This medium sized hotel sits on the peninsular where the Kalu Ganga (river) meets the sea, so on one side there are views of the lagoon and on the other views of the Indian Ocean. Having been totally refurbished in 2012, this is now an extremely stylish and contemporary hotel. It is often popular with honeymooners.
This is a brand new luxurious townhouse which has been sensitively converted from historic buildings right in the heart of the Dutch Fort in Galle (17th century UNESCO World Heritage Site). This is a small intimate hotel offering high levels of service and comfort. Complimentary afternoon tea and house cocktail are included. It is a sister hotel of the renowned Wallawwa at Ekala.
This medium-sized hotel, originally designed by the renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa has a distinct colonial feel to as it is designed on an 18th century Dutch village but has all the contemporary fittings one could hope for. It is situated at Bentota overlooking the Indian Ocean and close by is Bentota River where you can do water sports, so is perfect for couples and families alike.
Palagama Beach is about a two and a half hour drive north of Colombo Airport. It has been designed around how villages would use local materials but does have a very contemporary feel. Being on a beautiful deserted beach, it does have a very romantic location with breath-taking views of the Indian Ocean so is perfect for Honeymooners. All the accommodation is in separate little houses of different styles and all have total privacy.
It is situated about one and a quarter hour’s drive north of the Airport set in its own coconut plantation with rice, fruit, spices and hardwood trees also being grown. This grand mansion has been lovingly restored to its former glory and has been converted to a beautiful boutique hotel. It is surrounded by lawns and shady trees such as willow, mangoes and frangipanis. You can relax in the 50ft rimless pool, the jacuzzi or just laze in the garden. All the rooms are very spacious and furnished with ancestral Dutch period furniture. The dark, polished wooden floors contrast with the white walls giving a calm but sophisticated feel. Each room has its own verandah or balcony looking out on the peaceful surroundings. Many of the ingredients are grown on the Estate. You can eat wherever you wish, in the grand dining room, in your room, on your private balcony or under a shady tree in the garden. Should you have time, you can take a trip round the Estate, on a bullock cart. The husband and wife team will go out of their way to make sure your stay in their home is perfect, so much so, you won’t want to leave.
