A guide to Sri Lanka

The Rogue Room Guide to Sri Lanka

We are jetting back to our favrouite winter hideaway the tear drop of the indian ocean. Are you locked in? Well here's our Sri Lankan Travel Guide, whilst you are in town. 

Stay
PALM Hotel, Ahangama
Industrial meets tropical chic. Black steel cabanas tucked between palms, pink walls framing the jungle, and a playlist that drifts from reggae to rock. Think barefoot design bliss with sambol for breakfast.

Eat & Sip:
Crab curry at PALM Kitchen - messy, spiced perfection.
Iced cinnamon latte from Lighthouse Café, best enjoyed at sunset.
Beach cocktails at Uncle’s or Pickled Pelikan in Ahangama - Shoreditch energy, Sri Lankan soul.

Do:
Sunrise Yoga in Palm Pavillion with Rogue founder Rosie 
Catch a wave (or watch the pros) at Kabalana Beach.
Hop in a tuk-tuk and explore, every corner hums with colour and chaos in perfect sync, our favorites Karma collection, Stick no Bills.
Authentic Sri Lankan cooking class Sea Waves Restaurant, Unawatuna

Buy:
PALM’s lemongrass body oil and locally made linen sets,  island life, bottled and stitched.
Secrets of the Sun, Ahamgama
perfect edit of clothing and accessories for the bohemian soul.

Dance: 
Late nights at Trax, where live music and DJ sets keep the coastal air buzzing.
Long lunches and good chaos at The Doctor’s House, an old colonial villa turned beach bar, the place to lose track of time.

The Vibe:
Salt on your skin. Coconut in your hand. Monkeys in the trees. A little wild, a little luxe, always off-grid.

Colombo:

Breakfast at Café Kumbuk Colombo’s green oasis. Tucked inside a quiet courtyard, it’s all sunshine, smoothies, and soul food. Order the coconut pancakes or the avo toast with a local twist and take your time. No one’s rushing here.

Coffee & Flow:
GRIND Coffeehouse, your go-to for strong flat whites and soft landings. Pull up your laptop or journal and let the morning unfold to the hum of conversation and the scent of fresh beans. It’s where the city’s creatives come to breathe.

Pause & Reflect:
Just a short walk from GRIND, you’ll find one of Colombo’s most beautiful Buddhist temples, Gangaramaya Temple a sanctuary of calm hidden in the noise. Step inside, slip off your shoes, and sit in silence as the incense curls through the air. Meditation comes naturally here, no app required.

Wander:
Take a slow walk through Colombo 7, past frangipani trees, crumbling colonial villas, and the hum of tuk-tuks weaving between modern cafes and ancient shrines. The beauty is in the contrasts

Why not join Rosie in Sri Lanka this January.
Spaces still available 4th - 9th January 2026. Inquire here