Pasikudah’s primary resort is Uga Bay – in fact, this luxurious getaway is one of the best beach hotels in Sri Lanka. Set in the centre of the island’s east coast, Pasikudah Bay offers safe swimming, snorkelling, jet-skiing and sailing between April and October.

46 rooms are split into Beach and Ocean Studios, each offering a beautiful view of beach garden or palm-fringed ocean. Interiors are sleek and elegant with a laidback beach vibe and feature a king-sized or twin beds, lounge chairs, wardrobe, TV, and electronic safe. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with hot-water shower and twin sinks. There is also a Bay Suite linking two rooms and a two-storey Beach Villa located at the edge of the ocean.

In addition to water-sports, Uga Bay offers a pool with sunbeds and cabanas, spa with varied treatments, gym, restaurant and lounge bar. Fusion cuisine is the speciality here, and sunset cocktails are a must!