Kani Lanka Hotel

Introduction

First to get their hands on this lovely little town on the west Coast of Sri Lanka were the Portuguese who built a fort on the site of a Buddhist Temple, something the locals were not to pleased with. Soe time later the Dutch took possession of the fort and later it was again taken over by a British agent who made it his residance. Now it is again the Buddhist shrine it was meant to be.

Location

The resort is situated on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, 76 km (2 ½ hours drive) from the International Airport and 10 minutes away from the historical town of Kalutara, In a unique habitat of lush greenery by the Kalu Ganga River.

Accommodation

105 standard rooms, divided into 16 standard a/c rooms with courtyard view, 83 superior a/c rooms looking onto the lagoon or the sea and six suites (one larger room with a sitting and sleeping area). All have balcony or terrace, satellite TV with DVD and in-house movies, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini fridge, room safe, large-headed showers, hairdryer. Suites have a living area and ensuite bathroom with bathtub and h/w shower. Other rooms have shower only.

Hotel Facilities

There are two linked swimming pools with wooden sun beds
Beach volleyball
A small gymnasium
Pool and table tennis
Shale tennis court
Business Centre
TV lounge
Indoor games
Laundry service
Doctor on call
Nightly entertainment emphasises soft music, such as sitar or saxophone players, and cultural shows.

The Palm Restaurant offers theme-night buffets, and it is backed up by the Saffron cafe (a la carte menu and outdoor dining), two bars and room service.The hotel water sports centre offers dinghy sailing, canoeing and windsurfing on the Kalu Ganga.

The Amaan Spa offers an extensive menu of relaxing therapies including Ayurvedic massages and slimming treatments, body scrubs and polishes.

Location & Attractions

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Madhu river safari
Moonstone Mines
Cinnamon gardens
Mask carving
Mask museum
Ancient temples
Galle city tour
Handicrafts
Shopping
Whales watching Mirissa
Colombo City Tour