Location of Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa (formerly Coral Gardens Hikkaduwa) is located at the south western beach resort at the fishing village of Hikkaduwa, 100km south of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Here is a pristine bay beach; here is shallow sea; here is a coral sanctuary. Here is a Sri Lanka Holidays beach to swim, surf, snorkel and dive from dawn to dusk. Enjoy your Sri Lanka Holidays at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa.
Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral reef with shallow fringing waters of an average depth of four meters: Hikkaduwa is famous for night parties at the clubs. Here is a beach to keep all of you play during the day and dance in the evening- all night. Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa welcomes you all.
Hikkaduwa, the infamous western counter culture hippy joint in the seventies, since the 1980s has become a major beach attraction to mainstream foreign tourists as well as to the local tourists. Coral Gardens Hikkaduwa, making quick strides to catch up with the great boom in the industry of tourism in Sri Lanka since May 2009, has upgraded and transformed the property into a John Keels brand of Chaaya and named it Tranz after a genre of music, to raise the mood and tone of all night party revelries at Hikkaduwa to a superior level. Today, Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa is a top notch beachfront hotel at Hikkaduwa.
Partying is not that all Hikkaduwa brings in. Hikkaduwa takes you to the places: the cultural attractions of VOC Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Mask Museum at Ambalangoda; Dodanduwa Polgasduwa Buddhist temple and nature attraction of Rummassala Hill.
ReachingChaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is reached by the most travelled road of Sri Lanka, Galle Road (categorized A2 – “A” grade trunk road) that runs from Colombo to Galle, hugging the south western coastal belt and southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka.
This A grade road connects Colombo and Wellawaya via Hambantota; it passes through Mount Lavinia, Moratuwa, Kalutara, Wadduwa, Beruwala, Bentota, Ambalangoda, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala of south western coast and Weligama, Matara, Dikwella, Tangalle, Hambantota of Southern coast to turn into the interior of the tropical island of Sri Lanka to run passing Tanamalwila, Kuda Oya and Teluulla to Wellawaya, a major transportation hub at the foot of the hills of Uva province just off the south eastern edge of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka Holidays. Wellawaya provides good connections to the hill resorts of Ella, Haputale and beyond.
Spend your beach holidays in Sri Lanka at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa; and travel along the coastal line and make your way into the interior of the island to reach the health resorts of the Central Highlands.
Hikkaduwa can be reached by southern coastal railway line that runs parallel to the Galle road, most often, than not, within the very close vicinity.
Chaaya Tranz HikkaduwaAccommodation Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa features140 superior rooms, 4 deluxe rooms, 2 family suites and 4 corner suites. All rooms are air-conditioned and well furnished with comfortable rattan furniture cushioned with soft linen in a mosaic of colors.
Location of Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa in room facilities
Each room has its own private balcony that brings in grand views of the beach. All rooms are equipped with a DVD player, 32” LCD TV.
Superior Rooms: WIFI facility; Air conditioning; Cable TV; Mini bar and bottled drinking water; Tea & coffee making facilities;Telephone with IDD; Safety deposit box; Complimentary toiletries; Private balcony; Hair dryer
Deluxe Rooms: features all of above plus Pillow menu
Suites: features in addition to above WIFI facility Bathrobes & bedroom slippers and another balcony.
Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa in-house facilities The guest at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa are spoiled with 4 restaurants: the main restaurant, specialty crab restaurant, pool restaurant and coffee shop.
A Lounge and pool bar offers a wide array of local and international spirits
The roof-top spa facility affords a scintillating all around 360° view of the azure ocean and surroundings.
Banquet hall and conference facility.
Moreover the Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa houses a fresh water swimming pool, PADI certified dive centre and an excursion counter.
Services at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa
Hotel services include room service, a doctor on call, 24-hour reception, foreign exchange, left luggage services and airport transfers.
Activities at the Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary
100 meters from Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa is the shallow body of water well enclosed by a reef. Hikkaduwa is the best beach in the western coast to spend in snorkeling: the layers of multi colored corals are home to countless number of colorful coral fish, lobsters, large turtles and microscopic marine creatures.
The novice divers would find the corals located only 4 m below water very pleasant opportunity. Those who find diving too adventures may take a trip on a glass bottomed boat to enjoy the beauty of the coral sanctuary.
Still more, approximately 200 m away from the beach there is a collection of tiny islets that are surrounded by beautiful coral formations.
Ship wrecks off Hikkaduwa
Scuba Diving enthusiasts at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa find the different shipwrecks make an irresistible opportunity to engage in marine exploration. The Earl of Shaftesbury is one the ships that suffered the misfortune of sinking at Hikkaduwa.
Diving, Snorkeling and Surfing at Hikkaduwa
To the Scuba Divers, the most gratifying sites are the rock formations, particularly the deep Kirala Gala and the coral reef which is home to many coral fish including groupers, barracuda and batfish.
The surfers flock together at the beach stretches of Wewala, Narigama and Thirangama during the period of November to April. Surfing at these beaches, the beginners would find the waves gentle enough while the advanced surfers would find the surf challenging enough since the waves break on the reef rather than on the beach.
Location: Lake Serenity is located 89 km away from Colombo at the village of Gonapitiya. Gonapitiya is 2 km off the town of Kuruwita, 12km towards Colombo on A4 main road leading to Ratnapura, the city of Gems.
Setting: Lake Serenity Sri Lanka Hotel straddles an edge of a lake called Bird’s Serenity. No less than 20 acres of landscaped tea garden, with paved gravel road leading to the hotel that is sheltered and shaded by trees bearing tropical fruits, refresh hotel environment in the mild climate of Ratnapura district.
Sri Lanka Holidays Lake Serenity, Ratnapura’s Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials: to be edited.
Accommodation: Lake Serenity‘s14 Garden suits built in traditional Sinhalese architecture, with verandas sheltering the main walls of the villa from the tropical sun as well as monsoon rains coupled with center courtyards, are well spaced out in the expansive garden of the hotel. The suits are furnished with traditional Sinhalese furniture made of tropical hard wood: four poster beds canopied with nets, wardrobes, dressing tables and reclining chairs with rattan cane woven seating. All suits are air-conditioned and equipped with mini-bar, safe lockers, satellite TV, hair dryer and IDD Telephone with attached bath rooms having hot and cold running water.
Facilities: Out door swimming pool, Jacuzzi, pool bar. The spa is well set up on a higher elevation of the hotel garden overlooking paddy fields.
Half a day Excursions off Lake Serenity: Bopath Ella waterfalls, Gem pits, Tea factories
One day Excursions off Lake Serenity: Udawalawe National Park, home to large gangs of elephants; the nature UNESCO World heritage Site of Sinharaja Lion king Tropical Rain Forest.
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A PATA Gold Award Winner and a Kuoni Green Planet Award Winner for the year 2007-2008
Location: Chaaya Village is located at the tranquil small town of Habarana 176 km away from Colombo. Habarana is at once an elephant village & a green tourist hub with a chain of fine back to the nature lodges & resorts conveniently situated within easy accessible distance to Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel, Polonnaruwa & Minneriya National Park.
Setting: On the banks of Habarana lake, the property is absolutley lovely tranquil natural surroundings of 27 acres of all green garden of sun & shade teeming with bird-life & roaming monkeys.
Architecture: traditional native fashion low roof thatched village cottages in harmony with the nature.
Accommodation: Sri Lanka Holidays Chaaya Village in Habarana offers 108 lovely spacious and comfortable well furnished & air-conditioned cottages spread out in clusters that blends well with the nature. The 2 suites Kingfisher Lodge and Eagle Lodge provide luxury accommodation option.
El Hena Restaurant: On one side the large open-air restaurant is Pool, garden and lake. On the otherside is show kitchen of busy chefs preparing western & eastern dishes.
Ritigala Pauwwa Bar serves up signature cocktails, local and imported spirits, liqueurs and fresh fruit juices. at the open lounge bar overlooking the Pool.
Panthaliya Coffee Shop next to the bar serves up delectable snacks and hot drinks for you to enjoy the view of the pool, the garden and the lake beyond that.
Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials of the hotel: World Travel Awards named Kumbukriver World’s Leading Eco-Lodge in October 2008. It is shortlisted for World Travel Awards for year 2009 too.
Location: Sri Lanka Holidays Kumbukriver eco-lodge is located at Buttala , Monaragala district of south eastern Sri Lanka 250km away from Colombo.
Setting: Kumbukriver is a 14-acre up market eco-lodge, an adventure wildlife hotel by the waters of 116 km Kumbukkan Oya River which originates in the Central Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and flows south then south-east to the delta at the southern edge of Sri Lanka Holidays Ruhuna Yala Wildlife Sanctuary.
Architecture: Let me put it with no nonsense. Welcome to the spellbinding 40 ft edifice designed in the shape of an elephant & constructed mostly with the material & resources found in the area without disturbing the habitat. Sleep in the belly of the giant elephant & swing low, slow & gentle on a windy day.
Accommodation: Elephant villa consists of two huge bedrooms with large lounge (upstairs) and living/ dining area downstairs with plunge pool. Large and spacious bathroom and separate toilet. Only 6-8 people (to optimize standards) Kumbuk chalet with large bedroom, dining, lounge and bathroom. Also features a tree-shower and an eco-toilet in the court yard.
KumbukRiver Elephant Villa is complemented by an eco-oriented chalet, once again showcasing the indigenous engineering with large bedroom, dining, lounge and bathroom. Also features a tree-shower and an eco-toilet in the court yard.
Experiencing nature: Explore the fascinating riverfront and miniature island; trek to the other side of resort, reach & explore Sri Lanka Holidays Ruhuna Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most famous most famous wildlife sanctuary; spot elephants in the moonlight; view peacock show off their colors at dawn. Learn about bio-diversity of Sri Lanka, one of the Conservation international bio-diversity hotspot in the world.
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Location: Mahaweli Reach (5 star) is located 115 km away from Colombo in the Royal City of Kandy, gateway to the Central Highlandsof Sri Lanka.
Setting: Sri Lanka Holidays Mahaweli Reach Hotel is located on the banks of River Mahaweli that loops around the city of Kandy.
Accommodation: 115 tastefully decorated A/C rooms & 2 suits with breathtaking views of River Mahaweli, the largest river of the island or fine views of hotel garden.
Architecture: Mahaweli Reach is constructed in colonial tradition of architecture.
Ambience: Sri Lanka Holidays Mahaweli Reach is a modern hotel which maintains the old world charm and hospitality. The river, large pool & warm pastel colors of the rooms crease a tranquil ambience.
Restaurant: Set on a terrace, the restaurant overlooking the Mahaweli serves exquisite food.
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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.
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