Negombo beach hotel in Sri Lanka
| country: | Sri Lanka |
| location: | Negombo |
| price: | Double rooms from US $54 per person per night half board, including bird watching, nature trail, service charge & taxes. Price depends on season. Single/triple rooms available. 10% discount for stays of 4-6 nights, 20% discount stays of 7 nights or more |
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description
Recognised by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) as one of the top 55 'Good Practices' Enterprises in Ecotourism around the world, and an officially designated 'Bird Friendly Resort' by the local affiliate of Bird Life International, we combine the comforts of a resort with the authenticity and eco-friendliness of a lodge.
Located on a 22-acre peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea, we are only 18 km from Colombo International Airport.
Here is the perfect base to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the scenic and tranquil surroundings or engage in numerous eco-friendly activities and sports both land and water based. If you wish to explore the flora & fauna in our extensive garden and its environs, we can arrange guided tours, and as part of Sri Lanka's bird friendly hotel network, we have a wealth of bird species for the novice to the keen birder. Also available are a number of cultural trips further afield.
Activities include Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, bird watching, nature tours with a trained naturalist, tours to cultural and heritage sites and local craft demonstrations.
Sports include squash, darts, carom, chess, pool billiards and table tennis, tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, basketball, boccia, cycle hire, canoeing, paddle boating, river cruises (kayak, motor boat) and river fishing.
Birdwatching: Sri Lanka is blessed with an abundant avifauna with 229 resident and 197 migrants species making a total of 426. With 24 endemic species, Sri Lanka has one of the world’s highest number of endemic bird species. The resort is located in a coast wetland estuary amidst mangroves, contributing to a large diversity of over 130 bird species.
Bird watching on the river and mangroves by boat is offered to our guests. A three-hour tour, accompanied by an interpreter, has been developed with the assistance of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), an affiliate of Bird Life International.
Ayurveda yoga: An Ayurvedic centre was opened in the Resort in June 2004 in order to offer guests authentic Ayurvedic health treatments using medicinal herbs. A qualified Ayurvedic doctor with many years of experience is in charge of the centre.
We also offers Yoga sessions by special arrangement with a professional yoga instructor.
Weddings: If you are looking for a tropical, exotic and unique wedding, we will be delighted to organise a typical Sri Lankan wedding ceremony for you and members of your party. Please contact us for details.
Located on a 22-acre peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea, we are only 18 km from Colombo International Airport.
Here is the perfect base to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday in the scenic and tranquil surroundings or engage in numerous eco-friendly activities and sports both land and water based. If you wish to explore the flora & fauna in our extensive garden and its environs, we can arrange guided tours, and as part of Sri Lanka's bird friendly hotel network, we have a wealth of bird species for the novice to the keen birder. Also available are a number of cultural trips further afield.
special things to do and see here
Activities include Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, bird watching, nature tours with a trained naturalist, tours to cultural and heritage sites and local craft demonstrations. Sports include squash, darts, carom, chess, pool billiards and table tennis, tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, basketball, boccia, cycle hire, canoeing, paddle boating, river cruises (kayak, motor boat) and river fishing.
Birdwatching: Sri Lanka is blessed with an abundant avifauna with 229 resident and 197 migrants species making a total of 426. With 24 endemic species, Sri Lanka has one of the world’s highest number of endemic bird species. The resort is located in a coast wetland estuary amidst mangroves, contributing to a large diversity of over 130 bird species.
Bird watching on the river and mangroves by boat is offered to our guests. A three-hour tour, accompanied by an interpreter, has been developed with the assistance of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), an affiliate of Bird Life International.Ayurveda yoga: An Ayurvedic centre was opened in the Resort in June 2004 in order to offer guests authentic Ayurvedic health treatments using medicinal herbs. A qualified Ayurvedic doctor with many years of experience is in charge of the centre.
We also offers Yoga sessions by special arrangement with a professional yoga instructor.
Weddings: If you are looking for a tropical, exotic and unique wedding, we will be delighted to organise a typical Sri Lankan wedding ceremony for you and members of your party. Please contact us for details.
travellers' tales
The accommodation, location and staff are a match for many four star resorts and the most awkward and particular traveller will not be disappointed by this corner of paradise. (more)
rooms, food and facilities
We offer bungalow-type accommodation constructed with local building materials, in a unique ethnic style resembling a typical Sri Lankan village. The 72 individual bungalows (sea view) and 12 family rooms (river view) nestle within a forested environment and provide comfortable accommodation. The bungalows offer privacy and an excellent view of the sea and/or river – an exotic tropical setting for a peaceful holiday.
All rooms are air conditioned, with private bathrooms that are sunlit from an open court and with solar powered hot showers to provide ventilation and natural lighting, substantially conserving energy. Rooms are also equipped with a sitting area, terrace, ceiling fans and telephone. The interior décor includes terracotta pots, brass lamps, artefacts produced by local craftsmen, and hand-made local fabric.
Restaurant bar: Our restaurant offers a delicious buffet and a la carte Sri Lankan and international cuisine. Vegetarian meals are available on request and during all buffets. There is an outside Pavilion Bar by the swimming pool which provides snacks and beverages. This is a favorite meeting point of guests to enjoy the ambiance and sunset. Also a small fruit stall offers fresh fruit, juices and herbal drinks of medicinal value.
Other facilities: Swimming pool, sports facilities (see above), a selection of shops (eco, personal items, jewellry), and conference facilities. Every night we offer some live entertainment (dance, music, magic etc.)
Family friendly accommodation: As we are situated in a peninsula the property is totally free of pollution. We can provide a complimentary baby cot with soft baby pillows and net. There is extensive space for prams pushchairs and we have a special swimming pool for children with parent/adult supervision. For under fives our chef will be happy to liaise with parents to provide appropriate food.
rates
Rates are per person per night half board, inclusive of bird watching, nature trail, service charge and taxes. | Accommodation type | 1 May 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 |
| Single | US $89 |
| Double | US $54 |
| Triple | US $46 |
how to find us
By air: We are 18km from Colombo International Airport. By bus: We are 10km from Negombo bus station
By train: We are 1Km from Waikkal train station.
By boat: We are 50km from Colombo's port.
Airport transfers cost US $30. We will arrange a complimentary service for stays of over 3 nights.
how this holiday makes a difference
 Minimisation of environmental impacts: We are committed to the protection of the natural habitat and practice efficient disposal of waste, treatment of solid and liquid waste, and treated water is recycled in the garden. Our Pavilion Bar was contructed with eco-frienly and biodegradable material. We have a strict purchasing policy, have our own organic vegetable plot and only offer facilities sports which are environmentally friendly. Hot showers are solar powered. Promoting environmental and cultural education: We have environmental education meetings with our employees and guests and sponsor the school's Nature Club. Supporting conservation: We are an institutional member of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL), an affiliate of "Bird Life International", has designated the hotel as a 'Bird Friendly Resort' after a professional survey. The terrestrial wetland and aquatic plants, shrubs & trees in the environs are protected and conserved.  Benefiting the local community: The primary construction material for the lodge was obtained from the village. The company continues to purchase construction material from the village as well as locally produced vegetables and fruits.Weekly programmes are offered by invited local artisans in pottery, basket/mat/cadjan weaving, rope making, preparation of honey etc. exposing traditional arts & crafts to our guests and opening a market for local artisans, allowing for a more even distribution of benefits. Over 43% of the permanent and contracted employees are from the village. Furthermore, more than 40 persons (including taxi drivers, suppliers, artisans) derive indirect employment on a regular basis, thus continuing the cordial relationship with the village. This has prevented tourism-related social distortion and allowed a more even distribution of benefits. |
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