Amaranthé Bay Hotel

‘Amaranthé Bay’ Hotel sits poised at the edge of the slow meandering Pillaikulam Aru, a sentinel of luxury in a stunning landscape of calming sunrises and psychedelic sunsets, caressed by the breezes that waft across the still waters of the river, serenaded by birdcall and the swishing of oars, bathed in a glow that only Sri Lanka can offer you.

With spacious, well-appointed luxury rooms, unparalleled international and local cuisine and a personalised service offered to individual guests, this small Luxury Hotel in Uppuveli - just outside Trincomalee - has a wide ranging portfolio of experiences, products and services to offer its discerning guests. Each of the spacious luxury rooms has a private jacuzzi with a panoramic view of the river, and IPTV with room entertainment facilities. There’s also a media dock with universal ports, an in-room safe, mini-bar and facilities for making your own tea and coffee. Free Wi-Fi, telephone and in-room entertainment are also available. Maximum room security is assured with our state-of-the-art electronic key card system.

The Amaranthé ‘Pool Bar’ recreates the look and feel of all that is Caribbean. Here is a themed space where you can simply laze around to your soul’s content. The furniture is all low level, with comfy cushions and bean bags thrown around for added comfort, while the music harks of Bob Marley, reggae and the like. Cocktails, Mocktails and  Snacks are available, so bring your i-pads, get hooked on a chilled l-o-n-g drink and be suspended in time.

The infinite pleasure of al-fresco dining re-invents itself at the ‘Board Walk’ as we invite you to embark on an adventure in cuisine at the river front. Let the experienced chefs conjure a gourmet array, as you relax under the stars in the soft glow of candlelight, the lazy river flowing under your feet. And as you sit, barely a foot above the water, savouring the best-ever cuisine on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, let yourself be serenaded by the symphony of crickets as a distant owl watches over you.

The gastronomic treasures of the vast Indian Ocean are yours to savour as our chefs invite you to cook your own sea food. Take your pick from a large range of fish, prawns, crabs, lobsters, calamari, barramundi, red snapper etc. All yours to exchange places … to don the Chef’s Apron, to splash those sauces and sprinkle those spices … a little bit of magic in between … and hey presto your gourmet creation is ready for table.

Rekindle the magic of romance in the air-conditioned and luxurious confines of your room, just the both of you, as the world outside recedes into seemingly oblivion. Conspire with the chef and let him plan that perfect surprise and spoil your partner beyond imagination. This is the moment when time stands still and just the two of you indulge in a re-exploration of the mystique of romance, as only Amaranthé Bay can offer you!

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The sea off Uppuveli abounds in marine life with squid fishing being one of the top specialties of the area. You too can join the local fishermen and venture in a nocturnal squid fishing expedition. The motor boats leave the shore moments before nightfall. Equipped with artisanal gas-powered lamps and fishing nets they silently journey for a little less than an hour across the massive bay to the foot of the famed Koneswaran Temple. After paying homage to the God Shiva and seeking his blessings, they then spread across the bay like little stars splattered across the ink blue sky. The formula is rather simple. Attracted to the light of the lamps, the squid and small fish converge to the edge of the boats only to be swooped into the little fishing nets by the hawk-eyed fishermen. The wise, big fish however stay away from the boats. Armed with fishing rods, the wiser fishermen use the freshly caught squid to lure and catch hauls of big fish. Back to land by dinner time, you can even grill your catch and savour it straight off the pan!