Eden and Dickwella beckon holidaymakers

Two great leisure hotels of the LOLC Group is inviting entire families o be a part of the fun and frolic, along with a wide range of activities planned for them at the Eden Resort & Spa and Dickwella Resort & Spa – Down South.

The company said a 20 to 30% discount is on offer this vacation for all Sri Lankan and resident expatriates.

Eden Resort & Spa is a prestigious 5-star resort located on the beautiful ‘Golden Mile’ beach in Beruwela – an hour’s drive away from the capital on the Southern Expressway. It offers you a variety of activities and surprises, which include Saturday garden BBQ, a fire limbo show, beach party with DJ music on Thursdays for two hours (at an all-inclusive supplement of Rs. 1,000 per person), live bands, solo artistes, animation activities for kids and adults, theme dinner buffets, water sport activities, boat rides, etc.

Sight-seeing for ‘traveloholics’ to places like Brief Garden, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Hikkaduwa ‘Coral Garden’ and Kandevihara Buddhist Temple which is just an hour away from the Resort, are some of the many attractions on board.

The ‘Golden Mile’ offers you swimming, snorkelling and diving, whilst the hotel’s spa will offer you an exceptional experience with new depth of luxury, encompassing a wide range of aroma therapy spa treatments, Ayurveda relaxation and rejuvenation treatments.

This Halal-friendly hotel recently received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence 2012 from Trip Advisor, which is recognised as the world’s largest travel site. This traveller-rated accolade testifies the world class hospitality offered by Eden Resort & Spa.

Comprising 158 elegantly furnished luxury rooms, suites, penthouses and an exclusive spa, it also has a separate play area for children. Availability of local and international cuisine and a choice of indoor and outdoor dining venues, fresh sea food, a 24 hour coffee shop and a large swimming pool, are only a few of the facilities available.

In addition, one child up to 12 years will be entitled to a free stay in the parents’ room during this season.

Dickwella Resort & Spa is another haven tucked away in the Deep South of Sri Lanka. Enjoy nature’s bounty at this resort which is built on a peninsula surrounded by the sea on three sides. It also has the distinction of being the first tourist Hotel to be built in the area which was earlier a sleepy fishing village.

The 76 rooms at Dickwella Resort comprise of 56 Deluxe rooms, eight Suite rooms and 12 Family rooms. The majority of rooms offer a breath-taking sea view, which gives you the opportunity of witnessing sensational sunrises and sunsets – perhaps one of the few, if not the only, place in Sri Lanka offering this splendorous phenomena in just one location.

The ‘Coco Spa’ with Indonesian therapists is renowned for its exceptionally rejuvenating treatments, and offers a peaceful haven to renew your spirits. The treatments combine the highest quality of aromatic products, coupled with professional care of trained therapists, to provide all our guests complete relaxation.

The resort has a swimming pool with sea water and a Jacuzzi just next to it.

The ‘Bay Watch’ is a beachside restaurant with an un-spoilt ocean view, where you can enjoy your favourite dishes. Guests could walk in to the Pizzeria and enjoy a variety of mouth-patering Pizzas prepared by the Italian-trained Executive Chef, on a wood-fired stone oven carved from natural rock.

There are many recreational options to choose from, and many places to visit around Dickwella Resort & Spa which will be enjoyable and educational for children this holiday season. Relax and rest at Dickwella Resort whilst on your way to Kataragama.

Galle city tour, turtle watching, bird watching safaris to Kalametiya, Hummanaya (blowhole) are all time favourites whilst there are new activities and places added to the list, such as a visit to Hambantota ‘new harbour’ and whale watching and dolphin watching at Mirissa, just one hour away from the resort.

Hire a bicycle and go on a tour around the village or be a part of the animation activities organised by the hotel which are specifically designed for the whole family to enjoy.

Do not miss the experience of a world of entertainment this holiday season. You owe it to your kids and yourself to savour true hospitality in LOLC Leisure style, which assures the creation of indelible memories for one and all.