Anantaya marks architectural excellence

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Making most of the uncommon landscape

Located a mere 20 minute drive away from the city of Chilaw on the A3 highway Anantaya is perfectly placed to capture the beauty of its surroundings, cocooned by a golden sandy beach and a mangrove filled lagoon ensuring a secluded, pristine beach experience. The interior of Anantaya is an extension of its environment with 87 spacious guest rooms filled with fine woodwork offering a breathtaking dual view of the ocean and lagoon. Architectural excellence allows cool sea breeze to ventilate the inner recesses of the resort creating an authentic seafront atmosphere. Anantaya has utilised the natural beauty of its environment to promote the physical and spiritual wellbeing of guests. Mounted completely above green waters the spa is carefully designed to treat the eyes as much as it may from the full range of treatments it offers, including aromatherapy, yoga and meditation, making it ideal for blissful indulgence. In addition to the standard amenities expected of a luxury resort, Anantaya provides facilities for beach volleyball, deep sea fishing and catamaran rides in the lagoon. Vast, immaculate lawns punctuated by palm treeslead to the beach making it perfect for a relaxing stroll and the two masterfully constructed swimming pools of great length and depth, making for an unrestricted swimming experience. The mesmerising ocean view is still preserved in the fine dining restaurant and the main restaurant while it offers the finest in food, service and ‘atmosphere’ for the discerning traveller. Anantaya is blessed with a location within relatively short distances to several tourist attractions. Situated en route to the Cultural Triangle, Anantaya is a mere 4 km away from Anavilundawa bird sanctuary, one of Sri Lanka’s Ramsar wetland sites. With the aim of providing guests a more wholesome experience, the resort also arranges excursions to other attractions. Notable among these are Wilpattu, the largest National Park in Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, a dolphin watcher’s paradise and Muthurajawela wetlands, a biologically diverse coastal ecosystem. With the soon to be held grand opening of Anantaya, the diversified conglomerate LAUGFS Holdings will grandiosely mark their entry to the leisure and tourism industry. Its myriad offerings are certain to make the resort an irrefutable option for travellers on the lookout for luxury accommodation.