In a scenic setting with fantastic views, this charming hotel puts just a palm-dotted terrace between you and the sea.
Location
On the southwest coast of Sri Lanka at Kalutara and set in a unique habitat of lush greenery by the Kalu Ganga River, approx. 2½ hours drive from the airport.
Facilities
Swimming pool and children’s pool with Indian Ocean views. Themed buffets in the main restaurant, à la carte restaurant and two bars. Spa treatments, a fitness centre, tennis, table tennis, snooker, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing, library with complimentary internet facilities and evening entertainment.
Accommodation
105 rooms, each with airconditioning, telephone, television, DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilties, minibar (at extra cost), shower and a balcony or terrace.
Standard rooms face a courtyard.
Superior rooms have views toward the lagoon or a sea view.
Junior suites are ideal for families and have a bath and separate shower, sitting area, a large terrace and most also have sea views.
Restaurants
Palm - An air-conditioned restaurant, overlooking the sea and the river, offering buffet dining. Saffron Cafe - Opens out onto a terrace overlooking the sea. Offers an a la carte menu and outdoor dining.
Spa and beauty
An exotic menu of Ayurveda (AYUR means science, VEDA means life) a health philosophy focusing on balance, both for the body and the mind.
Anti-Stress Head Neck and Shoulder Massage (30mins): This massage relieves soreness and stress-related 
tension. Scuba Soother (30mins): Especially designed for divers, concentrates on soothing the neck, shoulder, back, thigh and calf muscles.
After-Sun Cucumber Wrap (30mins): Specifically designed to relieve the pain and damage caused by over-exposure to the sun. Papaya Body Polish (30mins): Papaya contains certain enzymes, known as Papain, which soften and revitalise then skin when absorbed. Includes a soothing scalp massage.
'Diver's Recovery'(1hr): Re-hydrating Coconut Delight; Scuba Soother Massage; Iced Apple Tea. 'Sunlovers 3 Day Package' (1hr 30mins): Day 1 Herbal Body Scrub; Day 2 After Sun Cucumber Wrap; Day 3 Re-hydrating Coconut Delight; Kurumba(young coconut)Juice. 'Island Indulgence'(2hrs 30mins): Yoghurt Turmeric Body Smoother; Serenity Full Body Massage; Honey-Cucumber Facial; Kurumba(young coconut)Juice. 'Travel Revivor'(2hrs 30mins): Serena Foot Soother; Anti Stress Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage; His/Hers Facial;Lemon& Lime Tea
Manicure; Pedicure; Waxing; Shampoo and Blow Dry; Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting; Mehendi Decoration (Henna Tattoo).
Padabhyanga Foot and Leg Massage(30mins): Incorporates pressure point therapy to stimulate, cleanse and balance the body's internal organs. Shirodhara Treatment (30mins): Excellent for stress relief and insomnia. Marma Body, Mind and Spirit Massage (90mins): Provides complete re-balancing of body, mind and spirit. 'Ayurveda Healing'(3hrs): Udvartina Herbal Body Scrub; Shirodhara Treatment; Padabhyanga Foot and Leg Massage; Marma Body, Mind and Spirit Balance Massage; Herbal Tea.
Serenity Full Body Massage (50mins): Features a range of customised Aromatherapy oil blends to convey the healing, harmonising and rejuvenating properties of essential oils into the body through rhythmic touch.
Swimming Pools
Two swimming pools set in terraces looking out towards the Indian Ocean.