“A compact and elegant boutique, on the peaceful shores of Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. The interiors have been carefully crafted by Sri Lankan designer Annika Fernando to optimise comfort and relaxation. The small size allows guests to feel cared for and the location is wonderfully serene. ”

Recommended for

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Organise a trip on a boat to Madu Ganga wetlands- waterways between 65 different islands filled with untouched mangrove forests
  • Beach Life

    • The beach takes centre stage at this secluded spot, palm trees and cocktails, tandoor prawns and sunsets over Balapitiya bay
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Flake out by the pool in one of the comfortable sunloungers and have cocktails brought to you by the attentive staff
  • Wildlife Area

    • Get involved in the local conservation efforts by visiting Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery on Balapitiya Beach
  • Museums

    • Visit the Mask Museum in Ambalangoda, a village a short drive away that makes devil masks for local rituals
  • Total relaxation

    • Lounge by the pool, unwind in the spa, sip cocktails in the garden and stargaze on the beach
  • Gourmet

  • Quiet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Views

  • Designer

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Child friendly

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel
  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Bath robes

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Restaurant

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Spa

Activities

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Organise a trip on a boat to Madu Ganga wetlands- waterways between 65 different islands filled with untouched mangrove forests
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Flake out by the pool in one of the comfortable sunloungers and have cocktails brought to you by the attentive staff
  • Museums

    • Visit the Mask Museum in Ambalangoda, a village a short drive away that makes devil masks for local rituals
  • Wildlife Area

    • Get involved in the local conservation efforts by visiting Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery on Balapitiya Beach

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Originally published by The Telegraph

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