Before people who decide to go on vacation abroad, there is one important question - where exactly is it better to go? After all, today there are countless different resorts. And everyone has their own zest. Many people opt for Sri Lanka. Tourism in this South Asian state has flourished in recent years. There are more and more hotels and resorts. But Club Palm Bay 4 * (Sri Lanka) has been around for 20 years. And I would like to tell more about this hotel and its advantages.
general information
Club Palm Bay 4 * (Sri Lanka) is located in a village called Marawila. This is north of Colombo, which is the largest city in the entire state. The village is 60 kilometers from the metropolis. And the international airport can be reached in 30 minutes.
The hotel complex is hard to miss. It occupies an area of 9 hectares - between the beach of Maravila and the lagoon, and cozy bungalows are surrounded by tropical vegetation.
In general, there is a very rich flora and fauna. It is interesting that out of 450 species of birds that can be found here, 251 are the permanent abodes of the island. And 24 exist only here. Sri Lanka also has 86 species of animals, countless butterflies (about 240 species) and more than 6,000 elephants. In reservoirs, there are 50 types of freshwater fish. Also in Sri Lanka, 75 species of reptiles live, 38 - amphibians (16 of them are unique), 83 - snakes. This is about the fauna. Flora is rich in 750 types of medicinal herbs, flowering vegetation and exotic flowers. In general, as it was already possible to understand, nature lovers should definitely go here.
It is important to note that Club Palm Bay 4 * (Sri Lanka) has a private beach, literally a couple of minutes walk from the hotel. So those who wish to swim in the Indian Ocean can not worry about where they spend time.
Service
Club Palm Bay 4 * (Sri Lanka) has everything you need for a tourist. Even free public parking nearby.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex, the reception is open around the clock (guests are offered express registration), and there is a currency exchange in the lobby. It also offers child care services and laundry facilities. On the territory there are separate smoking areas, shops (one of which is with souvenirs), a beauty salon with a hairdresser, and a food delivery service with drinks directly to your room. If guests gather somewhere early in the morning (for a tour, for example), they will prepare packed lunches with them. But to get this service, you need to contact the reception in advance - for the day.
Business services
It is also worth noting that this hotel complex has a business center and two conference rooms. They are often rented for any events, banquets, receptions, etc. It is worth noting that these conference rooms are among the best and most popular Sri Lanka has. Marawila often receives business guests, and hotel staff does everything possible to make the guests ’event perfect. Each room is equipped with modern technology - high-speed Wi-Fi, multimedia projectors, sound systems, screens, players and much more.
One hall is large, dancing. It can fit 350 people. The highlight of this room is its increased sound insulation. And the second room is called The Palm Lounge. It is small, designed for a maximum of 80 people.
Weddings
Many people believe that Sri Lanka (Maravila) is one of the best places to hold a wedding. Paradise island, a serene tropical garden, amazing landscapes ... It all sounds like a fairy tale. Club Palm Bay 4 * hotel in Sri-Lanka is ready to organize a wedding celebration in just such an atmosphere. Future newlyweds are offered two packages - “silver” and “gold”.
The services of the first include payment for official, licensed registration of marriage and the issuance of a certificate (with translation and legalization). A ceremony will also be organized in festively decorated decorations and flowers. The price includes a wedding 2-tier cake, sparkling wine, services of a clergyman and a wedding coordinator, a groom’s boutonniere and a bride’s bouquet.
The “golden” package, in addition to the above, also includes candlelight dinner, breakfast in bed, a present (fruit basket) and preparation of a room for the bride and groom.
Additionally, you can order the services of a photographer, an ethnic show with dancers and drummers, a more advantageous upgrade of the room category (to “luxury”), boutonnieres for guests, dressing the bride, jewelry for rent and outfits. In general, the upscale hotel staff will do everything possible to make the wedding in Sri-Lanka a guest forever remembered.
Leisure
Club Palm Bay Hotel 4 * (Sri Lanka, Marawila) has a huge pool and sun terrace, its own golf course. Also, while on vacation, you can do cycling, rent a bike, play darts, table tennis or billiards, try basketball, fishing or squash. A separate playground is organized for children here. And also equipped with an excellent fitness center with modern fitness equipment and everything you need for a full workout.
Also, guests of the complex have the opportunity to visit the SPA-salon, where they will be offered a variety of procedures for beauty and health.
By the way, the hotel also has a team of animators who, in the midst of the holiday season, entertain guests in every possible way.
Excursions
It is important to note that Club Palm Bay 4 * is also involved in organizing excursions. Sri Lanka, northwestern side., Marawila - a place full of different animals. This was already discussed at the beginning. And one of the most popular excursions is sending to a bird sanctuary, located 45 minutes from the complex. It was declared the first wetland in 1991 and, moreover, a Ramsar landmark. 264 species of plants and almost the same number of terrestrial fauna and birds.
Many more like trips to Kalpitiya, because there you can watch spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and huge whales. If you want to look at these creations, it is better to buy tours from November to April on the island of Sri Lanka. Prices are lower, and the likelihood of seeing more marine animals is higher.
Half an hour from the hotel there is a picturesque beach with reefs, where all lovers of diving and snorkeling go - after all, there is a rich underwater world with tropical fish and other creatures that can be seen closer.
Excursions to Wilpattu National Park, founded in 1938, are also organized. It is simply huge, and Asian elephants, gubachi bears, buffaloes, and also leopards, ibises, pelicans and many other animals live on its territory.
In general, it is not surprising why tours to Sri Lanka, the prices of which are quite high, are bought up at the moment. After all, there really is something to do and what to see!
Restaurants
AI (all inclusive) meals are another reason why guests travel to this hotel. The main restaurant is called Kundira. Superb breakfast, lunch and dinner are served there. The nearby bar (by the pool) offers delicious à la carte dishes. The chef can even take into account the special wishes of customers when preparing meals.
Also, guests have the opportunity to order a romantic dinner under the stars. They can choose a place - with a view of the lagoon or near the pool.
The hotel also has a large cocktail bar, similar to a club, which offers a huge list of a variety of drinks (both non-alcoholic and strong).
Guests on Nutrition
Marawila, like the nearest city of Negombo, where you should go out of interest, is replete with restaurants and cafes with reasonable prices. Staying here on vacation, you can not help but try the seafood, which is perfectly cooked here. But in general, the food at the hotel is excellent. But there is something for everybody. Most of the people resting here are Arabs, Indians and Chinese, because a considerable number of dishes are made based on their tastes. That is salty and islet. But there is a choice for European guests. A large number of fruits are offered - bananas, watermelons, papaya, sweet pineapples.
Breakfast is standard - vegetables, omelets, scrambled eggs, toasts, pastries. But lunches and dinners are different every day - dishes are not repeated. There are lots of salads - for every taste. Meat, seafood, fish, poultry, sweets, vegetables - all in abundance. Very polite and helpful waiters who are always interested in whether the visitor needs something and whether he is satisfied with everything.
Apartments
162 rooms are in Club Palm Bay 4 *. Deluxe Room is a stylish, modern apartment with an area of 55 sq.m. Inside there is a king size bed. It is worth noting that the rooms have access to their own furnished terrace, which offers a picturesque view of the surrounding surroundings.
It also has powerful air conditioning, a personal safe, satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a fan, a seating area and a telephone. Guests staying at this apartment can use the wake-up service.
Many people who wish to stay at the hotel request a Standard Room. But the hotel has all apartments of only one class - "deluxe" (and separate offers for newlyweds). It is worth, perhaps, to note the difference in the apartments in terms of the number of guests. Some rooms can accommodate only two people, while others - three. This apartment has an extra bed for another guest.
Price policy
Living in apartments can cost a lot. In this regard, it all depends on such a factor as the season. Of course, the climate in Sri Lanka is such that you can swim and sunbathe throughout the year. Only there are periods of monsoon (in May). However, since most people spend their summer vacations, the high season is considered this time.
The average price for a daily stay in a room for two people is 6,000 rubles. The price includes breakfast, free cancellation, VAT, city tax and hotel service charge. 30,000 rubles for two come out per week, which, in principle, is not much. Accommodation for three people, respectively, will cost three thousand a day more. If you want to save money, it is better to use early booking. Or regularly check prices to choose the best price.
What you should know
Check-in at 12:00. Guests are evicted from morning until 11:00. In the hotel you can live with children of any age. If guests come with a child whose age is less than 2 years, then for his stay you will not have to pay. But he will have to sleep on the beds in the room. However, you can inform in advance, even when filling out the application, that the trip is planned with the baby, and in this case, a crib will be installed in the apartment.
If the child is older, then for his stay will have to pay (50% of the cost per person). But he must be younger than 12. If the child is 13, then he is already considered an adult guest, and the full price is paid for him.
Need extra beds? It is necessary to make a request to the hotel. In advance, before departure. Administration must send confirmation.
Reviews
People who have been to this hotel claim that this is a wonderful, fairly inexpensive option for those who dream of a relaxing and secluded vacation in a picturesque place. Everything here has to do with it. Guests pay special attention to the territory of the complex, which is the main highlight of the hotel. Here silence and tranquility reigns. Everything is beautiful, well-groomed - tropical trees and flowers grow everywhere. The territory is so good that songbirds, chipmunks and mongooses settled here, who are so used to people that they became almost tame. And lizards live in the lagoon.
And the service here is decent - the administrators are polite and welcoming, and the maids are cleaned daily and honestly. In general, who wants a paradise holiday - he should go here.