Kurulu Bay

DELUXE

Overlooking the peaceful Koggala Lake on the south coast of Sri Lanka, Kurulu Bay opened in December 2022 on a stunning private jungle property, featuring a lagoon with small islands. Kurulu Bay, meaning 'Bird Island' in Sinhalese, is a boutique retreat for those looking to disconnect and recuperate from daily life. At the heart of the retreat is the Kurulu House, which houses the estate's Yoga Shala, blending 1960s Florida architecture with tropical modernism. The newer structures, all made from wood and concrete, include the Ayurveda spa, treehouse-like suites, and lakeside cottages. Everything is built to blend into the surrounding landscape, offering space, privacy, and tranquillity. Life here is slow and simple: Start your day with yoga overlooking the lake, enjoy Turkish eggs on the pool terrace, then glide from the sun lounger to the spa until dinner at the restaurant, where the menu ranges from lobster tail curry to wood-fired pizza. Engage in a variety of mindful, health and wellness-oriented activities that help you reconnect and nurture yourself. Daily yoga and meditation classes support you in finding inner peace and balance. Stimulate your senses with a range of holistic spa treatments. Explore the gardens, perfect for quiet contemplation and connecting with nature. Or simply relax by one of the two pools and let the gentle lapping of the water soothe your soul.

Kurulu Bay is located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, just a few kilometres inland from the nearest beaches (about 5 minutes' drive/2 km) and the spectacular Ahangama Beach (about 10 minutes' drive/5 km). Ahangama is 141 km south of Colombo, on the southern coastal belt halfway between Galle and Matara.

The cuisine at Kurulu Bay offers a culinary landscape shaped by the Sea-to-Table philosophy, focusing on the quality of ingredients. Fresh seafood and sustainably harvested local produce are prepared in the open kitchen using organic oils and ingredients, served as simple, elegant dishes with a distinctive chef's touch. This culinary experience is framed by a spectacular view over Koggala Lake, complemented by a fine selection of beverages.

The wellness programmes at Kurulu Bay Spa are designed to slow down, take care of oneself, and nourish both body and mind. Stimulate your senses and create your personal spa ritual from a combination of your favourite treatments. Therapists from around the world are handpicked to create treatments that blend Eastern wellness with Western science. The spa offers massages, Ayurvedic treatments such as Abhyanga, Marma point massage, wraps, scrubs, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and more in 3 treatment rooms.

Explore movement and practice in the Yoga Shala, a sacred and nourishing space overlooking the lake, surrounded by Frangipani trees. Daily yoga sessions are held at sunrise and/or sunset with experienced instructors. Private yoga lessons can be booked in advance or on-site.

The hotel places great emphasis on sustainability. It uses renewable energy, heats and cools energy-efficiently, cleans with eco-friendly products, avoids disposable products, grows organic produce on-site, sources additional products from local farms, offers vegan menu options, reduces and composts food waste, trains staff on sustainability and local cultural heritage, and measures and reduces water wastage.

Explore the city and the seaport of Galle, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site VOC Galle Dutch Fort. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Beach and the turtle hatchery.