Heritance Ahungalla
Elegant rooms, extensive gardens, super large pools and a sumptuous beach . . . Heritance Ahungalla has been restored to its former glory and is an excellent choice for a relaxed Sri Lankan beach holiday.
Float in a swimming pool that seems to merge with the sea, or the serene pool in the gardens. Sip refreshing drinks at the poolside bar or 24-hour coffee shop, retreat to the air-conditioned library or let your hair down in the karaoke lounge or nightclub after dinner.
There’s entertainment on most nights, from piano music to traditional Sri Lankan shows. Other hotel facilities include tennis, badminton, billiards, a fitness centre, a spa, and shops.
Accommodation
152 beautiful rooms, each with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, television, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, telephone, bath or shower, and balcony or terrace with partial sea view.
Standard rooms (25m²) are as above.
Deluxe premier rooms have ocean views.
Luxury rooms (40m²) have a bath and living area.
Suites (55m²) are very spacious with larger balconies.
Restaurants
• Jute - The hotel’s main restaurant. Air-conditioned with beach and ocean views, it serves eastern, western and international cuisine. • Mustard Coffee Shop - Next to the main lounge and swimming pool, this coffee shop is open 24 hours a day
Heritance Ahungalla
Elegant rooms, extensive gardens, super large pools and a sumptuous beach . . . Heritance Ahungalla has been restored to its former glory and is an excellent choice for a relaxed Sri Lankan beach holiday.
Facilities
Swimming Pools
• One freshwater infinity pool and one peaceful garden infinity pool.
Spa and Beauty
CocoSpa (packages available at extra cost):
- Steam room
- Vichy shower
- Sauna
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- 2 couples treatment rooms
Therapies at the spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Beauty treatments – facials, hair and nails
- Spa packages
Golf Information
9-hole putting grid (free for in-house guests).
Location
In a fishing village by a fabulous beach, approx. 3½ hours drive south of the airport.
Beach description
Beautiful golden-sand beach.
Heritance Ahungalla
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Sri Lanka’s scenic southwest coast is dotted with luxurious Kuoni resorts where you can unwind on sandy palm-fringed beaches, such as sun-drenched Bentota. While away the days trying thrilling watersports, diving in azure waters and sampling delicious cuisine.
Active types can book a range of exciting excursions to attractions such as Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery or Muthurajawela Bird Sanctuary, or take advantage of the land sports on offer at your resort.
Southwest Coast Holiday Highlights - Bentota is famous for its watersports – dive into an underwater wonderland and try jet-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing.
- Stay at Club Bentota, an excellent value all inclusive resort.
- Many of our Sri Lanka Southwest Coast resorts boast pampering spas where you can indulge in blissful treatments.
- Indulge at the wonderful LIME Spa at Koggala’s five-star Fortress.
Sports
Diving
Many of our resorts have PADI centres. Sri Lanka’s waters are home to historic sunken shipwrecks and vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish.
Watersports
Hit the azure ocean and try scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, waterskiing, jetskiing, banana boating, catamaran sailing and kayaking.
Shopping
- In Bentota, browse the colourful bazaar and pick up souvenirs, batik and brassware.
- Negombo is home to jewellers and gift shops selling local handicrafts.
- In Colombo you can barter at Pettah Bazaar, buy an exquisite sari and famous Ceylon tea, and admire local artists’ work. You’ll also find gem-studded jewellery (only buy from shops licensed by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority).
- Galle is famous for its antique shops selling colonial furniture and ornaments, porcelain and pottery.
- A short drive up from Galle is Ambalangoda, selling antiques and intricately carved ‘devil masks’ traditionally worn to banish demons.
- Further south in Koggala, purchase delicious cinnamon from the local plantation.