Kalapuwa resort is that place what offers you a quiet and relaxing way to enjoy your holiday. The owner Givana is very helpful and friendly, plus great person to talk to about everything. They offer delicious food and if you want you don’t need to leave even from the hotel to enjoy calmness and your holiday. The owner has a horse (pony) named Flika who gives the spirit to Kalapuwa resort.

Such a great location! A calm place at the lake. You can start boat safari straight vom the Resort. Food is delicious! Usually I eat outside the stay, but in Kalapuwa Ressort I went for breakfast and dinner every day. Authentic kitchen with very good quality. The staff was so nice and welcoming. It really felt like home.

I absolutely adored my stay in Kalapuwa. It is a great place for a peaceful holiday just by yourself or with friends/family. Owner is super friendly and staff is very supportive. I loved the natural beauty and a complete architecture of the entire place.

The resort is very well designed and is located in the most picturesque location by the side of Madu Ganga. It is very serene environment with minimal disturbances from outside. An ideal location for some one loving calmness.

The service was excellent with offering of local food verities to match your desire. A very hospitable place and swimming pool was excellent.

Our stay at Kalapuwa has been the highlight of our time in Sri Lanka so far. From the beautiful location to the attentive staff we couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and beautiful setting.

the staff (owner) was amazing! very accommodating and went out of his way to help us with any request. he keeps the place running so well and is always around if you need something.

Beautiful, welcoming natural environment. Liked the big clean pool and the spacious room. Effective transportation system...always on time.

Nothing, perfect in comparison to the surrounding environment.

everything! the host was extremely helpful and the view was amazing. the chef was also great and cooked me delicious food

perhaps notify guests that the horse isn’t friendly :)

Perfect location to relax and explore the surroundings by boat or tuktuk. The staff are very attentive and helpful, too. Food was good as well. We had a great stay!

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The hotel itself is stunning. The views out over the lake are beautiful and the staff clearly take pride in keeping it all very clean and tidy. They have kayaks that you can use whenever and the pool is lovely. We had breakfast and lunch, both of which were delicious. The main host, Jeewana, could not have been better. He was helpful, respectful and had a great sense of humour. In particular, when my friend hurt herself, he went above and beyond to support us at the hospital and pharmacy, taking a lot of time out of his day to do so. Cannot recommend this resort highly enough as a welcoming oasis.

We liked all of it!

Absolutely loved the place! The owner is so hospitable and the service was epic! Nice and quiet place by the lake, the rooms were great, perfect for a getaway! Highly recommend the place to anyone! Cant wait to be back☺️

Everything! From the very beginning - the reception area, the hotels territory look amazing, all green and natural, clean and comfortable at the same time. The staff is performing at its best - always ready to help, providing information and making sure my stay is comfortable. The room meets all the requirements, clean, all is working properly, the furniture is very good and of course the view. And kayaking is just an awesome activity, I saw true Sri Lankan life while kayaking on the Madu Ganga river.

10 out of 10. the location is just beautiful, the hospitality extraordinary lovely, the serve delicious food for reasonable prices and do not hesitate to help wherever they can. We were more than happy with our choice to spend our last days in Sri Lanka there.

Great cozy place with charming hosts and beautiful river view

a lot of mosquitoes in the evening, but it is expected for hotel near the river

Stuff was exceptional, we were spoiled beyond possible. Pool with warm water, good room interior as well as gorgeous view. Shower with hot water, fast WiFi. This place was so good it made leaving Sri Lanka harder for us.

Nothing. Everything was perfect

A fantastic place to stay if your intentions are to unwind and detach yourself from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Total tranquility and peace, made even better by the extent to which they’re willing to go to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Would have stayed longer if I could but I’ll certainly be coming back. If you want calm and serenity, look no further.

This is truly a wonderful place. The location is calm and peaceful with beautiful views of the lake. The room was clean, spacious and well maintained with all the modern amenities. Beds were super comfy too. There are kayaks and paddle boards for guests to use. Food was really delicious. Staff were really friendly, attentive and super helpful. Jeewana - the owner kindly accompanied me on a kayak trip on the river and it was definitely the highlight of the trip. We saw a lot of jumping fish and birds. Kayaking allows you to enjoy the peaceful beauty the river without disturbing the wildlife. This is easily my favourite place in Sri Lanka.

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this is truly a hidden gem ! The place is super well maintained, and the views are amazing. You can relax at the pool and go kayaking. Also our beds were super comfy, we slept amazing in them. definitely recommend!

View of the lagoon and a couple of hours on the paddle boards exploring the mangroves. The structure of the building is elegant, the floor of polished concrete finish. It was appreciated the manager assisted with errands using own tuktuk and did not charge for a failed dinner.

It is not a matter of like or dislike but what purpose the lodge is designed to serve. It appears to be organised and run to suit Sri Lankan guests tastes, especially families. If one expects comfort and recreation in a European or Western sense it is bound to be disappointing. The furnishings, grounds and pool do not provide for being comfortable with a drink in the lounge or for relaxing by the pool with enough shade, peace and quiet, and without being stung. Covering yourself with insect repellent is neither pleasant in the hot sun no practical for a dip in the pool. The grounds are kept quite natural which does prevent insects from breeding profusely in dank shady areas. We were not impressed by the cooking either, and left most of our dinner which was promised to be fresh fish with Sri Lankan spices. It is also worth mentioning a canteen style dining room with long tables and benches, a cold glaring lighting and a large screen in the centre showing sports. The rate USD 50 did not include even a small breakfast. We left after night, and the manager was wise to make it easy which was rewarded with a tip.

Beautiful and well maintained place, next to a nice lake, good room, great pool, all was great!

Nothing really comes to mind. Maybe a bit isolated if you don't have your own transport

Breathtaking location.. infinity pool overlooking the lagoon.. so relaxing in the evening.. complementary kayaking was awesome...staff was friendly.. the owner himself was attentive..we were taken care of very well.. kiribath for breakfast was great.. overall, delicious food..beautiful place..would definitely recommend to others..

I wish there was a crib..and a high chair, mainly a crib Honestly thats all ..

personnel, breakfast, cleanness

it was short stay )

We really like to stay here. This is awesome place with beautiful view, calmness environment and high quality hospitality! it’s like a combination of staining near the ocean (kind a few mins walking) but being in a quiet location. Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend

Beautiful location, unbelievably quiet and peaceful. Very close to nature. Facilities are absolutely amazing. Food is top class and Jeewana, the owner and the staff are very friendly and courteous. Would recommend to family and friends any day of the day week.

Amazing place, owner and staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is sooo goood. The lake and river view from the room and swimming pool is so relaxing. Rooms are very clean, and much more to say about this Resort. Highly recommended.

nice place good service best staff

The facilities were great! Really beautiful location and very peaceful. Staff was friendly and helpful.

The food needs to be much better. The breakfast was pretty bland and the quantity could have been much more. If the food is is improved it'll improve the entire experience.

Wow! The beauty of the location, the design, amenities, the staff - from the first moment we stepped into Kalapuwa resort, we were amazed and felt we were staying in a 5* boutique hotel. We were lucky to have the resort to ourselves for the majority of our 4-nights stay and enjoyed every minute of it. The family villa we stayed in, was spacious and very comfortable with a great view from the balcony, the pool area was excellent and kept very clean. The towels were incredibly fresh and fluffy, the bedding of great quality, the bed was really comfortable. We were pampered by the attentive staff, who also helped with airport transfer and scooter rental. Highly recommended and would definitely love to stay at Kalapuwa again someday.

For the price, breakfast could be a bit fuller and have more variety.