NESTLES SNUGLY ON THE BANKS OF THE GREAT TISSA WEWA

(tank) built by King Kavantissa about 2300 years ago. A low parapet wall skirts the bank of the wewa and has lamps all along it - a very pretty sight at night. A small island - home to a variety of birds and butterflies - is thick with mangroves and only a short canoe ride away.
Originally a Rest House, this pleasant two-storey structure still manages to retain its informal, intimate atmosphere despite the addition of a swimming pool, several new rooms and an in-house shop, which provides all the basic amenities as well as gift items. The resort is maintained well, and the staff is courteous and accommodating. A play area, kids' pool and special menus are available for children, and there are rooms on the ground level that can accommodate wheel chair users.

There are 57 rooms (26 air conditioned), which are divided into the categories of Standard, Family Rooms and Suites. They are cool and cosy, equipped with telephones, piped music and mosquito nets. All the rooms have balconies that overlook the wewa, as do the restaurant and bar.

If you have a taste for the hot and spicy, you must try the local dishes here - the food is absolutely delicious. The restaurant also serves Western cuisine and you have the choice of eating inside or down by the pool. The garden has plenty of shade, most of it provided by a majestic old Bo tree, which is held sacred in Sri Lanka. The swimming pool is on a raised level that doesn't have any obstructions for sun worshippers who want to work on their tans!

The evenings here are generally quiet, but you can listen to a cheery calypso band playing away while you lounge in the bar with your drink, playing carrom or chess or cards. Or you can get an early night and be fresh and ready for the amazing cultural and safari sight seeing opportunities which are less than an hour away.