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Amaya Beach Pasikudah

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium Family Residence Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Amaya Beach Pasikudah offers a luxury family getaway near Pasikuda Beach. Guests dine at three on-site restaurants serving international cuisine. Wellness options include yoga and fitness classes, while SPA Cenvaree provides rejuvenating Thai massages and body scrubs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
Point of interest

On the beach

This resort is located on the beach. Take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach. Treat yourself to a refreshing cocktail at the beach bar. Several on-site activities to enjoy during your visit include windsurfing, surfing/bodyboarding, and kayaking. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and scuba diving.

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What guests liked about the beach

The property's beach location offers breathtaking views, easy access, and a convenient spot for snorkeling.

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 47 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 134 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Family Residence Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Premium Family Residence Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 103 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 47 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pasikuda, Amaya Beach Pasikudah is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pasikuda Beach and Batticaloa Lagoon. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Kalkudah Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pasikuda Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady - 25 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • St Michael’s College - 44 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple - 47 min drive - 25.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KPS Restaurant & Bake House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪BBQ Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Machang Pasikuda - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Amaya Beach Pasikudah

Luxury family-friendly resort near Pasikuda Beach
A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Amaya Beach Pasikudah. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, motor boating, and surfing. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, a massage, or a body scrub at Spa Cenvaree, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include kayaking and windsurfing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 125 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Amaya Beach Pasikudah are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Honey Beach Club
  • Reef Cafe
  • Spice Market

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:30 AM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 170 (one-way), (from 8 to 12 years old)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:30 AM and midnight
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number PV12903PB

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Centara Passikudah Resort Sri Lanka
Centara Passikudah Resort Sri Lanka Kalkudah
Centara Passikudah Sri Lanka
Centara Passikudah Sri Lanka Kalkudah
Amaya Beach Hotel Kalkudah
Amaya Beach Hotel
Amaya Beach Kalkudah
Amaya Beach
Amaya Beach Sri Lanka/Kalkudah
Amaya Beach Resort Valachchenai
Amaya Beach Valachchenai
Amaya Beach
Amaya Beach Pasikudah Resort
Amaya Beach Pasikudah Pasikuda
Amaya Beach Pasikudah Resort Pasikuda

Frequently asked questions

Does Amaya Beach Pasikudah have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Amaya Beach Pasikudah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amaya Beach Pasikudah?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amaya Beach Pasikudah?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:30 AM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Amaya Beach Pasikudah?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Amaya Beach Pasikudah provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Amaya Beach Pasikudah?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Amaya Beach Pasikudah located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pasikuda resort is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pasikuda Beach and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Batticaloa Lagoon.

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Amaya Beach Pasikudah Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krishmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant relaxing stay. Excellent staff. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff. The food is delicious with options for all visitors. Gym had good equipment and the pool and grounds are lovely. My only suggestion would be to have an iron in all rooms it would have been helpful with my wrinkled dresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms - very spacious and we'll equipped. Buffet was good. Service on the patio exceptional! 3 star rating is due to drivers quarters not being available during our stay. They are charging enough that there should be appropriate accommodations for drivers - they are very much a part of the trip and need to be well rested for long drives to and from Pasikuda.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay overall.

Lovely hotel in a great position with snorkeling directly from the beach.Rooms great and comfortable , staff friendly and helpful. Very quiet unless a wedding is happening. Beach shoes required. Only negative is the buffet meals are mostly cold and some loud guests on the beach with music pumpin out. We looked at the other hotels in the area and this was for sure the best choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an absolutely fantastic place to relax and spend quality time with family. The food was delicious, offering a wide variety of options, and the staff were exceptionally courteous and well-trained.loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Servuce. Excellent food. Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarvalojani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Come back again

Friendly, and very professional staffs are working.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A decent seaside venue with good facilities. Nice layout. However some maintenance and service deficiencies with AC unit leaking stagnant water that needed multiple calls for clean up. Maintenance crew only mopped the dirty water and left a air fresher for the guests to use. Had to call room service to have rest of the clean up completed. No engagement by property management at all. The pool, beach and bar staff are very pleasant and courteous. However front desk and onsite managers need more training in customer service and ensuring that they listen to the guests instead of being dismissive. Other properties in the location have nicer beaches and better trained more friendly and responsive management. The adjacent usable public beach is crowded. Not meeting standards of an Expedia VIP property in terms of overall standards and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, great tasting food but above all fantastic staff. Would come back to experience 5 class service again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veluppillai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly. Clean. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized pool on the beach but you need to walk along from there to public beach and beyond as you cannot swim from hotel beach as it is coral. Limited options to dine outside of hotel as pubs and restaurants few and far between Transport on leaving hotel difficult to arrange though tuk tuk drivers outside hotel really helpful with this
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suthershini Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort! Will need water shoes for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on a lovely beach. I was just sorry that the fact I was there on business meant that I could not make full use of the facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Batur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was oke for 2 nights stay. Clean and comfy rooms but the wifi was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sinnathamby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, except the morning breakfast. We stayed there for 5 mornings, and same menu for all 5 days with very minor variations.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kowshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the experience was great, the only feedback I would give is that one of the staff members tried to charge me 1000 rupees to play on the pool table for an hour, which I think wasn’t think was fair. The pool table is located right by the bar where people are already purchasing drinks, and to be charged to play pool I Personally don’t agree with. Other than that, the hotel and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a lovely building right on the beach. It’s very clean, the rooms are spacious and the staff are very friendly- particularly Shakila and Vishwa in the dining room. The cricket was on during our 4-night stay and although I understand that it’s a big thing in Sri Lanka, having it on (loudly) on a big tv screen in the bar/lounge area all day & evening was annoying to say the least. Most guests sat away from the area and the staff were watching it! The number of places to eat/drink near the hotel are extremely limited so bear that in mind if you like to explore a little. Would I recommend the hotel? Yes, if you want to have a peaceful few days and evenings eating at the hotel and relaxing (not when the cricket is on though!)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Luksume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came here with my husband and toddler (a year and a half old). Overall we had a great time. What we liked: - The view was breathtaking! - Our housekeeping staff Ajithkumar was amazing to us! He always greeted us and asked if we needed our room cleaned. And when he did, we were greeted with a pleasant surprise, a swan scultpture made out of towels and a really cute elephant scultpture for our son. So much talent! - Our room was VERY spacious which was great for our toddler son who loves to run around. And our room came with a HUGE balcony . There was an entire garden! It was amazing! - Our room was clean and the bedding was very comfy! - Easy access to the beach which is very comvenient - The hoppers at the hopper station at breakfast was amazing. - Great ambience! Loved the overall feel of the space. From decor to the music, it was very nice. - Shakila from the restaurant was very nice to us. She always welcomed us with a warm smile and helped us with whatever we needed. She even interacted with our toddler son which was great! What we thought could have been better: - We felt like some of the staff gave the "foreigners" better/special treatment. I'm a Canadian with brown skin who could be mistaken for a local and I felt like at times,we weren't treated like the "white skinned" guests. That's a shame! - The food overall was mediocre. A lot of the food was bland. The a la carte menu was so much better than the buffet. Still not much to rave about.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANANDAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and good clean place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

This was our second visit to Amaya and was happy to be able stay here again. The ambience and staffs were very pleasant. The beautiful Pasikuda makes Amaya a great place to stay in. The only thing was the hotel is based in the Tamil speaking region so it would’ve been great to be greeted and approached in Tamil as well. Kindly use both the national languages or use English entirely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udaya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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