Hotel Amaya Lake Resort (Formerly Culture Club)- Dambulla

The raban drum heralds your arrival. Four older women, flashing beautiful Sri Lankan smiles, encircle a large barrel drum where they pound out a hearty rhythm. Flowing white vesak lanterns hang from the high ceilings of the open air lobby. Meander down a forested path to discover your villa, or continue to the Warichchi Village and begin a weeklong journey in the Ayurvedic Spa.

Accommodation:

Suite Room :In the spacious and fully supplied bathroom, discover a luxuriously large bathtub, as well as an outdoor plunge pool with Jacuzzi nozzles for the ultimate relaxing indulgence.

In addition to the satellite-enabled plasma TV, the Lake Suite also includes a wide range of other amenities, such as a digital safe, broadband internet, international direct dialling (IDD), and a mini-home theatre system, all tastefully blended with the suite’s elegant and authentic decor.

Deluxe Chalets :Out of 106 eco-friendly chalets at Amaya Lake, 23 are specially outfitted as Deluxe Chalets, designed for the nature lover who doesn’t want to sacrifice luxury. These chalets include all of the culturally authentic design details of the regular chalets, such as the front terrace with the traditional long seat or a tree-trunk column supporting the red-tiled roof. In addition, the Deluxe Chalets feature a satellite TV offering international channels including BBC, CNN, Star Sports, Cinemax, HBO and ESPN. The spacious bathrooms are also supplied with sensuous luxury amenities to enhance your relaxation and comfort.

Club Lodge :Four adjoining villas accommodate guests seeking a luxurious space of their own. Spacious. High wooden ceilings. Contemporary décor, with architecture inspired by the local area, and furnishings in elegant dark wood panelling. Plasma screen televisions for modern luxury.

Chalets : Set on 12 hectares bordering Kandalama Lake . Paths wind through the natural forested grounds, with 92 Sri Lankan villas scattered amongst the trees. A terrace fronts each villa, with a traditional long seat moulded into the patio. Enjoy the view as you sit next to a tree-trunk column supporting the red-tiled roof.

A full-size image of King Kasyapa, in the region’s local painting style, graces the door. Inside, find more examples of local artistry – wall sculptures and murals. A moulded sofa, with comfortable cushions allows you to relax in the sitting area, while steps lead to a slightly raised bedroom area and a spacious bathroom.

Two-and four-unit chalets (double and quadrapule villas connected through a common passageway with separate entrances) are available for families and interested groups.

Design & Architecture.The culture of central Sri Lanka. A village lifestyle for guests who seek an experience found nowhere else. Eleven traditional-style dwellings face a central pond. Like an authentic village, houses face inwards towards each other, expressing the notion that inner appearance and ties within the village are more important than the outside world.

Facilities :Tennis and badminton. The cricket pitch. Volleyball. Children’s playground. A centrally located swimming pool. Shops. Nature trails. Ayurvedic Spa. A yoga ashrama, situated at the lake’s edge. Wi-fi access for wireless web surfing in the location of your choice – by the pool, en-suite, or the shade of the forest.

Relax. Energise. Work out. Chill out. Massage therapy. Retail therapy. Enjoy a variety of on-site facilities to suit your holiday style.

Dinning:

*Open Air Restaurant
*Open Air Bar
*Wewe Kade Ayurvedic Restaurant
*Nightly Herbal Drinks
*Special Events

Ayurvedic Spa: Cross through the entrance and find yourself in an open air courtyard. Thatched roofs top wattle and daub dwellings. Antique kohomba wooden pillars and 200-year-old medicine cupboards grace the consultation area. Baskets of drying Ayurvedic herbs sit immersed in the sun or tucked away in the shade. Incense and oil lamps burn by the statue of Sri Dhanvantari, the patron deity of Ayurveda.

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