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A quiet beachfront retreat in Kalkudah

Kalkudah Beach House is a secluded retreat on Sri Lanka’s untouched east coast, just 35km north of Batticaloa and an hour’s drive from the UNESCO Sacred City of Polonnaruwa.

Nestled within a 25-acre coconut estate, this intimate hideaway offers direct access to Kalkudah Bay, a seemingly endless stretch of soft, golden sand, and calm waters that invite you to slow down and unwind.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Secluded and extremely private
Direct access to an
unspoiled beach
Perfect for snorkelling,
sailing, and diving
Proximity to the Cultural Triangle

GETTING TO KALKUDAH

Kalkudah is a scenic 6-hour drive from Colombo or the International Airport, with a mix of expressways and well-maintained roads passing through lush countryside and forest reserves. A stop in Sigiriya or Polonnaruwa along the way adds a cultural highlight, making the journey enjoyable and comfortable – even for kids.

The east coast enjoys excellent road connectivity, making travel to the hotel from major cities easy and hassle-free. Polonnaruwa is just 1.5 hours away, Sigiriya around 3 hours, and Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, or Ella approximately 4.5 hours. Alternatively, flights from Colombo to Batticaloa, just 35km away, take approximately 2.5 hours, including transfers.

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HISTORY OF KALKUDAH BEACH HOUSE

The ’Main House’ which currently sits on a 25-acre coconut estate, was originally acquired as a family holiday home in the 1980s. During Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war, the estate was abandoned and intermittently occupied by both the Sri Lankan military and the LTTE. The current owners purchased the property in 2003, a year before a devastating tsunami swept through the region. Remarkably, the house’s Dutch-inspired arched windows and doors withstood the disaster, though the building had fallen into disrepair and required extensive refurbishment.
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RESTORING KALKUDAH BEACH HOUSE

The estate’s lagoon bore the brunt of the 2004 tsunami, helping to protect the original structure of the Main House, including its distinctive arches. This foundation became the heart of the property’s thoughtful transformation.

Over the past 20 years, a slow and deliberate evolution has shaped Kalkudah Beach House into what it is today. Additions include the two-bedroom Palm Villa, a 22-metre swimming pool and a water purification system that irrigates the gardens, estate, and fills the swimming pool.


WEATHER AND SEASONALITY

The best time to visit Kalkudah is between April and October, when clear skies, low humidity, and calm, turquoise waters create perfect conditions for swimming, snorkelling, and other water activities. This period sees minimal rainfall, mirror-still seas, and plenty of sunshine. The rainy season, which begins in early November and lasts until February, brings periodic rains, and changing sea conditions, making swimming best approached with caution.

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