Friday, September 16, 2011

Wadduwa & Kalutara Beach Hotels,Sri Lanka




Wadduwa & Kalutara
A clandestine affair with sand and sea awaits at Sri Lanka’s southern coast where from Wadduwa and Kalutara and onto Tangalle over 100 miles of beaches beckon with golden sands trimmed with palm trees, animated fishing villages and the sparkling blue Indian Ocean waters.

The towns of Wadduwa and Kalutara have become popular tourist destinations within the last twenty years. The surge in tourism in the 1980’s fuelled the development of beach resorts in this part of Sri Lanka…which is now witnessed by being home to many popular resorts. The strikingly white dagoba of the Gangatilaka Temple will probably be the first thing to grab your attention in the coastal town of Kalutara as you cross the bridge over the Kalu Ganga. You’ll also notice passers-by making it a point to make a stop just outside the dagoba to place a small offering in one of the till boxes. Travelers believe that paying respects to this temple will ensure that their journey goes as planned. Once famously known for its spices, especially cinnamon, Kalutara is now more popular for the delicious purple-black seasonal mangoosteen fruits sold on the roadsides, toddy – Sri Lanka’s widely drunk alcoholic beverage obtained by fermenting the sap of the coconut flower and for some of Sri Lanka’s most beautifully woven baskets and mats.

A few places we would recommend are;
Source: http://www.beachholidaysinsrilanka.com

Royal Palms (4 star)
A popular hotel one hour from Colombo.
Recommended for incentive groups and also for individuals. Reasonably priced.
   Facilities
 Total no: of rooms - 124
 Air-conditioned rooms
 Room with private balcony or patio
 Satellite TV
 Mini-bar
 In-house videos
 Seafood restaurant
 Swimming pool
 Jacuzzi and bubble bath
 Theme nights
Blue Water (4 star)
This hotel was designed by Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, Mr. Geoffrey Bawa. This is an elegantly designed specious hotel situated in a coconut plantation by the sea on the south coast.
Recommended for couples, small groups, long beach stays or for the last few days of relaxation on the beach, before departure.
 
   Facilities
 Total no: of rooms - 100
 Air-conditioned rooms
 Sea view with private balcony or terrace
 Channeled music
 Satellite TV
 Mini-bar
 Personal safe
 Swimming pool/ Kiddies pool
 Baby-sitter service
 Animator
 Spa
 Internet facility
 Theme nights
 In-house movies
 Night club
 Outdoor games
 Indoor games
AVANI KALUTARA (4 star)
   Facilities
 Total no. of rooms – 99 superior rooms
 Type of accommodaiton – superior rooms & suite rooms
 Hot/cold water
 In-room safe
 Telephone with IDD
 Hair-dryer
 TV, DVD player, satellite channels and in-house movies
 Private balcony / patio
 Free internet and WIFI facilities
 Complimentary tea/coffee in room
 Two swimming pools (adults & children)
 Spa
Villa Ocean View (3 + star)
Ideal for group travelers.
Professionally run and value for money.
This hotel offers both rooms and cabanas.
Recommended for couples or groups.
   Facilities
 Total no: of rooms - 140
 Cabana type rooms
 Air-conditioned rooms
 Sea view with private balcony
 Hot & cold water
 Swimming pools with jacuzzis
 Roof-top bar
 Outdoor pool
 Laundry
 Animator
 Ayurvedic health centre
 Theme nights
 Outdoor games
 Indoor games

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