General Description
The Sands hotel in Kalutara is conveniently located on the southern coastal belt in Sri Lanka. The resort has direct access to the beautiful golden beach and is fully geared to provide a variety of value added services. Experience traditional hospitality at this four star hotel set within five and a half acres of landscaped front garden. Feel the white sand of the pristine beaches underfoot, the caress of salt spray breeze and the tropical sun on your skin at one of the best beach resorts in Sri Lanka. Getting to the hotel: The Sands hotel is located 2 hours from the Airport. Local tips: Nature tour on bicycle, shopping in Kalutara, Kalutara Temple, Richmond Castle, river boat rides in Kalutara, ancient fort tour in Galle, turtle hatchery in kosgoda, coral reef in Hikkaduwa, leisure world theme park, shopping in Colombo or the Sinharaja Rainforest. FACILITIES: Food, drink and entertainment: The main air conditioned restaurant of the hotel is located on the ground floor, can seat 200 people at any one time. It offers views of the beach and ocean right across the hotel gardens. The restaurant serves a comprehensive buffet with Eastern, Western and international food. You can also enjoy a list of fine wines with your meal. For fine dining there is an alternative restaurant which seat 40 people. This restaurant is softly lit and provides and cosy atmosphere to enjoy a romantic dinner. The coffee shop is located next to the main lounge and swimming pool. You can enjoy food from the a'la carte menu out in the fresh air. The Ramada Resort has a pool bar where you can relax and enjoy a drink right at the pool. Also provided is a bbq night every Saturday. Theme nights are open from 7-10pm for dinner and can accommodate 200 people. There is a disco/nightclub on site or calypso music, organ music, piano music or perhaps an oriental band. Sports, games and activities: Blue swimming pool, water polo, water volleyball, flood lit tennis courts, table tennis, beach volleyball, beach football, elephant rides, excursions, cycling, gymnasium, billiards, bingo and indoor games. For the kids: Kid's swimming pool with water slide. Additional: 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, babysitting service, concierge, beauty salon (at a charge), currency exchange, elevators to all floors, express check-out, parking, newspapers, interconnecting/joining rooms, laundry service, multi lingual staff, doctor on call, rollaway beds on request, sun beds, business centre, wake up service, wheelchair accessibility.

Room Information
All rooms are equipped with a 21 inch TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, clock and radio, hairdryer, in-room electronic safe, iron/ironing board on request, lounge chair/ottoman, mini bar (usage at extra cost), smoke detector, balcony or terrace, direct dial telephone, internet access and a bathroom.

Key Collection Details
Please collect your keys from reception.

Accommodation Amenities
24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, 24-hour security, Adjoining rooms, Air conditioning, Bilingual staff, Boutiques/stores, Car rental desk, Coffee shop, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Doctor on call, Elevators, Exercise gym, Free parking, Gift/News stand, Accessible facilities, Health club, Housekeeping - daily, Ice machine, Indoor parking, Jacuzzi, Laundry/Valet service, Live entertainment, Parking, Photocopy center, Pool, Poolside snack bar, Public address system, Ramp access, Restaurant, Safe deposit box, Sauna, Spa, Storage space, Tour/sightseeing desk, Dry cleaning, Wakeup service, Wheel chair access, Wedding services, Banquet facilities, Bell staff/porter, 220 AC, Accessible parking, 220 DC, Room service - limited menu, Complimentary in-room coffee or tea, Complimentary newspaper delivered to room, Complimentary newspaper in lobby, Front desk, Halal food available, Medical Facilities Service, Telephone jack adaptor available, Buffet breakfast, Food and beverage outlets, Lounges/bars, Onsite laundry, Breakfast served in restaurant, Lunch served in restaurant, Dinner served in restaurant, Full service housekeeping, Wireless internet connection in public areas, Additional services/amenities/facilities on property, Ballroom, Non-smoking rooms (generic), Turndown service, Children welcome, Secured parking, Tennis court, Beachfront, Hair dryer, Ironing board, High speed wireless, Private bath or shower, Fire safety compliant, Welcome drin

Policy Information
CheckIn: 14:00 CheckOut: 12:00