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Offering good rates for its inexpensive rooms, which have a few homey touches (ward-
robes, mirrors and little front porches) and are surprisingly spacious. Fancier options here
are overpriced. The cottages are located on a beautiful patch of beach south of Chaaya Blu.
Chaaya Blu
RESORT
chalets s/d incl breakfast US$245/260; )
Beautifully designed hotel that makes the most of its prime beachside plot, where all
rooms face the ocean. Colour schemes - whitewashed walls and cobalt blues - are offset
with punchy orange throw pillows, textiles and mosaic art. The expansive lawn is a de-
lightful base for a day's lounging, with a lovely 30m pool, and both restaurants are superb.
Sea Lotus Park
RESORT
6800/7390; )
Worth considering, this beachfront hotel has two classes of rooms: those that are recently-
renovated, spacious and modern (though set back from the sea in a concrete block) and
dated cabanas that are poorly maintained but boast unmatched shorefront views. Meals and
service standards are pretty average.
Eating & Drinking
Coconut Beach Lodge
SRI LANKAN
Coconut Beach is the best place in town for Sri Lankan-style home cooking. Rice and
curry, grilled seer fish and giant prawns, plus vegie delights are all prepared with love and
served on a pretty candlelit patio. Reserve by 3.30pm.
Silver Beach
SEAFOOD, SRI LANKAN
