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;

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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