Club Villa

THROW a stone and you'll hit the beach; or a poor crab Who was minding his own business. At Club villa, which sits tucked away in a beautiful coconut plantation, you'll soon get used to the sounds of splashing catfish as they jump about the pool, and the rumble of the trains that trundle past the end of the garden at least five times a day. There are 15 deluxe rooms to choose from in This 19th century Dutch colonial-style hotel, and two club suites come with open-air showers that bring Mandakini to mind (ahem!) Buddhist statues, British postboxes and Sri Lankan art rub shoulders, British postboxes and Sri Lankan art rub shoulders in an eclectic blend of design influences. It you're water baby, there's a bunch of sporting facilities nearby, but far enough away that you don't feel crowded at the hotel. And you'll soon start waving at the trains as they go by.

Tariff Range

Rs 8, 400 approx for a deluxe room (till April 300

Club Villa
Bentota, Sri Lanka
+94 34 227 5312
http://www.club-villa.com