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The imposing red brick Coral Gardens Hotel is a 3 star property that offers the best accommodation in the popular bustling resort of Hikkaduwa on the South Coast of the tropical island of Sri Lanka.
Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral reef. The main advantage of Coral Gardens Hotel over others in Hikkaduwa is that the accommodation and resort facilities are to a higher standard than others in this town which is not the most up market of resorts. The elevation on 4 floors ensures that the views over the coral reefs and the reef at low tide is the best in the vicinity. The drawback is that all the rooms with the exception of the suite (which we were unable to inspect), do not have balconies
In accordance with our Visit, Stay at and Inspect before recommending policy of our UK office, The Coral gardens Hotel at Hikkaduwa was visited by our UK directors on Saturday 19 December 2009. We stayed in Superior Corner Room No 301 which afforded the best views of any of the rooms except the suite, which we were told on arrival was occupied despite having been booked in advance.
Hotel accommodation is in 4 room types – the hotel operates only 60 odd of the 100 plus rooms: ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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LANKA DISCOVERY AT CORAL GARDENS
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The reception with its clay ceiling lamps and shining terracotta
tiled floor which reflects the light is the first positive
impression on arrival and reassurance that this is one of the
better hotels in a not too up market holiday resort.
The 2 swimming pool areas complement the design of the long building built in pleasant brick red which glows during the sunset. As we visited in the Christmas week, we saw Santa looking out protectively over the pool where diving instructions were taking place. The public areas look out into a large tropical garden beyond the pools and this garden fronts onto the beach with its fleet of glass bottomed boats.
Hikkaduwa beach is frequented by many touts. Fortunately, the hotel has its own cordoned off pier and PADI Australia approved boats. The gardens offer controlled access to the main Hikkaduwa beach. Popular amongst guests is a walk along the corals at low tide.
In summary, one of the better hotels in a not too up market resort, offering access to the natural beauty of Hikkaduwa and its coral reefs, with just the right degree of seclusion from the bustling beach crowds and hectic night life.
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