Hotel Ceysands:

On the enchanting Bentota river

by Beverley Jansz

Bentota beach, one of Sri Lanka's most fascinating beach resorts, offers some of the safest swimming in the island. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of a beautiful beach.

All your cares would seem to be left behind as the ferry glides you gently across the Bentota river, to the impressive entrance of Hotel Ceysands, the perfect hotel that offers the pleasure of the sun, sand and surf.

Hotel Ceysands is located 60 kms. south of Colombo at Aluthgama between the Bentota river and the sea. It offers 20 superior guest rooms with all modern facilities, including TV, mini-bar and hair dryer, and 64 standard rooms with sea view, balcony or terrace, hot/cold water, telephone, room service and laundry service.

The spacious restaurant serves delicious Western, Eastern, Chinese, speciality food, sea food from the 'catch of the day' from the Bentota beach, barbecues and buffets. A unique feature at Hotel Ceysands is the floating restaurant 'Pontoon'.

Dining under the stars on the Bentota river on the 'Pontoon' is certainly a unique dining experience, says the hotel's young Assistant Manager, Maximus Waragoda. The hotel has two well-stocked bars.

Hotel Ceysands has two swimming pools, a Tennis Court and offers water skiing, windsurfing and boat rides. Future plans of the hotel is to construct a modern 'Ayruvedic Spa', Director/General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Dulip de Alwis said.

Hotel Ceysand is owned and managed by Ceylinco Tourist Hotels Ltd. Its Chairman is Deshamanya Dr. Lalith Kotalawala. Mrs. S.P.C. Kotalawala is the hotel's Deputy Chairman, while veteran hotelier, Dulip de Alwis is the Director/General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.