Nilaveli Beach Hotel celebrates four decades of excellence

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Perfecting their own recipe of hospitality

Nilaveli Beach Hotel, a well-established brand in the tourism sector of Sri Lanka, proudly celebrated 40 years of excellence in imparting the best in hospitality on 21 September 2014. A series of events, which included religious ceremonies designating all religions, and a fishing competition organised in collaboration with the Ceylon Sea Anglers Club, was organised by the hotel leading up to the 40th anniversary celebrations.

Indicating the strong bond that the Nilaveli Beach Hotel has had with its employees, Bernard Vancuylenberg, the first employee of the Hotel, travelled from Australia to also participate in the celebrations. Employees who had completed more than 25 years of service at the hotel were presented with Long Service Awards and a Gold sovereign each in appreciation of their dedicated service at a Special Anniversary Lunch with the directors, management, staff and former staff of the hotel. Setting forth on its remarkable journey in 1974, the Nilaveli Beach Hotel, founded by Deshabandu George Ondaatjie was the first tourist board approved resort in the East Coast. The opening ceremony was graced by the then Minister of Tourism and Shipping, P.B.G. Kalugalle. Thus, was the beginning of not just another tourist hotel, but a home away from home to those who sought a retreat from their mundane busy lives. And as such, in recognition of his immense service to the local hospitality industry, Deshabandu George Ondaatjie was awarded the Presidential Award of Excellence for Tourism under the Pioneering category.

Its unique location, situated just 2 km away from the Pigeon Island National Marine Park, is ideal for any beach lover who seeks to explore Sri Lanka’s marine life.

Since its inception, promoting peace and ethnic harmony and adhering to eco-friendly and sustainable business practices have been the ethos of the hotel. As such, The Multi Faith shrine room, a seven acre organic farm and ongoing support to nature resources are highlights and initiatives of the hotel’s commitment towards promoting an atmosphere for sustainable growth. Long-standing employees of the hotel, who have stood by this iconic structure as it proudly journeyed through the tides of time, are the pulse of the hotel. As such, each and every employee dedicates their time and effort to ensure that they exceed the expectations of the guests by providing them an incomparable service. Even in challenging times, the staff of Nilaveli Beach Hotel made s

ure that the hotel continued with its operations. Renovated after the tsunami, Nilaveli Beach Hotel today continues its journey with a history to be proud of. The hotel offers 23 Standard and 22 Studio Deluxe rooms and 2 Suites with modern facilities. Final approvals for the reconstruction of the 24 rooms that were lost to the tsunami, while not disturbing the original footprint of the hotel, are also being processed to impart a truly luxurious experience to the guests. Maybe it is the stunning setting, the shallow waters of its ocean frontage, the delectable seafood and the warmth of the staff, majority of whom have been with the hotel since its inception, that imparts a sense of magical allure at the Nilaveli Beach Hotel. It’s a continuing affair that will surely stand the test of time. For more information visit: www.tangerinehotels.com/nilaveli-beach-hotel or Facebook.com/NilaveliBeachHotel.