Elegant and chic, the Royal Palms Beach Hotel Sri Lanka is imbued with a sense of welcome and wellbeing that, when combined with its delectable cuisine, pampering spa and stylish rooms, creates a hotel perfect for the discerning traveller.

Location Located in the resort town of Kalutara, around two and a half hours from the airport.

Facilities Choose from a fine range of culinary experiences, including al fresco buffet-style dining on the terrace of the main restaurant and succulent seafood specialties at the Oriental Seafood Restaurant overlooking the swimming pool. Themed dinners range from a traditional Sri Lankan night, complete with colourful batik sarongs and fragrant frangipani garlands, to a sumptuous Italian pasta night. Complete your evening with a cocktail overlooking the palm-fringed ocean at the Lounge Bar, or at the in-house nightclub. During the day, enjoy a cool drink at the swim-up bar or get your heart racing at the extensive fitness centre before relaxing in the health centre or Jacuzzi. You can also try your hand at tennis, table tennis, volleyball and squash, or browse the shopping arcade.

Accommodation 123 rooms feature stylish décor and comfortable surroundings, with air-conditioning, television, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar and balcony or terrace. Standard rooms are as above, with views towards the gardens, palm-fringed beach and ocean. Junior suites are more spacious with a larger terrace or balcony and beautiful sea views.

Transfer time Approximately 2 ½ hours from the airport.