Cabana Design Ideas & Construction Cost Sri Lanka (2025)
December 25, 2025
Cabana Design Ideas & Construction Cost Sri Lanka (2025)
The "Instagrammable" tourism market relies on unique stays.
Standard concrete rooms are out. Cabanas—A-frames, treehouses, and wooden chalets—are in. They are cheaper to build and command higher nightly rates.
Table of Contents
1. Design Styles
The A-Frame
- Look: Modern, cozy, photogenic.
- Pros: Roof is the wall (saves material). Excellent for rain runoff.
- Cons: Limited headroom on sides.
The Stilt House
- Look: Elevated, traditional, jungle vibe.
- Pros: Better views, ventilation, flood protection.
- Cons: Expensive structural timber/steel legs required.
2. Construction Costs (2025)
Cost per Cabana (300-400 sq ft unit):
- Budget (Pine Wood/Steel Frame): Rs. 1.5 - 2.0 Million
- Standard (Treated Timber/Glass): Rs. 2.5 - 3.5 Million
- Luxury (Teak/AC/Plunge Pool): Rs. 5.0 Million+
3. ROI Analysis
Scenario: Building 2 Cabanas on a land in Ella/Mirissa.
- Total Investment: Rs. 8 Million (Land + 2 Cabanas)
- Nightly Rate: Rs. 15,000 (standard for unique stays)
- Occupancy: 40% (conservative)
- Monthly Income: Rs. 360,000
- OpEx: Rs. 100,000
- Net Profit: Rs. 260,000/month
- Payback: ~2.5 Years (Excellent!)
4. Material Choices
- Treated Pine (Imported): Cheap, looks great, but requires annual varnish. Termite prone if not treated well.
- Steel + Conwood: Using steel structure with cement-board wood lookalike. Cheaper maintenance, fire safe. Best for long term.
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