Sri Lanka - OutboundHolidays

Neptune Ayurveda Village Hotel, Beruwela, Sri Lanka

BEACH RESORT & AYURVEDA SPA VILLAGE | 84 DELUXE ROOMS

Combine a fantastic holiday on the beaches of Beruwala and pamper yourself with the specialty Ayurveda herbal treatments at the Ayurveda Village. Do you live for deep sea fishing, wind surfing, diving, scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skiing or water skiing? The three-star Neptune Hotel is the perfect budget solution for you to enjoy all this and more. Active holidays with plenty of local excursions and a fantastic stretch of beach make Neptune Hotel the perfect destination for both individuals and families alike. The hotel is also an excellent wedding or conference location with state-of-the-art facilities.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation at Neptune Hotel provides excellent service for a three star hotel and at a great price. If you are interested in deep sea fishing, wind surfing, diving, scuba diving, snorkelling, jet skiing or water skiing, the Neptune is the ideal base for you.

The Hotel has 84 tastefully decorated rooms with a view of the ocean. 12 rooms can also be used as triples. The bathrooms come with a choice of luxurious rain showers or bathtubs. Each bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer and supplied with soaps, shampoos, shower gel and towels. The rooms are equipped with energy efficient air conditioning and are wheel chair accessible.

5 Deluxe rooms and 79 Standard rooms are available, both smoking and non-smoking.

The rooms are fitted with modern amenities and comforts such as: Twin beds – Writing table and chairs – Dressing and sitting areas – Bathroom with bath tub, hot and – cold water – Radio and piped music – Fully supplied mini bar – Tea and coffee making facility – Energy efficient air conditioning with temperature control – Laundry Service (Normal or Express) – Fan – Hair dryer – Telephone – Private balcony or terrace with ocean view, with chairs or lounger.

DINING

Third Dimension Food envisions a philosophy based on a threefold foundation of taste, presentation and health. As part of Aitken Spence Hotel Group’s principle of responsible tourism, the resort strives to deliver the finest in international cuisine, which is at the same time healthy. Aitken Spence Hotels are a trend setter in cuisine, both in Sri Lanka and internationally. If you are a gourmet seeking the finest culinary experiences, then Aitken Spence Hotels are a must in your itinerary. The hotels also offer a unique blend of the best international trends, with millennia of traditional cooking culture. Enjoy caviars and goose pates and then venture into traditional dishes like heenati haal and kalukung meat (traditional rice and wild turkey). The chefs use exotic ingredients to evolve a truly unique culinary tradition that you can only experience at the Aitken Spence Hotels.

Enjoy your meal and sip a beer or glass of wine while feasting your eyes on the vista of the ocean, and being lulled by the sound of the waves. At night it is an amazingly romantic experience with the starlight or moonlight reflecting off the silvery waters.

The cuisine at Aitken Spence Hotels is supervised by world class Chef who have won nine gold medals at the Culinary Olympics and the Culinary World Cup. The kitchen, complying with international standards in food safety and hygiene, serves out a vast range of delicious dishes, which you could not fully sample even if you stayed at the hotel for two weeks.

Enjoy international cuisine on theme nights including Mongolian Wok, Sri Lankan, Italian, Greek, Chinese, barbeque and South Asian. You can also enjoy an extensive range of fresh seafood. Each dish served is a work of art, lovingly crafted by the master Chefs. The restaurant at Neptune Hotel combines the best traditions of international fine dining, with a Sri Lankan touch, making the meals here a unique experience.

HOTEL FACILITIES

The Neptune Hotel provides a comprehensive range of facilities to ensure your complete satisfaction. Facilities and services for guests include:

Bicycle for hire – Self Parking – Ayurveda Village – Safe at Reception – Laundry Service – Foreign Currency Exchange – Drivers’ Quarters – Doctor on Call – Cybercafé – Beauty Salon – News Stand – Secretarial Services – Photocopying Services – Children’s High Chairs – Free Pool Towels – Danger Flag System – Public Beach Access – Life Guard – Free Sun Chairs – Free Beach Towels – Free Sun Umbrellas – Elephant Rides – Horse Rides – Cycling – Disco / Night Club – Karaoke –
Calypso Band – Organ Music – Oriental Band – Piano Music – Live Band – Cultural Shows – Magic Shows – Fire Dancing – Fire Limbo – Animation Programs

ACCLAIM

Thomson Holidays Gold Medal 1998
Thomson Holidays Gold Medal 1999
First Choice Gold Choice 1999
First Choice Gold Choice 2000
First Choice Gold Choice 2001
First Choice Gold Choice 2002
First Choice Gold Choice 2003
JMC Partners In Excellence 2001

CARBON PHILOSOPHY

Aitken Spence Hotels represent a unique Carbon Clean Green Philosophy that combines responsible tourism with environmental friendliness. The Neptune hotel has a comprehensive energy conservation policy with power cut-off switches, energy efficient lighting (CFL bulbs) and photo active garden lights.

The Hotel adhere to a philosophy of sustainable development that encompasses the following areas:
Energy efficiency, conservation and management
Reduction of freshwater consumption
Waste water management
Minimization of waste, reuse and recycling
Air quality protection and noise control
Land use planning
Social and cultural development
Ecosystem conservation

Not a piece of paper or polythene is allowed to escape from the hotel into its surroundings. All the waste water of the hotel is painstakingly recycled by a state-of-the art facility. The conservation and recycling processes of the hotel are also designed to assist the social and economic growth of the villagers who live close to the hotel. Commitment to conserving and protecting this unique natural and cultural environment for the benefit of posterity, is a foremost priority of the hotel’a management.

Sri Lanka has particularly strict laws to protect the environment and wildlife. The Neptune Hotel proudly complies fully with these laws, but also goes well beyond them; The Hotel takes pleasure in its conservation work, respecting the social and cultural sensitivities of the neighbouring communities, while assisting them economically. Neptune Hotel purchases local products and services, and involves all local communities in its environmental conservation work.

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK NEPTUNE AYURVEDA VILLAGE FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA – HERE!

Sigiriya Village Hotel, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

DELUXE LODGE |120 EARTH-TONED COTTAGES

Located in the midst of serene jungle surroundings the Sigiriya Village Hotel resides in the shadow of the magnificent rock fortress itself. Visit the Sigiriya Village and enjoy impeccable service and royal treatment bestowed upon you by gracious staff. The architecture of the hotel is fabulous and most impressively complements the hotels most unique feature, her absolutely natural setting.

Located within Sri Lanka’s famed cultural triangle, the Sigiriya Village hotel offers guests easy access to all cultural, historical and religious sites in the region. The jungles around Sigiriya are dotted with wildlife parks and nature reserves and birding is a popular past-time in the region. A visit to the Minneriya National Elephant Reserve is also a must-do and can be arranged at the hotels front-desk. The hotel further offers guests mini-golf, badminton, tennis and board games on the premises.

ACCOMMODATION

The Sigiriya Village proudly boasts 120 elegantly decorated small cottages or bungalows, grouped together in 4 or 6 units and spread out across the lush gardens of jungle foliage. The accommodation options are enhanced by modern amenities and are offered in both air conditioned and non-air conditioned variants.

CUISINE

The dining is mainly buffet style, but always with an impressive spread consisting of continental, oriental and local cuisines. The local cuisine is extraordinarily good and is rich in both aroma and flavour. The cuisine is so good, that you are bound to remember the hotel for the food, if nothing else.

Products & Services: 120 rooms, some air conditioned – Room service – Mini golf – Badminton – Tennis – Jogging track – Swimming pool – Bird-watching – Elephant ride – Cultural shows – Some of the other hotel services include parking facility – safety deposit box – currency exchange facility – sauna – bar – concierge service – facilities for the disabled and much more.

Check-in/Check-out Time: Check-in is 12.00 noon and Check-Out is 11.00 a.m. An earlier Check-in or later Check-out can be requested on a case by case basis and the resort may agree depending on availability.

Address: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Airport: Bandaranaike – Colombo International – 100miles

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK SIGIRIYA VILLAGE HOTEL FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA – HERE!

Ramada Resort [ex Golden Sun Resort], Kalutara, Sri Lanka

RAMADA BEACH RESORT | 100 AC ROOMS

Ramada Resort which was formally the Golden Sun Resort is a wonderful family beach resort in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Located on the edge of the golden beaches of Kalutara, the resort promises magical holidays high on luxury, sun, sand, surf and fun.

Experience a holiday of your dreams in this tropical oasis by the sea. Pamper yourself in the warmth of traditional hospitality in a luxurious setting with beautiful 5 acre landscaped gardens and exceptionally refined service.

As a Ramada Resort the hotel offers a high standard for a three star budget resort with excellent cuisine, luxurious amenities, good facilities and comfortable living.

ACCOMMODATION

There are two different types of rooms at the Ramada Resort, there are standard rooms and raised cabanas facing the ocean. All rooms are fitted with individually controlled air conditioning. The rooms have en suite facilities with hot / cold water and balconies facing either the sea or garden. Radio and piped music, cable television, mini bar, hairdryer, safe, telephones are standard in all rooms.

DINING

The food at the Ramada Resort is like everywhere else on the island, simply fantastic, offering guests a choice of local Sri Lankan specialities as well as continental cuisine. There are two main restaurants, of which “Waves” serves more standard cuisine, while the a’la carte restaurant “C Green” is for fine dining.

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor swimming pool with a Jacuzzi

Kiddie’s pool and playground

Fully equipped gymnasium

Sauna

Health centre for a relaxing massage

Floodlit tennis court

Squash court

Volley ball

Indoor games include – table tennis, pool table, monopoly, carom, draughts, darts and chess

Occasional evening entertainment

Excursions

The Kalutara Vihara – is located just south of the Kalutara Bridge and is the only dagoba (Buddhist shrine) in the world that is hollow. Its painted interior contains 74 murals, each depicting different aspects of the life of Lord Buddha.

Travelling time – 15 minutes (5km)

The Kalutara Basket Society – is situated close to the Kalutara Temple. It is well worth a visit to watch how skilled craftspeople twist the watakeiya palm leaf into various useful products.

Richmond Castle – is a beautiful example of Indian and British architecture. Originally a spice plantation mansion, the house is now open to the public.

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sinharaja forest – is Sri Lanka’s oldest rainforest and an essential destination for the adventurous. The tropical rainforest contains many rare and endangered species of trees and plants. Sinharaja is also home to numerous animals including leopards, spotted and fishing cats, sambar, barking deer, wild boar and langur monkeys.

Travelling time – 1 hour (55km)

Check-in/Check-out Time: Check-in is 12.00 noon and Check-Out is 11.00 a.m. An earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time can be requested on a case by case basis and the resort may agree depending on availability.

Address: Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Airport: Colombo International – 77KM

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK RAMADA RESORT KALUTARA FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS TO SRI LANKA – HERE!

Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Kalutara, Sri Lanka

5 STAR LUXURY BEACH RESORT | 124 AC ROOMS | 4 EXEC SUITES | 2 ROYAL SUITES

This is the stuff that dreams are made of – golden beaches with glistening sands caressed by the gentle roll of the Indian Ocean. Spacious and airy, the Royal Palms Beach Hotel is a five-star beach resort situated on Sri Lanka’s beautiful south west coast, 40 km. from Colombo and 2 km. from the town of Kalutara.

World famous beaches that line the south west coast of this tropical island, the Royal Palms Beach Hotel is focused on building togetherness, of creating just the right atmosphere in which you could experience the holiday of a lifetime.

The palm-fringed coastline with its many coves and bays provides ideal hideaways for the romantically inclined holidaymaker seeking peace and privacy. Stretch out on the sands on a warm, sultry night and count the stars in the night sky, or chill out in a secluded rock pool. Sink your toes into sands as soft as icing sugar as you stroll along the shore, or unwind under a friendly palm tree while gazing at the distant blue horizon – soul food of the most sensuous kind…

ACCOMMODATION

The Royal Palms Beach Hotel has been designed with the luxury seeker in mind. This is sheer extravagance, starting with the plush interiors fitted with amenities of the highest standard.

124 Guest rooms include 4 Executive Suites and 2 Royal Suites with private balconies or patios. Satellite television, in-house video, mini-bar, a safe to keep your valuable items secure, hair dryers and 24 hour room service ensure your comfort and security.

The clever use of colour creates a startling contrast from the bright splashes of green foliage on the balconies combined with the attractive warm red tones of the brick building and tiered pagoda-style roof. Balconies are spacious and angled to provide maximum privacy while offering a superb view of the palm-fringed beach.

Individually controlled air-conditioning, ultra-modern designer bathrooms equipped with bath, shower and luxurious guest amenities.

When the sultry tropical night gets to you, and your lids are heavy with sleep, sink in to the luxurious comfort of specially designed beds and stretch out on soft cool sheets – at the Royal Palms Beach Resort, pillow talk creates the perfect atmosphere for a close encounter of the most romantic kind.

DINING

The main restaurant on the upper ground floor gives you the choice of dining in air-conditioned comfort or sitting out on the open terrace, absorbing your dose of Ozone as you have your meal. Whichever you choose, you are assured of a breathtaking view of the landscaped gardens, free flow swimming pool, palm fringed beach and the vast blue Indian Ocean.

Cuisine varies from international breakfast buffets to Continental and Oriental accented luncheon and dinner menus.

Be a part of our Theme nights – forget reality and enter into a world of fantasy when you become part of the theme chosen for the evening. “Go local” complete with colourful batik sarongs and garlands of fragrant Frangipani at the Sri Lankan night; explore the ancient wonders of China with Cheong Sams and Chop Sticks when you discover the culinary creations of this ancient civilization or eat Pasta with panache at the Italian Night.

The Palmetto Coffee Shop located right next to the swimming pool is open 24 hours, serving light meals and snacks. The mood changes as dusk falls when it becomes a grill room serving traditional fare straight from a charcoal grill.

Dine on the denizens of the deep at the Oriental Seafood Restaurant which overlooks the free flowing swimming pool. Specialities include South East Asian seafood delicacies – succulent lobster, crab, calamari, octopus, jumbo prawns, squid, king fish and many more.

Chill out at the Lounge Bar and open-air terrace overlooking the palm fringed ocean and pool. Sip a mind blowing cocktail or savour the flavour of a perfectly mixed Martini as you listen to relaxing tunes on the piano or the live band in attendance.

ACTIVITIES

Feel the tensions drain out as hands skilled in Shiatsu move over pressure points on the soles of your feet.

If you are a firm believer in Water Therapy, then head for the unique free flow lagoon-style swimming pool which winds its way around and even under the hotel. Massage jets, Jacuzzi and bubble baths are creatively located at various points in this pool.

You can enjoy Floodlit tennis, Volleyball, Badminton and other outdoor activities or if you prefer there’s Snooker, Billiards, a Gymnasium and Health centre indoors. Work those little grey cells in the hotels Exclusive Lounge Library for reading and indoor games, surf the web at the Cyber Café or surf the waves at your doorstep – the choice is yours…

Excursions

Explore the surroundings at the Royal Palms Beach Hotel and you would discover a wealth of beauty and information.

The ancient Rock Temple with its beautiful frescoes, the sprawling old Richmond Castle and the famed Kalutara Bodhiya Temple, one of the most photographed temples in Sri Lanka, located as it is between the river and the sea – are awe-inspiring examples of this island’s ancient past.

Tea factories which dot this area offer an instant insight into one of the island’s most famous industries – the art of growing and manufacturing tea.

The Kalutara Fishing Harbour is a typical coastal fishing village. The fishing community lives and breathes the ocean, their livelihood coming from the crystal clear blue waters with their homes built on the palm fringed beaches.

Learn the true art of conservation and preservation of life through a visit to a Turtle Hatchery. Here, turtle eggs are hatched, baby turtles nurtured and sent back to their natural habitat – the big, wide blue ocean waiting to welcome them home.

You could visit a Wood Carving Centre and watch the dexterity of the carvers as they turn out beautiful works of art from pieces of wood, carrying on a traditional craft handed down from one generation to the next.

When you spot the Toddy tappers walk a tightrope strung between palm trees high above ground, take time to linger awhile until they shimmy down the trunk of the tree back to ground level. They are almost certain to be carrying a clay pot filled to the brim with sweet coconut toddy – consumed by villagers who have implicit faith in its health-giving properties. Kept to foment, this same coconut toddy can become a potent brew!

Optional excursions include visits to the famed “Ketchimala Mosque” located on a promontory jutting out into the ocean, coral gardens, moonstone mines and the famed “Botanical Gardens” created by Bevis Bawa, Sri Lanka’s renowned horticulturist and landscape artist.

Products & Services: Floodlit tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Snooker, Billiards, Gymnasium, Health centre, Indoor games, Shopping arcade, Salon, Laundry, Reading lounge, Theme nights.

Address: Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Airport: Colombo International

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK ROYAL PALMS HOTEL FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS TO SRI LANKA

Sri Villas, Induruwa, Sri Lanka

BOUTIQUE VILLAS | 3 LUXURY VILLAS

Sri Villas is a beautiful privately owned property on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka that can truly be called beachfront with its undisturbed panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Sitting at the end of a beautiful, rarely visited beach that stretches for half a kilometre, the gardens at Sri Villas leads right on to the golden sands of the Induruwa beach.

Sri Villas has three elegant two-storey villas which can be rented separately or together and comfortably accommodates up to 18 guests. In front of the villas is a stunning 30-metre pool with steps leading to a shallow section on one side, which is ideal for children. Each villa has luxuriously appointed interiors, generous living and dining spaces, private kitchens, spacious balconies and master suites with oversized en suite bathrooms.

While the villas are equipped to cater to the expectations of modern living, much of the design is based on traditional Sri Lankan homes. High vaulted ceilings, tall louvered doors and windows shading large open spaces provide wonderful ventilation and allow the cooling ocean breeze to permeate the property.

Sri Villas is described as the last word in elegant beachfront living.

SAGARA [Villa One]

SAGARA or Villa One, which stands on the right of the property as you look out to sea, has three bedrooms [all master suites, each with en suite bathrooms], private dining, living and kitchen areas. Two of the suites are on the second floor [with air-conditioning] and one on the ground floor with its own outdoor shower. All the bedrooms have their own balcony or verandah providing breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. In front of the villa is the garden which leads directly on to the beach.

NISALA [Villa Two]

This villa is set in the middle overlooking the swimming pool. It has two wonderful master suites on the second floor each with en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers as well, a very large private dining and living area, an open plan modern kitchen with bar and a vaulted ceiling that reaches all the way to the roof. Each master suite is air-conditioned and has a large private balcony with beautiful views of the Indian Ocean.

ARALIYA [Villa Three]

Sitting on the left of the property as you look out to sea, this villa has four air-conditioned bedrooms: two master suites with en suite bathrooms on the second floor, and a junior suite with en suite bathroom and a twin bedroom on the ground floor. Like the other villas, Araliya has generous dining and living spaces plus a wonderful, part open-plan kitchen with a bar. There are two private balconies upstairs and a large verandah downstairs. The villa enjoys excellent views of the garden and ocean.

SERVICES

Staff

Sri Villas has its own trained English-speaking staff onsite, allowing guests to completely relax and feel at home. Please do not hesitate to ask our staff for any special request. We can arrange babysitting and have one baby cot on site.

Dining

Menus have to be discussed with kitchen staff on a daily basis, as part of the experience of Sri Villas, is the fresh seafood and fresh local produce available from the local market, where most everything is almost always organic. Enjoy traditional Sri Lankan curries, fresh seafood dishes and a variety of Asian and International cuisine. On request, a table may be set up on the beach or in the garden for you to enjoy a special, intimate dinner.

Laundry

Laundry from Sri Villas is sent to a professional company in the area for cleaning. Sri Lanka does suffer from power cuts due in part to insufficient rains, so we do ask you to respect the water supply and protect the environment. Please do not send towels and sheets to the laundry if it is not necessary.

Airport Collection / Drop off

Sri Villas is happy to arrange transport to and from the airport upon receipt of your flight details. Given advance notice, Sri Villas can also help arrange day trips to other destinations and even island wide tours.

Products & Services: 3 Luxury boutique villas, A/C Suites and Rooms, Bath/Shower, WC, Telephone, Radio, Ocean facing rooms, Satellite TV, Room service, Open air showers, Activities and sites in the surrounding areas.

Address: Induruwa, Sri Lanka
Airport: Colombo International

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK HOTELS IN SRI LANKA FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA – HERE!

Coral Garden Hotel, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

FAMILY RESORT HOTEL | 154 AC ROOMS

Coral Gardens Hotel is amongst the pioneer beach hotels on the south-western coast of Sri Lanka. Facing the splendid coral reefs of Hikkaduwa with immaculately tendered gardens, the hotel is world renown for what it has to offer by way of underwater adventure. A professional team of PADI certified instructors offer certification courses and will also test your skill level and help you make the best use of the available facilities for scuba diving and snorkelling. There are 15 diving locations to pick from, including two ancient shipwrecks. And for the absolute amateur, there are glass-bottomed boats that will take you around the reef. Be dazzled by the colourful sea life of the reefs or just relax on the sun-drenched beach. Or take a break from sun, sea and sand and explore the many wonders that lie not too far inland from the hotel.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Galle, some 25km further south. The old Dutch fort and the many lovingly restored properties within, are all well worth the experience.

ACCOMMODATION

The Coral Garden Hotel offers its guests 154 air conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms. There are both baths and showers with bath towels, toiletries and all the usual amenities. All rooms face westward towards the Indian Ocean and the glorious afternoon sunsets. All rooms have satellite television, 24hrs room service and laundry services.

DINING

Food at the Coral Garden Hotel is excellent and the kitchen prides itself on providing a wide array of dishes to satisfy everyone. A generous spread of international cuisine is well complemented by exotic Sri Lankan dishes. The “International” element is accentuated every night with a special “ethnic” corner. Food goes down better if the ambience is right and the restaurant is a nice place to sit and dine and also makes a hang-out place to sit and relax.

The poolside bar serves snacks, fresh fruit juices and cocktails all day long.

ACTIVITIES

Underwater safaris
Under the watchful eyes of professional instructors, guests are tested for their skills at snorkelling and diving and depending on the skill level taken out to explore the magical world that lies just a few hundred meters offshore, the Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, home to the a colourful array of wondrous creatures of the sea. For the more experienced divers, there are 15 dive sites and two ancient shipwrecks whose histories along with fascinating tales lie at the bottom of the sea. They provide an opportunity to dive into a different century. Glass-bottom boats are also available for those who don’t want to take the plunge.

Herbal Health Centre
The Ayurvedic Health Centre offers a range of services designed not just to alleviate aches and pains and relieve stress, but enhance that overall feel-good sensation of your body. The physicians will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that suits your needs and fits your schedule. Herbal baths, aromatherapy, facial massages, body massages…in fact the entire gamut of Ayurvedic treatments devoted to making you look and feel terrific.

Recreation
There is a lot to do in and around Hikkaduwa, but if you’re ready to travel short distances, the region provides travellers with many stunning experiences. The hotel will arrange transport to visit the Galle Fort, Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, a drive to the hill country with endless tea estates and lots of other cultural experiences such as visits to temples and other ancient historic sites. Coral Garden Hotel also offers some onsite sports facilities, which include floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, squash and volleyball, a large swimming pool with waterloo.

Entertainment
The hotel has its own nightclub / discotheque. Live entertainment comes in many forms….you can listen to a band, watch a magician or a juggler. Every night something different, something new, guaranteed to enthral. Sit back with the drink of your choice and soak it up along with the balmy ambience that is a permanent resident at the hotel.

Coral Garden Hotel - View

Products & Services: 154 A/C Rooms, Bath/Shower, WC, Telephone, Radio, Ocean facing rooms, Satellite TV, Room service, Restaurant, Large swimming pool with kiddies pool, Underwater sports, Boat excursions, Sailing, Fishing, Squash, Gym, Tennis court with flood lights, Table tennis, Volley ball, Darts, Squash court, Sauna, Discotheque, Coffee shop, Bar with lounge and outside terrace, Boutique, Souvenir shops, Hair dresser, Ayurvedic centre, Conference facilities.

Check-in/Check-out Time: Check-in is 12.00 noon and Check-Out is 11.00 a.m. An earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time can be requested on a case by case basis and the resort may agree depending on availability.

Address: Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Airport: Colombo International

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK CORAL GARDEN FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS TO SRI LANKA – HERE!

Deer Park Hotel, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

LUXURY ECO RESORT | 77 LUXURY ECO COTTAGES

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK DEER PARK HOTEL FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

Giritale is a small town located about 15 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned Archaeological relic sites in Sri Lanka, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. Its beauty was also used as a backdrop to film scenes for the Duran Duran music video Save a Prayer in 1982.

Deer Park Hotel, Polonnaruwa is an elegant small hotel managed by Singapore based Angsana Resorts and Spas. The hotel naturally offers guests all Angsana Spa facilities while the hotel itself is your window to the magnificent past of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilizations and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Deer Park Hotel, emerges in rustic splendour from the lush tropical jungle bordering the Minneriya-Giritale National Park. Wild elephants, leopards, sloth bears and crocodiles are just some of the majestic animals you might encounter while at the Deer Park Hotel, or some of the 160 species of birds making the park a veritable birdwatcher’s paradise.

ACCOMMODATION

Deer Park Hotel Polonaruwa, will impress you with its wide variety of room facilities. There are 77 rooms in this hotel which comprises of superior cottages, duplex cottages, deluxe duplex cottages and Angsana cottages. All the rooms are well designed with a unique blend of beautiful colours creating a serene atmosphere. Every room has twin beds with a spacious living area. Facilities such as television, air conditioning, mosquito nets and ceiling fans are provided to make your stay as relaxing as possible.

CUISINE

The restaurants within the Deer Park Hotel all serve both international and local cuisines. The food is absolutely five stars and the variety is always amazing. The Tree Tops restaurant provides a unique dinning experience in the forest canopy where you dine while looking down on the jungle inhabitants. The Ebony provides a more traditional and elegant dining experience where healthy cuisine is the order of the day.

There is weekly jungle / game barbeques and private dining experiences are also offered in a variety beautiful locations.

SPA

From time to time, the self needs solitude, space and peace to recharge its creative energies. The Angsana spa at the Deer Park Hotel is a sanctuary for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your body and spirit.

In complete privacy and tranquillity, shed the cares of the world while qualified specialists pamper your body, as well as your mind, with invigorating treatments. Better still, experience the Angsana Spa with a loved one and rediscover the healing pleasure of touch and the aromas of exotic oils like rosemary, lavender, jasmine and frangipani. Feel your muscles being kneaded and the tension seep from your body as you drift off to soothing music and enter a realm of blissful happiness and total relaxation.

RECREATION

The Deer Park Hotel offers more than simply a stunning location. It is also a chance to experience the beauty of the region and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. The hotel provides a dazzling array of excursions, adventures and experiences to excite your senses. Accompanied by experienced trackers and guides, you will explore wildlife and nature, discover the Sri Lankan people and their culture, enjoy a totally rejuvenating therapy at the Angsana Spa, and find out about the country’s ancient heritage.

Products & Services: Private dining in stunning location. Angsana Spa, Angsana Gallery, Conference centre with a seating capacity for 100 people (theatre style), Business centre with full communication capability and secretarial services, Swimming pool with three-tier waterfall, Laundry service, Taxi service. Car hire and currency exchange

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

Address: Giritale, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Airport: Colombo International – 135 miles

ONLINE RESERVATIONS FOR DEER PRAK HOTEL, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS TO SRI LANKA – HERE!

Sri Lanka – Tourism museum for Sigiriya

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a Record of Discussion (R/D) with the concerned authorities of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage (MCANH) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) to initiate a 2.5 year technical cooperation project on “Project for Development of Culture-Oriented Tourism in Sigiriya” (Project COTS).

The project COTS is initiated in line with the request of the Government of Sri Lanka which was intended at developing the tourism sector that was heavily setback by the December 2004 Tsunami and the ongoing civil war status of the country. The Government of Japan responded to this request through extending assistance to several projects in the vicinity of a new museum construction at Sigiriya, installation of display equipment in the museum, and infrastructure and human resource development with respect to tourism.

The “Project to construct a New Sigiriya museum” is being implemented under the counterpart fund scheme of the Government of Sri Lanka, a scheme which delivers developmental assistance through turning foreign aid into reserves of domestic currency where recipient Governments can use these finances to improve its necessary infrastructure facilities. The museum is expected to be opened to the public by middle of year 2009.

Subsequently to the aforementioned, Government of Japan signed an exchange of notes to further enhance the tourism segment under its cultural grant aid scheme through implementing a “Project for supply of equipment for interpretative display and presentation of the cultural heritage of Sigiriya” for installation of display equipment at the New Sigiriya museum.

Financial assistance worth of 2604 million Japanese yen is approved to be provided through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to improve the infrastructure facilities, access roads and human resources in five identified tourism regions in the country including Sigiriya.

In order to further amplify the outcomes of the aforementioned 03 projects, project COTS aims to extend assistance through hardware and software cooperation and establish the operational and management functions of the new museum, while promoting culture oriented tourism in Sigiriya.

SLTPB of the MoT and CCF of the MCANH will be the joint counterpart stakeholder agencies of the project CoT.

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK HOTELS IN SIGIRIYA FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA – HERE!

SriLankan Airlines takes measures to cut fuel usage

Though world fuel prices are easing, SriLankan Airlines is projecting a fuel bill of US$ 500 million for the current year at present prices, which accounts for approximately 50% of its overall costs, the airline said this week.

The price of a barrel of crude oil has surged 85% during the last 12 months and reached a high of $143 in July this year from last year’s $75 and now is seen falling. “Fuel is our biggest cost factor by far. While we are significantly reducing costs throughout the airline, we know that even a small saving in the amount of fuel consumed on every flight will result in savings in hundreds of millions of rupees,” said S.A. Chandrasekera, Chief Financial Officer, in a press release issued by the airline.

The airline says it is focusing on sharply reducing its fuel usage to counter the challenge posed by high global oil prices. A series of fuel-saving measures has already been implemented, while more will be put in place within weeks.

“The global airline industry is undergoing its biggest ever crisis due to the steep increases in the price of aviation fuel. Larger airlines are suffering losses and many smaller ones are going out of business. SriLankan is taking this challenge head on,” Mr Chandrasekera said.

SriLankan recently invited a team of experts in fuel efficiency from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), who conducted an in-depth study and recommended detailed measures. The airline has appointed a special committee to implement the proposals and enhance them wherever possible.
“We are not satisfied with simply following IATA’S recommendations. We have already added a large number of our own initiatives, and are tailoring the IATA suggestions to suit the requirements of our airline,” said Captain Anushad Liyanagoda, who was recently appointed to the newly created post of Manager Aviation Fuel.

The airline has already come up with several imaginative methods to reduce fuel consumption, and is quantifying the amount of savings from every one of them. One of these is “RNAV Approaches”, where aircraft make continuous descent approaches into Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Discussions have been held with the Civil Aviation Authority and air traffic controllers to implement this programme, which would save 100-200 kilogrammes of fuel on every landing.

Another measure already implemented is to use diesel-powered Ground Power Units to supply power to internal systems and air-conditioning on all aircraft while they are parked at BIA, instead of using Auxiliary Power Units of the aircraft themselves, which use aviation fuel. This move is saving 130 – 200 kg of aviation fuel per hour.

Other initiatives include “Flap 3” landings; single engine taxi between terminals and runways; minimised use of reverse thrust during landings; flying shorter routes whenever possible; and re-evaluation of the airline’s choice of alternate airports. There is also a new Re-despatch Procedure, which is saving approx 1,200 kg of fuel on every flight from Europe to Colombo; and all flights are being closely monitored to obtain maximum usage of tail winds.

COMPARE AND BOOK FLIGHTS TO SRI LANKA – HERE!

Sea Anglers Club to go fishing in grand style…

The Ceylon Sea Anglers Club will hold its third annual Madu Ganga Estuary Fishing Competition on October 4. Established in 1934 and located at Barberyn Island at its inception, the Sea Anglers Club was subsequently moved to Clappenberg Bay after the 2nd World War. This club holds the distinction of being one of the few resident angling clubs in the world, and has the charm and character to lure anglers from all over the world.

Situated in one of the most picturesque locations in our resplendent isle, it is home to an abundance of game fish species. In its more recent history however the sport of angling in Trincomalee has been littered with obstacles due the prevailing conflict.

In 2006 the Committee decided to organize events in the south west coast and inland waterways to enhance the sport and also to raise much needed funds for the upkeep of the Club. In October 2006, the Club conducted its inaugural Madu Ganga Estuary Fishing Competition. Madu Ganga was chosen so that anglers who frequent inshore lakes, such as Bolgoda, would get an opportunity to explore the unspoiled surroundings of other estuaries like Madu Ganga which boasts a healthy stock of Barramundi and other fresh water species. The event was successfully held last year as well.

The year’s event is shaping up to be a bigger success. The Troll will be held on October 4 and will be a wonderful day out for anglers and their families. Exciting prizes await this year’s winners including Penn Reels, Cabelas inshore rods, Plano tackle boxes, Berkley fishing accessories etc.

Other prizes include a weekend for two sponsored by Keells Hotel Management Services, a precision SWATCH wristwatch sponsored by B.P. De Silva’s and a mobile phone sponsored by Dialog Telekom.

Entries close on September 30. For more details, email: sea.anglers@gmail.com or call Harry on 0777762276 or Harin on 0777390396, or check their website www.ceylonseaanglers.com

The CSAC, together with clubs such as Sports Fishing Club of Sri Lanka, have made it their mission to promote the sport of angling in Sri Lanka. Conducting competitions using IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) guidelines, the CSAC regulates sustainable fishing, ensuring that competitors release all fish that are below the sanctioned size according to the rules of the competition.

COMPARE PRICES AND BOOK HOTELS IN SRI LANKA FROM 30+ TOP SITES – HERE!

SEARCH FOR AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA – HERE!