Lagoon Cabin
Cabins facing the lagoon and the evening light
Cabins of around 680 square feet set toward the lagoon, some with an upper level to catch the sunset across the water.
- ~680 sq ft
- Lagoon
- 21
Uga Jungle Beach
Set between coastal forest and the Indian Ocean, Uga Jungle Beach reflects Sri Lanka’s quieter eastern landscapes through nature, privacy and a deep connection with place.
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Kuchchaveli
East Coast
Jungle + Beach
Where the forest meets the eastern sea.
Sri Lanka’s east coast moves at a different rhythm. Here, forests reach towards quiet beaches, fishing communities continue traditional ways of life and the ocean shapes the landscape. Uga Jungle Beach sits within this meeting point between land and sea, offering a perspective of the island defined by nature, space and the slower pace of the eastern coastline.
Days at Uga Jungle Beach follow the rhythm of the surroundings. Mornings begin among coastal landscapes, afternoons explore the ocean, nearby communities and natural environments, while evenings return to the quiet atmosphere between forest and sea.
Choose your suite
Jungle Cabin
Stand-alone cabins under the canopy
Stand-alone cabins of around 780 square feet set under the tree canopy, private and quiet among the forest.
- ~780 sq ft
- Jungle
- 11
Beach Cabin
Cabins closest to the shore
Cabins of around 780 square feet nearest the sea, with private walkways leading down to the sand.
- ~780 sq ft
- Beach
- 11
Jungle Cluster Villa
Three villas around a private pool
Three villas of around 860 square feet each, tucked into the jungle around a large private pool, the most private way to stay.
- ~860 sq ft
- Private
- 3
Moments to carry home
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Walking where forest meets the coastline
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Experiencing the slower rhythm of the east
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Exploring ocean life beyond the shore
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Returning to evenings surrounded by nature
We include Uga Jungle Beach because it represents a less travelled side of Sri Lanka. Its strength lies not only in its coastal setting, but in showing how wilderness, ocean and local life remain closely connected along the eastern shore.
Choose your suite
Lagoon Cabin
Cabins facing the lagoon and the evening light
Cabins of around 680 square feet set toward the lagoon, some with an upper level to catch the sunset across the water.
- ~680 sq ft
- Lagoon
- 21
Jungle Cabin
Stand-alone cabins under the canopy
Stand-alone cabins of around 780 square feet set under the tree canopy, private and quiet among the forest.
- ~780 sq ft
- Jungle
- 11
Beach Cabin
Cabins closest to the shore
Cabins of around 780 square feet nearest the sea, with private walkways leading down to the sand.
- ~780 sq ft
- Beach
- 11
Jungle Cluster Villa
Three villas around a private pool
Three villas of around 860 square feet each, tucked into the jungle around a large private pool, the most private way to stay.
- ~860 sq ft
- Private
- 3
Everything within reach
- Restaurant and bar
- Beach bar
- Private beach dining and in-cabin meals
- Spa
- Fitness gym
- Snorkelling and diving
- Whale and dolphin watching
- Pigeon Island Marine National Park
- Guided jungle walks and birdwatching
- Swimming pool
- Bicycles
Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee
Uga Jungle Beach lies at Kuchchaveli, on the coast north of Trincomalee, around 280 kilometres and roughly six hours by road from Colombo, or about an hour by domestic flight to China Bay near Trincomalee.
The bay sits where forest meets the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka’s quieter eastern shore, with Pigeon Island Marine National Park about thirteen kilometres away and the sea at its calmest between May and October.
- Colombo (CMB) or Trincomalee (China Bay)
- About 6h from Colombo, or 1h by domestic flight
- Private car or domestic flight
What sets it apart
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Where forest meets the Indian Ocean at Kuchchaveli
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Snorkelling and diving off Pigeon Island
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Whales and dolphins offshore in season
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Cabins among the jungle and along the sand
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The quieter north-east coast, best May to October
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Our designers will weave this property into your itinerary — preferred rooms, private transfers, added benefits, and the moments only an Āvara guest receives.