Sri Lanka’s first and much awaited water bungalows hotel complex will open in Negombo next month.

The project is owned and operated by Sooriya Resorts and Spa brand name which already comprises of Goldi Sands Negombo under their portfolio stage. An investment of over Rs one billion has been incurred for this project and this would consist of six water bungalows, 42 deluxe rooms and 14 suites.

The group had acquired an eight acre land, which included an abandoned prawn farm for the building of this hotel. “The theme of this resort would be ‘Adventure and Art’, since I own Suriya Batiks as well.”

Chairman of the group Eric Suriyasena said that they are thankful for Sampath Bank for lending 40% credit for this venture. The total investment for this is Rs 1.5 billion and a Swedish investor too is involved in this undertaking.

While providing over 120 employment opportunities, it will also provide another 200 indirect employment opportunities.

He said that they have started marketing the property last year and the response was overwhelming with this year’s winter season rooms being already sold out. “We would be also starting on the second stage to add 20 water bungalows and 20 additional rooms and hope to complete the project for the 2015 winter season.”

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