Alive with birds and tiny islands rich in tropical greenery, Koggala Lake in Galle District in the Southern Province feels like you’re the very first to discover this oasis of untouched nature.

Take a tour of the lagoon in our boat, find a Buddhist temple and visit cinnamon farmers at their home and the only others you might wave hello to are a fisherman or two on the water.

The abundant mangrove-fringed lake provides them with prawns, crabs, fish and even oysters.

The open-plan Main House works with the gentle slope to create a multi-tiered living space: an upper-level lounge beneath a cantilevered roof, wide sunbathing terraces, and 21-meter pool aligned with two distant lake islands; on the lower level, indoor and outdoor dining areas – all with lake views.

Befitting its location in Sri Lanka’s cinnamon heartland, the Water Tower (home to three lake-view suites) is an elliptical cinnamon-clad edifice with a dramatic 360° viewing deck.

In addition to marking the site’s mathematical centre, the tower – encircled by a spiral-shaped water feature and gardens – underlines Tri’s marriage of manmade and natural into a living, useable whole.

The library and yoga shala float gently in a bamboo grove above the spa.

100% recycled jak wood gives the floors and walls a characterful warmth and its earthy cinnamon stick balustrade further helps it to blend into the surrounding nature.

The library is completed with simple contemporary furniture locally made from kumbuk, mango and teak.

From lake to table, and garden to plate, dining at Tri is as organic and seasonal as it gets.

The guiding culinary concept under chef Neil Wager’s expertise is fresh Sri Lankan fusion: contemporary, creative dishes that are as delicious and appealing as they are nutritious and local, all presented on unique handmade crockery.

Food and drink is a highlight of staying at Tri – for guests of the hotel and those keen to visit us for lunch or dinner.

Light snacks are available by the pool and in your villa.

Experience contemporary, creative dining The relaxed living room menu offers a fusion of Sri Lankan and international cuisines throughout the day, from a trio of mini hoppers and short eats to platters of fresh local sushi.

The restaurant boasts an ever-changing multi-course menu of seasonal produce and local dishes.

Starting with kurrakan roti and cashew nut butter, guests are invited on a gastronomic journey of local flavours, from a maldive fish hopper amuse-bouche to Tri cinnamon quail or lagoon crab curry, finishing with smoked wattalapam panna cotta or soursop doughnut for dessert.

Wellbeing at Tri is rather special.

Overlooking the treetops, the two treatment rooms with cool white terrazzo walls, natural slate floors and large windows, and sheltered relaxation space, promise tranquility in which to enjoy expert Ayurvedic and other therapies.

Light and airy, the spa comprises two ensuite treatment rooms with cool white terrazzo walls, natural slate floors and large windows that catch the breeze and overlook the treetops.

A sheltered relaxation area – with handpicked granite flooring and soothing water feature is flanked by stone walls, tall bamboo and banks of scented white flowers.

The tranquil steam cavern has white terrazzo walls and an outdoor shower surrounded by nature.

We call it the Family Villa, as it is two separate Lake Suites which share a plunge pool, an ideal arrangement for 4 people.

Each open-plan suite has a king size bed and a spacious living area with a daybed which can sleep one extra person (we welcome children over the age of 12).

Both bathrooms have a large walk-in shower.

All rooms and villas have complimentary WiFi, bottled water, air-conditioning and organic Kemara products.

The most spacious accommodation we offer – as well as a king size bed, the living space has a daybed which can be used to sleep an extra person.

The en suite bathroom has a bathtub as well as a large walk-in rain shower.

All rooms and villas have complimentary WiFi, bottled water, air-conditioning and organic Kemara products.

These breezy stand-alone villas are 96 sqm with a king size bed, and a daybed which doubles as a single bed.

As well as a terrace that overlooks Lake Koggala there is a private plunge pool. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in rain shower.

All rooms and villas have complimentary WiFi, bottled water, air-conditioning and organic Kemara products.

These spacious open-plan stand-alone villas are 72 sqm with a king size bed and a daybed which is also a single bed. The ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower.

The terrace overlooks Lake Koggala which is especially beautiful at dawn. All rooms and villas have complimentary WiFi, bottled water, air-conditioning and organic Kemara products.

There’s a king-size bed and a spacious living area with a daybed which can be used as a single; the open-plan bathroom has a large walk-in shower.

All rooms and villas have complimentary WiFi, bottled water, air-conditioning and organic Kemara products.

These cosy, romantic guest rooms are in the cinnamon-wood-covered hilltop water tower at the centre of the property.

These spaces are smaller than the suites/villas but come with king size beds and have east and west views.

Ensuite bathrooms have slate floors, hand-cut terrazzo walls, rainfall showers and organic Kemara toiletries. All rooms have complimentary WiFi, bottled water and air-conditioning.