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A well-run, welcoming family-run place with a selection of very clean rooms that have
mosquito nets and wood furnishings; those in the new block are a bit smaller. Mains cost
Rs 200 to 250.
Roy's Inn
GUESTHOUSE
( 205 0223;
www.roysinnguesthouse.com
;Mariyamman Kovil Rd, Passekudah;s/d Rs 5000;
)
Delightful new place, with gorgeous, well-constructed cottage-style accommodation dot-
ted around a pretty, peaceful garden. All the units are immaculately clean, boast high ceil-
ings, mozzie nets and good-quality beds and mattresses. Staff are extremely helpful and
there's a little restaurant for great-value meals (Rs 250 to 400). It's signposted down a
sandy lane, 300m inland from Passekudah beach.
Nandawanam Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE
( 225 7258;
www.nandawanam.blogspot.co.uk
;Valaichchenai-Kalkudah Rd;r Rs 3300-5500;
)
This green villa is set well back from the road in beautiful gardens. Rooms vary - those on
the ground floor are more traditional, while upstairs they're modern - but all are very clean
and tidy, and boast good thick mattresses and cable TV. Meals are excellent and staff are
sweet and helpful: you'll feel right at home here.
Uga Bay
HOTEL
( 567 1000;
www.ugaescapes.com
;
Passekudah beach;r/ste from US$142/196; )
On a huge beachside plot, this luxury resort hotel offers beautifully finished rooms and
suites (all with sea views) that combine dark wood, marble and contemporary detailing to
achieve a pleasing vision of tropical chic. All are equipped with an iPod dock, huge flat-
screen TV and DVD player. Kids will love the massive pool, and there's a spa and gym.
Book on the hotel's website at least a week in advance for the best rates.
Anilana Pasikuda
RESORT HOTEL
( 203 0900;
www.anilana.com/pasikuda
;r/chalet from US$138/165; )
Tasteful beachfront hotel where ultra modernity is tempered with thatched roofs and natur-
al materials. All accommodation (in the main building or shoreside) features hip lighting
