Holiday on the beach with Ocean View Resorts

Villa Ocean View, Wadduwa and Induruwa Beach Resort in Bentota are two much sought after properties on the southern coastal belt. Both properties share the lure of the waves crashing against the shoreline and both are noted for their accessibility. Similarly, both properties are owned and managed by Ocean View Resorts a subsidiary of Sri Lankan conglomerate Ceylon Shipping Lines.

After a facelift given recently to Induruwa Beach Resort, its popularity and demands are increasing rapidly particularly among Sri Lankans and expatriates. It is ideal for a family holiday or someone looking for a tropical getaway.

A tropical hideout for a dream holiday, and the hotel located along the coastal belt, nestled amongst lush green coconut groves and a breath taking expanse of an unspoilt beach. The hotel comprises of 90 rooms of which six are suites. All rooms are with private balconies or patios with plush comforts and pleasing interiors equipped with modern star class amenities such as individually controlled air-conditioning, channelled music, satellite TV, IDD, hot/cold shower and 24 hours room service.

All suites have spacious living rooms and pantries with tea/coffee making facilities added to the already mentioned conveniences, Business Development Manager, Ranjaka De Mel said. The hotel's two restaurants offer a wide range of cuisine and different types of exotic juices. Whether it is buffet or fine dinning, one would experience a journey of culinary adventure at Induruwa Beach Resort.

Araliya is the main restaurant, which serves a range of seafood, BBQ, Mongolian and Italian cuisine. The Rainbow Restaurant and Bar are for guests who desire personalized service with a la carte meals made to cater to individual tastes. Villa Ocean View Hotel, in Wadduwa, a beach Resort known for its high level of service and excellent facilities offered to guests, was extensively upgraded and refurbished recently with 200 million Rupees investment.

Newly refurbished and upgraded with new furniture and several additions; its cabanas which were always a firm favourite for guests who opted for individual units now have increased privacy and the sound of the sea almost at their doorstep. These cabanas have been upgraded and are now renamed 'Villas'.

Villa Ocean View which was re-launched in November last year, is now resplendent with 140 rooms, which includes 67 Superior rooms 73 Villas and 6 Suites. Pool bar, public areas such as the main lobby area, main restaurant, sunset bar, conference facilities and the gym have been refurbished with additional facilities such as cable TV, safety deposit boxes into all rooms and suites. Certainly these amenities complement the decor - bed heads, light fittings and toilet fittings; all new and sparkling.

The upper section of the main restaurant has been air-conditioned and now sports a breath-taking view of the landscaped garden and the vast ocean beyond. The lower level of the restaurant is where the sea breeze wafts in, to those who wish to enjoy the crisp fresh air with the mouth watering sumptuous buffets which are on offer.

The cuisine is truly international with a wider variety of dishes to suit everyone. The kitchen has been completely refurbished with new equipment to go with the ISO 2200 certification. Log on to oceanviewresorts.com for more details