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Kurulu Bay

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Modern concrete bungalow with wooden shutters nestled beneath palm fronds, featuring clean minimalist architecture and tropical garden setting.

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Kurulu Bay is a health and wellness-led design hotel on one of Sri Lanka’s largest and most scenic Koggala Lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

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It is home to a scenic Yoga Shala, in-house dining with a sea-to-table philosophy, and a spa blending Eastern and Western wellness. The 14 suites and cottages are led by a contemporary minimalist design featuring natural materials—each with its own character. Every element has been carefully considered to offer space, privacy, and tranquility, emphasizing health and well-being.

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Modernist timber pavilion elevated on stilts among tropical palms, with horizontal wooden louvers and cantilevered roof, dappled forest light.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Infinity pool reflecting palm fronds and tropical landscape overlooking water, minimalist architecture nestled in lush jungle vegetation.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist bathroom gallery with teak wood accents, round mirror, natural light from garden views, and wooden bench seating.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist living room with cream linen sofa, oval marble coffee table, wooden frame window overlooking bamboo garden, natural light, neutral palette.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist lounge with sculptural pendant light, black chairs, marble flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows in clean modernist interior.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Modernist pavilion with exposed beam ceiling, neutral linen seating, and framed view of manicured garden and infinity pool.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Tropical poolside lounge with teal tile basin, linen lounger, and dense palm canopy beneath concrete overhang.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Canopied bed with sheer white curtains, wooden door frames, and tropical garden views through floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist bedroom with natural light through louvered windows, concrete flooring, linen sofa, wooden furnishings, and open doors revealing tropical garden views.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Wooden desk beside sliding glass doors opening to tropical foliage, with angled ceiling detail and natural light flooding minimalist bedroom interior.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Covered pavilion with metal railings overlooking a serene lake at dawn, tropical palms and forest beyond, calm water reflecting pale sky.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist bathroom alcove with horizontal shiplap walls, skylight, floating shelf, dark towel rack, soap dispenser, and natural light casting clean shadows.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Waterfront dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing palm trees and river views, natural light, minimalist white table setting, neutral linens and curtains.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist bedroom with slatted wooden door, white walls, and lush bamboo framing in tropical courtyard setting.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — White concrete loungers line a manicured lawn beside a pool, framed by tropical palms and lush vegetation in dappled sunlight.
Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist villa entrance with wooden sliding doors, curved stone seating, palm views, natural light filtering through tropical foliage.

Cottage

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Minimalist villa entrance with dark timber door, cream concrete walls, wooden louvered shutters, and tropical plant, morning light casting geometric shadows.

Villa

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Sunlit bedroom with sheer curtains, neutral linens, and wooden furniture casting soft shadows through golden afternoon light.

Tree House

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Modernist villa terrace with concrete platform, timber screens, and birch trees creating dappled shade over minimalist seating area.

Garden Suite

Kurulu Bay, Asia — Stilted wooden villa with pitched roof and slatted railings nestled among lush tropical vegetation, black and white architectural photography.

The Kurulu House

The Details

What makes it Kobu

Commissioned to Shanghai-based, award-winning architects A00, each suite offers an intimate connection with nature, providing unmatched views of Koggala Lake. Spread across the rolling landscape are three distinct clusters, each with its own unique character and architectural style.

The Kitchen at Kurulu Bay embodies a culinary ethos rooted in its sea-to-table philosophy. With a focus on top-quality ingredients, we procure fresh seafood and sustainably harvested produce from the local area. Our open kitchen prepares these ingredients using organic oils and other premium components, crafting simple yet elegant dishes with a unique chef's flair. This culinary journey unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking views of Koggala Lake, complemented by a superb selection of beverages.

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Directions

Koggala (KCT)

10 min by car

The Destination

Asia

Wooden deck with round table and chairs overlooking a pool and bay, framed by sculpted hedges in golden afternoon light.

From Istanbul to Bali, the Asian continent offers an extraordinary spectrum of experiences for every type of traveller. Ancient mosques and bustling bazaars meet serene temples, lush rice terraces, and pristine beaches, while world-class cuisine, traditional craftsmanship, and immersive cultural rituals create journeys that are as enriching as they are unforgettable.

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Photography

Commissioned photography for luxury hospitality and properties.

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Selected work

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