Looking out over the idyllic sands of Kalkudah Beach, this thoughtfully designed hotel blends gracefully into its palm-fringed surrounds, offering an impossibly relaxed stay with a tranquil spa and tantalising Sri Lankan cuisine.
Highlights
While lending itself to a beach retreat, the ancient city of Pollonaruwa and the colourful towns of Batticaloa and Trincomalee are within an hour’s drive
The restaurant offers spellbinding views over the sea, with fresh seafood and shellfish taking pride of place on a menu of Singhalese dishes with a French twist
The spa is equally serene and tranquil, a meditative space for an indulgent massage or Ayurvedic treatment
Time here is slow, with day beds, suspended loungers, a dreamy infinity pool and tropical gardens lending themselves to a languid pace of life
When to visit
Try the fresh catch of the day, it’s caught right in front of you from the local fisherman on the beach
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Enquire NowKarpaha Sands is located in Kuchchaveli which is situated towards the north-west of Trincomalee. The distance from Colombo to Trincomalee is about 257km
An 11 hour flight from London and then an hour seaplane journey to Trinco.
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