Villa Setha Wadi
Location: Setha Wadiya, Kalpitiya Road, Kalpitiya, 61360, Kalpitiya, LK
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Indulge in Luxury
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy the outdoor pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi and barbecue grills add to the experience.
Culinary Delights
Satisfy your hunger at the on-site restaurant or opt for room service. Don't miss the daily continental breakfast offerings.
Convenient Amenities
From dry cleaning and laundry services to a library, the guesthouse has you covered. Airport shuttle and free parking offer ease during your stay.
Book Villa Setha Wadi in Kalpitiya now for a luxurious beach getaway!
Important Information
- One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible
- Snorkeling nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser
- Mosquito nets
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
280-sq-foot room with pool views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, yard, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
320-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Desk, yard, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Deluxe Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Lagoon View
1 King Bed
330-sq-foot room with lagoon views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Terrace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
280-sq-foot room with pool views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Private pool
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Rainfall showerhead
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- alex-ppz (10/5): Tout était parfait ! - Tout était parfait ! De la gentillesse au service du personnel, aux différents repas, en passant par la vue sur la lagune, la localisation, la piscine, l'accueil et le confort des chambres (et de l'hôtel en règle générale !) Rien à signaler
- Ros (10/5): The perfect end to our stay in Sri Lanka. Totally relaxed and felt very well looked after by the amazing staff - Villa Sethawadi is set in the most beautiful location right on the edge of the lagoon. It’s so peaceful and is set in lovely well maintained gardens. The food is the best we had during our 3 week stay in Sri Lanka. The massage was amazing and the kite centre staff so helpful. The all staff were friendly and helpful. It was the perfect end to our holiday. We absolutely loved this place and would highly recommend it. We wish we could have stayed longer. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.
- Kai Niclas (9/5): -
- Axel (10/5): - Great place to relax for a few days Beautiful colonial style accommodation Staff were very helpful and kind Food was excellent
- Pedro (10/5): Even better than we expected. Great price value! Very good food! - Great view! We expected a modest location, with normal food. We got surprised by the really good view around the pool. The "living room" is very nice decorated. The pool is good. The view from there is also good. The staff is willing to help you. And the price is completely fair! We were surprised that for such a low price we got so much thing. The food is great! Try it! Nothing.
- Horst (8/5): Super Essen, Ausblick und höfliches Personal - Der Ausblick und das Essen Liegt im nichts, sehr ruhig
- Julia (10/5): Incroyable! - Nous avons passé cinq jours absolument merveilleux à la Villa… difficile de savoir par où commencer ! Est-ce l’accueil exceptionnel et l’attention constante du personnel ? La beauté du lieu ? Ou encore la cuisine incroyable du chef ? Vous l’aurez compris, nous avons eu un véritable coup de cœur pour cet endroit. Ce qui le rend si unique, ce sont avant tout les personnes qui le font vivre. Le sunset bar est splendide, et l’équipe du kiteschool est d’une gentillesse et d’une sympathie remarquables. Nous y revenons d’ailleurs pour quelques jours à la fin de notre voyage… et nous avons déjà hâte d’y être !
- saweendra (10/5): -
- Catalina (10/5): Perfecta y relajante estancia en un entorno preciso - El personal del hotel, fueron todos muy agradables, nos organizaron la salida para ver los delfines y hacer snorkel, nos prepararon unas cenas y desayunos estupendos, y eso que eramos los unicos clientes. La piscina es estupenda para pasar un rato agradable antes de la cena y los jardines están muy bien cuidados. Las puestas de sol son preciosas. Falta un poco mas de luz en el baño.
- Agnes B (4/5): Cher pour ce que c'est - Le cadre est très joli. Difficile de dormir : on ne dort pas à cause de : soit la climatisation ou le ventilateur qui sont bruyants soit de la chaleur!! De grosses fissures sur les murs du bungalow. Les bâtiments vieillissent mal. On a testé le restaurant : nourriture très grasse ... on ne comprend pas les avis positifs! Avant d'arriver, on pensait peut-être rester une 2ème nuit mais finalement on a préféré partir le lendemain.
- Raj (10/5): Friendly staff and excellent food - Excellent place and very helpful staff and service Quiet and food was excellent
- Ori (10/5): An exceptional place. Room next to the pool and sea, you can hear the waves constantly. A natural lagoon with a constant - Perfect location, great staff and hospitality, great food No direct access to the beach. No beach to walk or run
- Matilde (10/5): Wonderful place in Kalpitiya - We loved our stay! The staff members are incredible and the food is beyond delicious! We had to stay some days extra and they were able to accommodate and did everything to make this stay unforgettable. We will be back Nothing
- Zoltan (10/5): - Friendly stuff
- Carolyn (10/5): Great place to start our visit to Sri Lanka - The room was spacious and very comfortable with an area to sit outside in the shade. The trip to see the dolphins they arranged for us was very good. There was plenty of choice for food. Nothing
- jean-marie (10/5): tres bien - tout rien
- Bergue (10/5): -
- Barbara (10/5): -
- Laura (10/5): Very beautiful place with very helpful staff. Highly recomended! -
- caroline jane (9/5): -
- Nihara (10/5): - The villa was lovely, beautiful grounds and decor, great watching the kitesurfers as you sit at the pool or with a cup of tea. The rooms were comfortable and bathrooms clean. Enjoyed the restaurant very much, the food was fantastic and the staff always welcoming and attentive. Mosquitoes were terrible on the first day but after we made sure to use repellant we were fine.
- wendy (8/5): - Lovel views, quiet area, good food. Waitng for the shower to warm up, took around 15 mins. The bathroom/ toilet didnt have a seperate ceiling so in effect you went to toilet in the bedroom.
- Tricia (10/5): UK travellers - Location , pool.and relaxing space in the hotel lounges. Food excellent generally but the evening fish main course of sea bass was exceptional Bathroom area in rooms had poor lighting
- yannickdenzer (10/5): -
- Simone (9/5): -
- Joseph (10/5): the staff is the soul of this gem :) - great location, cozy place and most importantly- amazing staff!!! 😍 also, the food was outstanding. highly recommended!! :))
- René (10/5): Geweldig in alle opzichten - Eigenlijk alles, combinatie met de kiteschool. Echt super, de mensen, het eten is ook voortreffelijk dikke 10. Wij hebben er 2 wkn verbleven, en echt ontzettend naar ons zin gehad. Echt een aanrader Niets
- Ian (10/5): -
- Alexey (10/5): супер место для проживания, отличный ресторан, прекрасный шефповар, но кайтсерфинг не очень - Прекрасное отношение, чистые номера, кондиционеры, спокойствие и ресторан нас очень радовал, шеф повару отдельный респект. Поскольку в округе нормальной еды просто нет - это важно не очень понравилась локация для кайтсерфинга, вода грязная, ил по колено, сточные воды. Рядом есть хорошая локация но добираться только или на машине или на тук-туке на гугл карте обозначена как Kitesurfing Lanka
- Werner (9/5): -
- Benno (10/5): - Super nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wunderbare Zimmer mit toller Pergola. Gesamthaft nette Anlage mit wundervollem Ausblick. Schön rughig und erholsam. Kleinigkeiten: Bett hat gequitscht. Wasser im Bad hat gerinnt, Dusche sollte entkalkt werden.
- Florian (8/5): -
- maria (8/5): -
- Zoé (10/5): Un séjour luxueux et confortable, je recommande vivement - Tout était super !
- Louisa (9/5): Hele toffe Kite plek! - Wat een fantastische plek is dit! Vanaf het eerste moment voel je je welkom dankzij het ontzettend vriendelijke en behulpzame personeel. Ook de manager van de surfschool kwam zich meteen voorstellen en is heel enthousiast, wat meteen zorgt voor een leuke en energieke sfeer. De kamers zijn prachtig ingericht en beschikken over een eigen terras én een stijlvolle buitenbadkamer, wat het verblijf extra bijzonder maakt. Ook op culinair gebied kom je hier niets tekort: het eten is heerlijk, gevarieerd en er is echt voor ieder wat wils. Deze plek is een absolute aanrader, zeker voor liefhebbers van kiten. Alles klopt: comfort, sfeer, gastvrijheid en actie. Het bed vond ik ietwat hard, maar dat kan ook aan mij liggen
- Nalin (10/5): Mr Hirantha Mr Indika, Mr Telan and all other staff did their best to enjoy our holiday. They encouraged us to do differ - Everything is perfect and really suits to my family holiday 💐💐💐💐
- Gaelle (10/5): Perfect! - Our stay at Villa Sethawadi was, without a doubt, the best we’ve ever had. The villa is absolutely stunning, full of charm, and perfectly located for kitesurfing. The restaurant deserves a special mention — we loved it so much that we ate there almost every single day. What truly made this place unforgettable is the people. The staff are exceptional — genuinely kind, attentive, and warm. A heartfelt thank you to Roshan, Telan, and the entire team for making us feel completely at home, and for going above and beyond to help us prepare such special moments: the proposal, a birthday celebration, Christmas and all our excursions. Villa Sethawadi will always hold a special place in our hearts, and there’s no doubt we will return.
- Régis (10/5): - Recommand 100% for a chill confortable stay or Kitesurfing with confort. The staff is fantastic, welcoming, and pays a lot of attention to customers. The rooms have a lot of charm and are very clean. The location is amazing, right at the lagoon for kitesurf especially). The food is great, well seasoned, and tastefully. Matt the kitesurf instructor is very professional and safe. Nothing. Everything was good.
- Nicola (10/5): Incredible people, good food. Thank you Roshan 😘 - Staff, especially Roshan, is incredibly friendly. That made it so very special. The food was very delicious. Our room did not have too much light, the showers were often cold.
- Nilmini (10/5): Will come again - One of the best places from our trip. Beautiful villa with very helpful and attentive staff. A big thank you to every single staff member, in whatever position they were in — everyone went out of their way to make us comfortable and happy. Special thanks to Roshan for his patience and care, especially with the kids. The chef cooked excellent, tasty food, and the room décor was beautiful. The villa is situated near the Kalpitiya Lagoon, with free canoeing available, and boat rides to Kalpitiya Beach can be arranged within a few minutes. Highly recommended for a relaxing and memorable stay. Nothing
- Grace (9/5): Entspannte Oase - Ruhig gelegenes Boutique-Hotel direkt an der Lagune. Sehr freundlicher Service, saubere schöne Zimmer und leckeres Essen. Perfekt für alle, die Natur, Entspannung und Abgeschiedenheit suchen. Nichts
- Sandra (9/5): -
- Martina (8/5): Schönes Hotel in guter Lage - Sehr schön eingerichtet, große Bungalows, gutes Essen Kein Fernseher trotz Ausstattung auf Website und bei booking, das Moskitonetz über dem Bett hatte ein riesiges Loch
- Eric (10/5): Extraordinaire ! Meilleur accueil, meilleur restaurant - La qualité de l'accueil et du service, grand merci tout particulièrement à Letan, nous sommes arrivés juste après les inondations et nous avons été surclassés. La chambre est spacieuse et très bien équipée, très propre, literie super. Piscine très bien entretenue. Location de scooter possible. Le calme absolu. Le top est le restaurant ! Un semi gastronomique excellent pour un prix plus que correct ! Bravo au chef pour la qualité des produits ,la créativité et la variété des saveurs ,le meilleur restaurant que nous ayons testé depuis que nous venons au Sri-Lanka . Nous recommandons très vivement. Rien
- Ariti (10/5): - We had an incredible stay at Sethawadi Hotel. Everyone was so attentive and caring, especially Telan. He made our stay unique. The place is unique. You immediately feel like on vacation. We were astonished about the dinner and the lovely breakfast. The food is just amazing! We can highly recommend the place. Telan, thank so much for taking care of us. You made our holiday and stay perfect!!!
- J (8/5): -
- liliane (9/5): Ein Aufenthalt zum Genießen und Entspannen - Wir kamen außerhalb der Saison und wurden fürstlich versorgt. Der Pool, die Anlage, alles war tiptop gepflegt. Das Personal hat uns richtig verwöhnt z B. den Frühstückstisch draußen auf dem Anlieger gerichtet; bei Regen das Essen aufs Zimmer serviert und vieles mehr. Mit den hoteleigenen Kajaks war die Landzunge in 10-15 Minuten erreichbar. Unbedingt vormittags einen Ausflug dahin machen! Wir konnten den Fischern bei ihrem harten Job zu sehen und unsere Wertschätzung für diese Menschen und ihre Arbeit wurde noch größer. Der Pool war einfach nur einladend. Unser Zimmer war sehr dunkel, auch mit den zusätzlichen Stehlampen kaum eine bessere Ausleuchtung. In der Nebensaison am Besten vorher nachfragen, ob Restaurant und Dachterrasse für den sundowner geöffnet sind
- Lulù lisa (10/5): -
- Andrea (10/5): Most amazing stay, with lovely people! - This whole place, from the accommodation, the lovely staff, the amazing food, the great location … there is literally no room for improvement!! We would definitely recommend it wholeheartedly and are already planning our next trip back there! Nothing!
- Estrella (10/5): Felicidad - Todo, las instalaciones, la comida, el personal, lo recomiendo 100%, ojalá me hubiera podido quedar más tiempo Nada
- Ana (10/5): - Es un hotel muy tranquilo, cómodo y limpio. Me ha encantado estar. Volveré Las comidas son ricas, pero tardan en servir.
- Parikshit (9/5): - The manager and the staff, you could really feel that they want to make your stay memorable, great attitude for hospitality industry. Food was good, chef thought out of the box to put beautiful plates on the table. Great view. Great ambiance. Beautiful pool. Clean. Well maintained. We just stayed over night, hopefully longer the next time. Longer service hours for things like spa, boat transportation, cycle-scooter rental etc.
- Andrea (9/5): Real relax and Good vibes - Il personale è davvero disponibile e si prende cura degli ospiti con grande attenzione
- Jennifer (8/5): -
- Irina (9/5): Great place to chill and experience the lagoon - Roshan is a super host and would do everything for his guests. We had a really pleasant stay and we particularly enjoyed the pool and the garden, perfect for refresh the body and chill a little. Food is also super good!! We had some problems with the shower door, leaking out some water on the bath floor. Beside this everything went fine and the staff is always there to support eventual problems or needs.
- Nicolas (9/5): Great food great hospitality - Friendliness and dedication of the staffs, amazing food
- Lotte (10/5): A slice of paradise - We loved everything about our stay at Villa Sethawadi. We stayed here for three nights with our daughters (11 & 13), and wished we had booked a much longer stay. We loved our beautiful rooms (rooms 2 and 3), right by the pool. Beautifully decorated, airconditioned rooms. The gorgeous pool overlooking the lagoon, lined by palm trees. The food, oh the food! Our family favorites were the smoothie bowls and pancakes for breakfast, the fresh juices and smoothies, and the amazing Sri Lankan lunches and dinners. In addition to meat and fish options, there’s also a lot of choice for vegetarians. What also really stood out was the incredibly high level of service. It’s very clear that the hotel manager, Roshan, has worked in the (high end) hospitality business for many years. He and all the staff are incredibly kind and service oriented. We also came here to kitesurf. Our oldest daughter took lessons and learned a lot and my husband, an experienced kitesurfer, wanted to try something new and took wing foil lessons. The kitesurf center is very professionally run by a team of experienced teachers. They also arrange all sorts of excursions for guests (eg an excursion to Sri Lanka’s largest national park Wilpattu (by boat! A shortcut) with the highest concentration of leopards). I could go on and on about how much we loved this place. We definitely hope to come back sometime, Villa Sethawadi stole our hearts. The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave…
- Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
- Manu (10/5): Exceptional - What I liked the most about the hotel was how kind, friendly, and helpful the staff were. Thank you for your hospitality
- Hilla (10/5): Exceptional - We recently stayed at Villa Sethawadi and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The place itself is incredibly beautiful, set right on the serene lagoon, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere throughout our entire stay. The service was exceptional—every single staff member went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. They were attentive, friendly, and consistently made us feel genuinely welcomed. One of the highlights of our stay was the food prepared by their amazing chef. After dining at several restaurants in the area, I can confidently say that none matched the quality, taste, or presentation of the meals we enjoyed at Villa Sethawadi. Each dish was expertly crafted, delicious, and beautifully presented. The pool area was inviting and well-maintained, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventures. For kite and windsurfing enthusiasts, Villa Sethawadi is ideally located, allowing easy access directly from the property to the lagoon. A word of caution though—be mindful of the sharp thorns around the area, or better yet, use the hotel's own kite school service, which conveniently takes you by boat to the prime surfing spots on the other side of the lagoon. Overall, our stay at Villa Sethawadi was exceptional. Highly recommended! On a less positive note—but unrelated to the villa itself (which was amazing!) —the nearby town of Kalpitiya was not particularly welcoming and lacked attractions or places worth visiting. To travel around freely, renting a motorcycle or a tuk-tuk is essential. While we enjoyed the fun experience of renting a tuk-tuk, we faced several technical issues and received subpar service afterward. Keep in mind, Kalpitiya is a surfer's paradise, but for non-surfers, it lacks alternative activities and places of interest.
- Nigel (10/5): Exceptional - From start to finish the service was impeccable. Roshan was the perfect host and all the staff went out of their way to assist. The food was excellent and we only wished we could have stayed more than one night!
- Damien (10/5): Exceptional - Food was succulent 10/10 the cookers here know how do really good Sri Lankan plates from the breakfast to the diner Pool with the view on the lagoon (you can rent Kayak) People who are working here are very friendly and they help you if you need anything The place is very calm if you want a break in your trip Little bit far from the city center (10min) but as long as you want to be in quiet place it's not a problem at all
- Ellen (10/5): Peaceful and remote with the best food in Sri Lanka - One of our favourite places in a 4 week trip, a quick kayak ( they have plenty to borrow) to the nicest beach we’ve seen in Sri Lanka, empty apart from a few kite surfers The lagoon is beautiful and the food at the hotel the best in our trip, every meal was absolutely stunning top restaurant quality There’s a roof top bar to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun set, the staff were incredible and welcoming We don’t kite surf but still really enjoyed our stay , there are not a lot of rooms so felt very relaxed The room was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated Nothing
- Megan (10/5): Amazing hotel, kite centre and staff - Both the hotel and the kitesurf centre are amazing. The hotel itself is beautiful and the hotel grounds, common areas, facilities and rooms are all well maintained and very clean. We stayed in a one bedroom chalet and loved having a private terrace with views over the lagoon. The pool is lovely and very clean and the dock was the perfect place to watch sunset. The food at the hotel was amazing - the chefs are excellent and created new menus each day with lots of variety, including vegetarian options. We ended up eating almost all our meals at the hotel because the food was so good. The staff at the hotel, including the four front of house staff Telan, Manoj, Sudesh and Roshan, the cleaners, the chefs and kitchen staff and the groundsmen were all so friendly, helpful and kind and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. We felt so well looked after by everyone, which really added to how much we already loved the hotel. The manager, Hirantha, also went above and beyond and really helped us out during our stay. We took kite surfing lessons at the hotel's kite surf centre. Matt and his team at the kite centre were brilliant. The centre is well organised with good equipment and the lessons were excellent. We really can't recommend both the hotel and the kite surf centre enough. And to top it all off, the hotel's dog is the loveliest dog I've ever met! Nothing - it was perfect!
- Henrietta (10/5): An incredibly réaxing, peaceful and beautiful hôtel, decorated very tastefully. - Excellent location and views Nothing
- Alexander (10/5): Exceptional -
- Singer1 (8/5): Pleasant stay - Great food at breakfast and dinner. The cold showers and no wardrobe in whole suite room.
- Amanda (9/5): A beautiful place. - We loved the beautiful design, the tranquility, the pool and the food. They had kayaks we could use to cross the lagoon to the beach and the views from the resort were amazing. The food in the evening was excellent. Great service. All very good. The resort is very isolated making it difficult and very expensive to get in and out from.
- Ann (10/5): Excellent - Very nice spacious room, comfy bed and pillows, walk in mosquito net. Hot shower. Excellent breakfast and diner. The garden & swimming pool are very nice. Absolutely a perfect accommodation
- Mario (3/5): Nice location but facilities non existent - The location was good, beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Breakfast was very ordinary, couple of slices of fruit, then a choice of a watery undercooked omelette or granola. Granola was basically baby food with a few wisps of granola sprinkled over the top. I wish there had been a bar where you could order cocktails and beer. There was no pool table, dart boards, TV or any kind of entertainment. The room was exceptionally dark, you could not read a book in there. Also, only one of the staff spoke English and this was very frustrating. Beware of this: the suite is promised with a private pool - there is no such thing, only one pool for everybody
- Viraj (8/5): Great location and good food - The location was amazing, they had free kayaks we enjoyed kayaking through the lagoons. The staff was very friendly. The food was great as well Bathrooms were smelling, not sure why. But it was clean
- Anna (9/5): Superb -
- Udi (9/5): Superb - The stuff is welcoming you and willing to assist in any issue, hotel is surrounding lagoons and gives a relaxing feeling , swimming pool is great and you can do kayak around for free . You need just a 5 minutes with the hotel boat to reach a good kitesurfing spot which gives you lagoon or ocean option (both are almost flat water ). Room is very nice and has a balcony with a beach view Shower and toilet are designed with common roof with the room, it is looked very nice but as related to toilet might be inconvenient (noisy)
- Singer1 (8/5): Nice place, but needs improving - Breakfast was good. Please sort your WIFI and provide hanging places or wardrobes in the suit.
- Sophie (10/5): Beautiful hotel, delicious food - Location was tranquil and beautiful. The food was also AMAZING. Delicious and generous portions. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The building itself is also lovely and our room felt very luxurious. The hotel is off a long dirt track so be prepared with a 4WD or a tuktuk driver who knows how to navigate the pot holes (esp after rain)
- Diana (9/5): Superb - Very friendly and attentive staff at the hotel and the kite station, the food in the restaurant is very good, the pool is very beautiful and nice to hangout at. Comfortable rooms, everything is new and clean.Well done! This is a very nice place in general. It's still new so there are still little things that can be improved. E.g. more comfortable areas to chill apart from the pool beds with beanbags, comfy couches or hammocks. The couch at the bungalow is not very comfortable for that. Maybe a small gym would be nice, since there is not much to do on low wind days.
- Anja (10/5): Exceptional - Great location away from all busy tourist areas. Beautiful room, really modern furnished and clean, great bathroom. Best food on our trip, the cook offered many different vegan / vegetarian options and it tasted like a 5 star restaurant! We still dream about the dinners and breakfasts 🤩 Really remote and a bit hard to get there, just keep in mind
- Erika (10/5): We found paradise! - This hotel is a paradise! The hotel consists of small houses in the middle of a palm forest. We liked the simple but stylish houses with a view over the lagoon where we watched the sunset. The pool is beautiful, as a size and view. Availability of canoes for a tour around the lagoon. They have a great kitesurfing school attached. The gear is good and new and the teachers are great.The owner Matt has a good system with free technical sessions. If you really want to learn to be independent kiter this is the best school ( and we have tried a few before). The lagoon allows you to learn on flat water but if you are experienced and like waves the sea is just on the other side of the beach. The top food bar above the kite center is amazing! The best thing of the hotel and the kite school however are the people! They are friendly, professional and went above and beyond to make our stay special. And the highlight of our stay was the chef and his team! The best food we had in Sri Lanka! The biggest king prawns and sea bass we ever had and other seafood all from the afternoon catch of the fishermen every day for dinner. Excellently cooked with creativity, combining local and western herbs and styles. Thank you so much, we will be back!
- Arvid (10/5): Absolute paradise and amazing staff - This place is a little paradise. The remote location, in between salt mines and the lagoon, surrounded by hundreds of palm trees is absolutely amazing. The chalet rooms and their outdoor bathrooms are gorgeous and very clean. As we were visiting in the off-season, the hotel was far from full. But this turned out to be the best thing ever: we had the azure pool for ourselves and the highly attentive, professional and polite staff fulfilled all our wishes and even more than that. All food leaving the chef’s kitchen is of a very high quality and simply delicious - try the curry crusted seabass. Last but not least, they have a stunning little rooftop bar at their kitesurfing center with views on the salt mines, the lagoon and the sea at the same time where they serve good cocktails. I recommend this amazing place more than every other hotel we visited on our 3-week tour. Simply amazing.
- Stravel0 (9/5): Highly recommended - Definitely one of the best hotels in the area. Excellent Restaurant, very nice setup,.nice rooms, comfortable beds and great kite center right at the hotel. Seriously, the Restaurant is very good! A bit higher prices than "regular", but absolutely fine given that you get much more than "regular". The pool is a bit merky and the light in the rooms is a bit low, if the shutters are closed.
- Mandy (10/5): Great facilities and great staff - Staff were fantastic, food was great and the resort itself was wonderful Unless you're kitesurfing, there's nothing to do in Kalpitiya
- Annelies (10/5): Heaven on earth! - Super friendly and helpful staff. On arrival, we received a welcome drink and an upgrade to our room (as the hotel was not full). You can take a boat from the hotel to the lagoon to do water sports and instructors linked to the hotel will assist you. The food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was delicious. The pool is beautiful, you can relax there. In short: you are staying in heaven on earth! Highly recommended.
- Erwan (10/5): If you like water-sports, being close to animal reserves and enjoy spectacular food and quietness!! - Staff availability and kindness is absolutely amazing. The chef's menu is delicious - excellent cuisine. The views and the quietness are spectacular There are too many flies despite the wind - the management is trying to find ways to get rid of them. The wifi connection is good but the internet bandwidth isn't - one staff member told me they've recently applied for Starlink, this should help a lot to alleviate the issue
- Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - The food was delicious - great breakfast and dinners including fresh seafood. The staff were super friendly - especially Sunil and Telan! A great place to escape from the busy world for a while.
- Carly (10/5): Best place to kite, eat amazing food, and relax - Amazing kite surf location and team, facilities are great, the staff is so nice, and the food is incredible!
- Andrej (9/5): Superb -
- Singer1 (10/5): Wonderful hidden gem - I am a returning visitor to this hotel because it is wonderful to be able to come back to some comfort after a long day in the sun. It's very clean, has great food and a personal service. The chef Janitha makes the most amazing food and Sunil and the other members of staff and Sam the manager, are always at hand to support with a friendly smile. Thank you to Mat for your great advice re kitesurfing. This is truly a hidden gem. I will be back again. That I had to leave.
- Frederik (10/5): Amazing - Everything, best location and nicest staff around the lagoon Nothing
- Eilish (10/5): Charming hotel with very relaxed unspoilt feel. The food was exceptional. - The food at the restaurant was sensational. J the head chef and his team produce the most incredible flavours.The ingredients are fresh daily so if you’re staying near or in Kalpitya it’s worth booking ahead to secure a table. The chef’s dedication to his craft and passion for food is evident in every dish, we only wished we were staying longer. Thank you, 5 stars. Nothing
- Mark (9/5): Superb -
- Antonella (9/5): Everything was perfect -
- Maria (9/5): Superb -
- Sonia (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable and beautiful accommodation, we were big fans of the “outdoor” shower. Some of the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka! -
- Emily (10/5): Paradise with 5* food and service - This was our favourite place that we stayed in 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. It easily rivals that nicest 5* hotels we stayed at elsewhere. The service, decor, and food particularly standout. The food was amazing. Sunil and the head chef came up with plenty of option for our vegan and gluten free dietary requirements. Sam, the manager, was very helpful. There are kitesurfing lessons available at the resort and Mila is a great instructor. They are getting wing foiling kit. Potential guests should be aware that there are a lot of flys around Kalpitiya. Villa Setha Wadi take this risk very seriously, and the rooms are sealed, treated prior to your arrival, lots of precautions taken in the kitchen, and when eating. The place is immaculate. We were not ill. Nothing.
- Hjwright (9/5): Superb - Rooms and bathroom very clean and comfortable Food was exceptional Swimming pool was lovely to cool down Best bit was watching sunset at the end of the pier Some parts of the accommodation need a bit of tlc.
- Inverardi (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was truly perfect! The property is gorgeous, the pool is amazing and the views are stunning. Rooms are super spacious and comfortable. Food is DELICIOUS. But most of all, we want to thank Sam and every member of the staff! Everybody was so kind, helpful and made sure we had the best time! Many many thanks and we hope to come again !!
- Karolina (10/5): Wonderful stay in Kalpitiya - Choosing to stay there during our initial days in Sri Lanka was a wise decision, offering immediate relaxation and peace. The property's well-maintained exterior featured a spacious garden, serene lagoon, and a nearly private beach on the opposite side. Borrowable kayaks added to the experience. The food was a highlight, with every detail considered in its preparation, especially the delicious dinners and breakfasts, along with refreshing smoothie bowls. The attentive staff further enhanced our stay. One consideration for improvement could be investing more in the rooms to prevent bugs from entering.
- Nick (10/5): Wonderful experience - Outstanding. We had a wonderful first few days here and were able to relax fully after our flight and before our holiday. We were looked after by Sam, Sunil and the team with expert care. The food is delicious. Highly recommended - very good value and a beautiful, tranquil place to unwind.
- Barbara (10/5): Paradise!!! - The location was just fantastic, in front of the lagoon wirb a very nice swimming pool. Nothing, maybe the lack of mini bar
- Nandana (8/5): Very good -
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