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Uga Bay

Passikudah, Sri Lanka

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Uga Bay

Uga Bay is a small and incredibly comfortable beach hotel in the re-energised beach area of Pasikudah on Sri Lanka's East Coast.

This friendly resort is set on a seven-acre property scattered with coconut palms leading to a seriously beautiful beach where the waters are warm and safe for swimming for much of the year. Its semi-circular design allows for ocean, beach and garden views from all its rooms and suites, as well as the restaurant and pool.

When you enter through the main doorway you are greated with a view of infinite water, starting at the pond and the swimming pool and finally reaching the turquoise seas of the Indian Ocean. In total there are 46 Beach and Ocean Studios, a spacious Two Bedroom Suite and an intimate Beach Villa that allows direct access to the beach. You'll also find a games room, and a small spa. We think it's a brilliant option for those wanting a small resort on a spectacular beach.

What we love

The beach is seriously nice and gently shelves. It feels very different from the rustic coastlines found elsewhere in Sri Lanka
Rooms are incredibly comfortable and well apointed
It's good for families as well as couples, as the beach and ocean feel so calm
This is the best option in Passikudah
This is a brilliant option from May to September

Rooms are not designed with familiies in mind; there are no interconnecting rooms

There's one main restaurant, it would be nice to have more options. Having said that it’s atmopsheric and the food is good

Service isn't perfect like most of Sri Lanka, but you'll be met with a smile

The beach can get a little busy in the school holidays

Yes kids are warmly welcome and the pool, beach and ocean are well suited to families. There's a games room for older kids, and a few beach toys for younger toddlers. You'll also find a kids menu in the restaurant and room service. However, don't expect a fully equipped kids club or activities program as this is largely a resort designed with adults in mind. We found that the Bay Suite is perfectly suited to families wanting two bedrooms with a living space.

Ugh Bay sits directly on the beach in Passikudah

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google

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