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Location
Saman Villa is located on the south west coast, 65 km south of Colombo and 92 km from CMB Bandaranaike International Airport.
Setting
Saman Villas is perched on the summit of a headland rocky outcrop at the very border of the pristine beach of the south western coastal belt of Sri Lanka at the sleepy fishing village of Aturuwella in the prime beach resort of Sri Lanka, Bentota bay Beach.
The rocky outcrop bisects the golden sandy beach into two long seemingly endless, surf swept pristine stretches with dense coconut plantations right behind it.
The setting is not only of lofty, panoramic views but also one of tranquility, disturbed only by the sounds of birds and the waves breaking on the rocks below. No matter, your angle of view, the magnificence of the long stretch of twin beaches & coconut plantations never seize, at once to thrill & soothe the heart. This is a magnificent location.
Accommodation
26 extravagantly furnished suites plus one two-storey villa. These are built in the form of separate villas on either side of the rocky headland for maximum privacy. Designed in the best of traditional Sri Lankan style, the accommodation offers every comfort
Each suite is carefully positioned to provide spectacular views of the shoreline and sea. They include a terrace or balcony with a day bed and dining table, lounge area, sleeping deck.
Facilities
The inviting infinity-edge swimming pool with sea blue water appears to merge with the vast Indian Ocean and beyond. The cascading gardens with beautifully manicured lawns on the rock face offer a variety of locations to appreciate the magnificent view, caressed by cooling sea breeze, in quite relaxation.
Two restaurants overlooking the pool and the sea beyond; the terrace restaurant caters for breakfast and lunch while the main restaurant on the upper level is open exclusively for dinner. The menus at the main restaurant offer a wide selection of Eastern, Western and Sri Lankan dishes with an extensive range of wines to complement your cuisine.
Dining under the stars of a tropical island
The Dining options include; dining by the golden sandy beach, on the pool pavilion overlooking the ocean, on top of a rock where the waves break, in a tropical garden, in a water garden or in the privacy of your own suite.
Location Sri Lanka Holidays Hunas Falls Hotel is located 143 Km from CMB Bandaranaike International Airport. It is 26 km away from the Medieval Royal City of Kandy, the gateway to Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Setting
Jetwing Hunas Falls Hotel at Elkaduwa, Wattegama, 26 kilometers north-west of Kandy is set in a spectacular mountainous landscape, high in the hills overlooking the famous wooded hill of Hunnasgiriya mountain peak. The hotel being off the main motor road to Kandy, home to the Holy Temple of the Tooth and numerous Buddhist temples of medieval era, the drive is along a rugged minor road that takes at least 20 minutes. To compensate the disadvantage to the honeymooning couples in a rush, the hotel has set up a helipad. The remote location is at once a put off and a draw, but then once there, you are overtaken by the glory of nature. The secluded hotel amidst unspoilt nature of the Central highlands is a main draw in Sri Lanka for the couples on honeymoon as well as for foreign tourists with a bent towards nature.
A waterfall cascading from Hunnasgiriya Mountain range flows through the steep banks of tea plantations and spice plantations to join its waters with that of the lake located on the fringes of the hotel gardens. Every room looks out to the panoramic view and it is like a stage set with the hotel landscaped well and immaculately tended lawns and borders bursting with flowers and blending with the natural surroundings of the hotel.
The restaurant nicely set up on the side of the hotel and overlooking the lake affords stunning views of the surroundings and the lake teeming with a huge variety of wildlife: otters, eagles, monkeys, parakeets & mongoose.
The nature lovers who are in search of seclusion find it all herein at immediate vicinity: sprawling gardens with walkways, flowers and the lake with a bridge to cross it and a waterfall and equally well, the surrounding hills. The views from the windows bring in a stunning landscape to the all round serene ambience of your room.
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Accommodation
Sri Lanka holidays Hunas Falls provides magnificent views from the private balconies of 09 superior rooms, 19 deluxe rooms, 01 Royal Suite and 02 luxurious theme suites. The Katsura theme suite is set in Japanese Style while the Highlander theme suit is set in Scottish Style. All rooms consists of mini bar or tea and coffee making facilities, cable TV, central air conditioning. The two theme suites also consist of a lounge and dining area, an a pantry with a fridge and cooker, butler service, 02 toilets, a Jacuzzi bath tub and a CD player.
Dine, wine in or outside the hotel
You can have a Gentle Awakening with a romantic breakfast on the sprawling lawns, Raja Bojun meaning royal dining in Sinhalese by the lake, a traditional Sri Lankan fare. Then again you can have a private dinner at a location of your choice. Where would you like it? On the bridge or at the Golf Pavilion or by the lake or by the waterfall. The hotel serves an amazing wine list featuring over a hundred wines.
Outdoor activities
A visit to a tea factory, the Simpson trail and the Shaheen trail with the resident naturalist, a visit to a traditional Sri Lankan Village, Mountain Biking, mountain trekking, bird watching & nature walks of Sri Lanka Holidays.
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Top awards Sri Lanka Holidays Boutique hotel Kahanda Kanda has been nominated for the Conde Nast Traveler USA Hot List for Top New Hotels for 2007, and also the No. 1 hotel in the Galle area and the No. 2 hotel in Sri Lanka by www.tripadvisor.com and now KK has been chosen as one of 10 Best Hidden Gems in Asia by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice® awards
Location
Kahanda Kanda is located at Koggala in southern coast 15 kilometers from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of VOC Galle Dutch Fort, Sri Lanka. Coastal town of Galle is located 116 km from the city of Colombo
Setting
Perched on the north shore of famous Koggala Lake and surrounded by all green tea estate, the hotel provides panoramic views of the magnificent tropical landscape.
Ambience & Services
The award winning boutique hotel Kahanda Kanda hotel offers discerning travelers a unique wellness escape. Peaceful, tropical ambience, world class heartfelt service and fresh fusion cuisine that lures guests from surrounding hotels in and around Galle. Kahanda Kanda is an idyllic environment for a wedding, a honeymoon or a holiday of absolute relaxation.
Accommodation
Five air conditioned suites with spacious interiors & private verandahs provide ideal accommodation for relaxation & rejuvenation. Sri Lanka Holidays reveal for you to revel.
Bentota Beach Hotel of Sri Lanka Holidays is a pioneer beach resort hotel located in the prime land of Bentota in the south western coastal belt of Sri Lanka: it is a pioneer venture (year 1970) in view of being one of first five international class hotels set up within 100 acres of Bentota National Holiday Resort (NHR) developed by Ceylon Sri Lanka Tourist Board; it is a prime land in view of its location that presents panoramas of ocean, beach and lagoon.
On to the west of Bentota Beach Hotel are turquoise waves of Indian Ocean breaking surf on to pristine sandy beach; onto the east are Bentota Delta, Lagoon and River. Over and above all that unrivaled advantages are Geoffrey Bawa’s (1919-2003) outstanding concepts of “with the nature” eco-oriented architecture. Furthermore sprawling gardens of 11 acres assures all the sunny tourists a coconut palm sheltered patch of beach or a shady pocket of land to make it their own place in the sun, even when the hotel is fully occupied during the main tourist season of October to April.
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Location of Bentota Beach Hotel
Located 62 km south of Colombo & 100 km south of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake the hotel occupies the prime land at Bentota Bay Beach.
Setting of Bentota Beach Hotel Bentota Beach Hotel sits pretty in sliver of land of 30 acres of coconut plantation, next to Bentota estuary, facing turquoise waters of Indian Ocean on the western flank & the tranquil waters of mangrove lined long lagoon of Bentota formed at the mouth of the scenic River Bentara Ganga on the eastern flank. That is to say we have an expansive golden sandy beach in the west & a long and broad lagoon used for water sports in the east as if the fine beach of Bentota wouldn’t do.The beach resort with an abundance of fauna and flora add enchantment to the landscaped gardens of Bentota Beach Hotel.
Architecture and Interior deco of Bentota Beach Hotel
With its design inspired by the 17th century Dutch Fort architecture, Bentota Beach Hotel, set in 11 acres of lush landscaped gardens, is one of the early masterful projects of renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Accommodation at Bentota Beach Hotel
Arranged over 3 floors, Bentota Beach Hotel has 133 rooms with private balcony or terrace facing the sea or lagoon that offer spectacular views. Spacious air conditioned rooms contain mini bar, satellite TV & IDD telephone.
Standard and Deluxe Rooms: the rooms in the south wing have sea views and those in the north wing have beautiful views of the Bentota River. In-room facilities include a/c, overhead fans, satellite TV, IDD telephone, tea/coffee facility, mini-bar and safety deposit box. The Deluxe rooms also have wifi facility and pillow menu.
Suites: the three suites are spacious and consist of a separate bedroom and living area and two balconies. In addition to the standard facilities, the suites have a bar counter, DVD player, wifi facility and pillow menu.
Services at Bentota Beach Hotel
Room service, doctor on call, babysitting services, 24 hour reception, foreign exchange desk, left luggage service, airport transfers. Bentota Beach Hotel also offers conference facilities with seating a seating capacity of 100 guests in theatre style.
Facilities at Bentota Beach Hotel
Recreational facilities include 3 swimming pools & large playing area which leads down to the lagoon. The sports complex offer a wide range of games: water-sports on the lagoon such as banana-boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing, diving (PADI), windsurfing and wave boarding & volley-ball, basket-ball, climbing frames, gymnasium, water-polo, badminton and elephant rides.
Also available are indoor games such as table tennis, pool and snooker.
Facilities at Bentota Beach Hotel: leisure and recreation
At Bentota beach Hotel, the guests will always have some leisure and recreational activities to enjoy:
The sprawling gardens which leads down to the lagoon to the rear of the hotel affords all guests to enjoy in archery, climbing frames, bird watching, volley-ball, basket-ball, badminton, tennis and elephant ride.
Club Inter Sport, the specialized sports center Bentota Beach Hotel offers an array of motorised water-sports in the Bentota lagoon: banana-boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing, diving, windsurfing and wave boarding
Indoor games: table-tennis, pool and snooker
In the evenings: open-air discotheque, sing along at karaoke bar or feature film shown on a giant screen.
In the arcade: hair-dressing salon; shops selling jewelry, collectibles, souvenirs, gifts, books, ornaments and saris
Sports center, gymnasium
The swimming pool is built into the natural contours of a rock
Azmaara Spa at Bentota Beach Hotel
Azmaara Spa offers Relaxing and Holistic Massages, Body Scrubs and Wraps, Spa Manicure and Pedicure and Facials.
Get Married at Bentota Beach Hotel, Bentota, Sri Lanka
Excursions off Bentota Beach Hotel
Visit the nearby Lunuganga – a garden retreat located 4km interior from Bentota created by Sri Lanka’s iconic architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
Boat ride along River Bentara Ganga at Bentota affords the chance to enjoy the sights of aquatic birds, water monitors, crocodiles amidst the mangroves.
Boat safari along the tranquil River Madu Ganga is fascinating: meandering around the mangroves and gliding past no less than 66 islands rich in birdlife, the tourists enjoy the opportunity to visit villages, local markets, Buddhist temples and craft workshops. The starting point for River Madu Ganga boat safari is at Balapitiya 20km south of Bentota.
Kosgoda’s Marine Turtle Hatchery located 11km south of Bentota is a valuable conservation project that protects the endangered Marine Turtles of Sri Lanka.
20km south of Bentota is a 17th century Dutch Fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sri Lanka Holidays VOC Galle Dutch Fort built upon a small peninsula like headland. Within the Fort of sturdy ramparts and bastions are narrow streets lined with Dutch and British colonial era buildings which are still in use, the lighthouse, and a growing collection of art galleries and several boutique hotels.
Bentara Galapata Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhala: Bentara Galapata Royal Buddhist temple) on the bank of Dedduwa lake is a main cultural attraction of Bentota. A lithic inscription therein reveals that the beautiful temple was built in the12th century by King Parakrama Bahu the Great who reigned in Sri Lanka Holidays Polonnaruwa.
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Location: Sri Lanka Holidays Blue Water is located 55 Km down from CMB airport on a sublime stretch of wide sandy beach at Wadduwa, the gateway to vibrant Western coastal belt of Sri Lanka.
Setting: Sri Lanka Holidays Blue Water, a 4 star hotel stands amidst a cool cluster of coconut palms creating large shady gardens that spread over 14 acres of ground offering a spectacular view of the sea. Designed by the illustrious Ceylonese architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the main theme of the hotel is the ambitious use of water, which lends the hotel its name.
Accommodation: Sri Lanka Holidays Blue Water hotel consists of 100 simple but luxurious rooms. Each room has a scenic view of the beach and is fitted with luxurious baths, modern equipment inclusive of a mini fridge, four channel piped music and television.
Restaurants: The Seven Seas (24-hour coffee shop), Admiral’s Room (fine dining ), Porthole, The Clipper Bar, Sea Board deck (Sports Bar)
Sports & Leisure: Large freshwater swimming pool with children’s pool sun deck with deck chairs and sun shades, two tennis courts with flood lights, table tennis, billiards, volley ball, darts, water sports (sailing, wind surfing, water skiing, rowing, water scooters, jet scooters and jet skis, deep sea fishing, indoor games. Health, beauty & Ayurvedic treatments, sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and cold water pool, regular evening entertainments.
Spa: Those who are in search of absolute relaxation will be soothed by Blue water spa, one of the best on in the South west coast.The Blue Water Spa will offer more treatments more in line with feeling of wellness. The Spa therapies are based on modern Spa treatments with their root in Ayurvedic system.. “Asia’s healing traditions take a holistic approach of treating the body, mind and spirit as one, tackling the root cause of the problem and viewing the body as capable of healing itself. They are based on the fundamental principle of a “life force”, which flows through the body, an imbalance of which is believed to be the cause of illness.” Sri Lanka Holidays Blue water spa would soothe your heart & mind.
SigiriyaVillage, Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel, Sri Lanka
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The restaurant of Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya Village offers organic & local food: all meals are prepared using fresh produce directly from the hotel’s extensive organic farm. SigiriyaVillage takes pride in offering guests their own home grown fruit and vegetables.
All the herbal oils, scrubs, and wraps used at the on-site Ayurvedic Centre for the therapies are prepared using herbs from the hotel’s own garden. Do not miss the opportunity to experience the indigenous, ancient healing wisdom of Ayurveda, which provides the most natural methods of relaxing one’s body and mind.
Location: Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya Village is located 169 km fromColombo& 165 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB),KatunayakeAirport, thehotelis close to the Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya.
Setting: “back to the nature style”. With a view ofLion Rock Citadel Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya village is comprised of small duplexes designed to blend it with their natural environment. The earth-toned cottages in clusters set in parkland so even during the high season, the gardens retain the serene atmosphere, mingle into the environment. Ideally, you too may avoid bright colours & wear cloths of matching colours & blend into the environment. Now, that cannot get any better.
Accommodation: 120 individually designed earth-toned cottagesof Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya Village brings in enchanting rural atmosphere,each with a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and private verandahoverlooking carefully nurtured gardens & ponds, are decorated carefully with themes symbolic of rustic life.
Facilities: Recreational facilities at Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya Village include a swimming pool with separate children’s poolThehotelfurther offers guests mini-golf, badminton, tennis and board games on the premises. Mini golf – Badminton – Tennis – Jogging track
Meals are served at the main dining area overlooking the swimming pool and the magnificent Lion Rock citadel Sigiriya which looms over the treetops. Traditional SriLankarice and curry is a speciality here. Buffets – with Western and Eastern food — are served for breakfast and lunch. There is also an a la carte menu and room service menu.
Leisure: Bird-watching,Elephantride & ttraditional dance and music troupes provide nightly entertainment within the main restaurant area.
Excursions: Lion Rock citadel Sigiriya(UNESCO World Heritage Site)(You are right there); Golden Dambulla Rock temple(UNESCO World Heritage Site) (round trip 48 km); Anuradhapura,(UNESCO World Heritage Site) (round trip 164 km); Polonnaruwa(UNESCO World Heritage Site) (round trip 134 km).
Sigiriya Hotel, Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel, Sri Lanka
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Location Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya hotel is located close to Habarana Road in the cultural triangle 62 km north east fromBandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake & 170km north east of Colombo.
Setting Sri Lanka Holidays Sigiriya, atranquil hotel amidst rich foliage is built with possibly the best view of Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya, a UNESCO world heritage site in Central Province of Sri Lanka. The property is an ideal blend of nature & culture yet without a compromise of comforts of a luxury setting. There is a good range of wildlife in & around the cool woodland gardens
Accommodation
Hotel Sigiriya consists of 80 well furnished A/C rooms each with balcony & terrace with direct access to enchantingly landscaped garden with greenery all around. All rooms are provided with hot & cold water, telephone, piped music, fire place, cable TV, shower & bath tub & laundry facilities.
Facilities
Among the main facilities are King Kassapa Cocktail Bar (A/C), Wild Otters restaurant, Ayurvedice Health Centre & Freshwater swimming pool with children’s pool bordering the jungle & offering a panoramic view of the Lion Rock Citadel Sigiriya.
The Interpretation Room is well equipped books (on culture, nature & historical attractions for your to engage in research), TV & DVD, a telescope for star gazing
Leisure
Treks on elephant back, Bird watching trails – easy, medium & difficult trails. The hotel has been recognised as a bird-friendly one by the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka
Elephant observation Safaris
A jeep safari at Minneriya National Park with abundance of wild elephants.
The recent brand ratings evaluated by Brand Finance Limited (Pvt) Ltd. and published in the LMD issue of April 2008, rates Sigiriya Hotel, among the top 100 Brands in Sri Lanka.
Riolta Sri Lanka Holidays Hotel Guide Sri Lanka Hotels complement & supplement Sri Lanka Holidays to the hilt, no holds barred. Sri Lanka Holidays is a home of distinctive architecture.
“We have a marvelous tradition of building in this country that has got lost. It got lost because people followed outside influences over their own good instincts. They never built right “through” the landscape. You must “run” with the site; after all, you don’t want to push nature out with the building”
Geoffrey Bawa (1919-2003)
Geoffrey Bawa followed up his words with deeds & built magnificent tourist hotels, splendid University of Ruhuna & Island in the sun, over the stream Parliament of Sri Lanka, Simamalaka Shrine of Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo in the tradition of ancient Sinhalese architecture.
Sri Lanka Hotels of Sri Lanka Holidays designed by Bawa during his lifetime, today run an extra mile to retain Bawa Certification. Geoffrey Bawa Hotels are the pioneer eco-oriented luxury Sri Lanka Hotels of Sri Lanka Holidays. In the backdrop of diversity & variety of tourist attractions of the ancient tropical island of Sri Lanka, the Land of Delights, Sri Lanka Holidays has something for everyone. The multitude of accommodation options in the wide spectrum of Sri Lanka Hotels rise up with great splendor to the grandeur of Sri Lanka Holidays. Sri Lanka Holidays serve expectations, interests & activities of yours to fullest extent, bringing forth the Total Holiday Experience (THE).
Then again, supplementing & complementing Sri Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Hotels play no second fiddle. Some of the Sri Lanka Hotels in the caliber of Vil Uyana at the Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel (A UNESCO World Heritage Site -WHS), Heritance Kandalama close to Golden Dambulla Rock Temple (WHS); Boulder Gardens on the fringes of Singha Raja Lion Rock Rain Forest (WHS); The Tea Factory close to Horton Plains (WHS); Amangalle, within the confines of VOC Galle Dutch Fort World Heritage site (WHS) of superior ecological & architectural splendor are Sri Lanka Holidays attractions in their own rights.
Amidst the numerous cultural attractions of resplendent Sri Lanka are Sri Lanka Eco Master Hotels spanning across the wide spectrum of accommodation: conventional hotels, boutique hotels, rest houses, guest houses, villas, lodges and camps. Bordering the pristine beaches & in the shade and shelter of vast coconut groves of Sri Lanka Holidays are Sri Lanka Beach Master Hotels, rest houses, boutique hotels, guest houses, villas & lodges. Amidst the seamless tea plantations are Sri Lanka Colonial Master Hotels that consist of rebuilt or renovated colonial bungalows.
Then again in the Central Highlands of salubrious climate & magnificent landscape of the ancient tropical island of Sri Lanka are Sri Lanka Highland Master Hotels that run across the entire gamut of accommodation: conventional hotels, boutique hotels, villas, lodges, rest houses & guest houses, all nestled high up in the hills. Sri Lanka Hotels built in a wide array of architecture, mostly with the eco concept to the forefront, have taken a leaf from Sri Lanka Holidays to create the synthesis of the Total Holiday Experience in the ancient topical island of Sri Lanka, the Land Of Delights.
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Sri Lanka Hotels Range of Accommodation Options Sri Lanka Hotels spread over a wide array of hotels of international standing to budget accommodation.
The top of the flight luxury accommodation options range from five star resorts to handsome colonial mansions: eco-oriented hotels, boutique hotels, villas and tea estate bungalows. The high end luxury accommodation are in such close proximity to cultural, wildlife and nature attractions of Sri Lanka Holidays, staying in these hotels itself could turn out to be an overwhelming joy indeed.
You may enjoy the lavish hospitality of top of the flight 5 star accommodation or opt for Sri Lanka Hotels of lesser standing. The tourists can even go for budget accommodation at guest houses or rest houses. If you are travelers on your own, you may easily rent a room with an attached bathroom in a friendly family home. The tourists who wish to enjoy at Sri Lanka Beaches could put them up at beach side cabana style accommodation too.
But then again, Sri Lanka Holidays doesn’t feature dormitory-style accommodation at all, that is available, two a penny, all over in India. That is to say Sri Lanka doesn’t cater well for pot smoking shoe-string counter culture long-haired, scantily clad hippy-like smelly weeds of the affluent countries. Those narcotic addicted weird weeds could even be refused visa on arrival and deported in the very next flight. Drug smuggling could evoke capital punishment in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankans, the local tourists who love to tour their beautiful island, as a nation find their way into reasonable facilities of privacy, space, and room. And they would hardly dish out accommodation facilities that they themselves wouldn’t choose, to the foreign tourists. Having said that, I must hasten to stress, in comparison to other Asian destinations, Sri Lanka Hotels rates, as a convention, produce high value for your hard-earned money. With numerous accommodation options available, you are free to enjoy the best Sri Lanka has to offer for a fraction of the price that your highness would pay in the western countries. You are treated right royally at Sri Lanka Hotels.
Eco-oriented Hotels & Lodges
Pride of the parade of Sri Lanka Holidays is taken by eco-oriented hotels designed by Sri Lanka’s foremost architect Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003). Among the numerous modern hotels, the stunning sophisticated hotels with eco-orientation stands out like beacons of Sri Lanka Holidays: they are tourist attractions of their own right. In addition to Geoffrey Bawa hotels, Sri Lanka boasts of numerous other eco-oriented luxury Hotels.
Developers of Sri Lanka Holidays have risen up to the occasion caused by modern trend towards eco tourism to reap the benefit of its outstanding eco tourism potential. Sri Lanka is one of the 34 bio-diversity hot spots of the world. The latest grand scale hotel development project is Dutch Bay Resorts of “Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Development Project”, the newly launched eco-oriented mega tourism project of Sri Lanka.
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Location of Club Bentota Club Bentota is located 100 km south of CMB Colombo Bandaranaike International airport (BIA), 62 km south of Colombo at Bentota Bay Beach, of which the neighboring beach to the north called Beruwale heralds the 132km stretch of Sri Lanka’s southern coastal line replete with palm fringed pristine bay beaches of soft garden sand.
Setting of Club Bentota
Built on 80,000 sq. meters of coconut palm shaded garden in the peninsula framed by the Indian Ocean and Bentara River at Bentota, Club Bentota is a secluded beachfront hotel. The guests arrive at Club Bentota by crossing the Bentara River at Bentota by boat as if in an attempt to leave the rest of the world behind them.
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Type of hotel and star ranking: 3 star beach resort hotel
Accommodation at Club Bentota
150 tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms with piped music, IDD telephone etc. All rooms have attached bathrooms with h/w showers and balconies with river front views.
In-house facilities at Club Bentota
Shopping arcade is well stocked with lovely scarves and garments created from colorful batik; hand crafted folk dancing masks; coconut-shell handicrafts, T-shirts made colorful with images of Sri Lanka
Cyber Café equipped all modern requirements of an office: internet, direct dialing facility, photocopying and faxing
Travel desk is open to arrange excursions and trips for the guests.
In-Room Amenities at Club Bentota
Air conditioning with temperature control, King sized or twin beds, Extra blankets and towels, Digital Safe, Mini-fridge, Ceiling Fan, Smoke Detector, Full length mirror
TV with satellite channels (including Russian channels),Telephone with International Direct Dialing,
Private terrace with wooden chairs and stool
Writing Table and Chair, Bedside lamps and drawer, Cushioned footstool, Lounge chair and stool, Wardrobe, Luggage Stool
Separate stand-in shower cubicle with hot and cold water, Bathroom closet, Hair dryer, 110-220V electric shaver outlet, Toiletries
Baby crib on request
Free bottled mineral water
Facilities at Club Bentota : Dining The large open-air terrace garden restaurant featuring vaulted ceilings and vintage décor spacious enough to accommodate is pleasantly set up to bring in panoramic views of the River Bentara Ganga at Bentota.
The buffet with a range of exquisitely prepared Eastern and Western cuisine is spread around an oven that supplies a variety of freshly baked bread.
Dinner on the Barge
Every Saturday, a three course lobster dinner on a barge can be scheduled for resident guests at Club Bentota. Entertained by a Calypso band, accompanied by a chef and five member staff, the dinner lasts for two hours while the barge cruise in the River Bentara Ganga at Sri Lanka Holidays Bentota.
Theme Nights
Let Club Bentota’s theme nights take you on a culinary adventure around the world: Around the World; B.B.Q Night; Canton Night (Chinese); Chef’s Night; Creole Night; English Night; Frankfurt Night; Goven Night; International Night; Southern Sri Lankan Feast; Dinner on the Barge.
Sports & Leisure at Club Bentota
Large swimming pool with kiddies’ pool, deck chairs and sun shades. Tennis court with floodlight, table tennis, beach volley, aqua gymnastic, jogging, water sky, wind surfing, jet scooter, diving, deep sea fishing, river cruising, water polo, pool animation, theater animation.
Water sports facilities at Club Bentota Club Bentota has offers a range of water sports including wind surfing, water skiing along the river, deep sea fishing with the local fishermen and diving. Other activities include riding along the river on a Jet Scooter, water polo, aqua gymnastics, beach volleyball, tennis, table tennis, an open-air discotheque, theater animation and children’s play area.
Diving lessons at Club Bentota
When it comes to water sports and water-borne adventure, Club Bentota goes the extra mile: Ypsylon Diving Centre (since 1982) at Bentota is engaged by Club Bentota to offer free diving lessons for the guests on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The professional divers equipped with diving gear train all in diving techniques.
Club Bentota is open to make bookings for deep-sea scuba diving expeditions.
Excursions off at Club Bentota
Sailing in a local wooden fishing boat (catamaran) with fishermen
Taking a boat ride along the tranquil River Madu Ganga past quaint rural neighborhood brings in a refreshing perspective of the environment of a wet land eco system.
Visiting Bevis Bawa’s Brief Gardens close to Kalawila village north of River Bentara Ganga and Geoffrey Bawa’s Lunuganga Gardens at Dedduwa lake south of Bentara Ganga.
Visiting Kosgoda Marine Turtle hatchery, a conservation project set up to protect endangered Marine turtles enlighten you with life of this ancient creature.
Visiting Ariyapala Mask Museum at Ambalangoda of intricate & vibrant folk masks of the Southern provinces of Sri Lanka provides you all an introduction to the traditions of folk dances. Masked dancing is also performed here regularly.
Visiting VOC Galle Dutch Fort, the fortress city founded in the 16th century is a must visit Sri Lanka Holidays attraction in a tour in Sri Lanka for those interested in colonial period.
Visiting local markets, temples, Batik & antique shops is an ideal way to pick up souvenirs.
Masked dancing is also performed here regularly.
Visit Mitiyagoda’s gem village where the semi-precious moonstones are mined and turned into intricate pieces of jewelry.
The Blue Water, Wadduwa
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