is nice, breakfast and the dinner were prepared by the father in law. Delicious. The host gave me even washing powder. From the road Sandy Edge makes a great impression. The main big house has a common space on the ground floor. Cabanas are built on a land of past coconuts plantation. The host was looking after his son, a lovely little person.

I was mislead by pictures and by description of cabanas. In fact my cabanas was dirty, moskitiera had a lot of hols. Walls were painted carelessly. One day I found huge toad in ...a toilet bowl. Cabanas are made out of bricks with some parts made of bambous. Inside was extremely hot impossible to sleep. The separate bathroom was horrible, nothing in common with the picture on the booking com.

Very nice location near the sea. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They cook delicious food every night which you can enjoy with the other guests. There is a natural beach close by and a few more not far away with some beach bars and restaurants. It was also possible to rent a scooter from Sandy Edge.

We enjoyed our stay here even outside of the main tourist season. The room is nice and comfortable. Especially the outside sitting area is very nice

Family owners were great! Meals delicious with fresh local seafood and food from the property.

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I felt like I found my home. The owner and his family were very kind and friendly. The food they made was amazing. They organized my transfers and the activities I wanted such as jeep to the tip of the peninsula and tuk tuk around to see the donkeys. The views were amazing.

The place was perfect for me!❤️

Very nice place to stay in Kalpitiya! Owner and staff are sooo friendly, good location close to the beach and the lagoon, very nice room with private bathroom. Breakfast and dinner were amazing. Highly recommend this place!

Most importantly the hosts were very kind. Tishan was always checking in if we were okay and so was his uncle. We had a tasty breakfast every morning and delicious dinner in the evening. The rest of the family was also there and I've not seen a grumpy face. We really enjoyed sitting outside our bungalow and relax after a day in the sun. Comfy to read a book or just look at the birds jumping by. If you're 'lucky' you can see the water snake in the pond. We went here for the diving, there is a dive center a few hundred meters away. Saw lots of dolphins on the way to the dive site which made it a very special experience.

We had nothing to complain.

We loved the hospitality of the owner and staff, they welcomed us to their family and always helped us where they could. you could be part of community dinners in the night which was lovely. Really amazing (local or western) breakfast & food and the beach feeling at the cabins was amazing.

Because of the open beach huts there were quite a high possibility that you find mosquitoes at night and sometimes other small animals (frogs..). Don’t leave food in your cabins, then you’re fine. And bring repellent.

Calm and quiet surrounding with low facilities .

No welcome drink at least a glass of water at the arrival. we travelled for 150 km We were informed that there will be restaurants for dinner but we were helpless with four kids as there wasn't any place to eat out side. The host refused to prepare something in his kitchen but finally he bought us fried rice from out side . Morning tea was given around 8.30 am and it tasted watery. He had prepared "pol sambal" Dhal curry and bread for breakfast. It was a shame that he was not kind enough to give our four kids at least a banana. No water in the rooms that we have to go the kitchen and fetch. The host pretends to be kind but very cunning as he tried to reduce 1500.00 from my bill to remove the booking from the bookings.com which I wouldn't be able to leave this review but I refused and paid the total . I asked him whether he doesn't concern about local travelers then he gave me an answer yes . Then he should have told me about that earlier and he totally neglected our stay there. so pathetic that this is our first stay in Kalpitiya and he ruined our stay. They neglect locals.

Everything was great. The hosts were so so nice to us and helped with everything out. They asked us everyday if we are happy and how we feel, so they were very dedicated and friendly. We can definitely recommend this place and would always come back :)

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Such a lovely, relaxed spot. Owner is super lovely and has great information, recommendations and tips about things to do/transport around. He's always keen to help and checks in regularly with how your stay is going. Beds were super comfortable and they also do communal dinners at night which creates a more friendly, hostel vibe among the guests which is nice. Helped us organise a dolphin cruise with some other guests and we saw over 100 dolphins which was amazing! Fairly cheap to do as well.

Breakfast wasn't the best - often cold toast and a cold omelette. Apart from this everything else was amazing and we couldn't have asked for more.

Prasanna and his nephew were lovable. He was so nice and he helped with everything! The food was also very delicious! I can highly recommend staying at Sandy Edge!

I had the most fabulous week at Sandy Edge. I truly did not want to leave. My little hut...all the staff...the location so near the beach and lagoon, yet far enough away to be quiet...the other guests (yes, maybe I was lucky but it is a sociable atmosphere - not in a party way, just friendly)...the rice n curry dinner each night...I wish I could have stayed a month. Filtered water is provided to avoid using the dreaded plastic bottles which is a welcome and thoughtful touch. Everyone from the owner to the young man, Dishan, are constantly smiling and running around attending to your every need. I don't know how they do it without burning out. It really is a home from home.

The mosquitoes are ravenous.Bring a LOT of strong repellent, could, plug-in deterrent, incense, whatever you can find, and something to put on the inevitable bites when you get them. Check your bed for the ones which sneak under the net and hide in wait. I look like a pincushion. There is quite a lot of litter on the way to, and on, the beach. It is a problem everywhere in Sro Lanka but such a pity as the beach is gorgeous. If every guest picked up two plastic bottles every time they visited the beach, or one carrier bag full of rubbish per stay, it would eventually become more manageable. Bikes are planned for guests' use which will be great. Another suggestion, which is probably also in the planning, is a comfy seating area with soft chairs or bean bags to hang out with other guests before/after dinner rather than on the hard dining chairs. Perhaps some hammocks around the place...then I really would want to stay forever, ha ha. Also, beer is currently sold but sometimes a fruit juice or soda might be nice...not necessary, but nice.

The host and his whole family were a really friendly. The way to the Beach is around 10minutes. We ate very well, always fresh cooked. Our personal bungalo was clean an quite. A big thank you from our side!

The family that runs the place is lovely, 100% recomended. Beautifull food

very very friendly owner that helps you out with everything!!

Loved the family who ran the hotel, food was amazing, room was very comfortable and the owner went out of his way to book us tours, couldn’t have asked for more!

The host Prasanna is extremely friendly and welcoming. He showed us the way tobte beach and helped with transportation to the next destination. The breakfast varied every morning a little bit and was a perfect start in the day. The next Kite surfing school is only a 10-15 min walk on the beach.

Everything was very good.

I was travelling alone on a budget trip, and was looking for a place with basic amenities and a place to relax and enjoy myself. The breakfast was good, and the owner and his family were quite accommodating.

The room and the facilities, although were okay as basic amenities, were not as advertised on the booking.com page.