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Helios Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated
On the shores of Turtle Watch Rekawa, Helios Beach Resort offers a rejuvenated retreat. Soak up the sun on your private beach or unwind with a massage at the onsite spa. With activities like racquetball/squash, boat tours, and volleyball plus amenities such as an outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe guests rave about their relaxing stay.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
Exterior

On the beach

This resort is located in a nature reserve and has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the sandy beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include paddleboarding, boat tours, and beachside massages. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and surfing/bodyboarding.

Beach/ocean view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 559 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Rekawa, Helios Beach Resort is in a rural area and on a private beach. Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and Hummanaya Blow Hole. Don't miss out on a visit to Turtle Watch Rekawa. Snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
Rekawa Road, Wellaodaya, Rekawa, 82125

What's nearby

  • Rekawa Beach - 12 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Turtle Watch Rekawa - 14 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kahandamodara Beach - 27 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tangalle Beach - 29 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Goyambokka Beach - 31 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ceylon Excel Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Upoint - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Beach - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pumpkin Restaurant and Little Cabanas - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mango Shade - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Helios Beach Resort

Resort remodeled in 2022 and located near Turtle Watch Rekawa
Located close to Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary, Helios Beach Resort provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, beach volleyball, and racquetball/squash. Guests can also expect to find a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, a paddleboard on site, and beach towels
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free bus station shuttle

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - September 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for LKR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 40000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: LKR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Darwins Beach Resort Ranna
Darwins Beach Resort
Darwins Beach Ranna
Darwins Beach Resort Tangalle
Darwins Beach Tangalle
Resort Darwins Beach Resort Tangalle
Tangalle Darwins Beach Resort Resort
Darwins Beach
Resort Darwins Beach Resort
Darwins Beach Resort
Helios Beach Resort Resort
Helios Beach Resort Rekawa
Helios Beach Resort Resort Rekawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Helios Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Helios Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Helios Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Helios Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Helios Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of LKR 40000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Helios Beach Resort located?

This Rekawa resort is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Turtle Watch Rekawa, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and Hummanaya Blow Hole. Mulkirigala Rock Monastery and Hiriketiya Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Helios Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalovit jo parhaat päivänsä nähnyt, syrjäinen sijainti, rauhallinen paikka. Rannassa voimakas aallokko, Tangalle beachille 18 km.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived there after a 5 hr drive to find it closed, actually more like abandoned. There was no one working there much less staying there. Luckily we found a beautiful place down the beach. Very disheartening that Expedia would take bookings for a place that’s not even open. Worst of it is that even after we notified Expedia you can still book it !!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully placed resort off the beaten track

This resort is situated off the beaten track. It was just what we were looking for. The manager was friendly and did every to make our stay there enjoyable. Like any guest house or resort if you go when there are fewer guests please remember to order your food for the evening at breakfast before the chef goes to market.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote and beautiful beach

The location is beautiful and the staff try their best to assist. It has a certain charm. However... It’s an old resort which is not maintained or managed what so ever. There’s rubbish spilling out of the main building and behind the cottages, the kitchen is a little frightening. The grounds and pool are not well maintained. The staff are kind and well meaning but it’s not professionally run. The food in all near by resorts are very expensive and rather average.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Jens-Erik, København, Danmark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Robinson Crusoe

Hvis man er til at bo langt ude for alt er dette hotel fint. Havde booket for 10 dage men forlod det efter 5. Dejlig ren pool, lækker strand med palmer. Mad lille udvalg og dårligt. Rengøring i hytten blev ikke udført mens vi var der. Personale prøvede at gøre det godt, så intet til ledelsen. Bilen vi blev hentet i lufthavnen var gammel og slidt. Men er man til bølge skvulp og ro så er dette stedet, der sker intet.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced, incompetent, disorganised and unkempt

We were double booked and the manager blamed Venere, whereas we had a confirmation email from them. False promises made about when the sea view room we had booked would be available, we didn't get it for 2 nights then had to surrender it after 6 nights. We negotiated a refund and left. Rooms quite clean and large but unless you had a luxury room there is no furniture other than a wardrobe. Buffet served too late for us at 8pm and expensive possibly because there is nowhere else locally to eat. Isolated location with empty beaches with lovely sand but quite rough seas. Flies all over breakfast buffet. Staff sitting around doing nothing when there was rubbish to be cleared. No cushions on hard wooden sunbeds. No proper checkin or details given of facilities and services offered. No bread on our first day, no chicken either, then on second day no milk. The only drinks served are beer, Sprite and Coke but they will obtain other drinks if you ask. Scabby dog with sores surrounded by flies living in the reception area.

8/10 Good

Guido, Bayern

Liked: Staff & service

Paradies mit kleinen Schwächen

Wir waren vom 25.12-08.01 im Beach Resort.Es ist ideal wenn man wirklich mal ein paar Tage in Ruhe entspannen will.Am Kilometer langen Strand kann man ewig spazieren gehen.Teilweise trifft man außer ein paar Vögeln und den Affen in den Palmen niemanden.Es ist was für Menschen die die Natur und Einsamkeit zu schätzen wissen.Abgerundet wird das ganze von der zum Glück sehr guten Küche im Resort,denn es gibt in der näheren Umgebung nicht viel Alternativen um zum Essen gehen.Bei unseren Aufenthalt schien alles noch im Aufbau zu sein,es wurde noch einiges an den anderen Bungalows Renoviert,was auch mit ein wenig Lärm verbunden war.Das ganze Team ist sehr bemüht die Wünsche der Gäste zu erfüllen,wenn irgendwas nicht in Ordnung war wurde es umgehend geändert. Sehr nett ist es auch,wenn am Abend ein Teil des Personals Livemusik spielt.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service

Traumhaftes Hotel mit Kitschfaktor :)

Der Aufenthalt im Darwins Beach Resort war ein voller Erfolg. Wir haben jeden Tag sehr genossen, Die Nähe zum Strand, das freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal und das gesamte Ambiente haben unseren Urlaub zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis werden lassen. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.