The Sands hotel in Kalutara is conveniently located on the southern coastal belt in Sri Lanka. The resort has direct access to the beautiful golden beach and is fully geared to provide a variety of value added services. Experience traditional hospitality at this four star hotel set within five and a half acres of landscaped front garden. Feel the white sand of the pristine beaches underfoot, the caress of salt spray breeze and the tropical sun on your skin at one of the best beach resorts in Sri Lanka.

Getting to the hotel: The Sands hotel is located 2 hours from the Airport.

Local tips: Nature tour on bicycle, shopping in Kalutara, Kalutara Temple, Richmond Castle, river boat rides in Kalutara, ancient fort tour in Galle, turtle hatchery in kosgoda, coral reef in Hikkaduwa, leisure world theme park, shopping in Colombo or the Sinharaja Rainforest.

FACILITIES:

Food, drink and entertainment: The main air conditioned restaurant of the hotel is located on the ground floor, can seat 200 people at any one time. It offers views of the beach and ocean right across the hotel gardens. The restaurant serves a comprehensive buffet with Eastern, Western and international food. You can also enjoy a list of fine wines with your meal. For fine dining there is an alternative restaurant which seat 40 people. This restaurant is softly lit and provides and cosy atmosphere to enjoy a romantic dinner. The coffee shop is located next to the main lounge and swimming pool. You can enjoy food from the a'la carte menu out in the fresh air. The Ramada Resort has a pool bar where you can relax and enjoy a drink right at the pool. Also provided is a bbq night every Saturday. Theme nights are open from 7-10pm for dinner and can accommodate 200 people. There is a disco/nightclub on site or calypso music, organ music, piano music or perhaps an oriental band.

Sports, games and activities: Blue swimming pool, water polo, water volleyball, flood lit tennis courts, table tennis, beach volleyball, beach football, elephant rides, excursions, cycling, gymnasium, billiards, bingo and indoor games.

For the kids: Kid's swimming pool with water slide.

Additional: 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, babysitting service, concierge, beauty salon (at a charge), currency exchange, elevators to all floors, express check-out, parking, newspapers, interconnecting/joining rooms, laundry service, multi lingual staff, doctor on call, rollaway beds on request, sun beds, business centre, wake up service, wheelchair accessibility.