HOTEL DESCRIPTION: The raban drum heralds your arrival. Four older women, flashing beautiful Sri Lankan smiles, encircle a large barrel drum where they pound out a hearty rhythm. Flowing white vesak lanterns hang from the high ceilings of the open air lobby. Meander down a forested path to discover your villa, or continue to the Warichchi Village and begin a weeklong journey in the Ayurvedic Spa.
On the shores of Kandalama Lake in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Amaya Lake, located in Dambullah, 160 kilometres from Colombo, is a 40-acre sanctuary that surrounds guests with nature. An ideal base for exploring the ancient monuments of the Cultural Triangle.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Chalets
Ninety-two Sri Lankan villas scattered amongst the trees of the forested
grounds. Each features:
• Bedroom area
• Spacious bathroom with shower and bathtub
• Lounge area with sofa and plasma screen
• Covered verandah with traditional long seat moulded into the patio.
Double and quadruple villas are available for families and small groups.
Club Lodges
Four adjoining luxury villas. Spacious rooms with high wooden ceilings,
contemporary Sri Lankan décor and furnishings in elegant dark wood paneling.
Village Experience / Eco Lodges
Eleven traditional-style dwellings facing a central pond. Thatched roofs
and wattle-and-daub walls. Each villa has its own individual layout and
special furnishings. Equipped with air-conditioning. Nearby, the Ayurvedic
Spa and Wewe Kade Ayurvedic Restaurant add to the indigenous experience.
HOTEL FACILITIES:
Dining
Samara Restaurant
Open-air restaurant. High wooden ceilings and views of the
surrounding nature. Featuring a buffet of Sri Lankan and
international cuisine.
Bars
Two bars, both with views of Kandalama Lake. The open-air
bar is located in the lower deck of the lobby. The nearby
pool bar serves a full range of tropical juices, cocktails,
beers and spirits.
Wewe Kade Restaurant
Smaller open-air restaurant locate by the Warichchi Village.
Serves flavourful, healthy vegetarian cuisine cooked on a traditional wooden stove.
Meetings & Weddings
Meetings, incentives and weddings surrounded by nature. A peaceful setting ideal for hosting private group events. The conference and banquet hall seats up to 300 guests. Other venues can be arranged throughout the resort – a quiet forest glade, on the shores of the lake or in the Warichchi Village.
Ayurvedic Spa
Thatched roofs top wattle and daub dwellings surrounding
a central courtyard. Offering herbal oil massage, purifying
aromatic steams, herbal baths, facial treatments, head
massage, reflexology and a variety of therapeutic treatments.
Seven to fourteen Rejuvenation Programmes available.
Resort Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Yoga Center
• Table Tennis
• Indoor Games
• Fishing
• Boat Rides
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Shopping Arcade
Experiencing Nature
• Night Safaris to Minneriya or Kawadulla
• Birdwatching
• Jungle Treks
• Elephant Safaris
• Mountain Biking
• Bullock Cart Excursions
Cultural Sites
A glimpse into ancient kingdoms and centuries-old
monuments. Amaya Lake is situated within reach of
numerous sites in the Cultural Triangle. The closest major
sites are the Dambullah Cave Temples and Sigiriya, but
many guests enjoy visiting sites throughout the entire area.
Services
• 24-hour Room Service
• Foreign Currency Exchange
• Same-day Laundry Service
• IDD Facilities
• Safety Lockers and Left Luggage Facilities |
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