(SKU:LK15009177) The hotel occupies an advantageous position on the coastline of the sparkling Indian Ocean and is surrounded by the gentle waters of the Annankalliya Lagoon, Marawila. It is an hour’s drive north of Colombo (Bandaranayke) International airport and not too distant from the hustle and bustle of the tourist destination Negombo. Twenty nice acres of land are dedicated to the luxurious lifestyle on offer to all our guests. Your privacy at the Club Palm Bay Resort is guaranteed from any interruptions by the general public and street hawkers. However, the many species of local birds are welcome into the gardens.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in 162 Deluxe fully air conditioned rooms which include, twin, double, family and some interconnecting, featuring private patios affording delightful views of the surrounding gardens and environment. The spacious rooms are 280 sq ft and include roomy en-suite bathrooms which feature hot and cold running water, rain showers (a few have baths) and supplied with quality toiletries, hair dryer and soft towels. Individual electronic safes are provided for your valuables, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs with satellite channels, mini fridge, telephone, complimentary drinking water and comfortable seating adds to your enjoyment of your stay at Club Palm Bay Resort.
Excursions
Sri Lanka is an island with many faces; palm fringed golden sandy beaches, with destinations that are ideal for a boat ride and view the giants of the deep: Blue, Bryde’s and Fin whales. These are commonly spotted off our coast with as many as ten different species. In addition to this pods of delightful playful dolphins and a morning out on the ocean should be a “must do” on your holiday. A 50 minute drive will take you to the very heart of Whale and Dolphin watching in Kalpitiya, have your cameras at the ready, you don’t want to miss the excitement of seeing these mammals up close. Visits to the prawn and lobster farms can be arranged for those who are interested in learning the way they are bred.
Site Visits
For those who take delight in learning about the culture and life of this island of Serendib, (the ancient name for Sri Lanka, long before it became Ceylon) you may stop at several temples, churches and shrines as this is a land where Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam coordinate in unison. A day’s outing to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, to see a herd of elephants taking their daily bath in the Maha Oya river and then on to Kandy for a memorable visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, proven very popular with our guests. Book a boat ride to visit the Muthurajawela Marsh and the Negombo lagoon to observe numerous flora, fauna and fish in their natural habitats. And take the time to enjoy the vibrant town of Negombo, the western hub of the Sri Lankan fishing industry and a throbbing tourist magnet.
