DRIVING THROUGH MILES OF GREEN AND BROWN COUNTRYSIDE

you suddenly chance upon an English garden vibrant with summer flowers and a green, green lawn. We have arrived at Sudu Araliya, a modern styled hotel with a friendly and open welcome.

The gardens are simply breathtaking - with multi coloured flowerbeds and green shrubs interwoven with miniature ponds and stepping stones. Small cozy corners of the garden offer privacy and quiet, as you look upon the 'sea of Parakrama' the second largest tank in Sri Lanka.

The architect has used the natural tank bund to landscape the garden, while a series of ancient stones, probably part of a very old pier have been used as part of the décor. An old tree, gnarled with age spreads its mighty roots in every direction, and stares at the lobby before it.

The hotel offers thirty standard rooms, of which half face the tank while the other fifteen the garden - both picturesque views. All rooms are carpeted, air conditioned, with a mini bar, television, radio, overhead fans and telephone. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and are available in combinations of triple sharing if requested.

The lobby, open and airy, is very inviting. A restaurant, coffee shop and bar are available. Live oriental music entertains the guests each night. The main restaurant can be converted on occasion into a conference hall or reception area.

A health center offering traditional herbal treatments plus sauna and regular massage has also been recently added, together with an open area for sun bathing convertible to a BBQ area at night. If you would like to take a dip there is also a very inviting swimming pool.