Softlogic opens Centara Ceysands Resort

Softlogic Holdings PLC with Centara Hotels and Resorts of Thailand recently opened Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa Sri Lanka.

The resort has been built on the Bentota peninsula, between the Bentota river and the Indian Ocean. The resort's arrival lounge is at Aluthgama, on the inland side of the river, with guests travelling across the water by barge, a journey that takes two minutes.

"The opening of this beautiful new resort, set in one of Sri Lanka's most outstanding tourism destinations, is a proud moment for us," said Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thirayuth Chirathivat.

The Chairman and Managing Director, Softlogic Holdings, Ashok Pathirage said, "We are excited about the opening of Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa as it is in one of the best and most popular locations in Sri Lanka and this marks our entry to the hotel industry."

"We hope to open our second property, the Movenpick City Hotel in the fourth quarter of 2015," he said.

The resort has 165 rooms and suites, including family residences, with all accommodation facilities featuring views across the river, or across the beach and the ocean.

The resort's versatile events space can accommodate wide-ranging functions including meetings, incentives groups, weddings and outdoor receptions, supported by state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and other facilities available at the business centre.

Area General Manager of Centara Hotels and Resorts Sri Lanka, Alexandre Glauser said that the hotel is ready with a full complement of staff to welcome guests.

Centara Hotels and Resorts is one of Thailand's leading operator of hotels.