RANWELI HOLIDAY VILLAGE 4*

The beach hotel, which is situated in Negombo on the beach, Ranweli is the perfect base to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka. The international airport is also close by.The hotel's architecture blends with the unique and rich natural environment. The serene and idyllic location has been fully utilised in the layout of the land, featuring indigenous flora and fauna. It borders the wide sandy beach to one side, and the river to the other, and has its own exclusive private beach. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities. Further facilities include a TV lounge, bar, restaurant, car park, garage and bicycle hire service. For an additional fee, guests may make use of the Internet access, and room and laundry services.The hotel offers bungalow-style accommodation which provides privacy with excellent views. They are constructed with local building materials, in a unique ethnic style that resembles a typical Sri Lankan village. All rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms that are sunlit from an open court to provide ventilation and natural lighting while substantially conserving energy. Each room is also equipped with a sitting area, radio, ceiling fans, a telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms feature a shower and are equipped with solar-powered water heating.There is an outdoor swimming pool with children's swimming area and a poolside snack bar with sun loungers. Guests may take part in an aqua fit session, go canoeing, or enjoy a game of badminton, squash, tennis, table tennis, pool/snooker (fees apply), darts and beach volleyball. Guests may also explore the surrounding area by bike (fees apply). The hotel organises entertainment programmes for adults and children. The nearby beach is sandy.