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SRI LANKA TOURING HOTELS
from £ 49 per person per night
from £ 76 per person per night
CINNAMON CITADEL
4H Kandy
Nestled high up in hill country , beside a quiet bend in the Mahaweli River , this charming hotel provides peace and relaxation not far from Kandy . The interior of the property is contemporarily stylish , yet with subtle reminders in the forms of vibrant tones and traditional art to remind you that you ’ re in the realm of ancient kings . Sustainability initiatives include a rainforest restoration project and bio-gas digesters contribute to the power used by the hotel .
Features : 119 rooms • 2 restaurants • bar
• swimming pool • gym • boat rides • nature walks • excursions to Temple of the Tooth
• free WiFi
Accommodation : In superior rooms with shower , mini bar and safe .
Room upgrades : Deluxe rooms with a balcony and garden or river views from £ 21 • suites from £ 53 , which have plenty of living space and prime river views .
Meals : Half board . Full board from £ 12 and all inclusive from £ 30 .
Private transfers : 3½ hours from Colombo airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking 10 % room discount : On selected dates Aug 23-Mar 25 .
from £ 99 per person per night
HERITANCE KANDALAMA
5H Dambulla
This very special hotel , designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa , is flanked by two UNESCO World Heritage sites - Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya rock fortress . It offers a place to wake up to bird calls and stunning vistas of verdant jungle , calm waters and rocky mountains . A pioneer of sustainable hospitality , the hotel protects and enriches its surrounding ecosystem , has undertaken forest conservation , energy emissions are managed and is the first Green Globe 21 certified hotel in Asia .
Features : 152 rooms & suites • 2 restaurants • 2 bars
• 3 swimming pools • gym • spa • bicycles
• eco park • library • free WiFi
Accommodation : In superior Dambulla Wing rooms , with shower , mini bar , safe and balcony .
Room upgrades : Panoramic rooms from £ 13 , with views over the lake and Dambulla rock • luxury Sigiriya Wing rooms from £ 16 , which feature a glass walled bathroom • suites from £ 62 , available in both wings and feature a separate sitting room and jacuzzi .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 23 . Private transfers : 4 hours from Colombo airport or Cinnamon Air Taxi available at a supplement .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking 10 % room discount & FREE nights : On selected dates Aug 23- Mar 25 . Please ask for details .
from £ 159 per person per night
THE WALLAWWA
5Hboutique Kotugoda
Set in 200-year old gardens this award-winning country house hotel exudes style and serenity and , as only a short drive from Colombo airport , will start or end your holiday in style . Accommodation graciously blends preserved original features with contemporary additions , while at the convivial restaurant you can dine on exquisite Asian fusion cuisine , with locally sourced and home grown food a feature of the menu .
Features : 18 rooms • restaurant & bar
• swimming pool • spa • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Wallawwa rooms with 4-poster bed , rain shower , mini bar with free soft drinks , safe and terrace with garden view .
Room upgrades : Spacious garden suites from £ 10 which have a seating area
• two bed family suites from £ 62 with direct garden access • two bed Mountbatten suites from £ 18 ( based on 4 adults sharing ) with living area , private garden and plunge pool .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 36 . Private transfers : 20 minutes from Colombo airport .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE nights 3 for 2 : Aug 23-Mar 25 . Excludes Wallawwa rooms .
Early booking 10 % room discount : On selected dates Oct 23-Mar 25 .
FREE daily afternoon tea .
visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
UGA ULAGALLA
5Hboutique Anuradhapura
This colonial gem nestles in a 58 acre garden with a 150-year old mansion at its heart and just 25 villas with private pools , designed and built to maintain the ecological balance of the surroundings . The hotel sponsors community projects , is increasing the use of renewable energy , has a fine reputation for cuisine with locally sourced and home grown food featured , and is close to UNESCO sites and national parks .
Features : 25 pool villas • restaurant & bar • rice paddy dining pavilion • wine cellar • swimming pool • spa • gym • horse riding • helipad • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Ulagalla pool villas with shower , mini bar , safe , separate living and dining area , bicycles , sundeck and secluded plunge pool .
Room upgrades : Ulagalla deluxe pool villas from £ 87 , with bath and separate shower and larger pool • 2 bedroom Nikaweva pool villa from £ 28 ( based on 4 sharing ), with large pool overlooking paddy fields .
Ulagalla pool villa
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 41 .
Private transfers : 3½ hours from Colombo airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Room discounts up to 45 %, FREE nights , FREE half board , FREE safari to Wilpattu , family & honeymoon offers : Available selected dates . Please ask for details .
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