Coral Sands Hotel
Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa — 148.3 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 2 hr 19 min. Fixed fares from Rs 23,580, agreed before you fly.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
6.13668, 80.09973
Guide du visiteur : Coral Sands Hotel
Ce qu’il faut savoir avant d’y aller. Dernière vérification le 06-10-2026 par l’équipe de recherche TaxiList. Chaque information indique son degré de fiabilité.
- Restaurant: coastal flavours, seafood
- Cafe: coffee
- Excursions: whale watching, surfing, diving, Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, Galle Fort, Madu Ganga river tours, Koggala Lake, mask museum
- Gym
- Spa
- Conference room
Near Coral Sands Hotel
Places to visit close to the hotel. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Day trips from Coral Sands Hotel
Further afield. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Coral Sands Hotel sits directly on Hikkaduwa Beach, opposite the Marine Park — the protected coral reef area that first put Hikkaduwa on the map for snorkellers and divers. That position is the hotel's clearest point of difference from other beach properties in the area: guests are staying right across from the reef itself, rather than needing to travel further along the coast to reach the main snorkelling grounds that drew visitors to this town in the first place.
The hotel is a long-established, mid-sized property rather than a newer high-end build, with 82 rooms in total — 73 deluxe rooms and six super deluxe rooms, some of the latter fitted with jacuzzis. Every room comes with a private balcony and ocean views, and the rooms are air-conditioned with the usual amenities, though the hotel's character leans toward a straightforward, well-kept beach stay rather than a resort-style luxury build with multiple wings and manicured grounds.
Given its position opposite the Marine Park, it's no surprise that diving and snorkelling facilities are run on site, putting the reef within easy reach of the hotel itself rather than requiring guests to book an outside excursion just to get in the water. Two swimming pools give guests a choice beyond the ocean for a quieter swim, and an Ayurveda massage centre on site adds a wellness option for guests not spending the whole day in or around the water.
An on-site restaurant serves a variety of international dishes, keeping dining simple and centred around one main venue rather than spreading across several specialty restaurants, in keeping with the hotel's more modest scale next to some of Bentota and Hikkaduwa's larger resorts. Free parking and free WiFi round out a set of practical, no-frills amenities aimed at guests who have come for the beach and the reef rather than for an elaborate on-site programme.
That focus on the reef gives Coral Sands a different rhythm from many of Hikkaduwa's newer hotels: mornings here tend to centre on the water opposite the property rather than an activities desk, and the hotel's long tenure on this stretch of beach means its layout and facilities have been shaped specifically around guests coming and going from the Marine Park rather than adapted afterward to suit it.
Coral Sands Hotel suits travellers whose priority is direct access to Hikkaduwa's reef — snorkellers and divers in particular — over a full-facility resort experience, with straightforward, comfortable rooms and pools as a base for time spent in and around the water.
Your transfer to Coral Sands Hotel
The nearest hotel on this site is Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon in Hikkaduwa Beach, a few minutes on foot.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 23,580 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 31,260 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 43,990 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 148.3 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to Coral Sands Hotel?
From Rs 23,580 for the 148.3 km, about 2 hr 19 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to Coral Sands Hotel take?
About 2 hr 19 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from Coral Sands Hotel?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 23,580 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 26,060 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 28,370 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 31,260 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 31,840 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 33,580 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 43,990 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 45,720 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 64,230 | Book |
Every class, every price, none hidden. Each Book button opens the booking form for this transfer with that class chosen.
Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from Coral Sands Hotel is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 2 hr 19 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Hikkaduwa — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Hikkaduwa route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Hikkaduwa.
- The district map — where Hikkaduwa sits, and what is around it.