Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Why you'll love it here...

• Enjoy the best of both worlds, relax by the beach and explore the island’s rainforests, wildlife, marine life, pilgrimage sites and fishing ports
• Spacious rooms and pool villas with Sri Lankan design, some with direct beach access and others with ocean views and private pools
• Culinary options include Japanese Teppanaki, Italian delights, special Wine Cellar dinners and of course Sri Lankan specialities
• Relax at the award winning Anantara Spa; a soothing sanctuary of lush greenery and pampering treatments
• Kids Club comes with shaded playground, nap areas and energetic staff while daily activities keep teens entertained at the Teens Club

Named on Condé Nast’s 2017 Hot List for the best new hotels, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle offers visitors access to a tranquil stretch of pristine sand, luxurious rooms and villas and an array of superb dining options.

Set within a coconut plantation and with views over the sparkling Indian Ocean, the resort is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway, or as a convenient and luxurious base for exploring the many cultural attractions and sights in the surrounding area. The Anantara Spa offers a range of Ayurvedic therapies and wellness treatments, and yoga and meditation sessions are held on the beach.

Rooms are designed with traditional Sri Lankan décor, and all feature a wine humidor. Choose from a Premier Room with either direct access to the beach, or with a private terrace overlooking the ocean. Deluxe Ocean View Rooms offer a balcony or terrace – the perfect place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Villas each boast a private plunge pool and are either Ocean View, Beach Pool or Garden Pool (Two Bedroom Garden Pool Villas are also available).

Dining is a delight here, with a number of options available. Enjoy international cuisine at Journeys, Italian fare at Il Mare, or head to El Vino for a Mediterranean menu. Verele is a Teppanyaki restaurant with ‘Sri Lankan flair’, and Sri Lankan traditions are reflected in the High Tea in the Lobby Lounge, which features a selection of the finest single estate Sri Lankan teas. To immerse yourself further in Sri Lankan culture, try the Spice Spoons cooking class, which starts with a visit to a traditional local market.

There are a host of activities and excursions to enjoy at this resort. Explore the ancient coastal citadel of Galle, take a tuk-tuk tour of the local temples and spice markets, visit a working cinnamon plantation, visit the ancient monastery at Mulkirigala Rock Temple or take a trip to Mirissa Harbour where you might get a close-up view of blue and sperm whales. Resort experiences include a nature walk which explores the resort’s ecosystem and turtle conservation efforts, meeting the local fishermen bringing in the catch of the day and Harvest Table, a delicious lunch in the resort’s rustic tree-house set against a paddy field backdrop. There are plenty of activities on offer at the Kids Club and Teens Club in addition to watersports, surfing, paddle-boarding, biking, yoga, tennis, badminton, gym and a 25 metre pool.