Culture, Wildlife, & Beach Sri Lanka for Families

In an ideal location, just 30 minutes from Colombo airport, on a lovely stretch of beach, Jetwing Beach is the perfect hotel for an overnight stop on arrival before beginning a tour, or a few nights relaxation post tour before heading to the airport.

The hotel is just three kilometres from the fishing village of Negombo and from the beach you can watch the fishermen head out in the early morning for the daily catch.

The 75 Deluxe Rooms are extremely spacious, sea facing and contemporary in style, with a balcony or terrace. Suites are also available and are perfect for honeymooners as they offer more privacy and an outdoor Jacuzzi bathtub.

Facilities include a choice of restaurants, lovely spa, large main swimming pool plus children’s pool and fantastic childcare centre which caters for children from as young as four months up to age 12 (small charge payable). Water sports, tennis and squash are also available. There are several bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel – nothing spectacular but some pleasing low cost options.

Jetwing Lighthouse is set in 7 acres of grounds overlooking the Indian Ocean at Galle in the southwest of Sri Lanka,  about 3 hours from Colombo airport.

The rooms  all enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and the coastline and the hotel's design  is influenced  by Dutch colonial architecture, also reflected in the interior decor of rooms and suites. Located adjacent to two crescent shaped beaches located either side of the property, the hotel also has a large pool area, a lovely Spa and a choice of sport and leisure activities.  For sightseeing, the historic Dutch fortress town of Galle is a little over a mile away, easily reached by local taxi or tuk-tuk!.

The hotel offers 60 deluxe rooms and 3 suites, charmingly but simply decorated, using local materials and polished wood floors.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a tranquil, superior property set in 27 acres of natural foliage and lush vegetation, complete with animal inhabitants – expect to see monkeys, squirrels and mongoose from your breakfast table!

Located in Habarana, approximately four hours drive from Colombo airport, this property is an ideal base from which to explore some of Sri Lanka’s highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park are all within an hours drive of the property; Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage approximately 2 ½ hours drive.

The 140 rooms and suites are set in chalets, dotted amidst the vegetation so it’s advisable to keep balcony and terrace doors closed from prying monkeys! We would recommend upgrading from the Superior to the larger Deluxe Rooms which have been recently refurbished.

Facilities ay Cinnamon Lodge Habarana include a large swimming pool with shallow area for children, choice of restaurants, bar and small spa.

Please Note: Cinnamon Lodge Habarana will be closed for major refurbishment from 01 May 2010 – 30 June 2010. Thereafter the hotel will operate in partial capacity until October 2010, during which period 117 rooms will be in operation. In October 2010 Cinnamon Lodge Habarana will be launched as a fully fledged 5-star resort.