Uga Bay by Uga Escapes is a luxurious beachfront retreat, set on the stunning Pasikuda Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Pasikudah has a beautiful curved bay with one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. Uga Bay occupies a prime location on the widest part of the beach between the deserted, palm fringed beach at Kalkudah in the south and the famous Trincomalee Harbour in the north, where whale watching tours are possible from May to September.
Stretched along Pasikudah’s curved bay, Uga Bay has 46 spacious studios, suites and villas. All are set in two-storey houses with two rooms on each floor and designed in contemporary style with private balconies. Set within the front lawns, lined with palm trees is the infinity pool, overlooked by a restaurant that serves delicious continental and Sri Lankan dishes and specialises on seafood. Located in a quiet corner is the Uga spa with views of the sea, offering Asian inspired massages.
Pasikudah is popular among visitors due to its calm clear waters and coral reef. Guests at Uga Bay can enjoy swimming in the sea and take many of the water-sport activities provided by an independently run cooperative between neighbouring hotels. These include jet ski, sailing and sea fishing. Whale and dolphin watching is also possible from its sister Jungle Beach resort located north of Trincomalee and organised between May to September.
Stay Uga Bay offers just 46 light and airy rooms grouped in four categories. These are set around a semi-circular, sliver beach allowing uninterrupted views of the sea. The 22 Beach Studio rooms have direct access to the beach while the top floor, 22 Ocean Studios enjoy vantage views of the sea. Those who want more privacy and space can book the two-bedroom Bay Suite or the enormous 250sqm Beach Villa, both with their own private plunge pools and in-house dining rooms.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Uga Bay but there are no specific facilities available for children. However, they will enjoy the open spaces, the beach and the pool.
Dine The resort’s Uga Bay Restaurant offers wide vistas of the swimming pool, set within its palm-tree lined manicured lawns and the Indian Ocean. A team of local chefs serve a fusion of Continental and Sri Lankan dishes with a focus on sea food, sourced from local fishermen. Meals are served indoors or al fresco on the deck in buffet style with options for a la carte. Private dining can be arranged in Poolside cabanas, on the beach or in the privacy of your own villa.
Relax Facilities at the Uga Bay Resort include an underground spa with sea views. It offers typically Asian such as Balinese massages, facials, and Ayurveda inspired therapies. Massages can be provided in Poolside cabanas while couples’ treatments are available on request, and a spa therapist can be summoned to your villa. There is also a well-equipped gym.
Experience Situated on Sri Lanka’s northeast coast, Pasikudah was a popular tourist destination until it suffered devastation following the 2004 tsunami. Uga Bay now offers a variety of activities in the region to include cycle rides to nearby fishing villages and to Batticaloa Lagoon known for its stunning landscape and rich birdlife. Day excursions include the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a Unesco site and Batticaloa, known for its cultural and historical landmarks including the Old Dutch Fort.
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Location East coast of Sri Lanka south of Trincomalee.
Getting there Uga Bay sits a short domestic flight away from the international airport in Colombo to Batticaloa (4 days a week) or a scenic six-hour drive, which can be done in style and arranged by awimway. Transfer by car from Batticaloa to Uga Bay takes approximately 45 minutes.
When to go From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island’s southwestern half. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. The sea stays at around 27°C all year. During the Summer Season from May – September, the East Coast Beaches of Sri Lanka can justifiably lay claim to being some of the best in the entire world.
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