Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa in Induruwa is living up to its potential as a property providing ultimate luxury by paying less. The luxurious property was inaugurated by President Mahinda Rajapaksa last May.

“The feedback has been so positive, we are already planning our next phase of development and hope to add on more luxury rooms and a beach restaurant soon. Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa is the type of place that even the most discerning traveler will connect with instantly,” says vetern hotelier, Anil Perera, General Manager, Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa.

Perera brings over 35 years industry experience in Sri Lanka and abroad. Having specialized in F&B, his experience extends to serving as Executive Chef and over 25 years in general management.

The sprawling five-storey, 96 room resort is set beside a secluded 300-metre stretch of pristine beach along Sri Lanka’s Southern coast. The brand new resort bears five star facilities and was constructed on an investment of over LKR 2 billion.

Since the soft opening last year we have being able to attract a mixed clientele and we have being able to maintain on average almost 99% occupancy.”

Jointly owned by Thilakawardhana Group of Companies and Ever Green Plantation Management Company in equal shares, the property was developed with the vision of bringing global acclaim to tourism in Sri Lanka through personalized attention, uncompromising quality, relentless commitment and genuine Sri Lankan hospitality.

Joint Managing Directors, Aruna De Silva and Sunil Thilakawardhana, are reputed entrepreneurs in the tea production and textiles industries respectively. This has encouraged the management who are for the first time breaking in to the leisure sector to invest a further 250 million to add 20 luxury rooms. “We will start construction in August and would finish n 18 months.”

The hotel now offers five room categories that accommodate to the varying needs of guests, offering a choice of Superior and Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and a grand Presidential Suite.

All rooms are offered complimentary Wi-Fi which is available throughout the hotel, in room tea and coffee facilities, flat screen TVs with satellite channels, individual safes and rain showers as well as several other amenities. Deluxe Rooms and Suites contain private Jacuzzis with a scenic ocean view and a private lounge area.

The 2,500 square foot Presidential Suite is the epitome of luxury with a large private plunge pool with a view of the ocean, two private rooms with their own terraced view of the ocean, an in room dining area, lounge and private Jacuzzi. One of the other attractions is the sky bar on the roof top which could accommodate up to 40 guests. The spacious restaurant and the wide spread of the food varieties at the buffest is something most of the other hotels in the area do not match.

Source: http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/pandanus-beach-expand-rs-250-million