Trinco Blu By Cinnamon - Trincomalee

4-star beachfront resort with PADI dive centre and private beach on Trincomalee's coast

Location & Setting

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon sits on a private stretch of Uppuveli Beach, 7 km from Trincomalee city centre. The resort is positioned on the north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, within the fifth largest natural harbour in the world. Guests have direct access to a calm, shallow beach where they can walk 50-60 metres into the water while still standing.

Accommodation

The hotel offers beachfront chalets with private terraces that open directly onto the sand. Rooms include air conditioning, cable TV, a minibar, and tea/coffee making facilities. Superior Ocean View rooms and Beach Chalet Twins provide sea views and direct beach access.

Dining & Entertainment

Captain's Deck serves Asian and continental dishes, while The Crab restaurant specialises in fresh seafood, crab, lobster, and prawns in a beach-facing setting. The Rumhold offers drinks and light snacks, and themed dinner nights and live music performances take place regularly. Guests can also enjoy poolside snacks and a bar with sunset cocktails.

Activities & Experiences

A PADI certified dive centre operates on-site, offering scuba diving, snorkelling, and fishing excursions. Guided marine mammal safaris depart from the hotel to observe dolphins and whales in the bay. Badminton, volleyball, billiards, and a children's playground are available for on-site recreation.

Wellness & Family

The spa and wellness centre provides full body massages, foot massages, and spa packages including couple treatments. Two outdoor swimming pools - one for adults, one for children - are open year-round with pool towels and loungers. The hotel offers a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals, and a dedicated playground, making it suitable for families with young children.

• Beach: Private beach area with calm, shallow swimming waters
• Dive: On-site PADI certified dive centre with scuba, snorkelling, fishing
• Dining: Two restaurants - Captain's Deck & The Crab (seafood speciality)
• Kids: Children's pool, playground, kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor play equipment
• Wildlife: Guided dolphin and whale watching safaris from the hotel
• Wellness: Spa with full body massages, couple treatments, and spa packages