Location: Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa is located in Pasikuda on Sri Lanka’s east coast. This hotel can best be visited as part of an itinerary, with stops in the Cultural Triangle to break up the journey from Colombo. Alternatively there is a domestic flight from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport, which is around 45 minutes drive from Passikudah.
Children: Families are welcome at Maalu Maalu. An indoor Kids Club offers a range of books, arts and crafts, games and table tennis.
Facilities: Infinity pool, Ayurvedic spa, sunrise yoga, fitness centre, boutique, karaoke & nightclub, watersports (provided by an external company), cycling, beach volleyball and kids club
Experiences: Snorkelling - take a 10 minute boat ride from the hotel to Pasikuda reef, or take a slightly longer boat trip to snorkel the secluded Kayankerni reef, where you will most likely have the reef to yourself!; Visit Batticaloa - visit the historic light house and Dutch fort of this bustling fishing town, and keep an eye out for the vibrant Hindu Kovils adorned with colourful elaborate statues; Mangrove Boat Ride - take a tranquil boat ride through the mangroves on a rustic boat paddled by local fishermen; Bicycle Tours - take a guided tour through charming villages, past bustling fisheries and ancient Hindu Kovil
Dining: Stays at Maalu Maalu are on a bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all inclusive basis. Karadiya is the resort’s main restaurant and serves either a set menu or buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mora is an a la carte fine dining restaurant offering dinner in an air-conditioned setting. White Sands is open for lunch and dinner and offers a seafood market concept, serving delicious seafood dishes in a beachfront setting. Ruwala & Habala are a pair of sunken fishing boats serving snacks and drinks beside the pool. Thora Bar serves drinks on a terrace overlooking the gardens, pool and ocean.
Sustainability: Maalu Maalu places an emphasis on recruiting and training staff from the local community, as well as sourcing produce and services locally. Excursions are cultivated with sustainability in mind, ensuring that members of the local community benefit from tourism. The resort is involved in local initiatives such as coral restoration, beach clean-up programs and an education centre offering free training in computer literacy and language skills. Single use plastics are not used on property and employees are trained in sustainability practices
