Just 25 minutes from one of Sri Lanka's busiest tourist areas, Era Beach by Jetwing is ideal for couples who want a quiet coastal getaway. This two-floor Dutch colonial-style building -- which offers half-board and all-inclusive packages -- has seven stylish but sparsely decorated rooms with natural hardwood floors, stone tile bathrooms with skylights, and some signs of wear and tear. The rooms, lobby, bar, and restaurant frame the central courtyard and a long, slate infinity pool. The actual beach area is slim and only good for walking, but it makes for a nice view from the edge of the stone deck overlooking it. Guests here have access to the Jetwing Lighthouse sister property, though no transportation to it is provided.
Just 25 minutes from one of Sri Lanka's busiest tourist areas, Era Beach by Jetwing is ideal for couples who want a quiet coastal getaway. This two-floor Dutch colonial-style building -- which offers half-board and all-inclusive packages -- has seven stylish but sparsely decorated rooms with natural hardwood floors, stone tile bathrooms with skylights, and some signs of wear and tear. The rooms, lobby, bar, and restaurant frame the central courtyard and a long, slate infinity pool. The actual beach area is slim and only good for walking, but it makes for a nice view from the edge of the stone deck overlooking it. Guests here have access to the Jetwing Lighthouse sister property, though no transportation to it is provided.
Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort. Colonial elegance here reflects 1764-built origins, and antique furnishings grace intimate spaces, indoors and out. Teak woods and tapestry rugs continue in vast rooms and suites with poster beds, bathrobes, and flat-screen TVs, plus private gardens in most. A tranquil outdoor pool, fine-dining eatery, and Ayurvedic spa round out the facilities, and the property's secluded feel is enhanced by its riverside location. The Fortress has more for kids, but it's pricier.
Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort. Colonial elegance here reflects 1764-built origins, and antique furnishings grace intimate spaces, indoors and out. Teak woods and tapestry rugs continue in vast rooms and suites with poster beds, bathrobes, and flat-screen TVs, plus private gardens in most. A tranquil outdoor pool, fine-dining eatery, and Ayurvedic spa round out the facilities, and the property's secluded feel is enhanced by its riverside location. The Fortress has more for kids, but it's pricier.
Designed by a famous Sri Lankan architect, the 85-room upscale Jetwing Lighthouse has a Dutch colonial feel; it's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere. With two wings (built 12 years apart), two pools (including one with a kids' pool), a rustic spa, handful of food and exercise options, and plenty of outdoor areas overlooking the wild and rocky coastline, this large boutique is ideal for those who want a private holiday with lots of space and options. However, for a quainter and quieter vibe, check out Era Beach by Jetwing, 20 minutes down the road.
Designed by a famous Sri Lankan architect, the 85-room upscale Jetwing Lighthouse has a Dutch colonial feel; it's filled with Indo-Asian arty decor, spacious contemporary colonial rooms, and grassy courtyards, and maintains a keep-to-yourself atmosphere. With two wings (built 12 years apart), two pools (including one with a kids' pool), a rustic spa, handful of food and exercise options, and plenty of outdoor areas overlooking the wild and rocky coastline, this large boutique is ideal for those who want a private holiday with lots of space and options. However, for a quainter and quieter vibe, check out Era Beach by Jetwing, 20 minutes down the road.