East coast
Pasikuda and Kalkudah
A shallow bay made for swimming
Pasikuda's bay stays shallow a long way out, so it is one of the easiest places on the island to swim with children. Kalkudah next door is quieter and a little cheaper. Like the rest of the east coast, it is at its best from May to September.
Pasikuda and Kalkudah
- Part of the island
- East coast
- Suggested stay
- 2 nights
- Best months
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: expect rain
- Feb: expect rain
- Mar: good
- Apr: good
- May: best
- Jun: best
- Jul: best
- Aug: best
- Sep: best
- Oct: good
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: expect rain
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Aki Villa
$35Sea-view rooms and pool, 5 min walk from Kalkudah Beach.
Pool · Air conditioning · Restaurant · Parking
Amanda Beach Resort
$38Sea-view rooms with pool, steps from Kalkudah Beach.
Pool · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi · Restaurant
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Marina Beach Passikudah
$54Beachfront hotel in Pasikuda with pool, bar and restaurant.
Beachfront · Pool · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi
Laya Waves
$69Kalkudah hotel with year-round pool and restaurant.
Pool · Restaurant · Wi-Fi · Parking
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
The Bay an Uga Experience - Pasikuda
$126Beachfront hotel in Pasikuda with outdoor pool.
Beachfront · Pool · Wi-Fi