A 32-ACRE COCONUT PLANTATION ON THE EDGE OF THE NEGOMBO LAGOON

is the beautiful setting for the Taj Airport Garden Hotel. It has a peaceful, rural feel with the added benefit of being only 5 minutes drive for the airport.

The convenient location and high standard of facilities make this business resort hotel a popular choice for business clients from all over the world. The hotel was extensively refurbished between 1999-2000 including the Business Center, which now offers comprehensive 24 hour business facilities.

The rooms, too, benefited from the recent refurbishment and now have completely new, quality fittings and furnishings. The standard, deluxe and suites are all air conditioned with IDD telephone, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and lagoon views.

The calm water of the lagoon is ideal for windsurfing, which is particularly popular here at weekends, along with canoeing and boat trips to the nearby Muthurajawela Nature Reserve. Other recreational facilities include tennis courts, a volley ball court, well-equipped gym, swimming pool and pool table. There is also a shopping arcade for gems and jewellery, books and souvenirs.

The hotel has a variety of restaurants to suit different tastes. The 24-hour Society Coffee shop serves Continental, Sri Lankan and Indian food, usually buffet. For Chinese, there is the à la carte 'Golden Dragon' restaurant, which was recently refurbished. For a pub lunch and traditional English pub ambience, “The Cricketers” Arms. The “Harbour Bar” on the lagoon front also serves buffet lunches on Sundays and special occasions. Evenings here are quiet and relaxing. Guests can enjoy a drink before or after dinner at the “Cricketers’ Arms”, where there is a pool table and TV.

The staff here are friendly, helpful and efficient. For business people, airline staff and holidaymakers, the Taj Airport Garden offers convenience, good service and high standard of accommodation and facilities.