A LARGE AND LUXURIOUS

establishment popular with honeymooning couples, and those making a stay of at least two weeks on an all-inclusive package. Chief among the facilities is the massive Ayurveda center run by qualified professionals, who can diagnose and prescribe treatment for all ailments. The interior is beautifully decorated with the 156 varieties of herbs and seeds used in treatment and even the massage tables and steam boxes are made of special Margosa and Cinnamon wood.

There is a squash court, an underground nightclub, shopping arcade, hair and beauty salon and a well-equipped gym. As for entertainment, there are 14 different kinds of shows including magic, cultural, ballet, fire limbos, puppet shows, oriental and western music and much more. The hotel also has a boathouse, which conducts underwater safaris; you can also go deep-sea fishing, diving or snorkeling with PADI qualified instructors.

There is an enormous sense of space here that is emphasized by the cool and commodious interior and the well-laid out gardens. The 154 rooms are equally spacious and charmingly decorated. They all have a sea view, are air-conditioned, have phones, baths, music channels and some have TVs. Of these, 8 are suites and there are also 17 superior rooms. Coral Gardens also has full conference and banqueting facilities that cater to a maximum of 250 persons.

The main dining restaurant is air-conditioned, and looks out onto the sea. The meal plans here include a constant à la carte service, set menus and buffets that range from oriental to western cuisine. There is also a Coffee Shop, Lounge Bar, and Pool bar. The hotel has facilities for the disabled, and all public areas are accessible by elevator. Children are amply provided for with a baby pool, special meals, baby sitters, games and films. There is also a doctor on call at all times.