Sri Lanka Tourism Award Winner
Best Water Sports Centre in Sri Lanka — recognized for safe instruction, professional operations, and consistent quality.
Awards & Press
Awards & Press
Recognized for Water Sports, Sustainability & Sri Lankan Hospitality
For over 15 years, De Silva Windresort has grown from a passionate Kalpitiya water sports base into one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized lagoon-side resorts. Along the journey, we have been honoured for our commitment to professional water sports, sustainability, community, and authentic hospitality.
Sustainability Champions Award
Recognized for eco practices, community care, and responsible tourism rooted in Kalpitiya’s lagoon environment.
Trusted Name in Kalpitiya
A proven reputation in lagoon-side stays, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, and Sri Lankan hospitality.
Tourism Awards
Award-Winning Water Sports in Sri Lanka
De Silva Windresort has been recognized twice by Sri Lanka Tourism as the Best Water Sports Centre — first in 2018 and again in 2024. This recognition reflects our long-term dedication to safe instruction, professional water sports operations, quality equipment, experienced local and international teams, and the unique wind conditions of Kalpitiya Lagoon.
Sustainability Award
Recognized for Responsible Tourism
In 2022, De Silva was honoured with the Sustainability Champions Award. This recognition celebrates our ongoing work in eco-conscious hospitality, including garden-to-plate food, reusable glass bottles, local suppliers, mangrove planting, beach cleanups, and community support.
Press & Media
Featured in Local & International Media
Over the years, De Silva Windresort has been featured and recognized by local and international media for our unique location, water sports culture, resort lifestyle, and role in making Kalpitiya one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting destinations for wind, lagoon, and adventure travel.
Guest Trust
Why Recognition Matters to Our Guests
Awards are not only about trophies or certificates. For our guests, they represent trust. They show that De Silva Windresort has been consistently recognized for safety, professionalism, sustainability, and guest experience. Whether you are coming to learn kitesurfing, enjoy a family holiday, join a retreat, or experience Kalpitiya’s lagoon lifestyle, you are choosing a place with a proven story.
Trusted Water Sports Centre
Recognized nationally for delivering safe, structured, and high-quality water sports experiences.
Experienced Team
Built over years of coaching, operations, and local knowledge of Kalpitiya’s lagoon conditions.
Responsible Tourism
Sustainability recognition confirms our long-term commitment to people, place, and practical action.
Authentic Kalpitiya Hospitality
Guests enjoy a genuine Sri Lankan welcome grounded in community, warmth, and consistency.
Be Part of the De Silva Story
Our journey continues with every guest, every rider, every local partnership, and every step we take to protect Kalpitiya. We are proud of the recognition we have received, but even more proud of the people and community behind it.