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Not a place to stay. A place to feel alive.

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නැන්දා, to be

The way
of life.

We're not building another hotel. We're building a place where people feel alive. Where the experience is the product and the feeling is what people come back for. Built in Ahangama, Sri Lanka.

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Lifestyle

Community built
through culture.

Every week at Innawa is a miniature version of a good life.

Six Pillars
01

Move

In your body

Sunrise surf sessions. Gym. Yoga. Pilates. Evening recovery. The body as a starting point for everything else.

02

Create

With your hands

Workshops, studios, coworking. Work on something that matters alongside people you'd never meet otherwise.

03

Gather

Around the table

Community dinners. Garden evenings. Rooftop. Cultural events. Live music. Cinema under the stars.

04

Rest

Without guilt

Slow afternoons. The spa. The pool. The kind of rest that actually restores, not just sleep, but stillness.

05

Explore

Beyond the gates

Local surf guides. Excursions. Cultural immersion. Sri Lanka is not a backdrop. It's the whole point.

06

Contribute

Leave something

Talks. Workshops. Giving back. You don't just visit Innawa. You become part of it.

Social Club

The ecosystem.

Everything you need to live well, under one roof, in one community.

01

Movement Club

Gym. Surf. Yoga. Pilates. Recovery. A full movement practice built into daily life.

02

Wellness & Spa

Treatments, bodywork and recovery rituals. Designed for the serious and the curious.

03

Coworking

Studio space, fast internet, creative energy. Work surrounded by people building things.

04

Library Bar & Kitchen

The living room of Innawa. Where conversations start and days find their rhythm.

05

Rooftop

Curated sunset and evening programming. Cinematic. Intimate. The best hour of every day.

06

Garden & Dining

Open-air food, communal tables, private dining. Food as culture not just fuel.

07

Events & Live Music

Live performances, cultural gatherings. The social calendar is the product.

08

Residencies

Chefs, board shapers, artists. Long-stay creative partnerships that deepen the culture.

Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Three surf breaks
outside the gate.

Sri Lanka is not a backdrop. It's the reason Innawa is here.

38 Rooms
3 Surf Breaks
6 Pillars
100 Founding Members
Founding Circle

Be among the
founding 100.

100

The Founding 100 are the people who shape what Innawa becomes. Secure your spot now, either as a first booking at a founder rate or as a yearly member at a price that will never be offered again.

  • Founder pricing on stays and yearly membership
  • Early access to Innawa before public opening
  • Founder updates and behind-the-scenes access
  • Community invitations and exclusive events
  • Preferred rates on accommodations
  • Future membership opportunities
  • Access to special experiences
  • Your name in the Innawa story

No payment required. We'll be in touch directly.

Building in Public

We believe in
transparency.

Follow along as we document the renovation, share our vision and invite the community to participate in Innawa's journey.

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Coming soon  ·  Week 01

Why We're Building This

The vision behind Innawa, where it came from and what we're trying to build.

Coming soon  ·  Week 02

The Space & The Renovation

What the property looked like when we found it. What it's becoming.

Coming soon  ·  Week 03

Designing for Aliveness

How we're thinking about every space, from the gym to the rooftop to the rooms.

Residencies

Chefs. Board
shapers. Artists.

Innawa is a home for makers. If your practice deepens the culture, we want you here.

Chefs

Bring your food culture to Innawa. Residencies from 2 weeks to 3 months. A kitchen, a community and a platform to share your craft.

Board Shapers

Three surf breaks outside the gate. Work your craft where it belongs. Share it with the people who'll use it every morning.

Artists

Visual artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers. Create in a place that inspires the work and become part of it permanently.

We review all applications personally and reply within 2 weeks.

Join the
Founding 100.

Secure founder pricing on stays or a yearly membership. 100 spots. No exceptions.

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