HOTEL SWANEE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AGAIN,

having been closed for major refurbishments between May-December 2000. All the rooms, bathrooms and many of the public areas have been completely renovated, giving the hotel a fresh new look.

The clean, comfortable rooms are situated on either side of a wide green lawn. Lined with flowering trees, that extend all the way down to the renowned wide, golden beaches of Beruwela. The garden can be best appreciated from the privacy of your own balcony or terrace where the surrounding greenery creates a cool, still, peaceful retreat, punctuated only by birdsong and scented with flowers.

This central garden sets the tone of the hotel. Guests, many of them middle-aged or older couples, come here to completely relax, in a cool quiet environment. The beach, too, is ideal for the older generation. The golden sand here is very compact, creating a firm foundation for long strolls on the vast expanse of a beautiful tropical beach.As an alternative to the shady garden, the pool area is a popular focal point during the day. Since the refurbishment, the hotel has been operating on an all-inclusive basis, and in addition to the three buffet meals, snacks and drinks are available at the pool restaurant. In the evenings too, this is often the place to be, with buffets frequently set up around the pool, along with coloured lights and music. Every evening there is an entertainment program, ranging from music to cultural shows. Or, in a quieter vein, there are a variety of indoor games such as chess, draughts and carrom, set up in a large pleasant games area near the main restaurant.

The extensive renovation programme, new all-inclusive concept and dynamic new management have given the Hotel Swanee a brand new image.