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HeritanceHoneymoons Reviewed by the BrideandGroom Magazine Located 11 km’s away from the ancient city of Dambulla, Heritance Kandalama offers five star luxury in a peaceful, relaxing setting of pure bliss! Situated 160 km’s from Colombo and 80 km’s from Kandy, the hotel spreads over 1 kilometer, from one end to another, providing ample space and privacy to its visitors. Considered an architectural masterpiece of the world renowned Geoffrey Bawa, it is surrounded by 180 acres of jungle and overlooks the beautiful Kandalama lake and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. at Kandalama? BrideandGroom finds out…. The Suites The hotel has 152 rooms in 8 categories ranging from Superior rooms to the very luxurious, Royal Suite. All rooms, timber paneled and designer decorated, spell extravagance and comfort. But if you want to enjoy the luxury of a Suite on your special visit, there are 4 categories to choose from – (i) the Royal Suite , (ii) Luxury Suites - 2, (iii) Spa Suite -1, and (iv) Suites - 11. As the name implies the ‘Royal Suite’ boasts an atmosphere of royalty and grandeur. Located at the highest level of the Sigiriya Wing, it is spacious with a large sitting and dining area (it has a dining table with seating for 10!), and 2 independent suits, one with the lake view, and the other with the jungle and rock view. It has 2 separate bathrooms, jacuzzi’s and showers, and comes with all modern amenities. suite features include air conditioning, fans, two satellite TVs, piped music, mini bar, a tea/coffee maker, rain shower with a shower cubicle and other luxury amenities. As in all rooms Deluxe upwards, the ‘Luxury Suite’ has a Jacuzzi from which you get a magnificent view of the lake. With two private balconies in the suite you can even opt to have a candle-lit romantic dinner in your room. All suites assure scenic views, but check with the hotel about the location of your room and the view from the room. Keep in mind that you might also have to walk quite a distance to the main restaurant and though monkeys frequenting the hotel can be quite entertaining, remember to keep the doors closed at all times. The Food Kandalama is known for its good food and Honeymoon couples, expect nothing less than a VIP welcome when you arrive at Heritance Kandalama. A warm welcome with a lotus flower and a welcome drink at the scenic restaurant was a great start to our stay at the hotel. We were then escorted to our suite, decorated with lotuses, leaves and shrubs adding to the ambiance and spelling a perfect start to a memorable stay. So, what more can honeymoon couples expect? How can they make the most of their stay The hotel’s ‘Spa Suite’ is ideal for those who like to indulge in the luxury of spa facilities as a massage table is available in the room and a Jacuzzi right outside the rooms. But for honeymoon couples, BrideandGroom suggests the ‘Luxury Suite’ which guarantees comfort, luxury, ambience and excellent value for money. Located on the 7th floor of the Dambulla Wing of the hotel, the suite opens out to a chicly furnished, warm, lounge and dining area. As in all areas of the suite, it is complemented with a fantastic view of the surroundings; ours had the lake view. The RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT CALL: +94-11-2308112 *CONDITIONS APPLY award winning chefs, so the expectations are generally high. The restaurants of the hotel, Kanchana, Kashyapa and Kaludiya offer ambience and entertainment in addition to a variety of food. Housed on the seventh floor, Kaludiya, offers guests a fine dining experience while Kashyapa offers an a-la-carte menu complemented with the views of the Kandalama lake and Sigiriya rock fortress. Kanchana, the main restaurant of the hotel hosts different * 15% discount on availability to clients who present the Bride and Groom magazine at the Heritance reservations office and is valid from November 2011 to January 2012 (excluding the peak period which is from the 15th of Dec 2011 to the 15th of January 2012
theme nights such as, Chinese, Sri Lankan & Griddle Night, Action Night (with live cooking), Italian and Mongolian Night, and Chefs Night/Choice. With even the staff dressed to match the theme, the atmosphere created is just perfect! However, may we suggest that you inquire from the hotel about the theme nights the hotel hosts they would be hosting during your stay so you know what to expect? If you are a vegetarian, it’s best to inform the hotel about your preferences beforehand. If you wish, you can also experience the other unique dining options the hotel offers. You can choose to have ‘Breakfast on the Barge’ where you can enjoy the picnic style breakfast the hotel prepares for you at the Kandalama lake. You can even ‘Dine at the Cave’ at the Heritance Kandalama natural cave or ‘Dine with the Chef’. These options can be a bit pricey so check if they suit your budget. Things to do Well, be it to relax, go sightseeing or be a bit more adventurous, Kandalama offers plenty of options. You’ve got to take a dip in the 3 different pools in the hotel which cater to your different moods. The Kanchana pool - the infinity pool- offers a beautiful view of the lake while the Kaludiya pool, the natural pool of the hotel gives you the luxury of watching and savouring nature. But if you want to do a routine swim, head towards the Rashmi pool. You can also enjoy the facilities the hotel gymnasium provide or try the outdoor badminton and tennis courts. However, if you want to unwind after the hectic days of organizing your wedding, head towards the hotel spa which is internationally managed, and has well trained foreign and local therapists. You and your partner can opt for couple massage treatments such as the “Couple Journey “or “Couple Celebration”! The information directory in your room will give details and rates of the spa treatments. If the weather is good and it is the season (November – April) you can try hot air ballooning and be among the clouds, literally, with your partner. Check with the hotel on the arrangements. The hotel also arranges bird watching and butterfly watching and as a couple, the two of you can have your own tracker if you prefer not to join a group. Kandalama is home to about 273 species of birds including 6 indigenous birds (like the Jungle Fowl, Sri Lanka Grey Horn Bill and Three-Toed Kingfisher) and 5 different species of hawks. If you want to go for a boat ride in the beautiful Kandalama Lake prepare yourself to get in to a paddle boat! And if you want to explore the 2 national parks in the area, Kaudulla and Minneriya National Parks, which are about 45-55 minutes away from the hotel, the hotel will arrange it for you as well. The other attractions in the vicinity include the Aligala caves, Kandalama rock, Dambulla cave temple, Ritigala, Namal uyana and ofcourse, the not-to-be-missed 5th Century AD Sigiriya rock fortress which is just 40 minutes away. Service Well what more can we say, except that the service was excellent! With a 390- member strong staff, everyone we met, wore big smiles and were very professional. Don’t hesitate to speak to the Resident Manager or the Front Office Manager who will readily brief you about the area, special offers/activities at the hotel and make any special arrangements you require. Most importantly, make sure you tell them you’re a honeymoon couple when you make the reservation in order to make the best of your stay. You can make reservations via the hotel website www.heritancehotels.com (look out for discounts!) or by calling the hotel’s hotline 077-555-5557
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