Hideaway Resort

Recommended for

• Yoga

  • The open-sided shala is a wonderfully restful space for daily airo, yin and vinyasa classes, as well as transformative retreats

• Surfing

  • Expect some of the island's best surf from May to September at Whiskey Point, Peanut Farm, Pottuvil Point and other top breaks

• Active Holiday

  • A wonderful choice for a surf and yoga break, with daily classes and world-class breaks for guests of all ages to enjoy

• Hideaway

  • A beautiful, restful retreat — choose a bungalow tucked further from the restaurant for a tranquil, romantic escape

• Birdwatching

  • Spot some of the 225 birds recorded at Kumana National Park, a bird sanctuary 45 minutes' drive away

• Sights nearby

  • The ancient rock monastery of Kudumbigala and Muhudu Maha Viharaya are sites of key cultural significance

• Great walks

  • Stroll along miles of picturesque empty beaches; speak to the Hideaway team about their favourite spots

• Wildlife Area

  • Safaris in the Kumana Nationa Park yield sightings of elephants, wild boar, sloth bears and leopards

• Mountain biking

• Trekking

• Hotel Entertainment

• Local markets

• Fishing

• Cycling

• Watersports

• Safari

• Kayaking

• Diving

• Close to nightlife

• Less £

  • Rooms without air-conditioning are particularly affordable; bungalows and family suites are priced higher

• Wellbeing

  • There's a strong holistic focus, including ayurvedic treatments, massages and yoga classes

• Minimum Stay

  • A minimum 3-night booking is mandatory during peak season from May to the end of September

• Secluded setting

  • Sri Lanka's remote east coast is 5+ hours from Colombo and the country's main airport

• Restaurant

  • Fresh, seaonal fare is served at the restaurant and café throughout the day

• Beach nearby

  • Across the road from Arugam Bay beach, within walking distance of surf spots

• Family Suites

  • With a double bed and bunk beds, these suites can sleep up to four guests

• Owner managed

  • Brother and sister team, Jan and Sharon Tissera own and manage the resort

• Landmark

  • An Arugam Bay icon, originally built in 1979 and still family owned

• Village

  • In Arugam Bay, on the outskirts of Pottuvil

• On an island

  • On Sri Lanka's rural east coast

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

• Lively

• Organic food

• Barefoot Luxury

• Sit-out Terrace

• Full of character

• Lively area

• Boutique

• Chic

• Antiques

• Quirky

• Child friendly

• Retro/Vintage

• Traditional

• Charming

• Intimate

• Romantic

• Remote

• Gourmet

• Eco

Facilities

• Bar

  Hideaway Chill is a lively evening spot with reggae, jazz and funk tunes and island-inspired cocktails

• Shops

  Onsite shop Hideaway Savvy stocks block-printed clothing and homeware from India and Sri Lanka

• Minimum Stay

  A minimum 3-night booking is mandatory during peak season from May to the end of September

• Restaurant

  Fresh, seaonal fare is served at the restaurant and café throughout the day

• Family Suites

  With a double bed and bunk beds, these suites can sleep up to four guests

• Air conditioning

  In bungalows and some bedrooms

• Meeting Room

  Yoga shala and events space

• Airport transfer

  Addtional cost

• Communal Dining

• Rooms with balcony/terrace

• Laundry

• Walking distance restaurants

• Massage

• Outdoor dining

• Cots available

• No pets

• Library

• Sit-out Terrace

• Bicycle hire

• Sitting Room

• Swimming Pool

• Garden

• Child friendly

• Suites

• Wifi

• Parking

Activities

• Yoga

  • The open-sided shala is a wonderfully restful space for daily airo, yin and vinyasa classes, as well as transformative retreats

• Surfing

  • Expect some of the island's best surf from May to September at Whiskey Point, Peanut Farm, Pottuvil Point and other top breaks

• Birdwatching

  • Spot some of the 225 birds recorded at Kumana National Park, a bird sanctuary 45 minutes' drive away

• Sights nearby

  • The ancient rock monastery of Kudumbigala and Muhudu Maha Viharaya are sites of key cultural significance

• Great walks

  • Stroll along miles of picturesque empty beaches; speak to the Hideaway team about their favourite spots

• Wildlife Area

  • Safaris in the Kumana Nationa Park yield sightings of elephants, wild boar, sloth bears and leopards

• Local markets

• Hotel Entertainment

• Mountain biking

• Trekking

• Fishing

• Cycling

• Watersports

• Safari

• Kayaking

• Diving

• Close to nightlife

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