Laugfs to open luxury resort in Chilaw

A venture of Laugfs Leisure, Anantaya, will shortly open its doors to tourists.

The luxury resort in Karukupone, north of Chilaw, is 66 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Set amidst a lush palm grove facing the Indian Ocean and a tranquil lagoon on one side, Anantaya has been designed to complement the splendour of its surroundings. Its luxurious rooms offer a view of the lagoon and the sea. It has 87 rooms ranging from superior rooms and suites to interconnecting rooms and rooms specially designed for the disabled.

The main restaurant creates a soothing atmosphere with a view of the Indian ocean while the fine dining restaurant serves meals during the latter half of the day.

The resort also offers impressive facilities for work and leisure, with a spacious conference hall accommodating 200 people, a mini conference hall for 50-100 people and an exclusive shopping arcade.

Anantaya provides several activity options for the physical well-being of its guests, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, beach volleyball, deep sea fishing and catamaran rides in the lagoon. The spa provides a full range of treatment including aromatherapy, yoga and meditation.

Tourists could visit the Wilpattu National Park, Anavilundawa Ramsar wetland, Kalpitiya for dolphin and whale watching, Negombo Dutch fort and canal and the Muthurajawela wetland.

Laugfs Leisure is a subsidiary of Laugfs Holdings.