Bangkok-based Six Senses’ founder Sonu Shivdasani is partnering with Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Hotels to create an exclusive 71-villa project, occupying 101/2 acres of beachfront land and the 26-acre Meeraladuwa Island, just south of Bentota. Slated for early 2014.
Esna Villas, a company fully owned by Esna Holdings, has invested in a beach property on Nilaveli beach, Trincomalee. with a 144 feet beach frontage. This project, which is valued at USD 1 million, is the company’s first foray into the leisure sector. The company plans to set up an “all suite” boutique hotel on the property with construction already being in progress.
Eshana De Silva, Chairman, Esna Holdings, observed that this project includes a “Presidential Villa” which has a private swimming pool with all the luxury amenities of a Five-Star property. We are very excited as this would be the only project of this kind in Trincomalee.
Sri Lanka has seen a massive influx of tourists after the much anticipated post-war tourism boom. Esna Villas plans to set up similar boutique hotels in other prime tourist locations around the Island. There is little doubt that projects such as these are vital in post-war Sri Lanka. 29 December 2010
Jetwing Vil Uyana‘s Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: Jetwing Youth Development Project (JYDP) 2006 This project won the PATA Grand Award 2007 for Training and Education Link to the hotel web site still to be provided.
Riolta Remarks by bunpeiris: The stupendous eco-oriented achievement of a hotel spread over 24 acres, consists of a wetland system of paddy fields, marshes & waterways reintroduced by a developer with tremendous pioneering spirit, imagination & daring. It is almost a shot at nature man made. Jetwing Vil Uyana experience encapsulates the consummate combination of the irrigation heritage & natural wonders of the island nation. The poperty in the extensive dry zone flat lands of the tropical island of Sri Lanka is immediately to the west of UNESCO World Heritage Site Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya. “Jetwing Vil Uyana” meaning “garden of ponds” in Sinhalese is envisaged as a natural extension of ancient Sinhalese Irrigation by ancient Sinhalese kings who developed the ancient island of Sri Lanka.
Location : Located 169 km from Colombo & 153 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, with a view of Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya, one of the seven UNESCO World heritage Sites of Sri Lanka Holidays.
Setting: Back to the nature to the hilt.
Luxurious Accommodation at Sri Lanka Holidays Jetwing Vil Uyana is in the form of 25 individual dwellings on stilts situated in three distinct habitats – water, paddy field and forest. These huge, luxurious dwellings, connected by wooden walkways, have timber flooring, ceilings of rattan and bamboo, and sloping roofs thatched with coconut palm. Furnished with luxurious king size beds, each dwelling has a private outdoor deck with scenic views and an outdoor dining area. Some have plunge pools on the deck and even private swimming pools. The bathrooms are spacious and elegantly designed with a large sunken bathtub and rain showers. Other facilities include a/c, IDD telephone, mini bar, 29” flat screen TV and satellite channels, coffee/tea making facilities, Bose DVD/CD Home Entertainment system, electronic safe, and even your own sarong, pair of reed slippers and umbrella.
a) Water dwellings: The three water dwellings (each 1,240 sq. ft) are built over a waterway filled with lotuses. Each has a timber decks that juts out over the water providing a picturesque view of the numerous water birds that inhabits the area. A separate dining deck over looking the water provides for dining under the stars.
b) Paddy field dwellings: These six dwellings (each 1,240 sq. ft) are built over paddy fields and have small plunge pools on the deck. The village farmers harvest the paddy fields during the season providing a special insight into paddy cultivation.
c) Marsh dwellings: Six dwellings (each 1,240 sq ft.) are situated over the marsh area. Two have plunge pools on the decks.
d) Forest dwellings: Bordering the wilderness at Jetwing Vil Uyana are the ten luxurious Forestdwellings (each 2,110 sq. ft.). Each of these two story villas has a 22 ft x 10 ft. private swimming pool. The ground floor consists of an open cemented lounge area with plush floor cushions overlooking the swimming pool and the scenic views beyond, an indoor courtyard, and elegant en suite toilet with bath tub and rain water shower. A large spectacular bedroom with an attached toilet with a w/c, and private balcony, occupies the second floor.
Facilities: Jetwing Vil Uyana has several dining options including two restaurant areas: Sulang café, surrounded by water, and Apsara fine dining restaurant with magnificent views of Sri Lanka Holidays Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya. Other dining options include Spa dining at the Island Spa, Signature dining on the deck within the privacy of your own dwelling, Cellar dining at Vil Uyana’s excellently-stocked wine cellar, and outdoor dining at the Kamatha by the paddy fields, where a typical village rice and curry meal is offered on a banana leaf. Sinhalese rice and curries and international cuisine is on offer. A special vegetarian menu is also available. Jetwing Vil Uyana’s tranquil library is filled with numerous titles including books on Sri Lanka and had the most relaxing situation, with a lotus-filled pond on one side and a waterway on the other.
The Island Spa & Wellness Center consists of a fully-equipped A/C gym surrounded by water, a yoga pavilion, and a wellness center headed by an Ayurvedic Physician. Aromatherapy and Ayurveda herbal oils are used for the wide array of relaxing during your stay at Sri Lanka Holidays Jetwing Vil Uyana.
The location Chaaya Blu Trincomalee luxury beach hotel is located at the lovely Uppuveli beach of Trincomalee of North-eastern coastal belt, at a distance of 257km from Colombo of western coast, the capital city of tropical Island of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is a mythical, mystical, legendary, historical and colonial sea-port fortress city; the beaches at Trincomalee are abundant with marine offerings for snorkelers and divers; Trincomalee Sea is a Whale watching tourist attraction.
The setting
Chaaya Blu is a beachfront hotel at a loveliest beach.
Chaaya BluSri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: to be edited.
Architecture and interior deco of Chaaya Blu Trincomalee, Uppuveli beach, Trincomalee
81 rooms set up in unique themes bring about an ambience of illumination and air, light and space with expanses of hues of white streaked with tones of blues with splashes of orange thrown in, cutting a scintillating contrast and brilliance. The neat straight lines and arches, beams and pillars in hues of white of the luxury beach hotel is spiced up with a blue pillar here, blue panel there.
The rattan furniture, denim trimmings in tones of blue and bright orange cushions and pillows complements the wooden decks and cut cement floors.
Captain’s Deck
The spacious main restaurant called Captain’s Deck spreads a sumptuous buffet.
The Crab
The Crab, the aptly named, open air Á La Carte restaurant serves an array of spicy dishes of crab and sea-food
The Rum Hold
The Rum Hold is not hidden as in the vessels of colonial era; at this retro-chic hotel, with no one to play spoilsport, “The Rum Hold” is all in the open to serve all sports, all the spirits, local as well as imported. So are Cocktails, fruit juices and signature Chaaya blu cocktail.
The Excursion counter
The Excursion counter at Chaaya Blu Trincomalee takes great delight to arrange all your excursions to surrounding of Trincomalee as well as Dolphin and Whale watching tours. No opportunity is spared to showcase the beauty of the Island: my Sri Lanka; your Island. Waterspouts such as snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, wind surfing, canoeing too are organized by the hotel.
Excursions
Fort Fredrick
On a cliff in a small peninsula jutting out of the town of Chaaya Blu Trincomalee is the Fort Fredrick built by the Portuguese in the year 1675 and occupied by the Dutch and the English in succession. Within the Fort are numerous colonial buildings and the Hindu shrine called Koneswaram Kovil. Fort Fredrick is also home to herd of deer that has become domesticated and live freely devoid of fear, amidst the inhabitants therein.
Koneswaram Temple
At the northern tip of Fort Frederick is a cliff called “Swami Rock” (Rock of the Hindu priest) which drops straight down 110 meters into the sea below. The location affords breathtaking view of the natural harbor of Trincomalee and the Indian Ocean.
On the summit of Swami Rock is the Tirukonesvaram Hindu Kovil where colorful “Poojas” or religious services are conducted at dusk. The Shrine is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In the year 1622 the temple was destroyed and the revered Shiva Lingam, the symbol of God Shiva was thrown off the cliff by the Portuguese. The building blocks, bricks and stones of the shrine were used to construct the Fort Fredrick by the Portuguese. The shrine was rebuilt albeit on a modest scale, from scratch on a later day. In the year 1962, while taking the underwater shots of the Sinhala movie Ran Muthu Duwa (Golden Pearl island), the revered Shiva Lingam was miraculously discovered in the sea bed off Trincomalee, by the legendary marine photographer of Ceylon, Mike Wilson. Mike Wilson restored same to the shrine and went onto become Hindu priest by the name “Swami Kalki” in search of God Skanda, the much adored deity of Kataragama.
Kanniyai Hot Water Springs
Hot Water Springs is situated 12 Km from Chaaya Blu Trincomalee and can be reached in 45 minute’s drive.
The water temperature of seven hot wells in Kanniyai varies from very hot to hot. It is believed that the water at these wells is of therapeutic value and bathing there help get cured of rheumatism and arthritis.
The Pigeon Island
The Pigeon Island, declared a national park on 1963, by the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka, as its name suggests, is home to hundreds of blue rock pigeons. A short boat ride from Trincomalee would land the guests at one of the two small beaches of the island. To the southwest of the island is a large coral reef 200 meters in length and 100 meters in width. Island is a pleasant place to go on swimming, snorkeling, diving and sun bathing.
The Velgam Vihara
The ancient Buddhist temple of Velgam Vihara is of history running as far as the era of King Devanam Piya Tissa, whose reign saw the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka from India.
Location
Earl’s Regency, a luxury Sri Lanka Hotel 5km north of the city center of Kandy (115 km from Cololmbo) is reached just across Tennekumubura Bridge over the River Mahaweli.
Earl's Regency, Kandy
Earl's Regency across River Mahaweli
The Main Wing of Earl's Regency
Setting
Earl’s Regency Sri Lanka hotel built by the River Mahaweli Ganga, into a cliff, overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range is the closet luxury Sri Lanka hotel to Victoria Golf Course at Kandy. The hotel that brings in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Mahaweli River is a perfect hideaway from the city. Earl’s Regency with its landscaped gardens spreading over 16 acres of land presents a sense of grandeur from the beginning of paved drive, the approach to its palatial lobby and the architecture of the hotel. Built on a higher elevation, the twin wings of the hotel, designed with pagoda shaped roofs are connected by a long overhead roofed bridge, which looks like a long traditional veranda in the sky. The luxury Sri Lanka hotel is perfectly located to base yourself and to visit The Holy Temple of the Tooth, Explore around the Holy Temple of the Tooth, and go on Temple Excursions around the World Heritage City of Kandy. Furthermore the location of Earl’s Regency, Sri Lanka offers the opportunity to trek in Knuckles Mountain Range (KR) (17,825 ha) encompassing Knuckles Conservation Forest. Knuckles Mountain Range was recommended for tentative listing of UNESCO World Heritage sits by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Sri Lanka.
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Accommodation
Earl’s Regency hotel consists of 104 well appointed and air-conditioned rooms and suits with either river views or mountain views: 89 deluxe rooms; 6 Premium rooms; Mini suite room; Natural Rock Junior suits and Mountbatten Suits.
Restaurants and Bars
Earl’s Regency serves a wide selection of cuisines-Continental, Oriental as well as Sinhalese–round the clock. The restaurants Temptations offers a la carte and a good wine list in a formal setting, Far Pavilions and the Chameleon Café and two bars, Mount Batten and the Pool Bar cater the guests.
Venue for conferences and corporate events
Earl’s Regency with its banquet and cocktail facilities that can accommodate 1,000 people, one of the largest venues in Kandy, is a popular location for conferences and corporate events.
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Riolta Remarks by bunpeiris: Sri Lanka Holidays Yala Village, a luxurious star-class jungle resort immerses you in the wilderness and unleashes wildlife but prevents you from the wide beach of silver sands.
Location: Sri Lanka Holidays Yala village is located 250km from Colombo at Kirinda in Deep South of tropical island of Sri Lanka. The resort in wilderness is just 10 kilometers from the town of Kirinda & 22 kilometers from Tissamaharama, an ancient city of the kingdom of Ruhuna.
Setting: Right in the wilderness with a lagoon, then again the beachfront of pristine sandy beach but with wild waves & underwater currents. Make do & be content with the hotel swimming pool & that’s at once a plea & order. Ten acres of scenic wilderness blending evergreen forest and typical Sri Lanka dry zone vegetation of the eco-friendly property consists of an observation deck giving bird’s eye view of the Sri Lanka’s most famous national park that borders the hotel: Sri Lanka Holidays Ruhuna Yala National Park.
Wildlife at close quarters at the Yala Village: Just outside your luxury chalet you would view the roaming wild elephants or illusive leopard sunning on a nearby rocky outcrop or a grazing deer in the panoramic landscape teeming with birdlife.
Accommodation: 61 fully air-conditioned individual luxury chalets with private verandas spread over 10 acres of wilderness provides you absolute privacy. All chalets are equipped with satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities & mini-bar.
Restaurant: The elevated open-air sheltered restaurant set in nature serves you freshly prepared western & traditional Sinhalese cuisine.
Activities: Participatory/Luxury/Super Luxury Movable Camping, Wildlife Safaris, Bird Watching & Special Study Tours for Flora and Fauna of Sri Lanka.
Heritance Ahungalla Hotel, one of the finest among the Sri Lanka hotels, is an outstanding architectural achievement of a luxury beachfront hotel in Sri Lanka by illustrious Geoffrey Bawa, one of the foremost architects of Asia. The driveway to the front of the hotel brings to the view, the grand open-plan lobby designed in a concept of light and space. Natural light that pours into the lobby, reigns over the whole hotel. As much as it is sunny indoors, outdoors are shady: the expansive wooded gardens of the hotel are well shaded from the tropical sun.
Herein is another glorious Geoffrey Bawa Special. Bask in the light and space special effects show. Glorious!
Herein is a stunning telescopic view: the airy and spacious lobby ends at the infinity pool that runs all the way to reach the beach. The effect is astonishing: the bluish expanse of infinity pool blending with the blues of the sea and the blues of the horizon. There’s blue and shades of blue, tones of blue, there’s space, there’s more space, there’s light, again light, the expansive blue pool, still more of pool and the sea, the sea, the horizon, then endless horizon- it holds your breath up. Let your breath fall, now. Jesus, you nearly choked. Bunpeiris
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Heritance Ahungalle is an architectural landmark; it is also a geographic landmark of the area between prime Sri lanka Holidays beach resort of Bentota & the surf beach of Hikkaduwa. Most of all, Heritance Ahungalla is a landmark of the history of tourism in Sri Lanka: it is the first ever 5 star beach resort of the tropical island of Sri Lanka.
Location: Heritance Ahungalla (5 star) is located 76km from Colombo at the fishing village of Ahungalla between the prime beach resorts of Bentota & Hikkaduwa of South western coast of Sri Lanka.
Setting: Beachfront. Heritance Ahungalla is set on the prime stretch of pristine beach amidst dense coconut groves.
Architecture: Heritance Ahungalla is an early architectural masterpiece of a classic beach hotel by Sri Lanka’s illustrious architect Geoffrey Bawa. The entrance to the lobby provides a long vision across the huge expanse of a swimming pool merging to the sea at the far end. Ground floors as well as upper floors are designed with linked pavilions providing views & breeze of the sea. Geoffrey Bawa’s hallmark of architecture is manifested herein with the concept of interior too having the virtues of exterior: tropical sun, sea breeze, lush greenery & flowing water. Among the numerous architectural masterpieces of Geoffrey Bawa are Heritance Kandalama at Dambulla & Cinnamon Beach at Bentota, Serandib Hotel at Bentota & Jetwing Lighthouse at Galle.
Accommodation: Heritance Ahungalle comprises of 160 spacious comfortable well furnished & stylish rooms. A host of amenities and an array of services of lavish luxury spoil you to the very fingertip.
Awards: National Cleaner Production Awards 2008 by National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka. NCPC is a member of United Nations International Development Organization’s and United Nations Environment Programme’s global network of cleaner production centers.
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Location: St. Andrew’s Hotel is located in Nuwara Eliya (6100 ft above the sea level) the prime highland retreat of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands of salubrious climate.
Setting: you will be arriving from the bustling city of Nuwara Eliya, the prime highland retreat, colonial sanitarium of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka Holidays, winding up the hill & then passing the immaculately maintained golf course & take a turn & all of a sudden, you are at a stately Tudor style colonial mansion. It is Ceylon tea time in the lovely garden amidst the flowers, birds & breeze. What else would you like? Did I hear Wine? You many name it, the hotel would serve you all. The hotel in Nuwara Eliya Little England of Sri Lanka Holidays serves over a hundred wines exclusively imported for it from the northern hemisphere as well as southern hemisphere of the planet.
Ambience: colonial residence, which is over a hundred years old, retains the pace, class & tradition of the colonial era of Ceylon. Added to the colonial tradition four poster beds & open wood fires are comforts of modern conveniences.
Accommodation: St. Andrews Hotel consists of 40 spacious standard rooms spread over two wings, 7 family attic rooms and 5 suites.
Restaurants and Bars: ‘Old Course’ – a fine dining restaurant, featuring a show kitchen and a walk in wine cellar. ‘Road Hole Bar’ – a typical colonial styled bar over looking the lush gardens.
Experiencing nature: Trekking, guided nature walks with Sri Lanka Holidays St. Andrews Hotel resident naturalist.
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Jetwing Light House, Galle, Sri Lanka Holidays
Jetwing Light House, Galle, Sri Lanka
Jetwing Light House,Galle, Sri Lanka Holidays
Location
Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel, Galle, is located at Dadelle of Galle district, 146 km south of CMB Bandaranayake International Airport, Sri Lanka. Airport being 37 km north of the city center of Colombo, the distance from Colomboto the hotel is 109 km. The ancient, medieval and colonial sea port city of Galle is home to VOC Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World heritage Site. The hotel is ideally located for the rain forest walks in Kanneliya, Kottawa & Hiyare low land tropical rain forests of Sri Lanka Holidays.
The quality and nature of the property
Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel is a first class property, a lovely luxury beach resort with a beachfront for total relaxation at the end of Sri Lanka holidays, the touring holidays in Sri Lanka.
The Road to Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel
A 37km drive south of Colombo along the busy Negambo Road takes us to the heart of Colombo. 20 km further south alone the bustling Galle road passing Mount Lavinia takes us to the beach resort of Wadduwa, where the southern coastal road runs hugging the beach together with the Colombo- Matara railway line. Wadduwa onwards the South western coastal belt is replete with Sri Lanka Holidays beach resorts hotels at Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Ambalangoda and Galle.
The setting of Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel
The lighthouse is a tranquil and solitary beachfront hotel that sits pretty upon a low cliff overlooking the blue waters of Indian Ocean. The blues of the ocean, white swathes and stretches of the beach are locked onto the greens of well mowed and maintained grassy lawns of the hotel gardens shaded with Coconut palm trees.
Architecture of Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel
Designed by illustrious Geoffrey Bawa, one of the foremost Asian architects in the Twentieth century, Lighthouse hotel is an admirable work of space and light: open spaces, verandas, courtyards and balconies. The Light house affords you all the magnificent views of the garden and sea. Over and above the outstanding architectural concept of “with the nature”, the hotel carries the modern green concepts of Sustainable development, recycling, waste reduction and usage of renewable resources.
Interior Décor of Lighthouse Hotel
The first impression of the interior décor of Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel is a long lasting one. The out of ordinary grand spiral staircase at the end of the reception is set up with a masterpiece of art: the metal sculpted balustrade depicts the arrival of Portuguese in Galle in the year 1505 & battles and giving the battle to Sinhalese, The balustrade runs all the way up where, what would have simply being a handrail, at inferior level of interior deco. Walking up the feature staircase and reaching the lobby on the upper deck all you can hear is the sounds of Indian Ocean breakers crashing onto rocks; all you can see is the sights of Ocean and ocean breakers. The open spaces within the hotel buildings are complemented by near minimalist quality of wooden furniture bolstering the feel of spaciousness. The rooms brilliant with primary colors are airy, spacious and set up with unique interior deco and with a touch of minimalist concepts.
Ambience of the Hotel
The fort like appearance of the hotel, its outstanding spiral staircase lined with sculpture featuring Portuguese landing at Galle and battles against the Sinhalese and definite Mediterranean undertones exudes a touch of history. The open spaces inside the hotel buildings and unmatched views of sea and beach with the sound of ocean breakers crashing onto the rocks below bring in a serene feel with an atmosphere of total relaxation
The hotel features 60 luxury rooms; three private suits with every modern luxury, blending sophisticated elegance of decor with unique design offering unmatched views of sea
Accommodation
The hotel consists of 60 spacious and well furnished Deluxe Rooms and 3 Theme Suits. All these provide sea view with private balcony. The rooms are set up with spacious, trendy and very comfortable bathrooms.
Deluxe Rooms
Ocean view, king sized or twin beds on request, teak floors, old World charm, teak writing desk, comfortable sofa
Theme Suits
Three private suits designed on themes are furnished with every modern luxury item, blending sophisticated elegance of décor.
Ocean view, Four-poster king sized bed, teak floors, individually decorated, separate sitting room with teak writing desk and comfortable sofa bed
In Room Facilities
Twin beds, central air-conditioning with individual temperature control in rooms, Direct Dial Telephone, TV, Hair Dryer with electric shaver socket, Mini bar, Coffee and Tea making facility, In Room Personal Safe, Bath and shower
Baby cots are available on request. Baby Sitter too is available on request. A medical practitioner is available on call.
Serena Spa
Serena Spa offers a wide array of therapies for rejuvenation of body and mind. The impressive menu consists of massages, body works, and facials. The rejuvenation therapies in oriental traditions as well as modern European techniques are performed by skilled hands. The Marma Body, Mind and Spirit Massage, one of the signature therapies at Serena Spa stimulate the vital pressure points of human body. Adam and Eve Spa using aromatherapy oils bring in a deeply relaxing experience. The other signature treatments are Serenity full body massage, Anti-stress massage, Travel Reviver package, Honey Sesame Body Glow, After-Sun Cucumber Wrap and Rehydrating Coconut Delight.
Leisure Facilities at the hotel
Two Swimming Pools, Kiddies Pool, Natural Rock Poll, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Squash Court, Beach Volley Ball, Arranging Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Hair and beauty Salon, Spa, Ayurvedic Massage, E-mail and Internet Facilities, Laundry, hotel shop, Gems and Jewelry shop
Restaurant and Bars
Cinnamon Room: Fine Dining
Cinnamon Room, with a view of sea, within the air-conditioned enclosure as well as in the open air seating on the terrace dishes out Fine Dining with a first class a la Carte menu supplemented with an excellent selection of wines in air-conditioned closure as well as on the balcony. Vegetarian and special diet meals too are served on request.
Anchor Bar and Grill
The Pool side open air Anchor Bar and Grill is your spot for light dining and beverages; a menu of snacks, sandwiches, grills and fruit juice.
Coats of Arms Bar – Air conditioned bar with pool table
The Coats of Arms with a unbroken view of the ocean is your twilight spot for a sundown cocktail while watching the beautiful sunset. The Bar is set up with TV and library too.
Sports & Recreation at the hotel
Lighthouse Hotel consists of two swimming pools and a children’s pool, flood lit tennis, squash, table tennis, pool table, fully equipped gymnasium and Yoga.
Meal Basis
The hotel provides all options on meals: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board and Full Board
Novel Experiences with the Hotel
Here’s your chance to learn cook Sinhalese delicacies with Sri Lankan spices in the Spice Island. Here’s your chance to join the tea tasting ceremony with finest Black tea in the world, Ceylon tea.
Excursion from Jetwing Lighthouse
Galle VOC Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kanneliya, Kottawa and Hiyare tropical rainforests
A boat ride down the Mahamodara
Galle market & shopping street
Visitng Buddhist temples
Visiting lace making and batik painting shops.
Location of Amaya Lake Hotel Kandalama Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla, Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka Amaya Lake is located at Kandalama, Dambulla 102 km away from Colombo. The eco-oriented hotel is an ideal base for those looking to experience nature attractions as well as cultural attractions of Sri Lanka Holidays Cultural Triangle. The World Heritage sites Golden Dambulla Rock Temple & Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel are within the distances of easy access.
Setting of Amaya Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla
The eco-oriented Amaya Lake hotel sits on the banks of ancient Kandalama man made rainwater reservoir that irrigate the agricultural zone of Dambulla. The 40-acre wooded sanctuary of the Amaya Lake hotel takes you closer to the nature.
Star Rating & Type of hotel: 4 star luxury chalet style hotel
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Architecture and Interior Décor of Amaya Lake, Kandalama: Amaya Lake resort is built in traditional Sinhalese architecture and interior decor.
Accommodation at Amaya Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla 40-acre wooded sanctuary is home to ninety-two elegantly furnished Sinhalese chalets scattered amongst the trees. Each chalet consists of a bedroom, a spacious bathroom with shower & bathtub. Lounge area is provided with sofa & plasma screen TV. Rooms are decorated with local murals and sculptures and are furnished to a high standard. A small sitting area is separated from the bedroom, which is slightly raised, and each chalet features a terrace with a traditional long seat for relaxing.
Dining at Amaya Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla
High wooden ceilings of the open-air restaurant surrounded by the nature, lays out buffet of Sinhalese & international cuisine.
Bars: Two bars of Amaya Lake provide grand views of Kandalama Lake. The open-air bar is located in the lower deck of the lobby. The nearby pool serves a full range of tropical juices, cocktails, beers & spirits.
Nature activities at Amaya Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla
Jeep driven safaris to Minneriya National Park & Kaudulla National Park
Bird watching, jungle treks, elephant safari in the surrounding areas.
Excursions off Amaya Lake, Kandalama, Dambulla
UNESCO World Heritage site of Rangiri Dambulu Rajamaha Viharaya (Sinhala: Golden Dambulla Rock Cave Temple) at Dambulla.
& UNESCO World Heritage site Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel located within Sri Lanka Holidays Cultural Triangle.
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