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National ParksApril 1, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing Yala

For centuries, the incredible destination that is Yala has been revered as an unparalleled testament to the beauty of the wild, in its purest and rawest form. Arguably the best place in the world to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a whole host of birdlife, Yala promises unforgettable discoveries and exciting adventures.Akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes, Jetwing brings a truly one-with-nature concept to a more refined and elegant form with Jetwing Yala. Set within the immediate outskirts of the Yala National Park, this beacon of the south boasts a tremendous commitment to sustainability and the environment even hosting one of the largest privately owned solar parks in Sri Lanka. Jetwing Yala offers a wildlife experience complemented with the finest in luxury and comfort and features beach access complete with a beach bar, lounge area and manned by internationally trained lifeguards.

Accommodation

As one of the largest hotels in Yala, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality hosts 80 luxurious rooms amidst the coastal wilds which border our island’s most popular national park. Designed to harmoniously coexist with our magnificent natural surroundings, each room at Jetwing Yala features hues of red and green to immerse you in the tropical vibrancy that paints our wilds with enchantment and adventure. An additional point to note is that 10 of the rooms at Jetwing Yala have also been built to be wheelchair accessible.

Our home of Sri Lankan hospitality features three distinct types of rooms for your stay with us. Firstly, our 45 Superior Rooms are available with either a private balcony or terrace that looks out into our resident coastal wilderness. Our 34 Deluxe Rooms share the same features with the luxury of added space, while our exclusive Family Room is the epitome of wild luxury in Yala with a generous 106 square metres of elegance that also includes a separate living area.

Each room at Jetwing Yala has been tastefully designed as contemporary spaces to reflect your progressive lifestyle. Modern amenities come as a standard of our hospitality, and include a well stocked mini-bar to ensure you stay refreshed, free Wi-Fi and a telephone with I.D.D. facilities to keep you connected, along with a dedicated sitting area and plush bathroom with a luxury shower enclosure for your absolute comfort among a host of other room facilities. Staying true to our spirit of harmonious coexistence with nature however, perhaps the most defining feature of every living space at Jetwing Yala is the open-air balcony or terrace, which seamlessly integrates with the beauty of our natural surroundings for a memorable experience in our luxurious wilds of Sri Lanka’s deep south.

Superior Room

Indulge in luxury comfort in any of of our 45 Superior Rooms at Jetwing Yala. This intimate living space has not only been designed to serve as your choice of Yala National Park accommodation, but also as a contemporary getaway by the secluded shores of Sri Lanka’s deep south. With easy access to both our swimming pool and the resident waters of the Indian Ocean, each Superior Room is built with conveniences to complement your modern lifestyle such as free Wi-Fi, a satellite television, mini-bar, and more. In addition, every room also features a private sitting area and a luxury shower enclosure for your absolute comfort at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Deluxe Room

The 34 Deluxe Rooms at Jetwing Yala serve as wonderful escapes for luxury and rejuvenation. Fitted with contemporary essentials such as a mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, satellite television and more, the rooms are modern havens designed for your comfort at our Yala hotel. Sri Lanka and her azure coastlines are also a sight not to be missed, therefore we have built each of our Deluxe Rooms to feature panoramic views of our private shore and the Indian Ocean beyond, where spectacular sunsets are best gazed upon from the plush sitting area just behind the large windows, or better yet, upon your private balcony in the open landscapes of Yala.

Family Room

The exclusive Family Room at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality is arguably the largest of hotels in Yala. Sri Lanka is famed for its ability to possess a world of its own within a compact island, and our Family Room at Jetwing Yala is no different. Graciously sprawled over 100 square metres of elegant space; the room features a furnished living area, plush bathroom, and a private terrace, which looks out into the coastal wilds of Yala. Fitted with modern luxuries such as free Wi-Fi, a mini bar, and a satellite television, our Family Room is also adorned with welcoming earthen tones, which accentuates its harmony with our surrounding landscapes.

Location

Sprawled over 38 acres of uncharted coastal wilderness; Jetwing Yala is the closest hotel to Sri Lanka’s most popular natural reserve. An icon of wild luxury among Yala National Park hotels, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality rests upon a peaceful shoreline in the deep south of our island. With characteristic dunes and an eternal blanket of sunshine that falls upon the habitat we share with spectacular creatures, Yala is undoubtedly one of the most exciting pockets of adventure in Sri Lanka.

Located in close proximity to the crossroads where our southern and eastern coasts meet, Yala is a 4-hour drive away from our capital of Colombo via the rapid convenience of the Southern Expressway. The journey through provincial greenery and coastal roads is one of the most scenic on our island, and is topped off with the pleasure of arriving in our resident grassland at the edge of Yala National Park.

Dining

Delivering above the expectations of any hotel, Yala and its coastal wilderness provide a dining atmosphere like no other. With a world-famous natural reserve on one side and the great Indian Ocean on the other, you will find yourself savouring meals as magnificent as the environment that surrounds us.

Overlooking our exclusive coastline, The Restaurant at Jetwing Yala is our prime dining space. Live action stations plate up a range of global and local delicacies that include seafood, tapas, and more, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Complementing the fine dining experience at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality is Thambapanni – an alternative dining option specializing in Asian Fusion cuisine with dishes that draw inspiration from our island home and nations from India to Indonesia and beyond.

To keep you in high spirits, The Bar also looks into the colourful horizon that serves as the backdrop to our hotel, with both indoor and outdoor seating to experience the best of Yala’s inviting ambience while looking over the Indian Ocean, while the Pool Bar serves as a more laid-back option to enjoy a cocktail in the calm waters reserved for you on our wild coastline. Towards the edge of the ocean however, our Beach Bar and its exclusive lounge area rest upon the sands of our shore, and is a great spot to watch the sun set over the blue sea with a refreshing drink in hand.

As a pleasure of our hospitality, Jetwing Yala also offers five Signature Dining experiences should you wish to indulge in your meals amidst unique settings within our resident landscapes. For instance, you may choose to enjoy your dinner atop the characteristic dunes of Yala’s coastline, or alfresco under the starlit sky of our wild landscapes. The option of dining by our poolside is also available, along with the preparation of a Wild BBQ for the more adventurous. But if you wish to keep things simple, you may also dine from the privacy and comforts of your own room.

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Hill CountryApril 1, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing Warwick Gardens

Jetwing Warwick Gardens lies 5782 feet above sea level. It is gifted with all natures’ boundaries and is cradled amidst green clad mountains enriched with tea estates that can be witnessed on the narrow and winding road up to the bungalow. This unique Edwardian style bungalow which was once the dwelling of a Scottish tea planter was restored to its original old charm and warmth. The bungalow consists of five well appointed rooms, library, dining hall, open terraces and gardens, with the comfort of every modern convenience alongside the more traditional delights.

Accommodation

Once home to a Scottish tea planter in Ceylon, Jetwing Warwick Gardens has embodied the spirit of luxurious hill country hospitality for over a century. Characteristic of colonial bungalows in Nuwara Eliya, five lavish rooms overlooking the valleys of our central highlands have been meticulously restored to retain their old world enchantment.

Each of the rooms at Jetwing Warwick Gardens are designed to ensure your stay with us is as comfortable as one at home. For instance, the tailor-made amenities such as individual heating units to keep you warm in the cool climes of Ambewela are a staple of our legendary hospitality.

The spacious and solitary Master Room named Warwick is the epitome of colonial luxury living with a bathtub and wood burning fireplace, while the pristine and private White Room named Netherleigh is dressed in the elegant colour that lends the space its name. Finally, the three Deluxe Rooms named Breamear and Glenoch on the first floor, and Oakleigh on the ground floor complete the five plush spaces available for your upcountry getaway. In addition, all rooms also feature a standard selection of contemporary essentials to complement your modern lifestyle with the finest of Sri Lankan hospitality in the hills.

Finally, as a specialty of our highland culture, the fringes of the Jetwing Warwick Gardens premises also host Meena Amma’s Tea Experience. Once the original labour accommodation of tea pluckers in the area, these spaces have since been refurbished for you to experience the simple pleasures of upcountry living with the warm hospitality of Meena Amma.

Please note that due to the nature of Jetwing Warwick Gardens, we are unable to provide accommodation for drivers and/or guides at this time.

Master Room

The Master Room is the epitome of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Warwick Gardens. Sharing a name with our historic bungalow itself, the Master Room is a spacious colonial dwelling fitted with antique furnishings such as a king-size four-poster bed and a wood-burning fireplace, along with the modern amenities of a electronic safe, and facilities to prepare a hot cup of coffee or Ceylon Tea as you look out into its plantations below. As a standard of all holiday bungalows in Nuwara Eliya, the Master Room also features an individual heating unit to provide you with warmth in our cold climes – second only to the warmth of our legendary Sri Lankan hospitality.

White Room

Dressed in a pristine coat of white, the aptly named White Room is fondly known as Netherleigh around our home. With a separate entrance and living area, this spacious option of accommodation at Jetwing Warwick Gardens is the most private and exclusive upon our mountain estate. The whitewashed walls flawlessly complement the antique wooden furnishings of Netherleigh, in a comforting ambience of luxurious colonial modernity. Fitted with an individual heating unit, as well as an expansive bathroom with hot and cold water, our olden bungalow in Nuwara Eliya is also complete with modern amenities to serve you at our highland home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Breamear

Aptly named after a rustic villa in Nuwara Eliya, Breamear overlooks our organic garden as a twin room, warmed by a wood-burning fireplace which adds the charm of a bygone era. Adorned in dark red interiors, Breamear retains the old-world charm with the original furniture of the bungalow and is replete with an en-suite bathroom and other amenities for a comfortable respite in the hills.

Oakleigh

Tucked away in a cosy corner of Jetwing Warwick Gardens, Oakleigh is an intimate space that overlooks the lush rear garden. Warmed by a crackling fire and the touch of true Sri Lankan hospitality, Oakleigh welcomes you to a double room that is inspired by the architecture of a colonial villa in Nuwara Eliya, replete with a spacious queen bed and an en-suite bathroom. The ground-floor location of Oakleigh makes it the ideal room for those with difficulty climbing stairs.

Glenoch

A testament to colonial elegance of a bygone era, Glenoch shares the first floor of Jetwing Warwick Gardens with Breamear. Named after the boundary of our estate, Glenoch is the ideal space to spend a chilly Ambewala evening in the care of the attentive hospitality of our team. A quaint fireplace will keep you warm and snug in your antique four-poster bed while an en-suite bathroom with an elegant bathtub will elevate your stay at our luxurious villa.

Location

Sprawled over a 30-acre mountain estate in Sri Lanka’s central province, Jetwing Warwick Gardens serves as a cool escape from the sunny warmth that dominates the rest of our island. With temperatures dropping as low as 5°C in the nights, it is not a rarity to spot a speckle of frost when you wake up in the mornings of our tropical winter months. Surrounded by a region of tea plantations, waterfalls and scenic mountain landscapes, our luxuriously restored colonial home is nestled away from bungalows in Nuwara Eliya, and in an exclusive pocket of our majestic hill country.

Jetwing Warwick Gardens is located in the upcountry meadows of Ambewela. Fondly referred to as ‘Little New Zealand’, our highland home of Sri Lankan hospitality is a 5-hour drive away from the capital of Colombo, on picturesque roads through rolling hills of tea plantations on either side.Commence your tea plantation experience with the latter part of the drive leading up to the bungalow, through a narrow road surrounded by verdant tea bushes of the Warwick Estate. Originally built in the 18th century by Scottish planters, the drive through the bridleway will surely be an adventure in itself. With a neighbourhood reputed as the highest grassland in Sri Lanka, your stay in our hills will be nothing short of spectacular.

Dining

Unlike most luxury bungalows in Nuwara Eliya, Jetwing Warwick Gardens features an organic farm with not only fresh ingredients for your salad, or garden herbs as exotic condiments, but also Daisy, our bungalow cow, and her clucking feathered friends who are responsible for the milk and eggs on your breakfast table every morning.

Be it global favourites or local specialties, our chef is always happy to discuss your particular meal preferences that we will accommodate at our historic home in Nuwara Eliya. Dining at Jetwing Warwick Gardens is best experienced in two forms. Firstly, the resplendently restored Dining Room, fitted with an antique mahogany table under a glimmering chandelier. And secondly, with the finest of our Sri Lankan hospitality in a selection of Signature Dining options that feature personalised menus across six distinct experiences. Choose to savour your meals with the simple pleasures of a picnic or campfire, to the lavish luxuries of high tea and alfresco dining on our manicured lawns. If it is privacy you desire, the comforts of your own room are also an intimate dining option to consider.

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Hill CountryApril 1, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing St. Andrews

Jetwing St. Andrew’s sits 6,182 feet (1’884 meters) above sea level cradled amidst the mist covered mountains of Sri Lanka. This stately Georgian style mansion, which was converted in to a Scots Club in 1875, still preserves the charm of the colonial era with its distinctive English country ambiance. Steeped in charm and history Jetwing St. Andrew’s stands an icon of the Sri Lankan highlands.

Accommodation

Over the course of history, Jetwing St. Andrew’s has transformed from a 19th century colonial mansion to a magnificent hotel in Nuwara Eliya, all the while staying true to the core value that gives us our charm – the welcoming nature of a home. Intricately refurbished, all rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s feature the nostalgia of traditional bedchambers fitted with modern amenities to suit your lifestyle for a memorable stay at our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Luxury accommodation at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a pleasure of our hospitality, and is offered to you in the form of four distinct rooms, each with their own charming characteristics. While our Superior Rooms serve as the ideal intimate getaway in our hill country, the Deluxe Rooms come with a separate timber attic that hosts two single beds for larger groups on holiday in the mountains. For an even more generous offering of space, our Suites embody the grandeur of Nuwara Eliya luxury rooms, with the exclusive Gem Suite living up to its name as the jewel of our stately home. Naturally, all rooms also feature an individual heating unit for a welcome warmth in these cooler climes – second only to the warmth of our legendary Sri Lankan hospitality.

Superior Room

The Superior Rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s offer a reassuring combination of old world charm and modern amenities. With antique furniture set upon gleaming timber floors, these chambers embody the best of Nuwara Eliya accommodation in our luxury hotel.

Dressed in pleasant tropical hues that contrast the lavish white walls of our colonial home, each Superior Room has been designed to ensure your absolute comfort at our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality. Ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold water, along with tea and coffee making facilities are available in every room, as well as an individual heating unit to keep you warm from the mountain chill of our central highlands.

Deluxe Room

The seven Deluxe Rooms at Jetwing St. Andrew’s are the ideal mountain respite with ample space for comfort and relaxation on your holiday in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

In the Deluxe Rooms of Jetwing St. Andrew’s, hotel amenities are the simplest of pleasures. Earthen tones adorn the décor with timber floors and ceilings that house charming vintage furniture, but the gift of our hospitality goes beyond – with signature luxuries such as a separate attic area with two single beds in addition to the king-sized bed below, complete with an individual heating unit for warmth in our cool climes.

Suite

Perhaps one of the most spacious accommodation options in a Nuwara Eliya hotel, the four elegant Suites at Jetwing St. Andrew’s are a testament to the colonial legacy that we carry forward in our luxurious mansion today.

Designed with its preserved charms from bygone centuries, each Suite features a classic four-poster bed among antique furnishings that give the rooms a nostalgic ambience befitting for our highland hotel. The ample space also allows for a separate sitting area with large windows that let in the pleasant mountain sunshine, a mini bar for refreshments, and an individual heating unit to provide you with warmth on the cool Nuwara Eliya nights.

Gem Suite

The solitary Gem Suite at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is aptly named as the luxurious centerpiece of our accommodation in Nuwara Eliya. Designed with the best of all our rooms, the Gem Suite features an upper floor, a ground floor living area, and even a plush luxury bathtub within the ensuite bathroom.

A stately four-poster bed dressed with woolen blankets dominates the spacious atmosphere of the Gem Suite, as it complements the intricate carpets that adorn the wooden flooring, the vintage writing table, and a dedicated round table for private in-room dining. As an added pleasure of our highland luxury, a special charcoal heater is also available to keep you warm in our hill country home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Location

With an intimate location in a private pocket of Sri Lankan hill country, Jetwing St. Andrew’s naturally distinguishes itself from other hotels in Nuwara Eliya. Although situated in the heart of the city, our home is set upon six acres of highland luxury in an exclusive environment within the Central Province of our island, and offers convenient access to our quaint neighbourhood of ‘Little England’ as well as several other picturesque hill stations beyond. From our capital city of Colombo, a brisk 5-hour ascent past verdant tea estates and rushing waterfalls leads to our home in Nuwara Eliya. Take in the mountain air when you drive with the windows down, or opt for the slower but far more adventurous upcountry train ride on what is often considered one of the most scenic railway lines in the world.

Dining

Staying true to the standards of luxury hotels in Nuwara Eliya, dining at Jetwing St. Andrew’s is a welcome indulgence of our colonial heritage and culinary delights.

The Old Course, our main restaurant, specialises in fine dining within a nostalgic atmosphere that is inspired by the antique opulence of our historic home. With the freedom to enjoy your meals à la carte or even as a five course dinner, the Old Course is an ideal spot to let our chefs treat you to an array of local and international cuisines.

To ensure you remain in high spirits throughout your hill country holiday, the Road Hole Bar is our rustic watering hole designed in the style of a traditional British pub. The comforting space features plush seating that complements the vintage décor, all within a charming escape at Jetwing St. Andrew’s.

Should you wish to have your meals served with a unique touch of our legendary hospitality, Jetwing St. Andrews also offers four Signature Dining experiences across various settings in our hill country home. For an authentic English upcountry experience, opt for a charming High Tea on our terrace or in our lobby. Our lush gardens also serve as a wonderful backdrop for alfresco dining or a mountain BBQ, while the comforts of your own room are also an option if you prefer to dine in privacy.

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Culture and HistoryMarch 31, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing Kandy Gallery

Having withstood the onslaught of three invading nations for centuries, until its fall in 1815, Kandy – the last royal kingdom of the island nation – has witnessed it all. Nestled in a wide plain surrounded by magnificent mountains, Kandy is steeped in tradition and history and is home to some of the most iconic attractions of the country, such as the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Kandy Lake. Weaving together the rich heritage of the Kandyan era and the modernity of the present times, Jetwing Kandy Gallery has an unrivalled setting to immerse in all that the historic city of Kandy has to offer. Be pampered like royalty in our 26 plush rooms and suites, indulge in exquisite cuisine, revel in the breathtaking views of the hill country and delve into the vibrant culture of the last royal kingdom in absolute luxury.

Accommodation

Offering 26 spacious rooms and elegant suites, Jetwing Kandy Gallery is the epitome of luxury and indulgence in the hills. Opulently furnished, the rooms open to panoramic views of the Mahaweli river and the riverine habitat beyond, each with their own balcony or terrace from which to soak in the vistas. As its very name suggests, Jetwing Kandy Gallery was envisioned as a repository for the culture and heritage of the island’s last kingdom and interspersing its rooms are airy galleries of art and craft.

In keeping with the overarching theme of Jetwing Kandy Gallery, the three categories of spacious suites and elegant rooms depict the twilight of the Sinhala kings and the transitionary period that followed where the traditional mingled with the exotic. The rooms which are replete with modern amenities and comforts redefine minimalistic elegance.

Deluxe Room

Adorned in regal red and perched overlooking the Mahaweli River and the surrounding greenery, the 04 Deluxe Rooms at Jetwing Kandy Gallery offer space, comfort and plush furnishings that invite you to indulge in the finest of authentic Sri Lankan hospitality.

With a choice of king-sized or twin beds, our Deluxe Rooms feature a host of modern amenities from a 40″ TV, fully stocked mini bar, cafetiere and an en-suite bathroom complete with a bathtub and a rain shower enclosure. Entreating you to rejoice in the clear blue skies of Kandy are the panoramic balconies of our Deluxe Rooms, complemented by comfortable sunbeds to relax and rejuvenate.

Luxury Room

Promising unrivalled comfort, our 12 Luxury Rooms are replete with two queen-sized beds to effortlessly accommodate you and your family or friends. Elegantly appointed and wonderfully spacious, these rooms feature a 40″ TV, a fully stocked mini bar, and a cafetiere among other modern amenities, while the luxurious en-suite bathroom features a bathtub and a rain shower enclosure.

Each of our Luxury Rooms opens to breathtaking views of the Mahaweli River and the verdant belt of the central mountains beyond; with the rooms on the first floor featuring a balcony from which to revel in the vistas whilst those on the ground floor enjoying a verandah which offers direct access to the garden. Be it a base to explore the ancient city and the surrounding mountains or a space to unwind and relax with your loved ones, our Luxury Rooms are sure to have you enchanted.

Gallery Suite

The four Gallery Suites, perched on the second and third floors of Jetwing Kandy Gallery, are abodes fit for a king. Built on a foundation of uncompromising elegance and peerless luxury, our Gallery Suites are the epitome of comfort and indulgence. Relax in a state-of-the-art Jacuzzi in your own private balcony, overlooking the Mahaweli River and the undulating hills that were once the rich lands of the throne of Kandy.

These regal suites are endowed with the best of modern amenities including a seating area, a 40″ TV, a fully stocked mini bar, a cafetiere for a cup of coffee just the way you like it, and an en-suite bathroom, among many others. If a royal treatment is what you are longing for, our Gallery Suites are poised to welcome you to absolute luxury.

Kandyan Suite

With a spacious living room, an elegant bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a luxury bathroom featuring a deep-soaking bathtub, our 06 Kandyan Suites are spaces crafted to be indulged in to your heart’s content. Intricate decor lending itself to unmatched luxuries and matchless amenities set our resort’s Kandyan Suites a class apart.

Opening up to expansive balconies, each of our Kandyan Suites offer some of the most breathtaking vistas of the lesser seen regions of our cultural capital – Kandy. With a personal butler at hand and 24-hour room service, relax with a quiet dinner on your private balcony or pick yourself up with a fresh pot of coffee at the break of dawn while you relish in the serenity that surrounds you.

Location

Positioned overlooking the Mahaweli River – the longest in the coutnry – Jetwing Kandy Gallery welcomes you to the defiant stronghold of Sri Lankan kings. Away from the hustle and bustle of the town center, Jetwing Kandy Gallery is conveniently located with easy access to both the Temple of the Tooth and other attractions of the town as well as the natural beauty of Victoria Rantambe Randenigala sanctuary and the Knuckles and Hanthane mountain ranges.

A quick 4 hour drive from the capital or the airport will bring you to the doorstep of our home in the Kandyan hills nestled in a tranquil part of Gurudeniya, surrounded by the sights and sounds of village life.

Dining

Sri Lanka’s traditional cuisine is flavoursome and nutritious, carving out a unique niche amongst south-east Asia’s dishes. Through its several millennia long history, however, travellers from all over the world introduced their food cultures to the island and today is a diverse melting pot of flavours from all corners of the globe.

At the main restaurant – Riverscape – at Jetwing Kandy Gallery, our team of expert chefs serve up the best dishes from the local menu with a contemporary twist as well as global culinary delights to entice your tastebuds and satisfy every palate. Should your stomach crave a succulent steak or a wholesome spread of rice and curry fit for a king, our chefs are sure to delight. For a more intimate dining experience, we are delighted to offer you The Royal Table, our private dining area where delicious food and tranquility go hand in hand.

Jetwing Kandy Gallery takes pride in offering authentic regional dishes, native to the hill country capital and prepared from recipes passed down through generations of Kandyan villagers using locally sourced ingredients and spices.

With magnificent vistas of the Kandyan mountains before it, Jetwing Kandy Gallery’s cozy bar is the perfect respite from a busy day, a pre-dinner cocktail, or a hearty celebration of a special event. With an imaginative menu on offer, it’s a watering hole par excellence.

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Culture and HistoryMarch 31, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Jetwing Vil Uyana is a true lifestyle hotel that embodies the ultimate in eco friendly luxury. Inspired by the local, rural traditions, the buildings blends into the landscape. The challenge of introducing a wetland system on reclaimed agricultural lands provides the unique backdrop for this exciting property. A strong ‘back to nature’ theme pervades your every moment at Jetwing Vil Uyana and the uniqueness of the experience is unforgettable.Jetwing Vil Uyana is also a member of Kiwi Collection – the world’s largest and most diverse cu-rated collection of luxury hotels.

Accommodation

Our symphony of natural habitats has inspired 36 dwellings built with the sustainable fusion of rustic nobility, and modern amenities in world hotels. In Sigiriya, luxury accommodation designed around our five thriving eco-systems of garden, marsh, paddy, water and forest are comparable only to its eponymous rock fortress of legendary opulence.

Each dwelling at Jetwing Vil Uyana is named after the natural habitat that surrounds it, inspiring distinct characteristics of eco-luxury for your absolute comfort. For instance, our five Garden Dwellings of varied sizes each enjoy a sense of originality; yet share the pleasure of a private lounge area to immerse you in our teeming landscapes, while the five Marsh Dwellings proudly look over the neighbouring scrublands – two of which feature the luxurious addition of a private plunge pool for an ambience of natural invigoration. Continuing to pay tribute to our surrounding habitats, the twelve Paddy Dwellings not only feature private plunge pools, but also an expansive timber deck overlooking acres of lush paddy fields, which also provide for us at Jetwing Vil Uyana. The four Water Dwellings are also built in a similar manner, stilted over the resident lake with lily pads. Finally, the ten Forest Dwellings built from earth and stone are the epitome of eco-luxury at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality, with two spacious levels and a private swimming pool.

All dwellings have been designed with sustainable local materials including woven reeds and rattan for an atmosphere of natural elegance, complemented by a number of modern amenities for your contemporary lifestyle. In addition to plush luxury bathtubs, each dwelling also features the standard essentials of air conditioning, satellite TV with an accompanying DVD player, a mini bar, as well as tea and coffee making facilities along with a high-end BOSE Home Entertainment System in all but the Garden Dwellings.

Garden Dwelling

While surrounded by all the comforts of a modern hotel, Sigiriya and its ancient pleasure gardens have also passed down unspoiled greenery from an eternal connection with nature, which you can absorb in each of our Garden Dwellings at Jetwing Vil Uyana.

Each of these five verdant cocoons of lush luxury is designed with rustic décor that seamlessly complements the surrounding environment. A haven for budding naturalists, the Garden Dwellings are built to immerse you in our fertile landscapes with the pleasure of a dedicated open-air lounge area, along with modern amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV, a plush bathtub and more.

Marsh Dwelling without Pool

With a polished wooden deck overlooking a blanket of marshland, these rooms give your eyes the chance to get lost in a private natural habitat built for you.

These three Marsh Dwellings effortlessly put you at the heart of nature, in harmony with the scrublands of Jetwing Vil Uyana. Emphasised by the sustainable design practices that adorn each room, the environmentally responsible furnishings are a luxurious specialty at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality, and are complemented by a satellite television with an accompany DVD player and high-end BOSE Home Entertainment System, along with many more contemporary essentials for your modern lifestyle.

Marsh Dwelling with Pool

Opt for two of our exclusive Marsh Dwellings for a different perspective of the Jetwing Vil Uyana reserve. Take a dip in your private plunge pool and wade amidst the rising scrubland in absolute tranquility at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

These two luxurious Marsh Dwellings have been designed to offer you the finest in eco-luxury with the fusion of rustic décor and modern amenities. Flawlessly complementing our surrounding landscapes, the sustainable interiors not only bring you closer to nature, but also ensure you remain reassuringly comfortable with contemporary facilities such as air conditioning, a bathroom with hot and cold water, tea and coffee making facilities, and more.

Paddy Dwelling

From the suburbs to Sigiriya, hotels and homes owe it to the paddy fields that deck our island with infinite shades of green. At Jetwing Vil Uyana, we bring the natural paint of our nation to your doorstep, in a luxurious atmosphere enveloped by a staple of traditional Sri Lankan livelihoods for generations.

Each of our twelve Paddy Dwellings at Jetwing Vil Uyana is a testament to our legacy of Sri Lankan hospitality. Lavishly furnished with woven reeds and rattan, the sustainable design of each abode naturally complements the lush landscape outside, and the modern comforts for your pleasure on the inside.

Water Dwelling

In the vicinity of cultural cities such as Sigiriya and Dambulla, hotels and homes have built their lives around the ancient lakes of Sri Lanka. At Jetwing Vil Uyana, we built our own lake for your modern tastes, complemented by four rustic havens dressed in woven reed for an experience of contemporary-rural Sri Lankan hospitality.

Each Water Dwelling at Jetwing Vil Uyana features a spacious private balcony to enjoy the serenity of our surrounding habitat. The sustainable design of each room adds to the atmosphere of tranquility, and is complemented by modern luxuries such as air conditioning, a satellite TV, mini bar and more, for your absolute comfort by our lake.

Forest Dwelling

Amidst our secluded forest habitat which stretches up to the edge of Dambulla, hotel and countryside merge in the form of ten two-storey dwellings, each with ample sleeping, living and dining areas for you to indulge in. And just for a good measure – a private swimming pool, both in tune with the sounds of nature and in line with the style of your room’s sophisticated décor.

Each Forest Dwelling at Jetwing Vil Uyana is built from the strength of earth and stone, and remains a sustainable icon of eco-luxury across our island with the inclusion of every modern amenity for your absolute comfort at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Location

As a luxurious sanctuary in Sigiriya, Jetwing Vil Uyana stays true to the regal history of its magnificent surroundings. Located in a well-travelled region of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, our neighbours include world-renowned national parks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites – all readily accessible when you stay in the exclusive habitats at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Jetwing Vil Uyana is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, five hours away by road from our capital city of Colombo. As you escape the bustle of urban pockets on your journey, the landscapes transform into verdant plains such as the reclaimed agricultural lands of our home. Our historical neighbourhood of Sigiriya is located in close proximity to the junction city of Dambulla; providing convenient accessibility to destinations around the island should you wish to extend your Sri Lankan adventure.

Dining

Our fortunate habitation in between some of Sri Lanka’s greatest cultural and natural charms have inspired four unique dining experiences at Jetwing Vil Uyana. From the starlit foliage to the frescoes of Sigiriya, restaurants here bring their own delights to complement the exclusive luxury haven around you.

At Apsara, indulge in fine dining amidst the exclusive habitats of Jetwing Vil Uyana. With a selection of à la carte and set menus that offer you cuisines of the world along with specialties of our own, your taste buds are bound to be in for a treat at the open-air ambience of our main restaurant which looks over the lake and surrounding environments, with the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the distance. Sulang, on the other hand, is our more laid-back café, which is ideal for relaxing in the cool breeze that travels through our habitats. While best frequented for a selection of light refreshments, the nearby Grafitti Bar serves as an alternative with its range of exquisite spirits. Inspired by the famed frescoes of Sigiriya, the Grafitti Bar is a serene watering hole, fittingly located next to a pond filled with blue lotus flowers that adorn the aquatic habitat while you kick back with a drink in hand.

Finally, as a staple pleasure of Jetwing hospitality, our exclusive sanctuary also offers seven distinct Signature Dining experiences should you wish to enjoy your meals a little differently. Each of our experiences take place across various settings including the spa, a tree house, a quiet hill, and more to create a dining atmosphere found nowhere else. Whether you decide to wine and dine upon the fertile lands nurtured by our farmers for generations, or within the luxuriously sustainable interiors of your dwelling, we look forward to serving you an unforgettable dining experience in our home of Sri Lankan hospitality at Jetwing Vil Uyana.

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Culture and HistoryMarch 31, 2022July 19, 2023 By avantadmin 0

Jetwing Lake

Dambulla for centuries has been revered as an un-paralleled testament to the history and archaeolog-ical prowess of Sri Lanka. As part of the Cultural Triangle the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is an of-ficial UNESCO World Heritage Site, was occupied as early as the 3rd century BC, and perhaps before. Today the caves form the largest and best-preserved temple complex of their kind in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by history and unadulterated nature, Jetwing Lake blends contemporary, stylish design with a tremendous commitment to sustainability and the environment, catering to all travellers wanting to discover the Cultural Triangle. Jetwing Lake promises to be an unforgettable discovery itself… the definitive resort destination in the Cultural Triangle.

Accommodation

A contemporary masterpiece, Jetwing Lake adorns itself with all the luxuries of a modern hotel in Dambulla. A sense of rich Sri Lankan heritage coupled with the magnificence of our natural surroundings envelops you in 94 sophisticated rooms, all of which are wheelchair-accessible. As an added pleasure of our hospitality, each room also features a private balcony from which you can gaze out into the secluded dry zone forest that we call home.

Of the three variants of rooms available at Jetwing Lake, our Deluxe Rooms are the most intimate, yet generously spacious at the same time. Dressed in earthen tones that seamlessly blend into our exterior environment, each of the 78 Deluxe Rooms on our premises feature a modern minimalist ambience inspired by the tropical aesthetic of our island home. The same décor extends to our larger Super Deluxe Room, which shares the inclusion of contemporary amenities including free Wi-Fi to stay connected, a mini-bar to indulge in refreshments, a television with satellite channels to keep you entertained, and more. And for the ultimate in luxury, our four exclusive Suites at Jetwing Lake encapsulate all these pleasures in an even larger setting for your absolute comfort in our historic hinterlands.

In addition to the private balconies, all rooms at Jetwing Lake also include relaxing features that allow you to unwind in the serenity of our verdant environs. From the plush bath tubs to soak in after a long day out in the Cultural Triangle, or the comfortable seating areas near the floor-to-ceiling windows, our historic home of Sri Lankan hospitality looks forward to welcoming you into our family with signature luxuries that will make your stay a memorable one.

Deluxe Room

Dressed in earthen tones, our 78 Deluxe Rooms complement the surrounding greenery in a refined space of cultural luxury, complete with a panoramic balcony and luxury bathtub for absolute comfort. The lush surroundings of our neighbourhood forest add to the serenity of your stay at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Super Deluxe Room

With ample space to absorb the harmony of nature and history, our 12 Super Deluxe Rooms are ideal for family vacations to the cultural triangle. Fitted with luxury amenities, each room offers the finest in Sri Lankan hospitality.

Suite

Jetwing Lake houses four elegant suites, exclusively designed for the ultimate in luxury living with a separate living area, luxurious bath tub and inviting balcony to indulge in the soothing tranquility of our verdant environment.

Location

Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Dambulla Cave Temple, our resident locality is a living testament to our island’s history. The heritage city of Dambulla earned its timeless fame as a safe haven for the exiled King Valagamba, and today, serves proudly as a central junction to all four corners of Sri Lanka.

Surrounded by fertile plains and thriving jungles that paint our land with infinite shades of green, Dambulla is located four hours away from our capital city of Colombo, and sits at the heart of Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle – a region celebrated for its historic civilisations, legendary landmarks, enlightening stories and more.

Dining

Known for the freshest produce in all of Sri Lanka, Dambulla is a treasure trove for exotic palates. Our legendary hospitality at Jetwing Lake extends across six unique dining options, each of which serves a tasteful selection of our region’s greatest flavours in menus inspired by local and globally inspired food and beverage.

Our main restaurant, The Viewing Gallery, is a fitting embodiment of this offering. Designed to seamlessly blend in with our verdant environment, your meals at The Viewing Gallery are in the midst of local nature, yet filled with exciting palates of the world. Naturally, Sri Lankan flavours are a specialty, and are especially enjoyed with produce from the Dambulla Market, prepared with the signature touch of our legendary hospitality. As an alternative however, you also have the option of dining at Lu Lin – our authentic Chinese restaurant well versed in flavours of the east, which are flawlessly prepared with local ingredients.

To accompany your meal, Jetwing Lake also features two distinct bars at different locations across our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. Proudly overlooking the Siyambalawewa Tank in its view, the Canopy Bar rests under the starlit skies of Dambulla as the ideal setting for an exotic cocktail in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Isle, on the other hand, remains inspired by our tropical ambience, and is found by our infinity pool, with the backdrop of the Siyambalawewa Tank in sight.

Finally, if you wish to indulge in your meals in a unique setting, Jetwing Lake offers a number of Signature Dining options as a pleasure of our hospitality. Choose to dine on our outdoor deck, by our refreshing pool, near our neighbouring lake, simply alfresco, with a BBQ, or even from the comforting privacy of your own room. Wherever you decide to savour our culinary delicacies, we look forward to serving you with the finest of Sri Lankan hospitality.

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Jetwing Lagoon

Experience the perfect respite at Jetwing Lagoon, a luxurious, secluded wellness resort on the Negombo coastline, facing the vast Negombo Lagoon to the east and the magnificent Indian Ocean to the west. Let the worries of the world ease away at this intimate sanctuary that is one of Geoffrey Bawa’s original creations. With Ayurvedic and spa treatments that draw from the ancient practices of soothing and healing, 2 restaurants ready to serve you with decadent star class cuisine and spacious rooms with their contemporary Bawa design, this holistic haven will let you immerse yourself in renowned Jetwing hospitality all through your stay.

Accommodation

Coming together to create one of Geoffrey Bawa’s original creations, the 55 rooms and suites at Jetwing Lagoon in Negombo are some of the finest examples of luxury accommodation in Sri Lanka’s northwest.

Surrounding the magnificent Negombo lagoon, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality features five distinct types of rooms catered to all tastes. While the elegant Deluxe Rooms feature a number of modern luxuries with a view of our neighbouring lagoon, the sophisticated Bawa Rooms pay tribute to our prolific architect with the tropical harmony of light and space, creating a contemporary ambience that seamlessly blends in to the lush landscapes of our coastal garden. The larger Family Deluxe Rooms have been designed for more company, with the inclusion of a queen-sized bed alongside two long sofas fit for a good night’s sleep, while our four spacious suites are the epitome of luxury at Jetwing Lagoon with the pleasures of a private terrace, courtyard and comfortable living area in a peaceful coastal respite. Finally, the exclusive Bawa Suite is yet another noteworthy mention of tropical modernism at our property. Designed for honeymooners, the suite not only features a cozy lounging area, but also a plush bathtub for two.

Staying true to our commitment to sustainability, all lighting across the rooms at Jetwing Lagoon is powered by solar energy for 24 hours. Each interior has been carefully crafted with calming earthen tones to complement our surrounding landscapes, and also feature a host of modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, a satellite television, mini bar, and attached bathrooms with luxurious rain shower enclosures.

Deluxe Suite

As the epitome of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon, our four elegant suites not only feature two spacious living areas each, but also stunning views of our resident waters from a private terrace that extends into our serene landscape. Built with a magnificent lounge area and a peaceful private courtyard, each suite immerses you in superior living standards that serve as a welcome treat on your Sri Lankan holiday. As an added pleasure, every Suite features two plush bathrooms – one of which includes a Jacuzzi for your absolute comfort, while contemporary amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a satellite TV, and mini bar are also included as a standard of our hospitality.

Bawa Suite

Ideal for honeymooners, the exclusive Bawa Suite at Jetwing Lagoon is a spacious home within our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. Designed in the architectural style of famed architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the eponymous suite features a number of contemporary amenities in the signature aesthetic of tropical modernism. Complementing our tranquil landscape outside, the rustic earthen tones of the Bawa Suite interior effortlessly create a comforting and romantic atmosphere – from the lavish and luxurious bathtub for two, to the expansive lounge area which hosts modern living essentials such as a satellite TV, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, and more.

Deluxe Room

Adorned with rustic brown furnishings that contrast the spotless white linen, our 14 Deluxe Rooms have drawn inspiration from the calming tones of our surrounding landscapes to create welcoming spaces of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon. Sustainably illuminated using solar power during the day, the Deluxe Rooms look out towards our garden, pool or the magnificent Negombo lagoon while you immerse yourself in the creature comforts of their elegant interiors. These intimate abodes at our home of Sri Lankan facilties feature a host of modern amenities to complement your lifestyle, including free Wi-Fi to stay connected, a well stocked mini bar to keep you refreshed, and more.

Bawa Room

A unique set of spaces among Negombo beach resorts; the 22 Bawa Rooms are sophisticated abodes of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon. Paying tribute to Geoffrey Bawa, the prolific architect who designed our home of Sri Lankan hospitality among other iconic creations on our island, each Bawa Room uses the harmony of light and space to seamlessly blend in with our surrounding environments. The interior tones of white and brown not only complement the lush landscapes of our garden outside, but also the semi-open spacious bathrooms that feature a luxurious bathtub and rain shower cubicle amidst our serene coastal home.

Family Deluxe Room

Designed with the generous addition of a queen-sized bed alongside two sofas fit for slumber, our 14 Family Deluxe Rooms are expansive abodes of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon. Located on the first floor of our hotel, each room is fit for a family of four and overlooks the lush and tranquil gardens that surround our 100-metre long swimming pool. With a rustic interior complemented by cooling terracotta floors, the Family Deluxe Rooms also serve as comfortable spaces to rest and relax in the company of your loved ones with modern pleasures such as a satellite television, free Wi-Fi and more for your absolute comfort.

Location

Nestled upon a scenic strip of northwestern coastline, luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon is found between the magnificent Negombo Lagoon on one side, and the vast Indian Ocean on the other. As the birthplace of our legendary Sri Lankan hospitality, the shores of Negombo have always held a special place in our family, and we hope it does for yours as well.

Jetwing Lagoon joins our family of hotels near the Bandaranaike international airport in Negombo, making it either a convenient stopover, a starting or finishing point for your Sri Lankan adventure. Negombo is located just half an hour, under forty kilometers, away from the capital of Colombo via the Katunayake Expressway. Even if you wish to explore the fascinating environs of the neighbourhood around you, Negombo also features a host of attractions within its city limits including shopping, dining and cultural experiences that ensure you won’t ever have to leave.

Dining

With some of the finest restaurants in Negombo, dining at Jetwing Lagoon is always a memorable experience. Two expansive open-air restaurants join a stylish bar by our pool, and another overlooking the lagoon with the added pleasure of choosing from six unique Signature Dining experiences to indulge in our legendary hospitality.

Staying true to its name, the Blue Lagoon is a spacious restaurant overlooking the magnificent inland waters of Negombo. As a casual dining space at our home of hospitality, Blue Lagoon enjoys a comforting ambience of serenity that allows you to enjoy a range of culinary delights at your leisure. As an alternative, the tropical modernist space of Geoffrey’s Pavilion serves as a fine dining and à la carte restaurant named after Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect. Both restaurants plate up a variety of cuisines for every palate, including authentic Sri Lankan and traditional western, among a number of seafood specialties such as the famed crabs and prawns of the Negombo lagoon.

For unwinding with a drink in hand, the Kalapuwa Bar and Lounge is a relaxing indoor atmosphere that gets its vernacular name from our lagoon, while the 100 Meters pool bar aptly refers to the length of the longest swimming pool on our island’s western coastline. Serving up an exotic selection of tropical cocktails and mocktails, alongside fine wines and spirits, you are truly spoiled for choice amidst the luxury accommodation at Jetwing Lagoon.

Finally, as a pleasure of our legendary hospitality, we also invite you to indulge in six unique Signature Dining experiences in Negombo. Choose to enjoy your meals against a range of stunning backdrops at Jetwing Lagoon, including a private pier over the water, amidst our lush gardens, on the deck of our long pool, beside the Indian Ocean, or even in the blissful haven of our Ayurvedic Spa. For a healthy dining experience, we also offer a nutritious menu consisting of vegan and vegetarian meals, while the option of dining in the comforts of your own room is also available, should you wish to savour your meals in absolute privacy.

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Jetwing Sea

Jetwing Sea, born from the legendary Jetwing Sea-shells, that enchanted you over the years with all those visions of romance and languorous encounters that defines the sea as it must be experienced re-sides in laidback Negombo. This enchanting property is a peaceful retreat by the magnificent Indian Ocean offering genuine Sri Lankan hospitality and contem-porary elegance while blending perfectly into Ne-gombo island life.

Accommodation

Proudly welcoming you to our premier Sri Lankan beach resort, Negombo hosts Jetwing Sea upon the nostalgic shores where our legendary hospitality was born. With a total of 83 luxurious rooms, we invite you to indulge in the elegant comforts of our seaside home on your next coastal getaway.

Jetwing Sea features three tiers of rooms spread across the four floors that look over the Indian Ocean. At the top, two exclusive Suites are reserved for those seeking spacious opulence with the lavish pleasures of a king-sized four-posted bed; separate sitting area, and a Jacuzzi bathtub for sumptuous soaks above the sea. Just below, 53 Deluxe Rooms enjoy an equal amount of coastal sunshine with expansive private balconies for afternoon lounging at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. As a unique pleasure of our hospitality, both Suites and Deluxe Rooms also offer a magnificent view of the sea from their plush bathtubs.

Finally, the 28 Standard Rooms serve as intimate spaces for a comfortable seaside getaway. Fitted with a private terrace (or balcony, if your room is above the ground floor), each room seamlessly blends in with our coastal landscapes to immerse you in the tropical atmosphere of Negombo.

Every room at Jetwing Sea lives up to its name with varying views of the Indian Ocean that reaches our shores, while the contemporary elegance of our home is further emphasized by the inclusion of several modern amenities. Beyond the standard comforts of central air-conditioning and plush attached bathrooms with rain shower enclosures, all rooms also feature satellite televisions to keep you entertained, free Wi-Fi and a IDD telephone to keep you connected, and a mini-bar alongside tea/coffee making facilities to keep you refreshed.

Superior Room

A luxurious set of intimate spaces among hotels in Negombo, the 28 Superior Rooms at Jetwing Sea welcome you to our home of Sri Lankan hospitality in sophisticated seaside elegance. With a private balcony or terrace that looks out into the coastal landscapes of our property, each room serves as a delightful icon of beach accommodation by the Indian Ocean. In addition to the number of modern amenities available in each room, the artistic wooden furnishings also contrast the warm white walls to create a truly comforting tropical atmosphere by the sea, while the plush bathroom includes a separate rain shower as a pleasure of our hospitality.

Deluxe Room

The 53 Deluxe Rooms are elegant spaces of luxury accommodation at Jetwing Sea. Fitted with a spacious private balcony, each room features magnificent views of the Indian Ocean from our beach resort in Negombo, which also let in a generous amount of sunshine to wake you up from lavish slumbers upon our comfortable bedding. As an added pleasure, the bathrooms of every Deluxe Room at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality not only feature a separate rain shower enclosure, but also a plush bathtub with sea view for soothing soaks above the sea, while modern facilities such as a plasma TV with satellite channels and a free Wi-Fi are also available.

Suite

Located on the 4th floor, the two luxury Suites at Jetwing Sea are the largest rooms at our home of Sri Lankan hospitality. With stunning panoramic views high above the Indian Ocean, these spaces are perhaps the finest of their kind among beach hotels in Negombo. A king-sized four-poster bed dominates the room, alongside an expansive sitting area decked in soothing earthen tones that complement the pristine white walls, while the elegant bathroom features a rain shower and plush Jacuzzi bathtub with sea view for sumptuous soaking on your coastal holiday . Each Suite is also fitted with a host of other modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, a LED TV with satellite channels, a mini bar, and more.

Location

Resting upon one of the finest beaches Sri Lanka has to offer with an eternal summer and ever-present ocean breeze of the Indian Ocean, Jetwing Sea is a modern Negombo hotel inspired by the vast emerald waters that give us our name. Located on the bustling coastal strip of Porutota Road, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality is in close proximity to a number of tropical shopping, exquisite fine dining, and adventurous Sri Lankan experiences that are bound to have you in high spirits throughout your holiday.

As an added convenience, Jetwing Sea is one of our many hotels near the Bandaranaike International Airport. An ideal start or luxurious end to your adventures on our teardrop-shaped isle, Jetwing Sea remains easily accessible from a range of popular destinations across Sri Lanka, including our capital city of Colombo which can be reached in a brisk 30 minutes via the scenic Katunayake Expressway.

Dining

Dining at Jetwing Sea is always a memorable event. With three restaurants, two bars, and two Signature Dining experiences as a pleasure of our legendary hospitality, the variety of culinary comforts on offers are as vast as the ocean that rests before us.

A luxurious space among Negombo hotel restaurants, Café C is our flagship dining experience at Jetwing Sea. With its elegant indoors and breezy outdoors, meals here can be enjoyed in an atmosphere best suited to your comforts. Lellama on the other hand, is our open-air specialty restaurant designed as a traditional fisherman’s hut. Named after the iconic fish market of Negombo, this beachfront dining space pays tribute to the culinary delights of our ocean with fresh seafood dishes prepared right in front of your eyes. Flavours from around our continent are also available at Noodles Wok, which lives up to its name with a selection of over 15 varieties of noodles that are prepared from a semi-open kitchen that offers a complete sensory dining experience.

For unwinding by our private waters, Jetty is our poolside bar that serves up a range of tropical cocktails and mocktails, among other local and international spirits for sipping on in our seascape.

And finally, as a specialty of our legendary hospitality, Jetwing Sea hosts two distinct Signature Dining experiences against stunning backdrops across our property. For the starters, the Sea Romance experience allows you to indulge in a candlelit dinner under our starlit skies, while our Beach Canopy gives you a private dining space upon our sandy shores. No matter where or how you choose to dine, our home of Sri Lankan hospitality looks forward to serving you with unforgettable culinary experiences.

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Kumu Beach

Beneath gently swaying coconut palms on a secluded golden-sand seashore sits Kumu Beach, a contemporary beach-front boutique hotel in Balapitiya home to 10 indulgent bedrooms and suites, stylish interiors, chic living and dining areas basking in the open air, and a generous lawn with infinity swimming pool. Relaxing massages, sunset swims and high-end personalised service are a few highlights of a stay at Kumu Beach.

Accommodation

The ten bedrooms at Kumu Beach showcase Sri Lankan contemporary style at its very best. All rooms look out over the pool and garden and have spectacular views across the Indian Ocean. Offset by cooling off-white terrazzo floors, rooms are furnished with custom-designed beds with chic décor influenced by sunset pinks and ocean blues.

Our twin-bedded Kumu Bedrooms are on the first floor while the four Oceanview Bedrooms and four Oceanview Suites are located on the ground and upper floor, and each directly accesses garden terraces or upper floor balconies with sweeping sea views.

Kumu Bedroom

Characterised by contemporary teak wood panelling and furnished with beautifully dressed twin beds, our Kumu Bedrooms are serene and stylish sanctuaries for enjoying Balapitiya Beach and the west coast’s many activities.

Rooms are air conditioned and equipped with cable televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and mini bars, while ensuite bathrooms have rain showers and luxurious amenities.

Oceanview Bedroom

Our Oceanview Bedrooms are comfortable, style-conscious rooms promising plenty of space for sublime seaside stays. Fall asleep to the sound of the sea as you lie beneath a lightweight duvet on a custom-designed four-poster king-sized bed and wake up to tropical sunshine and coffee out on your private furnished terrace or veranda.

Rooms are air conditioned and furnished with bespoke wardrobes, cable televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and have spacious bathrooms with pebble-floored shower areas.

Oceanview Suite

The Oceanview Suites depict contemporary Sri Lankan style at its best – think off-white terrazzo floors, beautifully dressed king-sized four-poster beds, handcrafted lamps, eye-catching art and custom-designed teak wood wardrobes.

The bedroom extends down to a sunken lounge furnished with a sofa, cable TV and a desk illuminated by an arching brass lamp. Three sets of picture windows look out over the garden, pool and ocean. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a rain shower and lavish amenities. The two ground floor Oceanview Suites additionally have an outside shower.

Location

The west coast of Sri Lanka is sprinkled with numerous photo-worthy beaches yet Balapitiya’s boulder-scattered stretch of sand feels relatively untouched. Shaded beneath swaying coconut palms, Balapitiya’s long swathe of sand is washed by rolling waves that crash onto rocks in front of the hotel. Wander south down Balapitiya’s broad sandy stretch or dip into the sea from our secluded northerly cove dotted with boulders caressed by scuttling crabs.

This stretch of coastline also forms part of the wildlife-filled Madu Ganga River Estuary, and is prime turtle-nesting territory. Under cover of darkness you might see one of Sri Lanka’s five endangered marine turtle species venturing ashore to bury their precious eggs in the soft sand. Local turtle hatcheries in Kosgoda offer glimpses of these beautiful creatures too.

Other regional highlights include nearby Ambalangoda, a centre for southern arts and folk culture; Bentota for its wide range of water sports; and Hikkaduwa, lying further south, for its well-established surf culture. Galle’s 17th century Dutch fort is just 50-minutes away by road.

Dining

Kumu Beach is the venue for fine alfresco dining experiences paired with direct sea views. The gourmet a la carte all-day fusion menu champions fresh fish and seafood, with platters for sharing and smaller, tapas-style dishes for light meals and snacks throughout the day.

Our long timber dining deck, fringed by lush seas of spider lilies and a verdant lawn, is the venue for sun-dappled breakfasts and evening candlelit meals beneath a ceiling of stars. Yet for that special occasion, why not dine in the garden, beside the pool, on the beach or even atop one of our garden-edged rooftops for the ultimate private dinner-for-two? Our café-style bar is air conditioned, and ideal for chilled dining during the heat of the day.

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Fort Bazaar

This handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel is superbly positioned within a UNESCO-listed 17th century fort. Drawing upon the Fort’s Moorish history, interiors have a distinctly Middle Eastern vibe and feature eye-catching floor tiles, ethnic mosaic cushions and pendant lamps. The buzzy restaurant and bar, luxurious spa and 18 spacious bedrooms – that overlook a calm central courtyard – makes a very welcoming retreat from the bustling cobbled streets of Galle Fort.

Accommodation

Fifteen luxuriously appointed Bazaar and Banyan bedrooms radiate off a peaceful flagstone-tiled courtyard shaded by an age-old mango tree, quietly cosseting guests with king-sized four-poster Balinese beds, air conditioning, cable televisions, artisanal coffee machines and ensuite shower rooms.

The three Upper Suites are more decadent chambers which also have lounge areas, dressing rooms, freestanding bathtubs and fort-view terraces. Families could opt for interconnecting Banyan or Bazaar Bedrooms or the split level Upper Family Suite.

Bazaar Bedroom

Our Bazaar Bedrooms are light, contemporary-styled Galle Fort rooms that look over a calm central courtyard shaded by fragrant Frangipani flowers. These rooms feature either king-sized or twin four-poster beds, along with two wardrobes and an ensuite wetroom with rainshower.

Amenities include Cable televisions and tea/coffee making facilities.

Banyan Bedroom

The Banyan Bedrooms are crafted around an age-old, multi-limbed banyan tree, tucked in the rear end of the hotel. Rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with four-poster king-sized or twin beds, wardrobes, cable televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and have spacious bathrooms with rainshower.
The Banyan Bedrooms additionally have a private furnished balcony or terrace.

Upper Suite

Sleep soundly in Balinese four poster king-sized beds, rest awhile in the open plan lounge and from your private roof terrace, peer down onto Church Street and watch the world go by. Located on the lofty first floor of the original building, Upper Suites offer some of the most luxurious accommodation in Galle Fort. Air-conditioned and featuring lavish amenities, the suites also have spacious dressing areas and broad bathrooms with walk-in showers and free standing bathtubs.

Upper Family Suite

Our split level Upper Family Suite is a spacious and luxurious haven for those travelling with children. On the lower floor is a beautifully proportioned room with a king-sized four poster bed and open plan lounge, while up on the mezzanine floor are twin single beds. The suite has a large bathroom with rainshower and bathtub, and a terrace with views of the Galle Fort.

Location

The historic port city of Galle lies on Sri Lanka’s south western coast, and is the gateway to a string of intimate sandy bays carved out of the island’s exotic southern coastline. Most come here to visit Galle’s 17th century fort, home to a striking collection of colonial buildings dating back to the British, Dutch and Portuguese colonial eras.

Galle Fort’s quaint streets offer some of the island’s most rewarding urban strolls, not only for the historic buildings that flank the fort’s cobbled streets but the little boutiques, cafes and gelaterias that lie in wait. The coral and limestone ramparts are a hive of activity, particularly towards the day’s end when impromptu cricket games break out and people from all walks of life converge on the western ramparts to watch an Indian Ocean sunset.

Galle offers very easy access to stunning local beaches for swimming, diving and surfing, and for embarking on coastal cruises to observe whales and dolphins in the deep sea. Galle’s verdant palm-dominated interior home to lowland tea factories, centuries-old Buddhist temples, ageing rain forests and vast cinnamon-edged Koggala Lake also beg to be explored.

Dining

The Church Street Social is Galle Fort’s most vibrant wining and dining venue, attracting both in-house guests and walk-ins with a convivial, buzzy vibe. The contemporary design-led setting, infused with classic twists to reflect the history of the locale and its Arabic influencers, is reflected in our gourmet dishes, which feature elements of traditional Moroccan, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine.Our menus include tapas for savouring dishes sociably amongst friends, and rustic family-style sharing platters of quality imported cold meats, cheese, homemade pickles, pâtés and dips. Asian fusion flavours used for fresh fish and modern versions of Sri Lanka’s traditional cuisine also feature highly, including black pork curry and lagoon crab salad.