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Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa

4.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Passekudah, Pasikuda
  • Place, Pasikuda Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalkudah Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Attic/Family Room

Deluxe Attic/Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Attic/Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Ocean Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Pasikuda

Located in Pasikuda, Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa is on the beach, a short 4-minute walk from Pasikuda Beach and within 4 minutes by car from Kalkudah Beach. .This beach resort is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Batticaloa Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Pasikuda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalkudah Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Batticaloa Market - 44 min drive - 40.3 km
  • St Michael’s College - 45 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple - 48 min drive - 42.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Baycelona - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rupsy’s Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Uga Bay Resort Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa

Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa offers 40 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Pasikuda resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Ayurvie. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a nightclub, and a health club. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Karadiya, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Karadiya - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Open Air Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Habala - Onsite bar.
Ruwala - Onsite restaurant.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Habala
  • Karadiya
  • Open Air Bar
  • Ruwala

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This is a designated quarantine resort. The property can only accept bookings from travelers who are required to quarantine (i.e. international travelers). You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival.
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 350 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 170
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maalu
Maalu Maalu
Maalu Maalu Kalkudah
Maalu Maalu Resort
Maalu Maalu Resort Kalkudah
Maalu Maalu Hotel Kalkudah
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Sri Lanka/Kalkudah
Maalu Maalu Resort And Spas
Maalu Maalu Resort Valachchenai
Maalu Maalu Valachchenai
Maalu Maalu Resort Spa
Maalu Maalu Resort Spa
Maalu Maalu & Spa Pasikuda
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Resort
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Pasikuda
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Resort Pasikuda

Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priyantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the yoga session conducted for us in the morning is very good. The yoga instructor makes a real effort to help us learn yoga. Food was nice and the rooms were clean. Overall, it is a great place to relax and spend a weekend. I would definitely return to this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth for the money

I had been looking forward to stay in this place for quite some time but my experience and expectations was so different. The atmosphere of the location is fantastic. The hotel is very old. Had a bad smell in the room which was so unpleasant and uncomfortable to breathe in. Not suitable for asthma and allergy sufferers. Air conditioner was not working properly. Not much facilities in the room to keep your belongings. Room was very small compared to other hotels around. Washroom doors were so hard to open and close and make huge noise. Sleep was so awful. The hotel is located in the Tamil speaking region but only singhalese were used to greet. Either they use English or use both the national language. The manager on every meeting starts his conversation in Singhalese. They need to treat both the national language equally or else use English. Overall it’s overpriced and not worth for the money. It’s expensive compared to other hotels around but not value for the money. I sincerely request the Hotels.com to review this place before applying the price. I was totally disappointed with the entire experience and stay at this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabesan, Pickering

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Had an amazing time, Friendly staff, clean beach with great food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lacking of atmosphere. Expensive food/drink.

We felt that the place (in reality when get there), is a bit tired and getting worn down a bit. It's quite minimalist and sparse. The beach is lovely here though. They could do with revamping the pool area and having a nicer atmosphere. Pool is saltwater also. Not an issue for me, but might be for others. The place was deserted when we were there. Which was nice in some ways, but awkward in others. The service at meal times was pleasant, but a bit too fussy and always coming back and forth to the table and not letting you relax and have some peace and quiet. The beverages are quite expensive and so is the food. The buffet dinner was good though and a nice big selection. Which we felt terrible about, since it was just a few guests, with so much food prepared. The wifi in the place was very patchy and kept dropping out. Mostly with the in-room wifi. The bedroom itself was fairly small.and there was lack any plug sockets next to the bed. Which always annoys me and makes no sense. The bathroom was huge and clean. Although the bathroom and shower backed up to where alot of staff would chat and make noise. I was surprised that a lot of the staffs English was quite poor. Some simple requests and questions, were met with confusion. Overall, its friendly service for the most part. Restaurant staff are very nice. The place just needs something else added around the grounds of the pool to create a nicer feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Samuel-Fay, England

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely calm atmosphere. A boutique feel about it. One member of staff, Ashok Kumar (head of front office management) deserves special special mention and praise. Thank you Ashok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

KIRTHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rukshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with amazing facilities and staff. Loved the snorkelling and buffets. The rooms were comfortable and clean. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nisansala

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

Great resort with beautiful views

Beautiful resort and location. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean is stunning. Rooms are comfortable although starting to feel a bit dated. The bathroom is huge, very clean with a large shower. Only thing to keep in mind is that the ocean gets a bit rough in December and when we were there the beach was closed therefore the pool became very crowded. We were told best time to go is May-August.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

Great resort and location

Great place. Stayed here for three nights in total. Food is really good with wide selection to suit all diets and tastes. Right on the beach and huge vanishing pool surround by lounges and the villas it's not overcrowded or on top of each other.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

A, UK

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

Beautiful beach hotel

Room was gorgeous with amazing bathroom. Hotel is located right on a stunning beach with beautiful sand. No problems getting sun loungers. Hotel reception very helpful at arranging snorkelling for us. Maalu Maalu is beside a lot of other hotels along the beach but when we wandered along the beach this was our favourite. I would definitely stay here at Maalu Maalu again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

fab location

the front desk check in slow waiters courteous & welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Zed, Sydney,

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The checkin was very slow & inefficient. The hotel was not aware of my request for twin share room. They had to put a single bed into a room with an existing double bed. Our room was downstairs which was fine, but the occupants staying upstairs had small children who woke up early around 5 am and ran around their room & made a lot of noise. There was no soundproofing of the rooms. The other really big disappointing issue was the wifi. It was not only very difficult to connect in the rooms but also difficult in the lobby and other common areas. Overall although the hotel was in a beautiful location, the facilities & lack of wifi made our stay not enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing. The Staff are nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEEPING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel I love it hotel staff is very friendly good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

steven

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

srilank maaula

extremely polite and great service like most properties in Sri Lanka. Good restaurant and very near to to get on a safari if you are planning that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

June

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

Paradise

We stayed here for 5 nights at the end of our 3 week holiday and was hoping for a relaxing few days and it was everything we thought it would be. The rooms were lovely especially the bathroom.. The only problem for me was that it was quite dark and I had trouble putting on my makeup..There was always plenty of food at breakfast and the evening meal and one night we had a meal on the beach with our own chef and waiter and that was so lovely with the most amazing prawns, lobster,crab, tuna and so much more and at such a reasonable price too! The staff were all absolutely fantastic and couldn't do enough for you, it was so lovely to get up in the mornings and look out to sea, such a relaxing place to spend at the end of a busy few weeks.

2/10 Terrible

a

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Horrible

The stay was ok until at checkout the staff accused us of stealing towels. This ruined our whole experience

10/10 Excellent

Madira

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

Fun

Very good

6/10 Okay

Fran, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

The hotel itself it's nice, but the good service stopped after the refreshing towel and lovely sorbet at arrival. No one is around to take your order for drinks during the day. You need to go and get a menu yourself, then go and place an order. You can have lunch outside only up to 3 o'clock, and dinner was only served inside for the first 2 nights of our stay (it would be much nicer to dine closer to the beach/sea). The staff was very very nice, but poorly trained and managed, so the service was very poor. No vibe at all.

10/10 Excellent

Vimalan

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

Fantastisk!

Det beste hotellet vi har bodd i. Meget vennlige ansatte som er informative og service innstilte. Vil definitivt være vårt første valg når vi besøker Pasikuda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vimalan

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

Fantastisk!

Det beste hotellet vi har bodd i. Meget vennlige ansatte som er informative og service innstilte. Vil definitivt være vårt første valg når vi besøker Pasikuda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024