Uga Jungle Beach

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Christa

If you’re looking for a truly secluded escape, Jungle Beach delivers. Far from the more developed parts of or Uppavelli, it’s wonderfully private — just you, the jungle, and one of the most pristine beaches I’ve ever set foot on. The sand is very soft, the sunsets paint the sky in gorgeous paddle pop colours, and the early morning walks are magical and peaceful.

Breakfasts were a highlight with the most wonderful fresh juice (try the wood apple & passion fruit!) and a full menu to order from. Evenings on the beach with fresh seafood were equally special, and the staff were genuinely warm throughout. They also helped us arrange a bike rental to explore the beach area in Uppuveli, which was a great way to see a bit more of the region.

Wildlife encounters were unforgettable: langur monkeys swinging through the trees off our balcony of the garden room, Sri Lankan squirrels with the cutest pink noses coming right up to us, and even a crocodile spotted on the grounds.

A few heads ups: it’s a very family-friendly hotel with lots of kids, so the pool fills up fast, however the beach loungers are the place to be. Midst wear flip flops died to the beach as the sand gets seriously hot in summer.

Feedback: The beach bar plays the same playlist on repeat which would have been nice if it played more varied music.

A perfect blend of beach and jungle — highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Mark

Very nice little boutique hotel. Our room was 30 seconds from the beach which was long and deserted. The room was spacious and comfortable, the hotel clean and well set out with good amenities and super friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and they reacted to requests immediately. Highly recommended for people looking to relax and just chill out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Sumuhan

Staff were incredibly professional and responsive. The room was only a 2 minute walk to the beach and was very clean. For meals, we frequently had Manoj as our server, who was very attentive and knowledgeable.

The pool has a very unique jungle theme, and is quite large. Benches around the pool are often taken during busy season.

Highly recommend this resort!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Vijay Kumar

Great hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

Chris

Excellent/relaxing stay on the beach

Fantastic retreat/stay, room and amenities were great. Rotating menu for dinner was a nice touch for guests staying more than 1-2 nights. add on trips were fun, but could have stayed in the room the whole time as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Thadjenan

The place was beautiful but what made it more amazing were the people there. Everyone was very kind, respectful and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2022

Abigail E

Lovely stay at Jungle Beach

The main lodge and cabins were stylish, designed and well maintained. The jungle setting on a beach was enchanting. The beach was lovely but the swimming was rough given we were there in the off season. The Sri Lankan food was delicious and the staff were friendly and accomodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2020

Yessi

It was one of the best hotels in Sri Lanka. I would love to go back again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The room and service was fantastic. The breakfast spread was delicious and we really enjoyed the seafood BBQ.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Ektoras

A relaxing escape

Beautiful resort, great service, not too many tourists!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing resort, wonderfully peaceful and relaxed, beach front cabins where definitely the pick of accommodation. Staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly, resort was very clean.

We absolutely loved our stay but this is not a cheap option, although worth every penny
There is a bit of maintenance required on the roofs of some of the buildings that you would have thought would be kept on top of and the pool was not clear so we chose to swim in the sea in stead.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2019

Harry

3 nights at Jungle Beach in March

The hotel is in an amazing tranquil area, the beach is stunning and kept very clean. We had 3 lovely nights here however the dietary requirements weren’t catered to despite filling in a form upon arrival to specify our needs. Definitely make sure to explore the local area. If food is not included in your deal, probably best to venture out of the hotel to get better value for money and a bit more of an original Sri Lankan experience. The breakfast that is included is fenomenal and plentiful. Customer service was a bit of a letdown, possibly due to the language barrier but a shame for the price you’re paying per night. A few of the staff were very friendly but overall we were disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful beach villa with the most comfortable bed and pillows. Housekeeping was fantastic and attention to detail amazing. Thimasha on the front reception was incredible. She arranged so many beautiful things for me as a celebrated my birthday there. The chef was skilled at bending to my needs of being vegan. Restaurant staff great too. Everyone from gardeners to therapists in spa were welcoming. An amazing experience staying there at the end of 1 month travelling. I would definitely return and not hesitate to recommend to friends and family. Thank you Uga for amazing memories

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The staff and management was excellent. Alll were very courteous and friendly, and always willing to do whatever it took to make our stay at jungle beach the best possible. It’s really hard to mention all of the staff who were so great, but I would like to mention how much we appreciated Janitha. My only suggestion would be to add European/ American cuisine to their menu. Thank you for the wonderful 18 day stay we had at Jungke Beach.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Felt so privacy and very calm, natural beauty as it is

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2019

Jo

Fantastic place to relax for a few days. Beach villas were superb as was service and attitude all round. Slightly surprised at how European the menu was and that as an eco lodge they used plastic bottles for water in the restaurant whereas they didn’t in the room. Also surprised the water wasn’t free as it often is elsewhere on the island.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The beach villas are delightful as is the whole place.
Slightly surprised that the menu had so many European options.
A wonderful place to chill for a few days.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2019

Kerrie

Jungle Beach was completely wonderful. The service of the staff was impeccable, the rooms very spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious and, in my opinion, good value for the portion size and quality. I would definitely recommend staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

An amzing getaway from the busy life, i loved everything about it, the room, the comfort, the food, the staff, the environment was sooooo good. Makes you forget everything and helps relax your mind.. place where you can experience the jungle, the beach and wildlife all at once... unforgettable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2019

Carole

Paradise ..Paradise!!! Stayed for 2 nights with friends. Place is beautiful. I love love love love this place!... What an amazing atmosphere where nature is at its most! A real paradise by the beach. Very unique serene place! I highly recommend this paradise for those who want to relax while enjoying nature at its best.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing and highly recommended- beach bungalow is a real treat and I can not recommend too much. It’s a little way from Trincomalee so we hired a scooter for our 5 days so we could come and go as we pleased 😃

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2019

Gavin

Amazing- definitely world class

Truly world class hotel - fantastic in every respect. Quit possibly the best hotel we have ever stayed in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Gavin

Worth every penny, book the beach villa

The most amazing hotel EVER! Because it’s out of season occupancy is around 60% and a hotel that would never feel full is blissfully quite. Our Beach Bungalow is simply Devine and I’d strongly recommend. We generally stay in very comfortable hotels but rarely are the staff so very well trained as to know when to approach and when to stay. So delighted we changed our booking from two night to five and reluctantly moved on.... fantastic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Nick

Highly recommended - facilities, staff and location. Can not fault it in any way.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2018

William

Perfect Escape

Perfectly located along a mostly deserted stretch of beautiful beach on Sri Lanka's East Coast. The property is beautifully designed and offers a peaceful relaxing experience to those seeking to escape the chaos of world for a few days.
The food is top-notch and a good value on the full-board. However, the lack of an indoor, air conditioned dining room coupled with the open-air design of the main hall meant swatting away flies was a frequent, annoying, part of each meal. The the lack of an indoor dining space was the only real negative.
All of the staff is friendly and eager to help. The BAR staff were awesome!
The Oceanfront Room is large and very clean with excellent air conditioning. The mood is definitely geared towards romance/honeymoon set, but my friend and I had a wonderful trip as friends at JB. GO, RELAX :)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

We were staying on our honeymoon and everyone was so friendly and welcoming! The setting was stunning on the beach/amid the jungle and the food and in particular the set dinner and breakfast were fantastic! When we arrived we were greeted with special room decorations and a honeymoon cake which was a lovely touch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2018

Inshaf

Lovely atmosphere with a beautiful private beach very friendly staff... enjoyed a lot

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Gorgeous beach, beautiful hotel, slow food service

Gorgeous beach. Friendly staff. Beds comfortable and rooms were nicely decorated although a bit dark. Food was good and plentiful but service was extremely slow. Would definitely recommend this hotel if you’re in no rush!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel 10/10

Amazing hotel ! Loads of wildlife which was a big highlight for us, the staff were all so helpful and friendly ! If you want to stay somewhere special this is it !

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel on the beach

Stayed in the beach cabin, the room was just stunning, couldnt fault it. Staff were exceptional. The food in the restaurant blew us away, it was delicious. Expensive hotel but an amazing treat.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2018

Tori

Amazing hotel but frustrating service

The hotel and accomodation itself are faultless and it's the perfect place to spend time on the beach. The spa and excursion to pigeon island are great. However, the service and billing system really need improvement. Every single meal we had in the main restaurant was very slow and we either waited 15mins for our bill, received someone else's bill, or received our order twice. To avoid this, eat in the beach restaurant which has much better service and amazing seafood.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2018

Simon

Awesome location

Can’t recommend Uga beach highly enough. Unspoilt part of the country - get there before it is discovered. Highlight was Sri Lankan cookery session with Chef WiJe

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2018

Conor

A wonderful place to unwind

The northeast coast of Sri Lanka is markedly different from the other parts of the country that I saw during a recent two week holiday. It is slightly less ‘developed’, with far fewer tourists and a generally slower pace. As such, it suited my partner and I absolutely perfectly for a week of relaxation on the beach. Jungle Beach seemed to be our ideal location and I am very happy to report that it was all we had hoped it would be.

The sole hotel, and almost the only accommodation at all, on the whole stretch of Kuchaveli beach, Jungle Beach occupies an enviable position, right up against the sands. Importantly, it is a public beach which means that the locals can enjoy their beach as well although most seemed to prefer the neighbouring Nilaveli beach.

The team at Jungle Beach were really excellent. From the housekeeping team through to the chefs, everyone was spot on. On one day, they hosted their inter departmental cricket tournament and it was clear that there was a huge sense of camaraderie between all of the staff.

We had six nights and could only bring ourselves to leave the Jungle Beach property once for a morning snorkelling with turtles and sharks at the beautiful Pigeon Island. Suffice to say, we were very sad to have to leave at the end of week.

Given the setting, it is no surprise that we saw and heard all manner of incredible wildlife, including beautiful birds, terrapins, snakes, insects, crocodiles and even a slender loris.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2018

G.C

Excellent service ! The people are wonderful and their hospitality are beyond anyone expectation.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2018

mimi

Unique find

The website does not do the hotel justice. This place is a cleverly designed hide away with excellent service and tasteful decor- a little gem.

The prices for meals and drinks - extras - are inexpensive for the quality - the fact that many local Sri Lankan’s visit here is testament to the pricing structure.

The beach is glorious - and goes on for miles - one has the feeling to be the only hotel on the northern part of the island. Try a private BBQ on the beach -(we had a sea turtle approach and lay its eggs).

The gym is adequate - but none of the equipment worked - all corroded by the sea.

Somebody “got it right” with this place - I predict that in 2 to 3 years they will be fully booked so go there now when there are few guests and it is still affordable!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2017

Laura

Wonderful luxury resort

We had a fabulous 5 night stay here. The staff are a real asset to the place. Naveen on reception helped us organise an out of season trip to pidgeon island as well as checking each day that we were happy with the service. The restaurant staff were particularly wonderful, they were all so attentive remembering what we liked and my husbands dietary requirements. They could not do enough for us and genuinely seemed interested. We have never experienced such high standards of service.
The food was superb and the head chef even kindly provided us with the recipe for the bread they made. It’s the same price as you’d pay for a meal in the UK but the setting and service are worth it.
We stayed in November (off season) in a beach cabin. This really is a luxurious hut with ensuite as well as an outdoor shower and path to the beach (just 10seconds away).
There were a lot of bugs and mozzies around (likely due to the fact this really is a jungle resort filled with vegetation and wildlife). These were not a problem in the room however.
The sea was quite rough owing to the season. Lifeguard is present. The beach extends both ways into the distances and most of the time we were the only ones on it (there are no surrounding hotels). There is a pool by the bar/restaurant area too with about 12 loungers.
They also have a spa providing treatments which were lovely and the same price as any high end hotel.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in this jungle paradise.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful beach resort

Super gorgeous and serene beach resort. We loved the warm beach, the attentive staff, and the huge cabins.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2017

John

Rumble in the Jungle!

Splendid location with a long, inviting beach. Excellent accommodation facilities, fiendly staff and a great kithen. Recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Great hotel ,very relaxing

The staff were attentive but not overpowering , the only thing I would say is that it is a very long journey from the airport (Colombo) 5-6 hours transfers .
We really enjoyed the Safari organised by the hotel ,saw loads of Elephants and Birds .

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Did not want to leave. Ever.

Staff could not have been more accommodating. The only bad thing I can say is that now I'm spoiled and nothing will live up to the quality that has been set so high at Jungle Beach! The mangroves and trees keep it cool, while the jungle wild life sings from all around.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2017

Davide

Nice place

Beautiful

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Not suitable to be a five star

We retreat we booked this hotel. Not friendly envioranment. You must not advertise this type of places

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2017

DR. SELIT

THE FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER SUMEDHA WAS AMAZING. HE MADE OUR EXPERIENCE INCREDIBLE AND BECAUSE OF HIM, I WILL NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THE HOTEL TO EVERYONE I KNOW!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2017

ron

Can't fault Uga Jungle. Fantastic stay.

Would have loved to stay longer. Food and accommodation was the best on our 5 leg trip to Sri Lanka.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2016

bryan

Jungle and beach wow

Just a really nice place nestled in the jungle yet right in the beach. The beach bar at night is a great place to gather.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

Polly

Luxurious

Very expensive but worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2016

Hind

Beautiful and majestic hotel

Fantastic hotel with friendly professional staff. Very high quality service and food. The cooking class was especially nice. Only downside is that it's far from the Main Street, perhaps they can provide a shuttle service I the evenings for guests who want to dine in local restaurants. Otherwise I was very impressed with the hotel and overall services. The location was majestic and the outside shower adds to the jungle experience. The beach dinner with a bonfire and full moon topped off the week with a delicious variety of barbecued seafood and meats. Very high quality for a very affordable price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Fantastic stay

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and it was fantastic. The rooms are beautiful and the outdoor shower is wonderful. The staff is friendly, courteous and extremely professional. It is very private and the design is well thought out. The beaches are gorgeous, the food and drinks are superb. Truly my favourite hotel this vacation in Sri Lanka

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2016

Nena

A luxurious stay

A lovely secluded and comfortable stay. The beach, and hotel is gorgeous and the service top class. However, I did find the prices of food and drink to be extremely expensive especially once the tax and service charge were included.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Nice place

Great beach, good food, great staff who help you out. Pigeon island is amazing.