WE ARE MAKAHIYA

THE BOUTIQUE FITNESS HOTEL

Fast-track your fitness.

A tropical retreat on Sri Lanka’s sunny south coast, Makahiya is the ultimate destination to fast-track your fitness. From boutique rooms to world-class workout facilities, our hilltop hotel has everything you need to turbocharge your progress. Whether you’re training for a competition or looking to kickstart your fitness, our packages are guaranteed to boost your performance. Training, nutrition, recovery: join us in the jungle and become your personal best in paradise.

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Room only stays

From as little as £330
2 night minimum stay

Our Room only stays are ideal for those who want full freedom to shape their experience. You’ll enjoy a boutique room with unlimited access to the gym and pool, while keeping the flexibility to add extras like meals, classes, PT, or recovery sessions on a simple pay-as-you-go basis.

The Bed & Breakfast Package

From as little as £380
2 night minimum stay

Our Bed & Breakfast Package is a lighter, more flexible option for those who want to focus on training at their own pace. You’ll enjoy a boutique room, daily breakfast, unlimited classes, and access to the gym and pool, with the freedom to shape the rest of your stay as you like.

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The Signature Package

From as little as £1055
4 night minimum stay

Our Signature Package is ideal if you want a well-rounded fitness retreat that balances training and recovery. Expect personal coaching, daily classes, nourishing meals, plus dedicated recovery sessions like massage and ice bath therapy, giving you everything you need for structured progress in a boutique setting.

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Availability

Transformation Package

From £5600 (POA)
14 night minimum stay

This is a highly personalised, goal-oriented, all-inclusive package tailored completely to you and your needs. With expert coaching, nutrition, and recovery support built around your goals, this option is designed for maximum results. If this sounds like it’s for you, get in touch to chat with our Head Coach and find out more.

Proud to be the first and only HYROX affiliated gym in Sri Lanka.

Whether you’ve only just heard of HYROX, or you’re a seasoned athlete, we have a workout for you. What’s more, you’ll be training in the tropical surroundings of Makahiya Fitness, based on the top of a hill in beautiful Sri Lanka.

Book a stay with us to take your HYROX race to the next level. Work with our expert coaches on your race strategy, technique work and endurance building, all alongside fellow HYROX athletes - your new friends for life!

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A Few FAQs

  • Makahiya Fitness is situated 10 minutes inland from Unawatuna, on the sunny south coast of Sri Lanka, just 2 km from the famous Dalawella Beach

  • We offer three types of stays: the Signature Package, the B&B Package, and the option to arrange a call where we’ll create a completely bespoke package for you. The Signature Package includes unlimited access to fitness classes, gym facilities, workout spaces, and the pool, along with three nutritious meals a day. It also includes 1 ice bath, 1 personal coaching session, and 1 sports massage. The B&B Package offers breakfast, gym access, and pool access. You can find out more on our Packages page.

  • Yes! We’re open all year round, making it the perfect destination whatever the season. The high season runs from December to May, when you’ll likely experience hot, sunny days, great surf, and very little rain—ideal for outdoor activities and soaking up the sun.

    The green season (June to November) offers its own special appeal. During these months, you can still expect plenty of sunshine, with occasional scattered showers. It’s a quieter time to visit, allowing you to enjoy Sri Lanka’s natural beauty and peaceful surroundings without the crowds. At Makahiya, we train in all weather, ensuring that you’ll get the most out of your experience no matter the time of year.

  • You’re definitely fit enough! At Makahiya, we cater to all fitness levels. We’ve had everyone from professional athletes to complete beginners join us, and we make sure that each person’s experience is tailored to where they’re at. Whether you’re looking to take your fitness to the next level or just want to get moving again, we’ve got you covered.

    Our classes are adaptable, and our trainers are great at making sure you feel both challenged and comfortable, whatever your ability. It’s all about pushing yourself at your own pace, so don’t worry if you’re just starting out—we’ve all been there!

  • We get this one a lot. Makahiya is a plant which goes by many names: touch-me-not, shy plant, or nidhikumba in Sinhala. Touch its leaves and see what happens.

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Make the climb.

We believe in good grub, great people and genuine encouragement. So come climb our hill in Unawatuna to meet, eat and sweat with a like-minded crew we call the Makahiya Massive.

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