Suriya Resort : Luxury in line with nature
Popularly known as ‘little Rome’, Negombo with Portuguese and Dutch roots was an important trading post since ancient times, with its large lagoon providing shelter to seafaring vessels.
500 years on, after a rapid change, Negombo up to Waikkala to its North has developed into a popular tourist destination famous the world. over.
This popular beach stretch, one of the pioneering tourist destinations in the country, offers a few of the best resorts and hotels on the Western Coast. ‘Suriya Resort and Spa’ is the latest addition to the ‘Destination Waikkala’, located just about two kilometres from the main Puttalam Road.
Surrounded by Gin Oya and Lagoon on one side and the golden stretch of beach in Waikkala on the other side, ‘Suriya Resort’ is nestled in 11 acres of lush tropical landscape with coconut trees, palms, and mangroves. Suriya Resort creates a one of a kind experience with the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna. Having commenced operations in August 2014, Suriya Resort is the second resort owned by the doyen of batik Eric Suriyasena, the proprietor of Eric Suriyasena Batik and fashion consortium.
The hotel comprises fifty eight luxury guests rooms consisting of five Water Chalets, 11 superior Suites and 42 Deluxe Rooms with private balconies allowing guests to absorb the spectacular sunsets on the Indian Ocean.
All rooms are sea view, with private balconies and are well equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, IDD facilities, safety locker, a mini fridge and tea/ coffee making facilities, with private Jacuzzi outside the room and with all other modern amenities.
The five Water Chalets sit majestically on stilts above shallow lagoon waters surrounded by mangroves enticing the nature lovers to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the landscape.
‘Suriya Resort is a unique property built to harmonise the structure with the living atmosphere. Rooms, designs and colours are in keeping with the natureand always keep the open concept outside the room area. This is basically a family oriented hotel and it offers a wide varieties of facilities for children’ explained Lal Dissanayake, the General Manger of the Resort.
Suriya Resort offers its guests a 12,000 square foot resort style swimming pool with Jacuzzi beds to unwind by the beach.
Apart from public areas, the main restaurant sticks to the open area concept. With the influence of traditional Dutch architecture, the main restaurant offers a wide range of cuisines including wide range of delectable Sri Lankan dishes.
‘We are famous for our black pork curry and traditional Negombo style pork preparations. Apart from that, sea food plays a major role in our buffet’ said Gunaratne, the Sous Chef of the Resort.
Continental, Oriental, Chinese, Indian and Asian fusion cuisine are in much demand with travellers from around the world.
The Pool Bar is popular with fresh tropical fruit cocktails and delicious food to suit anyone’s taste.
‘Dine under the stars’ by the pool is a romantic dining facility offered to honeymooners or on special occasions. Beach pavilion or at the restaurant with commanding views of the Sunset is the top attraction. ‘Infinity pool is an enchanting way to spend your evening watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean’ Lal added.
The star class property has won the hearts of an elite audience not only for its accommodation and cuisine, but for the world class banquet facilities.
‘Our most modern banquet hall offers banquet and conference facilities that can accommodate 350 to 400 guests at weddings and other grand functions along with MICE and large corporate meetings’ he added.
A scenic boat ride along the Gin oya will leave guests spellbound with a variety of birds, trees and flowers spread across’ said GM Dissanayake.
For more information, call on 0312277775, 0312278222, 0772920147 or log onto www.suriyaresort.com
