Getting there
For a quicker journey, we can arrange combined air and road transfers. Scheduled domestic flights of about 1 hour 15 minutes run from Bandaranaike International Airport and from Colombo Waters Edge to Batticaloa, followed by a road transfer. Private helicopter transfers for up to four passengers can also be arranged from anywhere in the country to the nearest helipad.
Planning your stay
Trincomalee is on the north-east coast, about five to six hours by road from Colombo, and often combined with Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle. The east coast is at its best from about April to September, when the sea is calm and clear. Trincomalee has one of the deepest natural harbours in the world, and the town mixes Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and colonial history.
Things to do nearby
Snorkel at Pigeon Island, go whale and dolphin watching, or visit Koneswaram temple and Fort Frederick.
For more ideas, see things to do in Trincomalee, or compare all hotels in Trincomalee.
- Check-in1400 hrs
- Check-out1200 hrs
Accommodation
There are three categories: Junior Suites, Executive Suites and Standard Twin Rooms, with one room adapted for guests with disabilities. Rooms have a minibar or mini fridge, a safe, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Standard Rooms
A 30 sqm room with river views and a king size or twin beds. It has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV with satellite channels, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.
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Executive Suite
This 74 sqm suite has two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and one with twin beds, and looks over the pool and garden. There is a private terrace with a Jacuzzi, a separate sitting and dining area, free Wi-Fi and a minibar.
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Junior Suite
A 50 sqm suite with views of the garden and pool and a king size or twin beds. It has a private balcony, its own Jacuzzi and a separate TV area, along with free Wi-Fi, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe.
Image Credit: Amaranthe Bay
Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool.
- Spa.
- Free on-site parking.
- Swimming pool
- Babysitting
- Beach access
- Excursion desk
- Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free parking
- Garden
- Scenic inland setting
- Gym and fitness centre
Food and drink
Several restaurants serve local and international food.
- A la carte dining
- Room service, 24 hours
- Bar
- Tea lounge or cafe
- Banqueting facilities
- Local and international cuisine
How to Get There
You will find Amaranthe Bay on the beach at Uppuveli, just north of Trincomalee. The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport covers roughly 250 km and takes 5 hours 15 minutes or so, travelling through Kurunegala, Dambulla and Habarana.
Coming from central Colombo instead, allow 5 hours 45 minutes for roughly 270 km.
We can book a private air conditioned transfer from the airport or anywhere in Colombo, and the driver can stay with you for the rest of your holiday if you wish. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, especially around Colombo.