THE LIHINIYA SURF HOTEL OCCUPIES A COVETED LOCATION IN THE BENTOTA

Resort Area, two and a half hours drive South of Colombo. This was the first Resort area to be developed in Sri Lanka, and it's easy to see why. The beaches here are superb and you need look no further than the Lihiniya Surf Hotel to enjoy the best of them.

There is an unhurried pace and easy, relaxed calm about the place, to put holiday makers completely at ease. Just a step away is, a long, wide, palm fringed stretch of perfect tropical beach. Lazy sun-drenched days and spectacular sunsets are the routine here. Every room faces the sea, the stunning view and good-sized balcony providing the perfect spot to enjoy a sunset cocktail. And inside, the rooms are simple but comfortably furnished, with high colours and the "Lihiniya" (seagull) motif.

Much of the hotel has been recently refurnished, including the attractive, reception area, a high ceiling, wooden beamed, open structure with tropical plants and a sea breeze. The restaurant too catches the breeze, and the sound of the waves. Meals here are a mixture of buffet and set menu, with light meals and snacks also available at the pool- side coffee shop. On hot, tropical nights, tables will often be set up on the beach for evening dining under the stars, accompanied by a calypso band, followed by a varied entertainment programme. And should you require more activity during the day, there are tennis and badminton courts, indoor games, and a PADI center which stocks surf boards and arranges diving trips.

For those who wish to explore further afield, the hotel is part of a 100- acre plot belonging to the Tourist Board and containing 5 hotels, a variety of shops, telecommunications, a post office and police Station exclusively serving the resort area.

After a shopping or sightseeing trip, guests can be sure of a warm, friendly welcome back to the hotel. The helpful, personal attention extended to guests from the management, the reception, and all the other staff; ensure a truly memorable, pleasurable stay at the Lihiniya Surf Hotel.