Kurulu Bay (Sinhalese for “bird island”) is a private sanctuary built around the existing. Overlooking Sri Lanka’s largest, and one of its most scenic lakes, Koggala Lake, and surrounded by lush greenery, every element has been carefully considered to offer space, privacy and tranquility, with an emphasis on health and wellbeing.

Spread throughout the undulating landscape exist 14 suites and cottages, each with its own character and architectural style designed to allow for a sense of intimacy with the surrounding nature.

While the pre-existing Kurulu House merges a 1960 Florida architecture style and tropical Bawa modernism, the contemporary rooms and suites were design by award winning international architects.

Commissioned to Shanghai based, award-winning architect, each suite allows for a sense of intimacy with nature while affording unparalleled views of the Koggala Lake. Spread throughout the undulating landscape exist three unique clusters, each with its own character and architectural style.

The Tree Houses touch lightly onto the steep hillside, floating over the views, while the Cottages respect and evoke the vernacular to combine with modern design philosophies. The Garden Suites cascade down with the gentle landscape, a modern and minimalist statement nestled into the terrain.