On a beach along the Laccadive Sea, this casual hotel in a leafy area is 2 km from Kalutara North railway station and 7 km from Richmond Castle, a mansion dating from the early 1900s. Featuring balconies or terraces, the unpretentious rooms come with flat-screens, minibars and safes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some offer sea views. Kids age 5 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. Breakfast is included. There’s a buffet eatery, an international restaurant, and a cafe with a terrace and beach views. Other amenities consist of an outdoor pool and sunloungers, as well as a spa, a gym, and badminton and beach volleyball courts.