We had a great stay at De Silva Kite resort. The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Location is great, right on the lagoon if you are there for watersports. If some of you aren’t boarding, you can still join the boat and go across the lagoon to the main beach. The staff at the kite school are very skilled and knowledgeable and look after everything. A big thank you to Baba and the team.

Stayed in December 2024

it's the only windsurfing center in Kalpitiya, but it feels like this offering is being neglected in favor of kitesurfing, unfortunately. Windsurfers are left in a windless corner of the lagoon, while kiters take a boat to the windier area.

Super close to the lagoon, the staff is amazing, and always there for you, they are the best! Exceptional watersport instructor! Special thanks to Navin, Aakash, Satchin, Nalika, Max and Yassin who made our stay unforgettable ❤️

Stayed in June 2024

If you stay for longer the food tends to repeat

Location is just perfect. You can start start kitesurfing next to resort. Food is really good and the bar is a chill place to enjoy your evening.

Stayed in February 2024

High prices that are ridiculous compared to the rest of the country

Lovely people, staff is great! Hostel vibes but also oppertunity to use the pool/poolbar at the neighbouring de silva palm resort which is really great!

Stayed in January 2024

Room doesn’t have AC , Guest need to ask for water and I would recommend anyone to ask the ppl in the hotel to by for you water bottles

The hotel was good and location is very good as it’s easy to reach to the lagoon in 2 minutes , also there is a nice bar and chill area in this property. - Food was really good

Stayed in October 2023

Great team, nice facilities, and I dont usually take full board because I am picky with food but the meals were so good and tasty!

Stayed in July 2023

It‘s very close to the lagoon but when you want to get to the beach, it‘s a very long walk. Also it‘s not so close to the city but that’s just how it is in Kalpitiya I guess.

Very nice and chill vibe! Loved the atmosphere in the resort. And that you’re allowed to use the pool from the neighbouring property. The breakfast is truly amazing!

Stayed in May 2023

But as an honest review: 1. It is overpriced for Sri lanka 2. They add 100% service charge on the booking price, which is almost criminal. So will be highlighted to booking. (it only appears to be way cheaper in the listings compared to others) 3. It is really basic. The only upside is the nice team, without it would be a clear 4/10. (in relation to the price)

Super nice team and manager. Good kite teachers. Clean. Complementary water. Nice bar for evening gatherings. Volleyball field.

Stayed in May 2023

Run by very friendly and welcoming people and staff. Great location for kite surfing, located directly at the lagoon. Delicious food at the buffet but also a la cart possible. All in all a great stay.

Stayed in February 2023

Rooms: No isolation, you hear the neighbours snoring. Every conversation is heard by everyone in the accommodation Poor bathroom no hot water No aircon A lot of mosquitos Cleaningness of the rooms should be improved

The place is great to learn kite surfing, but the accommodation is extremely basic and absolutely overpriced for the rooms you get. Food is good but expensive but no alternatives in the area

Stayed in December 2024

Prices are too high, drinks, sunscreen, etc. even more expensive than some european countries. The prices are in Euros, that is the first bad sign…

The staff working there are all just the best. The lady at the office helps with everything. Nice food, local and western. Good vibe. Right in front of the lake. New kitesurf equipment, in good conditions.

Stayed in February 2024

We were welcomed nicely by Nalika, the only female staff on the property. She made sure we could split our transportation costs from the airport to Kalpitya with another traveller arriving the same date. I stayed together with a friend at De Silva kiteresort. The resort is mainly focused on a german audience due to a German speaking Sri-Lankan owner. The room was very basic, smelled a bit musty, had a fan, small bathroom, and a mosquito net (which was unfortunately broken and dirty). Considering the price we paid each night (50 euro’s), it is surely on the expensive side of the spectrum compared to other resorts in the neighborhood. The food was lovely, however pricy for Sri Lankan standards (8 euro’s for a buffetlunch; 9 euro’s for a cocktail). I took one private kitelesson to kickstart jumping and my friend took a package of kitelessons (beginner). We noticed that it was difficult to grasp a thorough understanding of the teachers due to an English language barrier. Another thing we had never experienced before is the fact they swop teachers up to two times within one lesson which is not always preferable. Having had multiple teachers, if you happen to take lessons at De Silva, make sure to ask for Safris. He was the best teacher we experienced at De Silva. Didactic skills of the other teaches could surely be improved and we wondered if they all were certified. A radio system on a helmet (often used in other countries where I have had lessons) would improve the lessons too for the most effective and efficient way possible. The boat of the lessons for the lagoon leaves around 13:00 pm and returns around 17:00 pm. It is important to know when booking at De Silva there are two properties: the more upscale “Palm Resort” 200 m down the road with a pool and AC, without a restaurant. And the “Kite resort”, where we were staying with a more charming/laid back athmosphere, with a restaurant.

Stayed in February 2024

The accommodation is perfect for water sports enthusiasts. Everything you need is available - fantastic, new water sports equipment, excellent service, delicious food, wind, a hammock or the pool to relax in after a day on the water. In the evenings, you can unwind at the bar. By the end of September, it was already transitioning into the off-season, but that meant we had the lagoon to ourselves. The cleanliness of the accommodation meets European standards, which is rare in Sri Lanka. Highly recommended! We had a wonderful time!!

Stayed in September 2023

nice place to stay with open layout

Stayed in May 2023

Just everything, located perfectly for the kite Spot, Great people, super friendly staff in every perspective, hospitality on a next level, Pool is very nice to Hang around, the bar serves great cocktails, rooms are clean and comfortable

Stayed in August 2023

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Stayed in September 2024

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Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in January 2023