A haven in the South

Induruwa Beach Hotel is ideally located in a typical tropical atmosphere, just two hours drive from hustle and bustle of Colombo along Galle Road. Despite the low tourist arrivals in the country, the resort has gained a name for its attractions and service amongst the Sri Lankan holiday makers.

In keeping with current trend of providing guests not only with a 'Dream Destination' but also a memorable experience of their stay, Induruwa Beach Resort has come up with many new attractions to the local travellers.

Special BBQ dinners at the weekend, water sports activities, beach sports and day excursions to Galle, the UNESCO Heritage City, Turtle Hatcheries, Sinharaja Forest, river cruises and nature based short trips are some of the packages designed for Sri Lankan Holiday makers. 'Sri Lankan travellers are not like, overseas guests. They are much keen on good cuisine and an active holiday. Especially short tours are much useful for our people.

We are ready to meet the demand' said Ranjaka de Mel, Business Development Manager at Ocean View Resorts. Owned and managed by Ocean View Resorts Limited, the Induruwa Beach Resort offers tailor made exclusive packages for Sri Lankan and overseas guests. The Induruwa Beach Resort is a star class hotel with 90 luxurious rooms, including six suites. All rooms are with a view of the Indian Ocean, and give modern facilities inside.

A telephone with IDD facilities, cable TV and a mini fridge, hot/cold water are some of the other attractions the rooms. The hotel's two restaurants offer wide varieties of dishes and many exotic foods to choose from. BBQ, Fine Dining and a spread of buffet are the main attractions of the hotel, which depend on individual choice.

The Coffee Shop, overlooking the pool and the ocean, can accommodate 200 pax. 'The theme nights are popular at this place' Ranjaka said. 'Sri Lankan, Indian, Mongolian, Chinese, Continental and French dishes are poipular among the guests. Typical English style High Tea too is popular among all our British and European travellers' he added.

'Induruwa Beach Resort in Bentota continues to be fully geared to offer guests the warm hospitality and service which is unique to all our properties' assures De Mel. In addition to being popular among tourists, this property enjoys tremendous popularity as a venue for conventions and conferences, seminars, incentives, weddings and company outings.

Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, kiddies' pool, Table Tennis, Gymnasium, Shopping Arcade, Ayurvedic Centre and daily animation and other entertainment programmes are the top attractions of the hotel.