Laya Beach Wadduwa, an idyllic hotel for a seafront vacation

Laya Beach Wadduwa is an idyllic seafront hotel, just a short 30-minute trip from Colombo. A great option for a quick weekend escape, away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo, this unique hotel has become increasingly popular as a result of its year-round access to sun, sand and sea. Adding to this natural ambience is a fabulous menu of great Sri Lankan favourites, all of which makes it the ideal getaway for foreign and local tourists alike. Following are excerpts with an interview with Laya Beach Wadduwa General Manager

Q: What are the best features of Laya Beach Wadduwa?

A: A few steps away from the shore, the beautiful and tranquil Laya Beach Wadduwa is a true oasis of calm from the hectic city life. With 20 gorgeously appointed superior rooms, each with a stunning ocean view, the hotel excels even more, thanks to a number of exciting features. 

A top-notch restaurant and bar, a relaxing swimming pool, and a simple-to-use beach volleyball court are just some of superior amenities on offer. The property is repeatedly lauded for a dedicated staff that provides everything you need to relax and unwind from your everyday worries, enabling a stress-free mindset that is yours to experience at this close-to-Colombo getaway.

Q: What do your guests love about your hotel?

A: Laya Beach Wadduwa’s idyllic setting is our best loved feature bar none. This is so much the case that we are also highly coveted as a fantastic wedding destination in the Southern seaboard of Sri Lanka. In fact, we are proud to say that we have hosted many beautiful weddings over the years, with our excellent seaside setting imbued with plenty of romance and spontaneous joy. No worries would mar your wonderful wedding day, as the expert team at Laya Beach is more than willing and able to take care of everything, helping customise this big day in your life to get every detail perfect, so your memories remain unique and long-lasting. 

Q: What is there to do at Laya Beach Wadduwa?

A: Beyond the calming influence of sun, sea and sand, Laya Beach Wadduwa offers a wide range of activities and sports, all geared towards relaxing your body and soothing your spirit. 

Additionally, the wedding parties we host no doubt benefit from a plethora of options that we offer in terms of party planning, such as a large, two floor banquet hall with a capacity to sit 400 guests, and even an open beach facing the banquet hall. Those looking for an even more intimate setting have access to the very private Pickwick Beach Hut, from which the rhythm of waves lapping a few steps away adds untold charm and mood to any event. 

Providing even greater custom, the Laya Beach banquet team works tirelessly, attending to every important detail, from seating arrangements and delectable meal options, to traditional oil lamps, the poruwa, and Western/Eastern music, all of which is designed to make your big day a truly grand celebration.  

Q: Any final thoughts?

A: Inspired by the Sanskrit word Laya, which evocatively suggests repose, that aura of tranquillity is what the world of Laya offers as it welcomes all travellers to its chain of hotels. Founded by the Sri Lanka Army to initially cater to the welfare of its war heroes, with the introduction of the Laya concept, its Welfare Directorate thought it fit and proper to throw open its doors to local and international visitors at large. 

The Laya group comprises Laya Safari in Yala, Laya Beach in Wadduwa, Laya Leisure in Kukuleganga, and Laya Waves in Kalkudah - all oases of absolute serenity. To view the properties, visit www.layahotels.lk.