SOUTH WEST COAST BEACH RESORTS
7 nts with flights from £ 1299pp extra night from £ 39pp
THAALA BENTOTA RESORT
4H Bentota
Formerly the Avani Bentota , the Thaala was designed by worldrenowned architect Geoffrey Bawa , who took inspiration from an 18th century Dutch village to create this romantic homeaway-from-home . Facing the Indian Ocean on Bentota Beach ’ s fine sands , this secluded haven will suit those seeking a relaxed , informal environment to embrace island life and fun in the sun . You ’ ll sleep tight in stylish rooms and have your palate piqued at a choice of eateries while also enjoying welcoming smiles and personalised service that ensure you feel right at home .
Features : 75 rooms • 2 restaurants • 3 bars • entertainment • 2 swimming pools • children ’ s pool • gym • watersports ( arranged locally )• spa • yoga
• library • free WiFi
Accommodation : In compact standard seafacing rooms with shower , DVD , mini bar , safe and balcony .
Room upgrades : Larger superior seafacing rooms with balcony or terrace from £ 5 • oversized deluxe sea view rooms from £ 22 which are almost double the size of superior rooms , so ideal for two adults and two children , with the added benefit of a separate bath and balcony or terrace • Thaala suite from £ 76 or Bawa villa from £ 99 , which both have a living and dining room , jacuzzi bath and separate shower , and balcony with sunbeds .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 19 , full board from £ 30 and all inclusive from £ 58 .
Private transfers : 2½ hours from Colombo airport . Note : Local railway line runs behind the hotel .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discount up to 30 %: On selected dates Aug 23- Mar 25 .
Family offer : One child 0-11 years stays FREE , including breakfast , when sharing a superior seafacing room with two adults .
Honeymoons : If you stay at least 5 nights receive a candlelit dinner for two on the beach .
Deluxe room
7 nts with flights from £ 1459pp extra night from £ 59pp
AVANI KALUTARA RESORT
4H Kalutara
Set along Sri Lanka ’ s picturesque southern coast and wrapped by water on three sides , the Avani Kalutara sits between a tropical palm-fringed beach , the ocean and the Kalu Ganga River . The resort blends authentic Sri Lankan culture and old colonial charm with contemporary design and all the ingredients you need for a laid-back relaxing escape . After recent renovation the resort has unveiled a stunning new look including their brand new ocean view pool suites . Guests can also access restaurants and the Anantara Spa at the adjacent sister hotel , Anantara Kalutara Resort .
Features : 105 rooms & suites • restaurant • 2 bars • swimming pool
• children ’ s pool and club • non-motorised watersports • gym • beach volleyball • Glider Adventure Tower for ziplining , climbing and abseiling
• weekly yoga class • cinema on the lawn • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Avani courtyard view rooms with shower , mini bar with complimentary selection of soft drinks , safe and balcony or terrace .
Room upgrades : Avani lagoon view rooms from £ 6 • Avani ocean view rooms from £ 13 , which are strongly recommended • larger deluxe lagoon view rooms from £ 21 • Avani ocean view suites from £ 94 which offer a living room , and bath and separate shower .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 22 , half board plus from £ 26 ( which includes up to 3 hours of drinks ( carton juices and local spirits ) served by the glass ), full board from £ 37 and all inclusive from £ 86 .
Private transfers : 1 hour from Colombo airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discount up to 30 %: On selected dates Sep 23- Mar 25 .
20 % room discount : 01 Nov-23 Dec 23 , 06 Jan-23 Dec 24 & 06 Jan- 31 Mar 25 if you stay at least 4 nights .
FREE half board : 01 Nov-23 Dec 23 , 06 Jan-23 Dec 24 & 06 Jan- 31 Mar 25 if you stay at least 5 nights .
Early booking FREE half board : On selected dates Aug-Oct 23 if you stay at least 5 nights in a suite .
Honeymoon & wedding anniversaries : Receive 20 % spa treatment discount .
Avani courtyard view room visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk SRI LANKA 203