Families · the heart of Ohana

Ohana means family.

A calm round bay away from big waves, shade under the palms, two swings, a menu for little ones, and room for the grandparents to read in peace.

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A sheltered bay
Swings and shade
Kids' menu all day
High chairs and a changing table
Babyccino on us

A family walking into the calm water of the bay

Little ones

Their own menu, the same care.

Served all day, from breakfast to dinner. And if a grown-up's dish tempts them, the kitchen leaves the chilli out when you ask.

Kids American Pancakes

Small, soft and fluffy, under a scoop of vanilla ice cream and our own chocolate sauce. A sweet start to a day on the…

1,800 LKR

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Kids Fish and Fries

Real snapper, cut into fingers here and coated in crunchy panko, with fries and our own mayo for dipping.

2,800 LKR

On the menu

Kids Toast and Eggs

Eggs boiled until firm and halved, with toasted sourdough cut into little triangles for small hands.

1,500 LKR

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Little Watermelon

The sweet watermelon we press every morning, in a child-sized glass with a straw. Just fruit and a little ice.

800 LKR

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Babyccino

Warm, frothy milk in a small cup, so the little ones can join you for coffee. Not a drop of coffee in it.

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A family day

Everybody finds their corner.

For the children

Two swings over the sand, shallow water at the edge of the bay, snorkel masks in their size, games, and five friendly dogs to meet.

For the parents

A sunbed with the children in sight, and somebody who brings the coffee to you.

For the grandparents

Shade, a comfortable seat, quiet, and a long lunch at an unhurried table.

For the whole table

The Ohana Family Breakfast in the morning, the Seafood Platter to share at lunch or dinner.

The five dogs

How to say hello to the dogs.

Let the dog come to you, and offer the back of your hand
Stroke the side of the neck, not the top of the head
Never while a dog eats or sleeps
Feed them love, not your plate: their jar is at the till

Meet the five

Good to know

Questions people ask us

Is the sea calm enough for children?

The water in front of us is a sheltered basin, calm most days, with shallow water at the edge. The sea is still the sea: children swim with an adult beside them, and from May to September only on calm days. Sea urchins live in the rocks, so we show you where the sand is clear.

Do you have high chairs?

Yes, high chairs and a changing table. There are games for the children, and for the grown-ups too.

Is the food spicy?

Not unless the menu marks it, and the kids' dishes never are. The kitchen leaves the chilli out of a dish when you ask.

How do we ask for no chilli?

In English, or show the waiter this line in Sinhala: කරුණාකර මිරිස් දාන්න එපා, මේක ළමයාට (“Karunakara miris danna epa, meka lamayata”: no chilli, please, it is for a child).

Can we stay all day?

Yes. A sunbed for each of you is free for the whole day with 10,000 LKR a person spent on food and drinks; otherwise it is 1,000 LKR an hour a sunbed, with one of our towels. The hammocks and the swings are free.

Can the children come to the bonfire?

Yes. Children are welcome at the fire on Sunday evening.

One of us is afraid of dogs.

Our five are very gentle and relaxed. But they live free here, and we have no place to keep them apart: if someone in the family is truly afraid of dogs, it is better to know before you come.

What guests say

In their own words

You can just sit there, enjoy the ocean view and listen to the waves while your child plays in the sand or swims in the ocean right in front of you.

Olga on Google

They have colouring and games which was great for our kids

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The magic word

Say “Ohana hug”

You found us here, so here is a little secret. Say it at the till when you order and a Ceylon Cinnamon Iced Tea is on us.

One for the table, with anything you order, on your first visit after reading this.