Thursday, April 12, 2012

Galle Fort Hotel

Location:
Galle Fort is one of the most uplifting cultural experiences that Sri Lanka can offer and the Galle Fort Hotel, which began life as an 18C Dutch villa, can rightly claim to be at its heart, offering magnificent accommodation in one of Sri Lanka’s most historic locations. The journey from Colombo’s International Airport will take approximately four-and-a-quarter hours - or take the Air Taxi and fly to Koggala, which is a 20-minute drive away.

Description:
The renovation of Galle Fort Hotel is a triumph. The hotel evokes a subtle sense of colonial grandeur, skillfully updated for the modern age. Its social heart is a convivial café bar, offering good-quality snacks, tea, coffee and alcohol, where Galle’s great and good come to gossip or watch the world go by. Yet the demands of guests are never overlooked and once you walk into the main hotel area, a more private interior unfolds – verandahs and courtyards, columns and arches, all carefully restored to their original grandeur. A newer building at the back blends seamlessly, following the same period architecture. The interiors are elegantly furnished with a minimalist style, blending the old with the new. A sense of romanticism and tranquility permeates this hotel, enriched further with the occasional chanting of the Muezzin from the nearby mosque. This 12-roomed luxurious boutique hotel is an ideal base from which to explore Sri Lanka’s southern heritage.



Accommodation:
The Galle Fort Hotel has 12 exquisite a/c rooms and suites each with a unique interior and opening out to the central courtyard and the swimming pool. All the rooms are luxuriously furnished with king-sized beds dressed with canopied mosquito netting, crisp white linen and comfortable pillows. The ensuite bathrooms are stylish and have showers with hot and cold water.

Garden Rooms: The three a/c Garden Rooms have a small private garden, wall fountain, verandah and attached bathrooms with showers. The rooms are elegantly furnished with a modern king-sized four-poster bed. The Garden Rooms can accommodate two people.

Loft Suites: There are four a/c Loft Suites. These two-storey suites are more like small villas with a romantic loft bedroom overlooking the garden and pool. A cozy sitting room is located on the ground floor. A child’s bed is added at an extra cost. The ensuite bathrooms are stylish and fitted with modern, Italian ceramics. A private verandah, furnished with planter’s chairs, overlooks the swimming pool, garden and grand colonnade.

Admiral Cheng Ho Pavilion: This is a large two-storey suite that commemorates the visit of Admiral Cheng Ho to Galle in 1406. The upper floor bedroom has a carved Chinese opium bed and work desk. A screen made from rare, antique columns provides privacy from the generous living area below, furnished with intricate pieces of oriental furniture and a day bed. The attached open-air bathroom has six-metre columns with a large, elevated waterfall shower, which makes bathing seem like a fresh tropical downpour.

Blue & White Porcelain Suite: This magnificent a/c suite opens out to the central courtyard and swimming pool and has a twenty-foot ceiling and its own separate dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The towering bedroom walls feature 18th century blue & white Chinese `export ware' porcelain. The suite is furnished with an antique four-poster bed and cabinets.

The Mews Suite: This is Galle Fort Hotel’s latest addition. This two-storey a/c suite is more like a small villa and is ideal for a family. Children will enjoy spending time on their own on the mezzanine floor furnished with a large single four-poster bed, while the adults relax in the downstairs area, which has a large king sized bed. The open-style ensuite bathroom has a granite shower. This suite opens out to a small private garden and separate entranceway. The Mews is your own luxurious private villa in the Fort with the swimming pool less than a stone's throw away.

Library Suite: This a/c suite has two king size beds and separate bathroom with shower. The sitting area opens as a balcony onto the archway of the main building. The Library suite houses a fine collection of traditional Kandyan hat pins with rough cut semi precious gems and glass, part of the Royal dress worn by chieftains in the Kandyan Perahara. The antique ebony and satinwood chest and almirahs and two enormous daybeds make this one of the most beautfully furnished chambers in the hotel. Three adults or two adults and two children can be accommodated in this suite.



Le Grand Apartment du Comte de Mauny: This grand suite is more like an apartment and occupies the entire top floor of the old wing and has two king-sized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a private verandah. Covering an area of 2,500 square feet, this apartment also has a living and dining room with views of churches, a mosque and the scenic Galle harbour. Private in-room dining is offered at the eight-seater antique dining table. The apartment features original artworks, antique chests and cabinets and two large Dutch period four-poster beds. The floorboards and fifteen foot, lime-washed ceilings are part of an original design by the Comte de Mauny, an Edwardian `faux noble’, and acquaintance of Oscar Wilde, who lived on the island after fleeing his wife, who caught him in a compromising situation with a valet.

Facilities:
The inner courtyard, with a small garden and 10-metre swimming pool, one of the largest in the Fort, offers a tranquil and exclusive area for guests. But a sense of history does not mean that the Galle Fort’s guests will gather dust; far from it. The charming bar-cum-cafe is becoming a favoured meeting point, with the Australian owners encouraging a genial atmosphere where intelligent opinions are to be shared, not hidden. An exciting restaurant, somewhat expensive by the standards of Southern Sri Lanka, yet very much in tune with Fort prices, receives positive feedback for its classic Asian-West dishes, freshly and locally bought, and overseen by the owner-chef Christopher Ong. The staff ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Meals can be taken on the terrace, the bar or in a grand dining room. Samanthe, the in-house male masseur, is trained in traditional Thai and Swedish Oil massage. A UNESCO award of distinction was given to the Galle Fort hotel in 2007 for "conservation excellence" and for "capturing the spirit of the Fort."



Excursions:
Lying within the walls of the 17th century Galle’s Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Galle Fort Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore its heritage and see life unfold each morning within the Fort. Hours can be spent exploring the maze of narrow streets lined with Dutch and British period buildings still in use, the sturdy ramparts looking out to sea, the growing collection of art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. There are some fine beaches just outside of the Fort including Wijeya, Unawatuna, Mirissa and Hikkaduwa.

Reviews of Galle Fort Hotel:
"Ingenuity and iconoclasm" – Financial Times, weekend travel.

"An effortlessly elegant haven of good taste" – Wendy Hutton, A Sybarite’s Guide to the South.



"Galle Fort’s 12 suites are perfection. Each room evokes a sense of colonial grandeur: crisp, white bed linen, antique furnishings, lofty ceilings, private verandahs and minimalist styling throughout" – Fiona Fraser, Dream destination.

"Asian classics are testimony to the success of Ong’s kitchen" – Serendib magazine.

"The scent of lilies lingers in the air as eccentric expats mingle over tea with young cosmopolitan professionals" - The Independent

"I loved the romantic lost-in-time feel of both the hotel and the Fort" - Australian Gourmet Traveller

Closenberg Hotel in Galle

Closenberg is a Colonial Hotel situated in Galle, with large spacious halls and long Verandahs adorned with antique furniture. High ceilings resting on tall round columns and large louvered Teak doors set in arched doorways permits the flow of cool air. Terraced gardens at different levels surround the hotel which is situated in the Galle harbour, one of the best locations in Sri Lanka. The architecture is in keeping with the Dutch heritage of Sri Lanka and the hotel is one of the select few hotels to successfully preserve the rich colonial past of Galle.


The Legend

The Portuguese captured Galle from the Sinhala Kings in 1587 and built a Fort named ‘Santa Crusz”
In 1640, the Dutch, with twelve ships under the command of Whilhelm Jacobz Coster laid siege and after four days of severe fighting captured the Fort. The Fort expanded and flourished till 1790 when the British took over Galle. The Galle Fort stands today as a "World Heritage Site’

Klossenburg (Citadel on which the sea roars) was an island in the Galle harbour on which the Dutch in 1719 built a Fortalice with a battery of two guns, (the Sinhalese called it ‘Aluth Kotuwa' or New Fort)and after the British arrived in 1790 the Fortalice lay abandoned.

In 1842 the P&O ship ‘Hindostan’ called at Galle initiating a regular service with Europe.



Captain Francis Bayley was the P&O agent and he acquired Closenberg island and built a magnificent mansion in 1860 and named it ‘Villa Marina’ after his wife. The P&O used as its device the ‘Rising Sun ‘ which is used as a feature in the building.

Colombo took over as the principal port in Ceylon and in 1882, P&O moved its headquarters from Galle to Colombo. Closenberg was sold in 1889 to Simon Perera Abeyewadene who was a close friend of Captain Bayley.

Closenberg has remained in the Perera Abeyewardene family and is today preserved as a Colonial Hotel for the enjoyment of its many visitors.

The Location
Closenberg is a Heritage Hotel which is located in the city of Galle and is situated on a promontory in the Galle Harbour. Its location is unique, tranquil and beautiful.
Closenberg is 3 km from the Galle Fort, a World Heritage site and 4 km from Unawatuna, acclaimed to be one of the 10 best beaches in the World. To arrive at the hotel use the Galle - Matara Road and turn into Closenberg Road leading into the Galle Harbour.



Accommadation
Closenberg hotel has twenty rooms, sixteen of which have been refurbished in 2003 with air conditioning, mini bar, attached baths with hot & cold water and private balconies facing the sea where you can watch the surf breaking in the bay below.
The four large colonial rooms are situated in the old mansion and transports one to an era of days gone by- an era during which Galle was the focal point of Dutch influence in Sri Lanka.
16 fully Refurbished / Air Conditioned Rooms with H/C Water - Mini Bar - Private Balcony - 4 Colonial Suites - Fax - IDD - Conf. - Bar - Dr. on Call - Laundry - Left Luggage - Safty Box - Sea Food - Restaurant - Boating - Sea Bathing - Surfing - F / C Encashment.

All rates are quoted in US $ and Nett

Period: 1 Nov 2008 - 31 Oct 2009
Single Double Triple
Room Only 60.00 80.00 95.00
Bed & Breakfast 65.00 90.00 110.00
Half Board 75.00 110.00 140.00
Full Board 82.00 125.00 162.00



B'Fast : US$ 5.00 Lunch : US$ 7.50 Dinner : US$ 10.00



25% discount on room rates applicable for May, June, September and October.
During spcial events rates are subject to supplements



The Restaurent
The ‘Fernery’ restaurant has “gracious ambience” and is a favourite stop for travelers to the south of Sri Lanka and boasts of a good selection of wines and an excellent kitchen.
We have an international menu with Bouillabaisse our speciality in Sea Food, Italian Dishes and our own southern style country Rice and Curry.
Our motto” Service to others comes first” is the code by which our staff work and you will experience it when we welcome you at Closenberg



Secret Garden
Secret Garden Villa can accommodate up to 7-9 guests in the main house, plus 5-7 in the punchy bungalow (4 units). It is possible to rent the whole villa or tao-suite only or a punchy bungalow. The villa is furnished with colonial antiques and has two patio bathrooms, two open living rooms, large veranda, tea pavilion, individual sitting places, kitchen (including 1 cook), waiter, room girl, gardener and security guard.
An oasis, ideal for individuals, families, honeymooners, or groups of 14-21 persons for yoga meditation or seminars inside the octangular dome bungalow spanning 49sqm situated in the tropical garden. For ayurveda and alternative healing treatments (synchron massages etc.), there is a separate two room bungalow with an Ayurveda doctor and assistant.)

Reservation
No: 11,
Closenburg Road,
Magalle, Galle,
Sri Lanka.

Telephone
+94 91 2224313
+94 91 2232241
Fax
+94 91 2232241

E-Mail
Closenberghtl@sltnet.lk

Olanda Villas in Galle


Welcome to olanda villas….A paradise Re-defined….


Olanda Villas exclusively handles the locating of prime real estate for hospitality and residential requirement and complement the service with the planning, designing, construction furnishing and rental of properties.



Olanda arranges the rental of fine villas in the south of Sri Lanka. For a holiday, staying in a fully-staffed , designer furnished villa is a unique experience; privacy …. Everything to please guest whims …. The serenity or Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Olanda also organizes wedding for the discerning.
Olanda has a number of splendid, very special VILLAS to rent, by the day, week , month or year. Olanda specializes in the good life.

It really is PARADISE RE- DEFINED


Orchard House (Fort Villas)


Orchard House (Fort Villas)

''Orchard House'', This has four double bedrooms air conditioned (four poster beds) and lots of period antique furniture, sculptures and foliage. There is even a small swimming pool, a dining pavilion and a lotus pond in the small garden (this is one of the big houses among the small houses in the DUTCH FORT of GALLE) 2 min walk to the beach.

The Orchard House has four a/c bedrooms opening out to the central courtyard and garden. The ensuite bathrooms have h/w showers. Three double bedrooms are furnished with large four poster antique beds and one with twin beds. Rooms are also equipped with overhead fans. Orchard House – named after the villa’s enclosed gardens – has recently been renovated by a leading Australian designer. Enter through the unassuming main doorway to a spacious living area and a long courtyard full of lush greenery, which is the main focus of all the bedrooms. A pillared pavilion perfect for al fresco dining and a small swimming pool are located at the back of the property. White dominates this villa – corridors, pillars, and even floors are white with only the soft furnishings and ornaments adding vibrant colour. The villa is furnished with antique Dutch-period four-poster beds, Almairahs, tables and comfortable planters chairs – furniture that belongs in this historical setting.
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Hotel Saman Villas, Bentota

A deluxe resort for the demanding guests who are looking for an atmosphere of calm and tranquillity

Location: 60 km south of Colombo and 100 km south of the airport. Saman Villas is magnificently perched on a rocky headland dividing two long seemingly endless, surf-swept unspoilt beaches of golden sand, backed by dense green coconut plantations, in the quiet-sleepy fishing village of Aturuwella in Bentota. The atmosphere is one of tranquillity, disturbed only by the sound of sea gulls and the waves breaking on the rocks below. The views, from anywhere in the hotel, are unbelievably magnificent.


Accommodation: There are just 27 luxuriously furnished, air-conditioned Suites designed in traditional Sri Lankan style and carefully positioned to give spectacular views of the shoreline and sea. They include an open-air bathroom, dressing room, sleeping deck, lounge area and veranda, mini bar, cable and satellite TV, radio, CD player, telephone, safe, make-up mirror and hair dryer. A two-storey villa houses a Superior Suite upstairs and a more spacious Deluxe Suite on the ground-floor, with a small garden. The exclusive two-storey Saman Villa , with the bedroom located upstairs, is available for the seeker of maximum comfort and privacy, it has its own small pool.

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.
In addition, to the restaurant’s cuisine, other Asian menus could be arranged on request with prior notice. Special dining can be arranged with prior notice for guests seeking for particular dietary requirements such as low fat, high-fiber, low in carbohydrates/protein, meals for diabetics, meals excluding all dairy products, onion, garlic, peppers (of all kinds), dry yeast, gluten and root vegetables or even catering to guests who require halal food.

The lounge bar beside the pool has breathtaking views of the different shades of blue from the sea and the pool. The sunset bar on the upper floor has a panoramic view of the coast and the central hills.

Other facilities include a well stocked library with a variety of books covering Sri Lanka and music CD’s, snooker table, table tennis, badminton, boardroom facilities that can house up to 12 people and jewellery shop.

Evening entertainment arranged on most evenings; include Ballet and soothing instrumental music.
Sports & Leisure: Freshwater swimming pool with deck chairs and sun shades appears to merge with the vast Indian Ocean beyond. The cascading gardens on the rock face offer a variety of locations to appreciate the magnificent views, caressed by cooling sea breeze, in quiet relaxation. A fitness centre to work out the stress or sooth your mind and body at the Sahana Spa with aromatherapy, herbal massage, yoga (twice weekly), steam bath, sauna or a floral aromatic bath in the privacy of your open-air bathroom. Badminton, table tennis. Evening entertainment programmes - ballets, western music, oriental music, calypso music, magic shows, etc are arranged minimum 5 times a week.

Club Bentota

Lying on the peninsula between the Indian Ocean and the Bentota River, Club Bentota is an all-inclusive hotel in a relaxing palm and tropical tree setting.

PRODUCTS & SER


Products & Services :The 150 air-conditioned rooms, private sunbaking beach or in the inviting large pool, then enjoy lunch in the garden restaurant or a cool drink in the terrace bar. For more relaxation head to the ayurvedic herbal centre while considering playing tennis, beach volleyball, water sports or a river cruise. There is also a boutique, gem shop, open-air discotheque and theatre animation.


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100 km south of the international airport, 60 km south of Colombo situated at the broad, sandy beach of Bentota, between the Bentota river and the Indian Ocean.

ACCOMODATION

The 150 air-conditioned rooms - 75 will have renovations completed by November - are close enough to the ocean for guests to fall asleep to the crashing waves and flapping palm fronds. The 80,000 square metre site also offers laundry and telephone facilities, a reading room and children's play area.


FACILITIES

Soak up the sun on Club Bentota's private sunbaking beach or in the inviting large pool, then enjoy lunch in the garden restaurant or a cool drink in the terrace bar. For more relaxation head to the ayurvedic herbal centre while considering playing tennis, beach volleyball, water sports or a river cruise. There is also a boutique, gem shop, open-air discotheque and theatre animation.


SPORTS & LEISURE

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, theatre animation.


Check-in/Check-out Time

Normal Check-in Time is 12.00 noon and Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m. Earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time could be requested on a case by case basis and the hotel may agree depending on availability.

Hotel Bentota Beach

Location: Bentota Beach Hotel was one of the earliest beach hotels in Sri Lanka and, as such, has a privileged location alongside Bentota's broad sandy beach and a broad lagoon used for watersports. The town is approximately 80km south of Colombo, with the drive from the airport usually taking about three hours.

Description:
Built under the instruction of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, this is a vast, confidently-designed hotel. It has 133 bedrooms, three pools, two restaurants, several shops and an array of tiered terraces overlooking a large playing area which leads down to the lagoon. The hotel is particularly proud (and justifiably so) of its sports complex and entertainment schemes, which offer a comprehensive range of games and activities. Parents can rest assured that their children are being well looked after and have plenty to do in a traditional beach-holiday setting.

Accommodation:
There are 133 rooms: 105 Standard, 12 Superior Standard, 12 Deluxe, 1 Superior Deluxe and 3 Suites, each containing en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, fans and a/c Views from the top of the hotel are quite spectacular and generally speaking the higher the room, the dearer the price.

Facilities:
There are two restaurants, one mid-range dining room which offers extensive buffets in a spacious, uncomplicated setting, and another a la carte restaurant which is expensive but very good. In the vast grounds at the back of the property, there is an endless list of things to do from volley-ball, basket-ball, climbing frames, gymnasium, water-polo, badminton and elephant rides to water-sports on the lagoon such as banana-boating, water-skiing, jet-skiing, diving, windsurfing and wave boarding. Elsewhere there is also table tennis, pool and snooker. In the evenings there is also an abundance of entertainment such as dancing in the moonlight at the open-air discotheque, karaoke or a movie on a giant screen. In the arcade downstairs there is a hair-dressing salon as well as shops selling jewellery, gifts, books, ornaments and saris.

Excursions:
Visit the nearby Lunuganga - a garden retreat that was created by Sri Lanka's iconic architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Go out to sea in a catamaran with the fisherman or take a boat ride along the tranquil Madu River past quaint rural villages, en route, visit the local markets, temples & craft and antique shops. Visit Kosgoda's Marine Turtle hatchery - a valuable conservation project that protects the endangered Marine Turtles of Sri Lanka. One hour's drive will take you to the historic town of Galle and the 17th century Dutch Fort, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage site. Explore Galle Fort's narrow streets lined with Dutch and British colonial era buildings which are still in use, sturdy ramparts looking out to sea, the lighthouse, and a growing collection of art galleries and several boutique hotels.

Serendib Hotel Bentota

Serendib Hotel Bentota Description

Themed on an 18th century Dutch village, the Serendib Hotel is a grand property set on a wonderful beach in a quiet area and is a perfect holiday retreat.

Location
Located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, approximately two and half hours south of Colombo city and easily accessible from the airport, the Serendib Hotel is a great base from where you can enjoy a beach side vacation.

Rooms
Wake up to the sound of waves breaking on the beach in peaceful rooms enriched with elegant wooden furniture and enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.

Restaurant
The restaurant serves both local and international cuisine, offering you unforgettable flavours that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. The Hotel Serendib Resident Bar is another great place to sit back and relax with your favourite drink.


General
The attractive swimming pool has sun loungers, tables and chairs for guests to have a good time. Squash and water sports facilities are readily available. Other in-house facilities include a spa, games room, beach bar and disco.

Room Rates

Room


Price from



Standard (Hot Buffet Breakfast And Dinner Included)


Single


USD 132.00

Double


USD 158.00

Twin


USD 158.00

Twin for sole use


USD 135.00

Triple


USD 210.00

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Hotel Facilities

· Baby sitting service

· Cocktail bar

· Games room

· Laundry facilities

· Lounge

· Massage service

· Restaurant

· Room service

· Spa

· Swimming pool

Room Facilities

· Air conditioning

· Balcony / Terrace

· Cable / Satellite TV

· Hairdryer

· In-room safe

· Mini bar

· Private bathroom / Ensuite

· Telephone

Jetwing Tropical Villas & Ayurveda Spa

Jetwing Tropical Villas & Ayurveda Spa

Jetwing Tropical Villas is situated in Beruwela, a fishing village on the South-West coast of Sri Lanka, with alluring surf washed beaches just a walking distance away, where flowing rivers wind their way to the sea. Here, guests can retire to the peace and seclusion of their own private villa’s overlooking a cool and refreshing swimming pool.
For those interested in an activity based holiday, Jetwing Tropical Villas is the best place to unwind after spending the day at the water sports centre situated in close proximity to the hotel. Its also the ideal get-away for the young at heart seeking a holiday of peace and tranquility.
Location & How to get there
Located in Beruwela, the South-West of Sri Lanka
91 km from the Colombo International Airport. 55 km from Colombo.
Accommodation
43 spacious rooms, 5 family rooms and 3 standard rooms with an attached pantry
for long stay guests.
Guest Services

All rooms are comfortably furnished with individual air-conditioning, tiled flooring, telephone, fan, mini fridge, cable TV, safety locker, separate shower, tea/coffee making facilities.

Restaurants and Bars

The Restaurant – for buffet meals

Bar – available with pool table and wide screen tv


Excursions & Experiences
‘Water sports, tour through a traditional village that has access via a lake ferry, nature walks through the Sinharaja Rainforest or perhaps for the light trekkers the blue magpie nature trail. For those who love hard core trekking then the ‘Athwelthota’ rainforest would be ideal. Boat rides through a mangrove forest and deep sea fishing can also be enjoyed.

Experience ‘Signature Dining’
In-room dining experience – overlook the lush gardens
and enjoy the sound of the crickets.
Paduru Party – ideal for a small group or even just a couple.
Jungle dining – set amidst the trees, in a private pavilion, a romantic hide-away.
Experiences within the hotel


Learn to cook hot and spicy Sri Lankan specialties and snacks. Massages using ayurvedic principles. Signature Dining, Exotic wedding and garden parties can also be arranged.

Wedding & Romantic Packages
Bridal bouquet and button hole for groom
Marriage certificate, legal fees & registration
Oil Lamp with floral décor
Poruwa with floral décor
Dancers & Drummers
Jayamangala gatha sung by girls
Ashtaka
Single tier Wedding cake
Bottle of wine
Special 05 course sit down Candle light dinner with Lobster or Jumbo Prawns main course for the couple
Flowers and fruits in room
Gift to the couple
Witness if required
Music during dinner will be provided with compliments of the hotel, if the party consists of 8 pax or more

Jetwing Tropical Villas – US$ 420/- nett, per couple
Rates
Rates On Bed & Breakfast Basis Per Night (USD)
Period Applicable Single Double Triple Child
21/12/08 - 10/01/09 107 114 160 29
11/01/09 - 31/03/09 77 84 118 21
01/04/09 - 30/04/09 57 79 111 21


Lunch Supplement 10 (Per Person)
Dinner Supplement 12 (Per Person)
X'mas gala dinner 30 per person
New year gala dinner 40 per person
Triple Bed An extra bed / roll away bed will be provided.
Child Policy 0-2 years



Spa & Ayurveda by Jetwing

We have combined an inspired blend of Eastern & Western treatments that include naturopathy and Ayurvedic approaches together with western methods to give your body a treatment that would transform it a new. Jetwing recently have joined hands with Elemis, a UK based lifestyle brand offering aromatherapy products aimed at treating each person holistically with plant essential oils and marine extracts mixed with natural bases. Trained and qualified masseurs relieve your tensions leaving you wonderfully relaxed and refreshed. Enhance the feeling by sliding into the liquid calmness of
the pool.


Contact Us
Jetwing Tropical Villas & Ayurveda Spa

Moragalla , Beruwela,
Sri lanka

Tel: + 94 34 22 76780-2, 76157
Fax: + 94 34 22 76157
e-mail:- tropvilla@eureka.lk

Kalu’s Hideaway

Kalu’s Hideaway



Kalu’s Hideaway is indeed a dream come true for former sri lankan cricketer, Romesh Kaluwitharana, know to many as “Kalu” Despite his busy lifestyle, kalu has always time off to indulge himself in the many pleasures nature has to offer. His great love for nature made him long for a cosy little retreat of his own in the wilderness, to take refuge when life in the city became too hectic.

Kalu found his haven in Walawegama, Udawalawe, bordering the Udawalawe reservoir, within five minutes drive to the Udawalawe National Park. On five acres of beautifully manicured gardens, surrounded by well-preserved wildness, came up Kalu’s dream holiday home. Kalu’s Hideaway is a resort that consists of five spacious modern rooms with ensuite toilets in the main building including a private upper-deck suit and two separate chalets. The choice of colours used on the walls and comforting white on the inside-generates warmth of a traditional village house, mingled with assured cosiness of a modern abode.

As the sun comes out, this tranquil nature resort gradually comes alive with the composed and efficient staff at Kalu’s getting ready for their mission of making the guests feel at home.

Entering the main building, one will step into the lounge that is ideal for relaxation as it is amply equipped with a home theatre system, satellite TV and a number of periodicals to keep the guests up-to-date with the happenings of the world, while on holiday in the wilds. Indoor games are provided for further entertainment of those interested in playing a round of cards, monopoly, scrabble or chess. The guests will soon be captivated by an array of cricket memories on display in the lounge, recapping the glorious past of an unforgettable cricketer.

All the rooms are adequately furnished with artistic wooden furniture complete with other amenities such as mosquito nets and ceiling fans for the guests who prefer the omnipresent natural breezes to artificial air-conditioning. The upper floor double room with a private patio is Kalu’s favorite. It overlocks the breathtaking landscape that surrounds the resort and the most excellent sunsets one will ever witness.

Kalu’s Hideaway attracts both local and international tourists; especially nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Those with a passion for bird watching will discover, the charming little tree houses built for the purpose, quite appealing. The diversity of bird species sighted in the locality varies from magnificent peacocks to migratory bird of the season. On request, the staff at Kalu’s will arrange excursions to the nearby attractions such as the Udawalawe National Park, one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in Sri Lanka famous for its elephant population; Maduwanwela Walauwa, a 300 years-old house of an early nobleman; Wawulpane bat caves; hot water springs and Ath Athuru Sevana elephant transit home.

Apart from destination travelers, Kalu’s Hideway several as an ideal stopover for those travelling further south, to Yala and Kataragama areas.

The restaurant of the back of the main building opens to the swimming pool with Jacuzzi and the vegetation beyond it. It can accommodate up to 40 people at a time and serves a blend of western and eastern cuisines to its guests, besides an all day a-la-carte menu. most of the cuisine is garden-grown and water supply to the resort comes from the garden wells. Barbecues can be arranged at night on a nicely lit up garden pavilion by the side of the pool with starry skies adding to the magical aura of the place.

The vast garden area of Kalu’s Hideaway includes a volleyball court and sufficient garden space together with a swing for children to play. The front lawn has seating under the shade of trees as well as a coupel of hammocks, for those who wish to relax with book after a very satisfying meal.

The small lake that flows at the foot of the land is an ideal spot for fishing. The cleared area next to the lake is reserved for more additions of nature walks and cycling as part of the experience.

Kalu’s Hideaway is recommended for outbound trips for corporate clients to carry out their team building activates and is also perfect for guests looking for serenity and ample privacy for meditation. In addition, it is Kalu’s plan to have a small eco-friendly massage centre for the resident guests in the near future.

The experience at Kalu’s Hideaway will remain in the hearts of its guests, making them want to come back and relive the dream with their loved ones.

Address : Kalu'sHideaway
Walawegama,
UdaWalawe
Srilanka.

Telephone No : +94 11 5746338

+94 47 4922396

Fax No : +94 81 2232079

Lihinia Surf Hotel - Bentota

All the rooms offer direct Sea View

Settle down in style when you pick one of 86 well appointed rooms, all with a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.

All rooms offer warm tropical decor and cool air-conditioning. Outside each, there are balconies or patios to take in the sunshine in privacy. Inside there is piped music and radio, fans, bathrooms with showers, hot & cold water individually controlled air conditioners.

There are three luxury suites and 22 De Luxe rooms with extended balconies facing the beach, TV, mini-bar, hair dryer, tea/coffee-making facilities and a safe.


All room comes with a fantastic view of the beach and the tropical sunset. Enjoy the day from you room or the spacious patio/balcony.

An unforgettable experience with the best facilities will give you the ultimate holiday you want.

Facility

Indulge in various cuisines, chill out at the beach bar or rejuvenate your senses with some herbal therapeutic treatment.

The Main Restaurant located on the ground floor overlooking the garden and the sea serves both western and Eastern cuisine. The open air Coffee Shop is located near the swimming pool and serves light meals and snacks.

The most popular bar is the "Beach bar" situated in the garden overlooking the sea. This is a favourite meeting place in the evening when guests gather to relax and watch the magnificent sunsets. The pool bar beside the open air swimming pool refreshes you with drinks and snacks.

The in-house Ayurveda centre provides the guest with the opportunity to get healthy and rejuvenated while enjoying the holiday.

It offers a variety of health programs such as massages, facial treatment, thermo therapy, herbal oil and steam baths. There are 3, 7 and 12 day courses which can be chosen by the guest on the advice of the doctor who is available for consultations. All treatments are done on doctor's advice.

The conference room can provide for 60 participants theatre style, 80 guests for cocktails including all audiovisual facilities with event coordinators and support staff.

Location

Situated on the Golden Mile, one of the widest stretches of beach on the south coast of Sri Lanka, 65 Km / 2 ½ hours drive South of Colombo, Lihiniya Surf Hotel is one place where you can experience the southern charm at its best.







ACTIVITIES & Attractions

Looking for some fun? Select from any one of our many activities that will help pump up the excitement.

The PADI centre specializes in diving programs such as tank dives, night dives, snorkelling and scuba diving in the open sea. Other specialty dives such as wreck dives can be organized on request.

In-house evening entertainment by live bands, cultural shows and animated theme shows are arranged occasionally to entertain the guests. Guests can keep themselves busy by enjoying the sports facilities. Outdoor games such as floodlit tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, pool games or surfing and indoor games like billiards, carrom, chess and table tennis are available.

Excursions can be arranged to nearby Sinharaja Rain Forest, which is one of the few natural tropical rain forests that exist on the island. There is dense vegetation with tall trees, and overhanging branches that form leafy green canopies, steep and rugged hills etched by numerous rocky streams and rivulets.

The value of forests such as Sinharaja are well known for their functions as watersheds and store houses of great biological wealth. It is a rich treasure trove of nature with a great diversity of habitats and a vast repository of Sri Lanka's endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Sinharaja therefore, represents an irreplaceable gene pool, a refuge for all those rare and endangered forms of life, both fauna and flora.

Take a ride through the Bentota River, catch a ride with the local fisherman and fish along with them. Excursions to the ancient temples in the vicinity can be arranged on request.

For more details of excursions get in touch with the hotel help desk. Hotel can arrange transport and an English speaking guide for you.

Weddings

Your wedding by the sea ...

Your wedding can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience when you decide to get married on the beach at Lihiniya, in true Sri Lankan style. We will help you plan your whole wedding ceremony in a traditional local setting, with local musicians, drummers, dancers and décor. If you so desire we will arrange for you to be dressed in traditional Sri Lankan wedding attire of your choice.

The couple will be greeted with garlands made from fragrant tropical flowers, and conducted to the ceremony in procession. The hotel will arrange for the village registrar to formalise and register the marriage.

Your special day will be an unforgettable memory that you will cherish all your life.

We can also help plan your honeymoon trip across the island, just contact our travel advisors for details.

Induruwa Beach Hotel

Get in touch with nature. Walk on stretches of endless beaches. Enjoy the shimmering tropical, moonlight. Be treated rig- ht royally to a traditional Sri Lankan hospitality that is world renowned. Enjoy yourself thoroughly in the large fresh water pool while watching the kids frolicking in the children’s pool. If you feel like it, just sit & watch the sunset at the bar, or be treated to a variety of western & eastern delicacies at the hotel’s restaurant or coffee shop.

Accommodation

The Induruwa beach resort is a star class hotel with 90 luxurious rooms, including six suites. with their very own view of the sea, and gives you the luxury of having a luxury of having air conditioning, your own telephone with IDD facilities, Star TV and a Mini fridge. All rooms have hot/cold water with attached toilets/bath.

Dining

Authentic Western, Eastern, Chinese or any other to suit any taste bud will be prepared by the experienced chefs to the fullest satisfaction of guests.

Facilities

Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, kidie's pool, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Shopping Arcade, Ayurvedic Centre and daily animation and other entertainment programs.

Location

Bentota, 70 km south of Colombo.



PRODUCTS & SERVICES


Products & Services :Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, kidie's pool, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Shopping Arcade, Ayurvedic Centre and daily animation and other entertainment programs.


OTHERS


Check-in/Check-out Time
Normal Check-in Time is 12.00 noon and Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m. Earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time could be requested on a case by case basis and the hotel may agree depending on availability.