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Asaya sands
Amila Rathnayake

Asaya Sands Mirissa

Located on the coral-fringed beaches of Mirissa, Asaya Sands rises from a tight triangular plot where lush greenery meets the endless blue of the Indian Ocean. Designed as a bold dialogue between nature and modern living, the retreat blends tropical minimalism with a spirit of freedom.

The property unfolds into six private chalets and 14 bespoke rooms, each defined by natural teak, woven rattan, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with light and frame sweeping ocean vistas. The play of light and shadow, paired with raw textures, creates an atmosphere that is both grounding and elevated.

photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake

Beyond the rooms, Asaya Sands is designed as a place to balance focus with leisure. Co-working hubs and meeting rooms provide a seamless space for productivity, while the bar, restaurant, and pool terrace invite guests to slow down, connect, and embrace the rhythm of the coast. Just steps away, the shores of Sudirkku Secret Beach stretch out into the horizon, with Mirissa’s iconic surf breaks, whale-watching waters, and Coconut Tree Hill only minutes away.

Asaya Sands is not just a destination; it’s a state of mind. A retreat where the pace of work, play, and pause finds its perfect rhythm by the sea.

photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake

a-designstudio Architects Team:
Project Principal: Roshun Meezan.
Project Lead: Ashveen Vidanagamage
Consultant Team: Nilan Herath.
Architecture and interior design: a-designstudio.
Lighting: a-designstudio.
Landscape: a-designstudio.
Photographer: Amila Rathnayake.

photo_credit Amila Rathnayake
Amila Rathnayake
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