Schauinsland Reisen

Royal Palms Beach Hotel ****

CMB020
Sri Lanka ∙ Colombo ∙ Kalutara
Pool with swim-up bar, surrounded by palm trees and resort buildings under a blue sky. Elegant lounge area with white sofas and dark tables in a hotel with large windows

Location

The hotel is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, directly on the sea. The town of Kalutara, with its restaurants and shops, is approx. 3 km away. Colombo International Airport is approx. 80 km away.

Facilities

The hotel has 119 luxurious rooms and 10 suites spread over three floors. It offers a friendly reception area with a reception desk, a concierge service, and a shopping arcade. Culinary delights await guests in the main restaurant "Ranthalu" and in two à la carte restaurants serving Japanese and seafood specialties. Two bars are available for refreshments and light snacks. In the well-kept tropical garden, a swimming pool with a whirlpool, a swim-up pool bar, and a separate children's pool invite guests to relax. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge for guests.

Accommodation

Deluxe Room

The Deluxe Rooms (approx. 38 sqm) have a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV (Deutsche Welle), minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace facing the sea. (DD2/DD1) Also available as Type A rooms with the same amenities, limited availability. (DA/DEA)

Super Saver Room

Same amenities as Deluxe Rooms, limited availability. (SSZ/SSE)

Junior Suite (on request)

These rooms are more spacious (approx. 84 sqm) and feature a separate living room, with the same amenities.

Meals

B&B/HB/AI
All meals are served buffet-style or as a set menu (depending on occupancy).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served buffet-style or as a set menu (depending on occupancy). Afternoon tea, coffee, and cake. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from approx. 10 am to midnight. 1 glass of wine included with lunch and dinner.

Not included in AI

Sparkling wine, diet drinks, and special promotions (e.g., seafood market). Dine Around options including a 15% discount on meals at the Royal Palms Beach Hotel & Tangerine Beach Hotel restaurants. Advance reservation required.

Sports included

Fitness room, volleyball, chess, darts, bocce, table tennis, water polo, and water aerobics.

Sports for a fee

Bicycle rental, tennis (floodlit), squash, and billiards at the sister hotel Tangerine.

Children's program

The children's playground can be used at the sister hotel "Tangerine". Babysitting service (on request and for a fee).

Wellness

Spa, whirlpool, beauty salon, and Ayurveda Center can be used for a fee at the sister hotel Tangerine.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
One small bottle of water per person per day in the room, free of charge.
Check-in time from approx. 2:00 PM
Check-out time until approx. 12:00 PM

Credit card

Visa, Amex, and Mastercard.

Hotel features

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).<br><br>Further information on sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft<br><br>This hotel has the following certification:

Notice

Weather dependent: The beach may be partially or completely washed away. Please observe the current weather conditions.
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Rooms suitable for disabled guests can be booked upon request.
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In Sri Lanka, sinks 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, there may be a total of only 1 or 2 large beds available.
In the "Long-Haul" 2025/26 catalog on page 151.

Beaches

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

Seasonal information

Diving season:
· On the east coast from early May to late September
· All year round on the south coast
· South-west coast from late October to mid-April

Country category

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Last updated: 19.02.2026 13:20