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Sri Lanka Colombo Hilton 5 Heritance Kandalama 5 Occupying a prime position overlooking the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake the Colombo Hilton is approximately 45mins from the international airport, and only a short drive from the centre of the city. This hotel is ideally suited as a stop-over at the beginning of a longer tour of Sri Lanka allowing visitors to experience this vibrant city with its excellent restaurants and shopping opportunities. The Colombo Hilton has all of the facilities associated with a 5 star property, including numerous restaurants and a large swimming pool. It is considered to be one of the finest city hotels yet it still remains very good value. Facilities 12 food and beverage outlets · business centre · beauty salon · outdoor pools · floodlit tennis court · gift shop sports & fitness centre · laundry Rooms 387 rooms & suites · mini-bar · satellite TV · Internet · air con · tea & coffee · 24 hr room service Located in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, 160 km from Colombo and only a short drive from two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the 2000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and Sigiriya's rock fortress - Heritance Kandalama is an oasis of luxury and relaxation. Another beautiful example of Geoffery Bawa's architecture, Heritance Kandalama is considered a masterpiece of design as it was specifically constructed to blend in with the surrounding jungle which now seemingly forms a part of the hotel. Built on two separate wings each room has a breathtaking view. The Dambulla Wing has vistas of the surrounding mountains, the forest and Kandalama reservoir whilst the Sigiriya Wing captures picturesque views of Sigiriya Rock. Excursions including cycle rides through the local villages or an early morning elephant ride can be arranged from the hotel as can exquisite spa treatments, making a stay at Heritance Kandalama an unforgettable experience. Facilities 3 restaurants · bar · business centre · fitness centre · 3 outdoor pools · tennis court · gift shop · Six Senses Spa · laundry · bike hire · elephant safari · horse-riding Rooms 152 rooms & suites · mini-bar · satellite TV · Internet access · tea & coffee · 24 hr room service Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Standard Twin Single 01Jan08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Dec08 31 32 52 54 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Superior Twin Single Luxury Twin Single 01Jan08-10Jan08 11Jan08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Dec08 37 32 39 65 52 68 01Jan08-10Jan08 11Jan08-31Oct08 01Nov08-31Dec08 45 40 47 81 68 85 Maximum stays apply. Please call for details. Half board supplement £11 per person per night. Compulsory gala dinners Christmas Eve £34 & New Year's Eve £37 Premier Mount Lavinia, Colombo 4+ One of Sri Lanka's best-known beach resorts, Mount Lavinia stands on a rocky headland offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Once the mansion of a British Governor, this 19th-century hotel combines colonial grandeur with contemporary chic interiors and is just 20 minutes away from the city centre. Step back in time to experience old Ceylon and enjoy grandeur and mystery and her intoxicating beaches. Facilities restaurant · bar · night club · local music · terrace · business centre · pool · spa · ballroom · shopping arcade Rooms 275 sea view rooms · mini-bar · satellite TV · air-con · balcony Lighthouse Hotel & Spa 5 A four-hour drive south along the coast from Colombo airport is the superbly-designed Lighthouse Hotel & Spa. Perched on a small hillock offering unsurpassable views over the Indian Ocean, the Lighthouse showcases the talent of renowned Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The guestrooms show an understated luxury, with teak floors and old world charm. All rooms are sea facing and have a balcony, perfect to watch the sun set over the ocean. The hotel is only 2km from the centre of the World Heritage City of Galle and is also well located for excursions into the interior of the country. With 2 swimming pools, excellent restaurants and a superb spa this is the perfect spot to unwind. Facilities 2 restaurants · bar · business centre · fitness centre · 2 outdoor pools ·Children's pool· floodlit tennis court · gift shop · spa · laundry Rooms 60 rooms & suites · mini-bar · satellite TV · Internet access · tea & coffee · 24 hr room service Offers Stay 7 nts, pay 6: stay 14 nts, pay 12 or stay 21 nts and pay 17 valid 01Apr08­15Jul08 & 01Sep08­31Oct08. Stay 14 nts, pay 12 or stay 21 nts and pay 17 valid 16Jul08­31Aug08 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Deluxe Twin Single 01Jan08-15Mar08 16Mar08-30Apr08 01May08-31Jul08 01Aug08-21Dec08 22Dec08-31Dec08 97 75 46 75 146 178 133 76 133 275 Prices per person per night, including breakfast, in £'s from Twin Single Sea & Garden Wing Twin Single 01Jan08-21Feb08 22Feb08-31Mar08 01Apr08-30Apr08 01May08-30Jun08 34 29 28 20 58 50 46 34 01Jul08-31Aug08 01Sep08-31Oct08 01Nov08-20Dec08 21Dec08-31Dec08 23 21 30 36 41 38 51 64 Supplements apply over Christmas & New Year. Please call for details. Compulsory gala dinners Christmas Eve £45 & New Year's Eve £62. Half board supplement £13 per person per night. 138