Amethyst Resort Passikudah, Passikudah

Amethyst Resort Passikudah - A beachfront resort with an outdoor pool, seafood dining, and private verandah rooms

Set next to a crescent-shaped sandy beach in Passikudah Bay, Amethyst Resort Passikudah offers 38 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and private verandahs facing either the stream or the ocean. The property features an outdoor pool, a private beach, and two dining options: Taprobane Restaurant serves fresh seafood, while The Barrel Bar offers Mediterranean-style pub fare and cocktails. Guests can access free Wi-Fi in public areas, and the 24-hour front desk assists with laundry, travel arrangements, and room service. Nearby attractions include Pasikuda Beach (0.5 miles) and Kalkudah Beach (0.5 miles), with Batticaloa Lagoon (25 miles away) known for its seasonal ‘singing fish’ phenomenon. The resort is a 5-hour drive from Colombo.

Pros

The outdoor pool and private beach provide direct access to leisure activities.

Taprobane Restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes, a highlight of the region.

Rooms include private verandahs with views of either the stream or the ocean.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas.

The 24-hour front desk assists with laundry and travel arrangements.

Cons

The resort is a 5-hour drive from Colombo, which may be inconvenient for some travelers.

No on-site spa or fitness center is mentioned.