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The gateway to the south is the historic town of Galle. Do not
forego the historic Fort area, which has become a haven for
craft shops, museums, art galleries and which houses a select
collection of wonderfully renovated hotels and villas.
Galle town and the south coast took a battering during the Boxing
Day tsunami, yet this idyllic stretch of coastline, studded
with sandy coves, is determinedly fighting back.
Accommodation choices tend to be more intimate here –
luxury villas vie for attention with independent cabana-style
properties. True tranquillity.
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| Aditya, Rathgama |
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 Aditya,
a 12-suite hotel completed in early 2006, is bound
to become a must-have property in the increasingly
impressive boutique market. It sits on a secluded
stretch of beach in Rathgama, midway between the
hedonistic beach resort of Hikkaduwa and the historic
old town of Galle, and oozes class and style. A
triumph.
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| Amanwella,
Tangalle |
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 Amanwella
is set amidst a mature coconut grove fronting a
crescent shaped beach near the village of Tangalle,
an beautiful stretch of coastline untouched by developement
on the southern tip of the island. The beachfront
resort has 30 stylish contemporary suites, each
with their own private pool and sun-lounging terrace.
A super-luxurious and chic escape developed and
managed by the exclusive Aman Group, it is already
recognised as Sri Lanka’s leading beach property
despite opening in 2005. |
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| Barberyn
Ayurveda Resort, Weligama |
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 Designed
by local architect, Renton Wickramasinghe, Barberyn’s
saffron-coloured buildings rise just above the tree
canopies providing picturesque views of the Indian
Ocean from every bedroom. The surrounding gardens
are designed by the famous landscape artist, Laki
Senanayake. Ponds, waterways, and pathways have
been created through tropical jungle leading to
the sandy beaches. A Sri Lankan family-run resort
with generations of experience, Barberyn is an idyllic
setting where the crashing waves of the sea merges
with swaying palms and tropical jungles. The ocean
breeze, sounds of birdcall, the flautist by nightfall,
Yoga at the edge of the sea, and the gentle touch
of Ayurvedic therapists as they soothe your worries
away – a rejuvenating experience that will
fill your being with renewed energy and vitality.
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| Beach
House, Tangalle |
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 The
Beach House is situated in private gardens, with
direct access to its own stretch of gleaming white
sand near the small fishing village of Tangalle.
This old Dutch colonial building, restored by the
celebrated late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa,
is regularly listed among the world’s finest
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| Claughton
House, Tangalle |
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 Designed
by Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, the
late Geoffrey Bawa, this exquisite private house,
with only three bedrooms, and set in five acres
of landscaped coconut plantation, occupies a spectacular
position on the idyllic south coast. Its popularity
means that booking well ahead is essential. |
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| Daladawatte,
Matara |
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 This
newly-built villa sits elegantly amongst a scattering
of coconut trees and green lawns that have been
tastefully landscaped, and provide wonderful views
out to sea. The large garden has a BBQ deck over
looking the private beach which is protected by
the coral reef making the otherwise treacherous
waters safe for swimming, wading and floating. The
villa cleverly bonds old world Sri Lankan living
with an eccentric charm infused by its British owner
and opera singer Barbara, who takes pride in her
home. |
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| Dickwella
Resort, Dickwella |
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 Dickwella
Resort has a prized south-coast location, on a headland
surrounded by two sandy and tranquil beaches. The
tsunami inflicted heavy damage on the old Dickwella
Village resort, but after a prolonged renovation
programme, it has reappeared in a more upmarket
guise, offering quality mid-market accommodation
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| Easy
Beach, Ahangama |
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 Youthful
surfers and independently-minded travellers love
the genial, laid-back atmosphere encouraged by Norwegian
owners. An airy café-style eating area opens
onto palm-fringed gardens and a coral-protected
beach. Simple pleasures; great value.
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| Fortress,
Koggala |
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Fortress is a new boutique hotel with a prime location
on the broad sands of Koggala, only a few miles
south of the historic city of Galle on the southern
coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel, which opened in 2006,
is managed by the world-renowned Per Aquum Resorts
& Spas, a group most famous for their luxurious
properties in the Maldives and Seychelles. |
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| Il
Camino, Tangalle |
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 Set
back a short distance from Seenimodera coastline
and nestled under the shade of a cluster of coconut
trees, there is a small scattering of palm-thatched
cabanas, huts and hammocks, the sum total of which
exudes a wonderful village-feel. Il Camino was founded
by a lovely Italian woman, Manuela, who always greets
her guests with open arms and a good cup of coffee.
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| Insight,
Ahangama |
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 Insight
(Club Lanka in a previous guise) is a hotel built
on traditional lines – 33 rooms in two wings
at a time when many budget holidaymakers are chasing
more intimate, cabana-style properties. If that
deems is outdated to some, what it does, it does
well. |
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| Kabalana,
Ahangama |
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 Kabalana
made its name as one of Sri Lanka’s finest
surfing hotels, and they remain especially active
in the peak surfing season from mid-October to mid-April.
But this invigorating hotel has upgraded to entice
a wider spread of clientele. A palm-fringed lawn
leads onto to a long, sandy stretch of quiet beach.
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| Kadju
House, Tangalle |
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 Kadju
House is a new 'tropical modern' beach house situated
just outside the south coast village of Tangalle,
overlooking the magnificent crescent shaped Seenimodara
Bay (Sugar Bay). Designed by a young local architect,
Pradeep Kodikara, this two-storey beach house is
situated on a hillock overlooking the shimmering
seas below. Kadju has a contemporary feel with open-plan
living spaces that let in the tropical sunshine,
cooling ocean breeze, and spectacular views of Seenimodara
Bay.
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| Lagoon
Paradise, Tangalle |
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 Lagoon
Paradise is spread over a 3-acre plot of fairly
rocky terrain under a canopy of coconut trees which
lead down to an open stretch of grassland and a
lagoon. There is a range of accommodation available,
basic but functional, making this a good option
either for travellers who are looking to keep costs
down to a minimum or those wishing to support one
of the smaller tsunami-affected areas in the region.
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| Last
House, Tangalle |
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 The
Last House, so-called because it was Geoffrey Bawa's
architectural swansong, is positioned on an idyllic
strip of land - lagoon on one side, beach on the
other - on the outskirts of Tangalle. It has long
been one of best villas in the south coast and now
the owners have opened as a small boutique hotel
as well, selling individual suites in the Main House
and Annex. This makes the Last House attractive
to couples and small groups. The beach is fabulously
long - perhaps one of the best for villa sites in
the island - and offers safe swimming for much of
the year.
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| Palm
Paradise Cabanas, Tangalle |
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Paradise offers rudimentary wooden cabanas on a
gorgeous stretch of beach, in an undulating palm
grove, near to the south coast village of Tangalle.
This deliberately rustic settlement appeals to hardened,
independent travellers yearning for tranquil and
natural surroundings.
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| Pastissade,
Tangalle |
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 Down
the ragged roads of Rekawa rests the peaceful paradise
of Pastissade, an understated beach house with two
good bedrooms, an upstairs living area and immediate
access to the sea. This is an excellent-value property
which is purpose-built for unpretentious day-to-day
living in a bright, breezy and beautiful spot. |
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| Tallala Retreat,
Gandara |
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 Tallala
Retreat, a new development consiting of eight two-storey
villas, has a placid, almost ethereal feel, tempting
the thought that Kiera Knightley or Gwynneth Paltrow
might slip peacefully by at any moment. The 32-bedroom
property, themed as a retreat centre offering yoga,
tai chi, spa and ayurveda escapes, will delight
the arty sun-worshippers among you. |
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| The
Palace, Mirissa |
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 The
Palace’s charm is its idyllic location, high
up on a headland with sweeping views of Mirissa’s
golden beach. It provides no frills accommodation
in spacious wooden cabanas, all of which have lovely
verandas overlooking the Indian Ocean and a lush
garden. |
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| Tissamaharama Resort,
Tissamaharama |
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 Tissa
Resort is a clean and comfortable guest house that
offers tasty Sri Lankan curries and magnificent
views of the reservoir. Nature lovers will enjoy
spotting the numerous species of birds that inhabit
the small island just in front of the guest house.
Ceylon Hotels Corporation has switched from government
to private ownership and Tissa Resort has already
benefited from several, notably the addition of
a swimming pool. |
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| Weligama Bay Resort,
Weligama |
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 Weligama
Bay Resort has 24 luxurious a/c rooms, bungalows,
villas, and suites. Rooms have large slatted timber
windows which allow the tropical sunshine and sea
breeze to flow through, boarded teak floors, high
roofs and wooden ceilings, and whitewashed walls.
The main building opens out to a large garden scattered
with swaying palms and a swimming pool. |
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And don't forget that we also offer an excellent range of villa
properties, offering luxurious and intimate surroundings that
bear comparison with villa properties anywhere in the world.
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