Weligama Marriott celebrates one year of success
View(s):Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa, celebrates its first anniversary on July 20th this year. The highly anticipated resort officially opened its doors one year ago, steering in a new era of luxury travel, centred to capture, create and inspire life’s most memorable journeys. Located along the Southern coastal belt of Weligama, offers a modern global hospitality blended with the unique flavours of the Southern culture.
Within just one year since its opening, the resort has proved to be the number one choice among local and foreign travellers alike. The property offers 198 beautifully-designed expansive rooms and suites, right in the heart of Weligama Bay – a charming seaside fishing village famous for surfing.
Each unit of accommodation offers uncompromising views of the Indian Ocean and includes a King or Twin bed configuration, separate bath and shower, a 55 inch television, Wi-Fi and a balcony to enjoy the seascapes from.Thoughtful, star-class amenities combined with personalised comfort ensures each guest a private sanctuary.
Guests are spoilt for choice with five food and beverage outlets at the resort. The all-day dining restaurant, Weligama Kitchen, spreads across different zones, each serving a distinct cuisine, ranging from traditional Sri Lankan specialities, to Tuscan, Cantonese and Indian delicacies and an interactive live kitchen where all the action ensues. The Big Fish is a chef driven restaurant offering gourmet seafood in a casual upscale setting with thoughtful service. Tides is an integration of the Lobby and Lobby Lounge with a clearly defined bar that transitions from a coffee and pastry focus in the day to alcoholic beverages and snacks in the evening. Mirissa Baking Company provides freshly-baked desserts and snacks, accompanied by a selection of fine coffee, fresh juices and speciality drinks. There’s also the pool bar Surf’s Up, which serves refreshing cocktails and simple Asian and Western nibbles.
The property caters to families with young children with a large, interactive indoor kid’s activity center with fun-filled game zones and play areas. Adults can find refuge at the resort’s renowned Quan Spa which offers authentic Thai and Swedish therapies alongside modern techniques, to revitalise the body and restore clarity of mind. A well-equipped fitness centre caters to those who desire physical activity.
‘We are thrilled to celebrate our first anniversary, which represents a significant milestone for the hotel and the brand in a destination like Sri Lanka’ said Elton Hurtis, General Manager of Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa, who counts over 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry and close to 17 years with Marriott International. “I couldn’t be more proud of the success that our hotel has experienced within just one year of operation. I am certainly more excited to see what the future holds. We are confident that Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa will continue to inspire travellers from Sri Lanka and around the world to visit and experience more Marriott Hotels in addition to what this extraordinary destination has to offer’ concluded, Elton.
‘Within a short period of one year Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa has created a fine place for our Sri Lankan guests and many have made this property their home when travelling on holiday and corporate outings. We will continue to add value to their stay and develop new experiences’ added Mano Gunasekera, Director of Sales and Marketing.
In celebrating of the first year’s anniversary, property’s Executive Chef, Sandeep Pande and his team have put together an amazing beach dinner experience for a week long period. Dining at Big Fish will be an exhilarating experience for the seafood lovers with Lagoon crab Piri Piri, flavoured rice and cheddar mash, amongst many other innovative dishes. Food and Beverage Services team led by Suranga Peelikumbura, Resort’s F&B Manager, joined by his team is ready to serve guests to an extravagant experience to create great memories.
