GALLE FACE HOTEL
2 Galle Road Colombo 3
T: +94 112 541 010
F: +94 112 541 072
www.gallefacehotel.com
information@gallefacehotel.net
Rooms: 158 rooms and suites.
Business & Conference Facilities: Meeting and conference centre featuring seven meeting rooms, two study rooms and two ballrooms.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, fitness centre, saltwater pool, library, museum, croquet on the lawn.
Guest Services: Hotel historian, concierge.
Wining & Dining: The 1864 Restaurant ( contemporary cuisine with fresh local and international ingredients), the Verandah (Ceylonese cuisine), Sea Spray (alfresco dining with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean), Travellers’ Bar (light meals), the Pool Bar and Terrace (all-day casual dining next to the swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean) and In…On The Green (pub).
MÖVENPICK HOTEL
24 Dharmapala Mawatha Colombo 3
T: +94 117 450 450
F: +94 117 723 723
www.movenpick.com/colombo
hotel.colombo@movenpick.com
Rooms: 219 rooms, including free Wi-Fi, panoramic views and mini-bar.
Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre, two ballrooms and five meeting rooms.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Nail spa, hair salon, spa.
Guest Services: Laundry, mobile butler, airport transfer.
Wining & Dining: Santina (Mediterranean restaurant), Robata Grill and Lounge (Asian restaurant), AYU (all-day dining restaurant), Vistas Rooftop Bar and Lounge, and lobby lounge.
CINNAMON GRAND
77 Galle Road Colombo 3
T: +94 112 437 437
F: +94 112 449 280
www.cinnamonhotels.com
grand@cinnamonhotels.com
Rooms: 501 rooms.
Business & Conference Facilities: A range of rooms with capacity of 10 to 350 guests.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, tennis court.
Guest Services: Room service, airport transfer, free Wi-Fi.
Wining & Dining: Taprobane, Lagoon, London Grill, TAO, Cheers Pub, The Lounge, Breeze Bar, Coffee Stop, Echo, Nuga Gama, Courtyard and Noodles.
THE STEUART BY CITRUS
45 Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo 1
T: +94 115 575 575
F: +94 112 444 440
www.citrusleisure.com
web@citrusleisure.com
Rooms: Six standard rooms, 14 deluxe rooms, 29 premium rooms and one suite.
Business & Conference Facilities: Boardroom for up to 15 people.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Evening entertainment.
Guest Services: Room service 6.00am-11.00pm, laundry, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, valet parking, babysitting on request.
Wining & Dining: &Co Pub and Kitchen.
HILTON COLOMBO
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 2
T: +94 112 492 492
F: +94 112 544 657
www.hilton.com
colombo@hilton.com
Rooms: 382 rooms and suites.
Business & Conference Facilities: Fax, internet, secretarial services and meeting rooms. Ballroom for banquets, theatre and cocktail parties.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Pool and jacuzzi.
Guest Services: Launderette, kiosk, two jewellery stores, tea shop, doctor on call.
Wining & Dining: Graze Kitchen, Curry Leaf, Il Ponte, Café Kai, L.A.B (Lounge & Bar), and Stella Karaoke Lounge & Bar.
CINNAMON LAKESIDE
115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 2
T: + 94 112 491 000
F: + 94 112 449 184
www.cinnamonhotels.com
lakeside@cinnamonhotels.com
Rooms: 346 rooms.
Business & Conference Facilities: Variety of meeting rooms with capacity between 100 and 450 guests.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, Azmaara spa.
Guest Services: Shopping arcade, Nadine’s salon, laundry.
Wining & Dining: The Dining Room, Long Fen, Royal Thai, Seven Degrees North, the Lounge, Sushi Bar, Goodies, Pool Bar, Sports Bar and the Library.
CINNAMON RED
59 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha Colombo 3
T: +94 112 145 145
F: +94 112 145 146
www.cinnamonhotels.com
infored@cinnamonhotels.com
Rooms: 243 rooms.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Infinity pool, gym.
Guest Services: Reception, car park.
Wining & Dining: Flavoured (buffet and à la carte), Cloud Red (rooftop bar) and Stirred (restaurant serving continental cuisine, open 24 hours).
KURULU ESTATE
Masimbula Road, Nagaspola Rakwana
T: +94 778 778 230
www.kuruluestate.com
prof@kuruluestate.com
Rooms: Two bungalows for two people each.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Yoga and meditation platforms, jungle walks on the property and tea picking.
Guest Services: Laundry, multilingual staff, airport transfer, free parking, breakfast included, Wi-Fi, non-smoking hotel.
Wining & Dining: One restaurant serving organic Sri Lankan vegetarian food. Alcohol is not served, but guests are allowed to bring their own.
TEA TRAILS
Dickoya and Bogawantalawa Region
T: +94 117 745 730
F: +94 117 745 731
www.teatrails.com
reservations@resplendentceylon.com
Rooms: Five bungalows located between 4 km and 15 km apart. Each bungalow comes with its own manager, chef and butler, and has five to six rooms.
Health & Leisure Facilities: In-room spa treatments and swimming pool connected by walking trails to scenic tea gardens. Outdoor activities on offer include white water rafting, mountain biking, croquet, tennis, guided walks and hikes, and excursions to natural and cultural sites.
Guest Services: Butler service, complimentary daily tour, laundry included.
Wining & Dining: Gourmet meals and drink, including select top-shelf spirits and wines, are fully included.
CITRUS WASKADUWA
427 Samanthara Road Kalutara
T: +94 115 755 055
F: +94 115 470 001
www.citrusleisure.com
web@citrusleisure.com
Rooms: 140 superior rooms, six deluxe rooms, one family room and one presidential suite.
Business & Conference Facilities: Two ballrooms for a variety of events including weddings, banquets, theatre, boardrooms, classrooms and cocktail parties.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, pool table, table tennis, weekly animation programme, evening entertainment, fully equipped gym.
Guest Services: Souvenir shop, room service 6.00am-11.00pm, valet parking, laundry, catering and organising services for weddings, internet access, 24-hour reception, open and underground parking (free of charge), babysitting on request, doctor on call.
Wining & Dining: Lemon Sun (restaurant), Pomelo Hi (bar), Pips n Sips (coffee shop) and Aque Peel (pool bar).
AVANI BENTOTA RESORT
Hotel Road Bentota
T: +94 344 947 878
F: +94 342 275 313
www.serendibleisure.com/avanibentota
reservations@serendibleisure.lk
Rooms: 16 standard rooms, 44 superior rooms, 13 deluxe rooms, one Avani suite and one Bawa suite.
Business & Conference Facilities: Multipurpose conference hall with capacity between 30 and 100 people.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Water sports, spa, yoga.
Guest Services: Library, doctor on call, jewellery and gift shops, laundry.
Wining & Dining: Breeze restaurant, Frangipani restaurant, the Loft, Chatters Bar, Seafood Market and speciality dining (host private dining at the beach or garden with customised menus).
AVANI KALUTARA RESORT
St. Sebastian Road Kalutara
T: +94 344 297 700
F: +94 342 226 530
www.serendibleisure.com/avanikalutara
reservations@serendibleisure.lk
Rooms: 105 rooms.
Business & Conference Facilities: Cinnamon Conference Hall with capacity between 20 and 80 people.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Water sports, AVANI Fit, AVANI Kids, yoga.
Guest Services: Library, doctor on call, laundry.
Wining & Dining: Mangrove Restaurant, Moya Restaurant, Miridiya Bar, Karadiya Bar and speciality dining (host private dining at the beach or lagoon with customised menus).
CLUB HOTEL DOLPHIN
Kammala South, Waikkal Negambo
T: +94 314 877 100
F: +94 314 877 177
www.serendibleisure.com/clubhoteldolphin
reservations@serendibleisure.lk
Rooms: 102 superior rooms, 50 villas and two junior suites.
Business & Conference Facilities: Four separate conference and meeting halls.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Kids club, Senses Spa, daily entertainment, animations team, amphitheatre, night club, karaoke bar, squash, horse riding, water volleyball, archery, kayaking, beach volleyball, water aerobics, badminton.
Guest Services: Library, doctor on call, laundry and dry cleaning, free parking, free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessible, multilingual staff, concierge, luggage storage, 24-hour reception.
Wining & Dining: Sands Restaurant, Waves Restaurant, Seafood Market, Mango Tree Village, Snacks & Nibbles, The Cove, Aqua Bar & Lounge, Flippers Bar, Cove Bar, Anchor Bar and speciality dining (host private dining with customised menus).
WELIGAMA BAY MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
700 Matara Road Weligama
T: +94 414 600 100
F: +94 414 600 101
www.weligamamarriott.com
Rooms: 200 rooms facing the sea. All rooms feature a bath tub, 55-inch LCD screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, day bed and a private balcony. Suites include an additional dining area.
Business & Conference Facilities: Pearl Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests for a banquet-style dinner or 500 guests theatre-style. Motorised screens and advanced audio-visual equipment are available.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, Quan Spa, three outdoor swimming pools including a children’s pool. Guest Services: Concierge, car rental, babysitting, foreign exchange, limousine, gift store, dry cleaning, 24-hour room service, laundry, newspaper delivered to room upon request.
Wining & Dining: Weligama Kitchen (all-day dining), The Big Fish (seafood), Tides (lobby bar), Surf’s Up (pool and beach bar) and Mirissa Baking Company (deli).
CITRUS HIKKADUWA
400 Galle Road Hikkaduwa
T: +94 115 755 055
F: +94 115 470 001
www.citrusleisure.com
web@citrusleisure.com
Rooms: 51 standard rooms, 41 deluxe rooms, two suites.
Business & Conference Facilities: Lime Light Banquet Hall (up to 190 guests) and Lobby Hall (up to 125 guests) to host a variety of events including weddings, meetings and cocktail parties.
Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, pool table, table tennis, weekly animation programme, evening entertainment, fully equipped gym.
Guest Services: Souvenir shop, room service 6.00am-11.00pm, valet parking, laundry, catering and organising services for weddings, internet access, 24-hour reception, open and underground parking (free of charge), babysitting on request, doctor on call.
Wining & Dining: Lemon Fish (restaurant) and Summer Salt (bar). Sri Lankan men typically wear traditional Western apparel for business, including shirt and tie, though jackets are uncommon.
The saree is the most common form of professional dress for Sri Lankan women. Within Colombo and across Sri Lanka, three-wheelers, or tuk-tuks, are the most common form of transport for Sri Lankans and travellers alike. Some of these are metered and can be flagged safely on the street.
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