Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Uppuveli, Trincomalee — 234.1 km from Bandaranaike (CMB), about 4 hr 43 min. Fixed fares from Rs 31,800, agreed before you fly.
About Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is in Uppuveli, Trincomalee, about 4 hr 43 min by road from Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel lists 4 room types, including Superior Room and Beach Chalet. The hotel lists 6 restaurants and bars, including Captain's Deck and Rum Hold. Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door at a fixed price.
Getting there from the airport
Your driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to the door. One fixed price for the whole car, agreed before you fly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Location
8.61810, 81.21790
Visitor guide: Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
What to know before you go. Last reviewed 06-10-2026 by TaxiList research. Each fact says how far it can be trusted.
- Superior Room: king or twin, 26.75 m2, ocean view, 2-3 adults
- Beach Chalet: king, 40.40 m2, ocean view, ground level
- Premium Beach Chalet: king, 33 m2, ground floor, direct beach access
- Suite: king, 53.79 m2, living area, ocean view
- Captain's Deck
- Rum Hold
- The Crab
- Ceylonese Gastronomy: local Sri Lankan cuisine
- Beach BBQ Dinner: barbecue
- Oceanfront Dining
- Marine mammal safari
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Water sports
- Boat exploration
- Cultural tours
- Spa services
- Pool
- Beach access
- Svastha Serene Spa
- WiFi
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Balconies
Near Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Places to visit close to the hotel. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Day trips from Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Further afield. Drive time is by road, from the same pricing data as your quote.
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is a beachfront resort on Uppuveli Beach, one of Trincomalee's main stretches of sand, with the hotel itself just a two-minute walk from the shore. It is part of the Cinnamon Hotels group, one of Sri Lanka's larger hospitality brands, and carries the polished, mid-to-upper resort standard associated with that portfolio, distinguishing it from the smaller independent guesthouses that make up much of Uppuveli's accommodation.
The property has 81 rooms, each air-conditioned and finished in a fairly simple, modern style, with a balcony, an LCD television, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini-bar as standard. The emphasis throughout is on straightforward beach-resort comfort rather than elaborate decor, with rooms designed to work as a base for time spent outdoors rather than a destination in themselves.
Facilities include a freshwater outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, along with 24-hour room service. A PADI-certified dive centre operates directly from the resort, running snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing trips for guests, which makes Trinco Blu as much a base for water sports as it is a place to relax on the sand, and the presence of a certified dive operation on site is a meaningful difference from hotels that simply arrange trips through outside operators.
Dining is split across three venues: Captain's Deck, serving a mix of Asian and continental dishes; The Crab Restaurant, built around seafood and crab specialities that lean into Trincomalee's reputation as a fishing coast; and Rumhold, a smaller spot for drinks and light snacks.
Between the beachfront position, the dive centre and the spread of dining options, Trinco Blu is built primarily around an active, water-facing stay on Uppuveli's beach strip, aimed squarely at guests who want the ocean itself, not just a sea view, to be part of their time on the East Coast.
Uppuveli sits on the northern edge of Trincomalee's natural harbour, one of the deepest in the world, and the stretch of coast the resort sits on has a calmer, more open character than some of the busier southern beach towns, which suits a hotel built as much around its dive centre and water-sports programme as around its pool and rooms. Trincomalee's east-facing coastline also means mornings on the beach here tend to be calm, with the sea flattening out well before the wind picks up later in the day, making the earlier hours a favoured time for guests heading out with the dive centre.
Your transfer to Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
The nearest hotel on this site is Amaranthé Bay Resort in Uppuveli, a few minutes on foot.
What it costs
| Vehicle | Seats | Typically | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | 3–4 | Alto, Aqua, Axio | Rs 31,800 | Book |
| Van, SUV and group | 4–50 | Every, Vezel, Toyota KDH, Coaster | Rs 42,970 | Book |
| Premium car | 3–4 | Camry | Rs 63,060 | Book |
One price for the whole car, not per seat. Drivers and fleets set their own rates, so these are typical prices from our system, not a guarantee — your actual quote can differ. Quoted by the same engine that prices your booking, for the 234.1 km shown — your own quote reflects the exact address, the time of day and any waiting time. See all 9 vehicle classes ↓
Questions about this transfer
How much is a taxi from Colombo airport to Trinco Blu by Cinnamon?
From Rs 31,800 for the 234.1 km, about 4 hr 43 min. That is a fixed price for the whole car, quoted before you book, not a meter reading.
How long does the transfer to Trinco Blu by Cinnamon take?
About 4 hr 43 min in normal traffic. Arrivals at Bandaranaike are busiest in the early morning, when the long-haul flights land together.
Will the driver wait if my flight is late?
Yes. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it. There is no automatic flight tracking yet, so if you are delayed, message your driver on the number in your confirmation. Extended waiting beyond the pickup window is chargeable on a point-to-point transfer, and the terms say by how much.
Can I book a return transfer from Trinco Blu by Cinnamon?
Yes — the same journey in reverse, at the same fixed price, booked at the same time or later.
All vehicle classes and prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Prices from | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Small Car | 3–4 | Rs 31,800 | Book |
| Economy / Medium Car | 3–4 | Rs 34,760 | Book |
| Sedan | 3–4 | Rs 38,410 | Book |
| Mini Van | 5–7 | Rs 42,970 | Book |
| SUV | 4–5 | Rs 43,890 | Book |
| Van | 8–14 | Rs 46,630 | Book |
| Luxury Car | 3–4 | Rs 63,060 | Book |
| Mini Bus | 15–30 | Rs 65,800 | Book |
| Bus | 30–50 | Rs 95,010 | Book |
Every class, every price, none hidden. Each Book button opens the booking form for this transfer with that class chosen.
Book your transfer through us
- Fixed price in advance, for the whole car. No meter.
- Your driver's profile is shown before you book.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Day trips from the hotel can be booked from the cards above.
How this transfer works
One fixed price for the whole car, not per seat. There is no meter, so the figure you are quoted is the figure the booking honours. Give your flight number when you book and your driver has it.
The return leg from Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is the same journey booked the other way, at the same price, and can be arranged now or later in your stay. Departures want you at Bandaranaike three hours before a long-haul flight, so add the 4 hr 43 min back to that.
Before you book
- Taxis in Trincomalee — what the roads do at different times of day, and how being collected here works.
- Airport transfers — meeting your driver, luggage, child seats and how payment works.
- The airport to Trincomalee route — the drive itself, in detail.
- A driver for several days — the usual arrangement for anyone travelling beyond Trincomalee.
- The district map — where Trincomalee sits, and what is around it.