Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Kalutara****

For guests who appreciate modern comfort on a fine stretch of coastline

Location: About 40 km south of Colombo, set in the midst of its own landscaped tropical gardens and laying on the sandy shores of Kalutara Beach.

Accommodation: 124 elegant and stylish furnished large air-conditioned rooms with telephone, satellite TV with video channel, music channels, mini bar, safe, hairdryer. Attached bath room with bath, shower, WC, balcony or terrace orientated to the sea.

Facilities: In the central main building is the large lobby with reception, lounge bar, shopping arcade with a splendid view to the pool and garden area. Situated on the ground level is the beauty salon with hairdresser, the main restaurant and the specialty restaurant. The guest rooms are situated in the two wings connected to the main building. At the centre of the spacious tropical garden, dominated by shady palm trees, is the fantastic swimming pool with kiddies' pool, swim-up-bar, Jacuzzi. On the terrace and in the garden, deck chairs and sun shades are plentiful. In the coffee shop near the pool during daytime small dishes and snacks are served during the day and at night specialties from the grill.

Sports & Leisure: Volleyball, badminton, two tennis courts with sand cover and flood light, squash, billiards, fitness centre. Light animation. Regular evening entertainment. For night owls there is an in-house discotheque.