RED COCONUT
“It’s truly a blessing to be here. Every day. And I’m not even on vacation. I work all day, and I feel great.” Aruna de Silva
OUR STORY
Red Coconut started as an idea — to create a place that feels different.
Not a hotel, not a concept, but something personal. Built piece by piece, with materials, ideas, and inspiration collected over time.
We wanted to create a space where people can slow down, feel comfortable, and enjoy the small details — design, light, food, nature, and atmosphere.
With only three rooms, Red Coconut stays intentionally small. It allows us to host personally, to take care of details, and to create a place that feels more like staying with friends than in a standard hotel.
7 Tables grew naturally from this idea — a restaurant that follows the same philosophy: no rush, no standard menu, just good ingredients and attention to detail.
Red Coconut is not for everyone — but for those who feel it, it becomes something special.
Kathrin & Aruna de Silva
Kathrin & Aruna de Silva
Entrance Gate 1999
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Building from Scratch 2019 Dec
The Kitchen 1999
Aruna (Photo 2006)
MALLIKA KUSUM JAPA
After Aruna´s mother has passed away Aruna decided to take action and rebuilt everything from 2019.
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The Property 2018
Kathrin de Silva & Katze 2019
Under construction 2019
December 2019
You see the building that today contains the three guest rooms. On the front side is now the kitchen, and to the left of it you find today’s bar. In front, where the open area extends, is now the dining space and the swimming pool.
Rooms 2019
Behind the rooms
Rooms 2019
A lot has changed here as well...
Improvised outdoor cooking in 2020
View from terrace 2020
Garden 2020
Today we finished paving all pathways with broken tiles and leftover pieces—upcycled from local junk yards. A simple, beautiful way to value resources and keep Red Coconut truly sustainable.
The Kitchen October 2020
Aruna’s Dream
By Oliver Triffic, EATCLUB MAGAZINE
Kathrin & Aruna de Silva
2025 Article in Touristbook Magazine
2025 Article in Touristbook Magazine
Galle Road - Entrance to Red Coconut - turn left before the tracks when driving south, keep on right
Entrance Gate 2020
TOURISTBOOK MAGAZINE
ARTICLE OCTOBER 2025
PARADISE IN THE HEART OF THE TROPICS.
THE RED COCONUT VILLA.
One of the small addresses on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast that stands for sustainable boutique hospitality is the Red Coconut Villa. This boutique hideaway pairs thoughtfully conceived design with understated elegance. With just a few rooms, it creates an intimate atmosphere that feels both secluded and personal. The design marries modern lines with traditional flair. Particular emphasis was placed on sustainability during construction, using primarily recycled materials. The open spaces look out over the paradisiacal garden and the more than 20-meter pool, allowing architecture and nature to flow into one another as if there were no dividing line.
The heart of the house is the restaurant “7 Tables.” The name says it all: there are indeed only seven tables, and every guest becomes part of a culinary staging. The kitchen doesn’t chase the luxury of grand gourmet temples; it’s driven by the idea of refining the everyday with precise craftsmanship. “You have to hold on to your dreams and approach them with a good heart,” says Aruna de Silva, owner and designer of Red Coconut Villa and head of the kitchen. His words sound less like a marketing slogan than a personal credo, grown from tradition and experience. Here, luxury doesn’t mean excess but awareness; every moment, every bite is celebrated. Many guests describe their stay at Red Coconut as a turning point—a place where reduction itself becomes a form of luxury.
( English Translation TOURISTBOOK ARTICLE, 2025)
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Interview with Aruna
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6 Episoden from 2020
Shot for Eatclub, Funke Media #1
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Jackfruit Curry #2
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Risotto #3
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Red Snapper #4
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BBQ #5
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Pumpkin Curry #6
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Fish Curry Cooking in Eatclub Studio
