Austrian Ayurveda Beach Resort

First Class

On the south coast of the island, near Dickwella and directly beside a fine white sandy beach, Austrian Ayurveda Beach Resort is set in a beautiful garden with mature trees offering plenty of shade. The architecture is elegant, with the spacious reception hall featuring intimate lounges and striking ‘cloud maidens’. The beautiful sandy beach is perfect for walks, while the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round. Another distinctive feature of the resort is the tsunami early warning system developed by the University of Tübingen and used here.

Dickwella is a small coastal town in the south of Sri Lanka, known for its idyllic beaches and peaceful atmosphere. It attracts travellers looking for less crowded beaches. One of Dickwella’s highlights is Hiriketiya Beach, a crescent-shaped beach that is particularly popular with surfers. The town is also home to Wewurukannala Vihara Temple, which features a 50-metre-high Buddha statue, the largest in the country.

Public restaurant with an adjoining terrace. The menus served at lunchtime are tailored by the Ayurvedic doctors to each guest’s doshas. In the morning and evening, dishes based on the Tri-Dosha principle (suitable for all doshas) are served. The chefs have received comprehensive training in Ayurvedic cuisine and undergo regular further training.

The Ayurveda and yoga centre beside the pool has a team of two Ayurvedic doctors and several therapists, as well as a consultation room, 5 treatment rooms, an Ayurvedic steam bath, a Finnish sauna, an Ayurvedic pharmacy and a souvenir shop. The spacious building features plenty of wood, creating a bright, airy setting and a pleasantly cool environment for treatments. A wooden staircase leads to the gallery and the yoga room beneath the roof. Each Ayurvedic programme is tailored to the individual and follows authentic, traditional treatment principles. Treatments are scheduled throughout the day, with breaks in between to ensure the best possible effects from the treatments and oils. A meditation pavilion sits right by the sea. Acupuncture is payable locally (approx. £27 per session (approx. €30)).

The resort has a sun terrace, a freshwater pool and direct access to the beach. The sea, with its gently sloping beach, is ideal for swimming. Excursions to nearby places such as Galle, Matara or Dickwella can be arranged for an additional charge.