Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas? Sri Lankan properties are joining the Indian Ocean island nation?s efforts to attract international travellers back after the reopening of its borders on January 21.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort and Anantara Kalutara Resort are among the few internationally branded five-star hotels that have been certified by the government as Level 1 ?Safe and Secure? to welcome international travellers as part of the country?s ?bio-bubble? approach to kick start tourism. Anantara Kalutara Resort is welcoming international guests from now and Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort from February 22.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is surrounded by a 22-acre coconut plantation, a sandy crescent beach and a turquoise ocean. With spacious guest rooms and private pool villas, guests can stay enjoy beach yoga and meditation. Secluded between the Indian Ocean and Kalu Ganga River, Anantara Kalutara Resort is located on the coast south of Colombo, a one-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy ziplining, abseiling and jet skiing.
Both resorts offer a selection of indulgent dining experiences. At Anantara Kalutara, guests can enjoy Italian, Asian and local Sri Lankan cuisines, along with relaxing in the sports bar, while at Anantara Tangalle options include Japanese and Teppanyaki, an Italian restaurant with a world-class wine selection and a farm to table dining experience overlooking rice paddies. In addition, both properties offer a kids? club and the personalised service for which Anantara is renowned.
The country?s new ?bio-bubble? approach allows for international travellers to visit attractions such as Udawalawe and Yala National Parks in the south of the country, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the island?s famed Sigiriya Fortress and to go whale watching from Mirissa. Anantara Tangalle and Anantara Kalutara are offering ?Enjoy a Night on us? package, encouraging international guests to stay longer and save more.
