Where to Stay in Sri Lanka:
📍 Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle @anantaratangalle
We stayed at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle on the southernmost part of Sri Lanka in a villa facing the Indian Ocean, though there are also rooms and villas facing the gardens.
The scenery was idyllic, with the ocean waves audible even with the doors closed.
Walks around the Anantara were such a treats both by day and by night! The welcoming package included chocolate sweets with local ingredients, fruits, and herbal oils.
Our villa was extremely stylish, with a panoramic bathroom and traditional decorations and amazing skincare.
It was had a private pool which was decorated with fresh hibiscuses and frangipani, and our floating breakfast there was fantastic.
However there was also a large pool on the hotel premises, and you can swim in the ocean (carefully, as the currents are strong in the ocean!).
Besides that, there are several restaurants, including Italian, Spanish, and Japanese, and the breakfast selection was great – featuring many Sri – Lankan traditional dishes, including dhal, curries and numerous desserts.
The Anantara grounds are extensive, with paddy fields and huts where you can learn to cook Sri Lankan food (you can see freshly made clay bowls left to dry).
There is also abundant wildlife! During our stay, we spotted grey langurs, palm squirrels, black-naped hares, yellow-billed babblers, Indian peafowls, cattle egrets, land monitors, house toads, and brown mongooses!
The Anantara spa is a true gem. I indulged in the Signature Ceylon Retreat, a 2-hour scrub, massage, and facial with green tea and lemongrass – pure bliss! And yes, Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon, and tea is very important here. The ladies in the kids’ club were accommodating and fun.
Overall, we adored our stay, with friendly and welcoming staff and incredible hotel grounds.
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