KK Beach

Style

Corbusier on the coast

Setting

Blue lagoons, golden beaches

The sun-kissed, palm tree-tickled splendour of Sri Lanka's south coast is classically good-looking; however, coastal stay KK Beach celebrates both Sri Lanka's past and present with modernist architecture and cool contemporary interiors – with a few traditional touches to give you a true sense of place. Start the day watching the sunrise over the Indian Ocean from your private balcony or the comfort of your bed. A generous alfresco breakfast will help you to make all the day’s big decisions; to sunbathe, snorkel, surf or sail? That is the question… Whether you pick a poolside sunlounger or don your snorkel gear and head for Koggala beach (a short walk from the hotel), days of glorious sunshine on the island’s golden coastline are a shore thing…

Facilities

Rooms

10, including four suites.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 2pm; both are flexible, subject to availability.

More Details

Rates usually include a full-English or Sri Lankan breakfast, or picks from the á la carte such as pancakes, yoghurts, cereals and fresh fruit.

Also

KK Beach is the sister hotel of fellow Smith stay, the award-winning Kahanda Kanda hotel. There's a free Tuk Tuk shuttle running between the two, allowing guests to sample the restaurant at each.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

At the Hotel

Sitting room, free WiFi throughout the hotel and a laundry service. In rooms: a private terrace, Bose sound system, safe, air-conditioning, minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities, house-brand bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

Go straight to the top: the Penthouse Suites have the best views in the hotel. At 80sq m, these are by far the largest rooms. With floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, you can watch the sunrise over the ocean from the comfort of your dreamily soft bed or your private balcony.

Poolside

The hotel’s mirror-shine, 20-metre pool (for adults only) overlooks the Indian Ocean, which laps the beach just a few steps beyond.

Packing Tips

Make sure you have the most up-to-date snorkelling and scuba tech-gear, and don’t forget your boardies for surfing on the beach.

Also

Unwind with in-room massages and yoga or Pilates classes held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during high season (at an additional cost. Private classes available). All rooms are non-smoking.

Children

All ages are welcome at the hotel, but it’s better suited for just Mrs and Mrs Smith.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Take lunch on a sunlounger by the pool so you can top up your tan while filling up on fresh fish and and local curries.

Dress Code

Cover up with a kaftan or throw on a T-shirt at lunch, then take inspiration from the hotel’s design with an understated shirt or dress paired with colourful, local accessories.

Hotel Restaurant

Dress up for dinner, which is more formal than the hotel’s chilled-out lunch; both meals are served at the hotel’s alfresco restaurant. The chef whips up an authentic Sri Lankan curry buffet on Wednesday and Saturday nights; on Monday and Friday, there’s an array of seafood; and a selection of fusion dishes or Thai treats on the remaining three nights. All meals are prepared with the freshest local ingredients, including some lesser-known regional fruits and vegetables – so you can learn about your locality while you lunch…

Hotel Bar

Enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing beer in the casual bar area by the restaurant. Perch on one of the high stools or sink into one of the sofas, with one of their KK Signature cocktails in hand – made with dark rum, lychee, lime and passion fruit juice.

Last Orders

The restaurant is open for breakfast from 7am to 10am, lunch from noon to 3pm, and dinner from 7pm to 10pm.

Room Service

Take your pick of the restaurant menu between 8am and 9pm.

Planes

Bandaranaike International Airport (www.airport.lk) is less than two-and-a-half hours away from the hotel by car. Our Smith24 Team can help to arrange flights and hotel transfers (US$120 each way) on request.

Trains

Trains run regularly to Galle and Colombo from Habaraduwa station, which is a swift five-minute drive from the hotel. Let the staff at KK Beach know your arrival time and they will pick you up at the station and take you to the hotel for free.

Automobiles

Travel is cheap on the island so you won’t need a car unless you like having the freedom of your own wheels; driving in Sri Lanka can be a little nerve-jangling at times. Our Smith24 Team can arrange a hire car for you to pick up at Bandaranaike. You’ll need an International Driving Permit and a Sri Lankan recognition permit, which you can get at the AA in Colombo. There’s free on-site parking at the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

The Unesco World Heritage Site of Galle Fort is just a 20-minute drive away and well worth a visit if you fancy stepping back in time for an afternoon. Right next door to the hotel is a sea-turtle farm and hatchery where you can meet and learn all about the five types of turtles found on Sri Lanka’s shores, and help the small team continue to protect the island’s sea life. A trip to the working Handunugoda Tea Museum is a must for all that appreciate good cuppa. Be sure to stop by the gift shop to buy some brew to take back home. Seafaring types should arrange a whale-watching excursion or a day of deep-sea fishing. Alternatively, hire a bike and cycle through paddy fields to Koggala Lake, where you can canoe or take a boat across the postcard-perfect waters. If you prefer the feel of sand between your toes, stay beach-bound at Koggala, where the coastline is mere steps from the hotel. Hours of sunbathing, body-surfing, snorkelling and scuba-diving await.

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This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .