Sri Lanka ∙ Colombo ∙ Waikkal

Club Hotel Dolphin ****
Tour operator category

CMB042
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Location

Located directly on a long sandy beach near the small town of Waikkal. The popular resort of Negombo, with its numerous shopping and entertainment options, is about a 20-minute drive away, and Colombo airport is approx. 21 km away.
Aerial view of a resort with buildings, pool, beach, and ocean on a sunny day.
Beach with palm trees and view of the sea under clear sky
Aerial view of a beach resort with pool areas, beach, and adjacent sea.
A calm, expansive sandy beach beside palm trees and a bright sky.

Facilities

Large hotel pool with palm trees and sea view under a clear blue sky.
Large hotel pool with clear water, surrounded by lawn and multi-story buildings.
Spacious hotel dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows allowing ample daylight.
Modern seating area with gray and yellow cushions on a terrace with palm trees in the background.
Rustic outdoor kitchen setup with pots on small stoves under a thatched roof.
Illuminated hotel with large pool and pavilion at night.
Green hotel garden with palm trees, loungers, and umbrellas under clear sky.
Open, illuminated lounge area with wooden roof and comfortable seating in a hotel.
Cottages with red brick walls and yellow doors in a green hotel garden.
Large open restaurant with white wooden tables and chairs, warm wooden lamps, and high ceilings.
Cozy hotel lounge with warm lighting, upholstered chairs, and green plants.
Large blue pool with umbrellas and palm trees in a tropical hotel setting.
Large pool in front of tropical hotel with palm trees and umbrellas under blue sky.
Blue swimming pool with a unique shape, surrounded by white umbrellas and green vegetation.
Bright hotel restaurant with wooden columns, white chairs, and set tables.
Hotel complex with pool, manicured lawn, and palm trees under a blue sky.
The Club Hotel is set amidst tropical vegetation and offers a total of two freshwater pools, including the largest in the country. The resort is divided into two areas: the central activity area includes the main pool, while the quiet relaxation area extends towards the sea. In the middle is the open lobby with reception, a small shopping arcade, and a library. Directly adjacent is the semi-open main restaurant, as well as two additional restaurants and three bars. The main buildings span two floors and comprise a total of 102 rooms arranged around the pool landscape. In the relaxation area, there are 50 detached bungalows nestled in a well-maintained garden. From the pool and snack bar, guests can enjoy a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation

Superior Garden View

The comfortable rooms (approx. 37 m²) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player (on request), minibar (for a fee), safe, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, and a balcony or terrace. (2GS/1GS) For an additional charge, the rooms can also be booked with a sea view (DSM/DME/DMU/EMU) or located directly by the pool (DSP/ESP).
(Also bookable under CMBA02 with DSU. Sea view with DMU and directly by the pool with DSP bookable.)

Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and garden view.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, sink, and illuminated mirror.
View from a balcony overlooking a green garden and palm trees in front of a bright hotel building.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and terrace view.
Small, simple hotel room with terrace and two chairs, surrounded by green plants.
Bedroom with white bed and green throw in a hotel room with wooden beam ceiling.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower enclosure, towels, and wooden ceiling.
Row of bungalows in tropical setting under blue sky with palm trees.

Villa Garden View

The detached villas (approx. 44 m²) are located at ground level and are spread throughout the garden area. With otherwise the same equipment as the Superior rooms, they additionally include a furnished terrace. (V2G/V1G) For an additional charge, they can also be booked on the sea side. (V2M/V1M)

Family Room

With the same equipment and size (approx. 37 m²) as the Superior rooms, with an additional bunk bed for the children. (F2R)
(Also bookable under CMBA02 with F2U.)

Spacious hotel room with double bed, colorful ceiling decor, and seating area with chairs.
Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and garden view.

Meals

All Inclusive

Modern breakfast area with tropical wall decor and buffet counter in a hotel.

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Snacks, local non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks from approx. 10 a.m. to midnight.

Not included in All Inclusive

Sparkling wine, imported drinks, and à-la-carte meals.

Sports included

Fitness room, archery, tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, beach volleyball, aerobics, water polo, bocce, darts, and croquet.
Spacious gym with weight benches, elliptical trainers, and large mirrored walls.
Woman playing tennis on outdoor court, hitting ball with racket.
Man playing mini golf on a sunny course beside a hotel building.
Man practicing archery outdoors with green fence and target in the background.
Two men playing squash in a bright indoor squash court with a wooden floor.
People playing beach volleyball on a sandy beach with palm trees in the background.
Woman in white cap playing darts outdoors surrounded by green foliage.

Sports for a fee

Bicycles, kayaking, floodlights, and billiards.

Children's program

Bright playroom with yellow walls, toy cars, and large stuffed animals.
Two children and a caregiver sit at a table crafting with colorful paper.
Two children play on a rug with a large colorful toy in a cozy indoor setting.
Courtyard with children's playground and climbing wall in a hotel.
Colorful playground equipment on a terrace with shadow stripes, surrounded by buildings.
Kids Club (3-11 years), children's pool, and playroom.

Wellness

Massage, manicure, and pedicure for a fee.
Woman receiving relaxing massage in warmly lit spa room with candles and flowers.
Person receiving hot stone massage in a relaxing spa setting with soft lighting.
A man relaxes in a wooden sauna with warm lighting and visible shadow.
Hotel staff carry trays of food through a modern hallway dominated by wood paneling.

Entertainment

Karaoke, live music, and shows.

Hotel service

24-hour room service (for a fee).
Wi-Fi access is available free of charge.
Check-in time from approx. 3 p.m.
Check-out time until approx. 11 a.m.

Credit card

Amex, Visa, and Master.

Hotelhinweis

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In Sri Lanka, washbasins or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation. **************************************
In Sri Lanka, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it may be that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Long-haul Travel" catalogue 2025/26 on page 150.

Beaches

The beaches are generally public natural beaches. Depending on currents and weather conditions, the sand on the beach may be washed away.

Seasonal information

Diving season:
· On the east coast from the beginning of May to the end of September
· On the south coast all year round
· South-west coast from the end of October to the middle of April
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Additionally bookable under CMBA02

Entry requirements

Please note the entry requirements for Sri Lanka as well as the current local regulations. Important information can be found in the travel and safety advice from the German Federal Foreign Office.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4.5 Sterne
Last updated: 20.08.2026 10:28