Cinnamon Lakeside offers ‘a real vacation’ at its ‘resort in the city’

With the Avurudu holidays round the corner and hotels out of Colombo booked out, the most peaceful place to spend the long weekend is likely to be right in the heart of the city.  True to its concept of being a resort hotel in the city, this Avurudu season Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo offers guests a vacation in every sense of the word.  

Those at their wits’ end during the season when domestic help return home on holiday find comfort in the fact that after a short, stress free drive to the hotel, they will be received warmly and pampered profusely throughout their entire stay.  

The hotel boasts 340 luxurious rooms, some offering a breathtaking view of the Beria Lake and others a city or Indian Ocean view.  Their range of exquisitely appointed suites with spacious terraced balconies are often preferred by families, whilst executive floor rooms with access to Executive Club Lounge privileges such as complimentary breakfast, evening drinks, tea and coffee, free internet services are also popular choices.

The hotel offers guests an Avurudu special to usher in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year beginning on 13 April and extending until 17 April.  During this time only, a recently refurbished deluxe double room will be offered at Rs. 21,000 (all inclusive) including the extensive breakfast buffet served at The Dining Room, and Rs. 18,050 (all inclusive) for the room only.

The choices in entertainment and dining are limitless.  The hotel houses several food and beverage outlets catering to diverse palates.  Royal Thai is recognised by patrons as the most authentic Thai restaurant in town whilst Long Feng is popular for its Singaporean cuisine.  

Both restaurants will offer a fabulous four course set menus with three options each at nominal rates of Rs. 1,270 for lunch and Rs. 1,905 for dinner inclusive of taxes.  Each will contain an entirely vegetarian menu option too.  Children below 12 will be thrilled to know that on these five days they will be treated to unlimited scoops of ice cream with each meal at the hotel’s restaurants.

Meanwhile, Seven Degrees North, the latest al-fresco style outlet offering tapas and Mediterranean cuisine, Goodies, the trendy and convenient delicatessen, Sushi Bar known for its delightful presentation and value for money, The Lounge with its daily high tea, Poolside, The Library (the exclusive lounge and nightclub for members and in-house guests) and 24-hour Room Service complete the array of culinary choices at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo.  

In the spirit of taking a ‘real vacation’ guests are invited to float away into a day dream in the crystal blue infinity pool overlooking the vast expanse of the Beira Lake.  On a sweltering April day, a thirst quenching range of 12 ‘Smashing Smoothies’ serve to refresh and invigorate.  The hotel’s health club, Power Drome, comprises a fully equipped gymnasium, saunas and steam rooms, aerobics and yoga lessons, air conditioned squash courts and flood lit tennis courts.  

The Azmaara Spa located on the first floor offers deeply relaxing and rejuvenating therapies for the mind, body and soul at a 20% discount during this period; 90 minutes at the spa and one emerges a new person altogether.  

Parents can enjoy all the indulgences on offer in the knowledge that the kids are well cared for by the lifeguards on duty and the pool staff who overlook the main as well as children’s pools.  A hot favourite amongst children is the large trampoline beside the pool which is guarded by a safety net to ensure peace of mind to all.  Every evening during the Avurudu break, children can wind down to a child friendly movie or cartoon which will be shown on a large screen at a cosy extension of the hotel’s Terrace.

This Avurudu season Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo offers guests a vacation they won’t need another to recover from!  For further inquiries and reservations, the hotel is contactable on 2491955 or 2491906.