Amaya Lake Resorts & Spas Dambulla
Dadella, Dambulla - Sri Lanka
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
The raban drum heralds your arrival. Four older women, flashing beautiful Sri Lankan smiles, encircle a large barrel drum where they pound out a hearty rhythm. Flowing white vesak lanterns hang from the high ceilings of the open air lobby. Meander down a forested path to discover your villa, or continue to the Warichchi Village and begin a weeklong journey in the Ayurvedic Spa.
Amaya brings guests authentic Sri Lankan experiences. Architecture, arts, music, dance, cuisine – Amaya incorporates each aspect of local culture into its retreats. Amaya Resorts & Spas is a subsidiary of Connaissance Holdings.
Restaurant
High wooden ceilings tower overhead, providing room for fresh breezes and views of the surrounding nature. A buffet of Sri Lankan delights with rich spicy aromas sits alongside a wide selection of international dishes. Fresh local fruits grace a table of Sri Lankan and European style sweets.
Samara Restaurant is open during the following hours :
Breakfast 6:30-9:30 – Buffet
Lunch 12:30-14:30 – Buffet or Set Menu
Dinner 20:00-21:30 – Buffet or Set Menu
Bar:
local beer or favourite cocktail. A view of Kandalama Lake. A comfortable chair to sit back and take pleasure in the evening.
The open air bar is located in the lower deck of the lobby and open from 10:00 am- midnight. The nearby pool bar serves a full range of tropical juices, cocktails, beers and spirits from 10:00am-6:00 pm.
Wewe Kade Ayurvedic Restaurant :
Healthy, flavourful foods selected to restore the body’s well-being. Home-grown vegetables harvested by our Warichchi Village gardeners. Ayurvedic herbs grown throughout the resort. Vegetarian cuisine prepared on a wood-burning stove.
The Wewe Kade Ayurvedic restaurant caters to our guests immersing themselves in a full Ayurvedic experience with a stay in our village-style accommodation. On weekends Wewe Kade also welcomes guests from throughout the resort. Please contact our staff for more information on our Ayurvedic dining experience.
Nightly Herbal Drinks
Native Sri Lankan herbs grown at Amaya and boiled as an herbal ‘tea’. An infusion Ranawara flowers to purify the body, reduce fatigue and help digestion. A light brew of coriander leaves and seeds, serving to cool the body, reduce cholesterol and stimulate the senses as an aphrodisiac. Each night the open air restaurant offers guests a different warm herbal drink prepared according to the guidance of our Ayurvedic Spa. Placards in the lobby announce the name of each herbal drink and its medicinal properties. Amaya Lake welcomes you to sample a glass after dinner. Ayurvedic porridges, made with local roots and herbs are also available as a complement to your evening meal.
Facilities and Services
Chalets:
Set on 12 hectares bordering Kandalama Lake . Paths wind through the natural forested grounds, with 92 Sri Lankan villas scattered amongst the trees. A terrace fronts each villa, with a traditional long seat moulded into the patio. Enjoy the view as you sit next to a tree-trunk column supporting the red-tiled roof. A full-size image of King Kasyapa, in the region’s local painting style, graces the door. Inside, find more examples of local artistry – wall sculptures and murals. A moulded sofa, with comfortable cushions allows you to relax in the sitting area, while steps lead to a slightly raised bedroom area and a spacious bathroom.
Two-and four-unit chalets (double and quadrapule villas connected through a common passageway with separate entrances) are available for families and interested groups.
Club Lodges
Four adjoining villas accommodate guests seeking a luxurious space of their own. Spacious. High wooden ceilings. Contemporary décor, with architecture inspired by the local area, and furnishings in elegant dark wood panelling. Plasma screen televisions for modern luxury.
Village Experience:
The culture of central Sri Lanka. A village lifestyle for guests who seek an experience found nowhere else. Eleven traditional-style dwellings face a central pond. Like an authentic village, houses face inwards towards each other, expressing the notion that inner appearance and ties within the village are more important than the outside world. Nearby, the Ayurvedic Spa and Wewe Kade Ayurvedic restaurant complement the indigenous experience. Each house is unique in design and possesses its own name, for example, Kalundewa Gedera – House at the Water Tank of the Village of Black Bamboo.
Tennis and badminton. The cricket pitch. Volleyball. Children’s playground. A centrally located swimming pool. Shops. Nature trails. Ayurvedic Spa. A yoga ashrama, situated at the lake’s edge. Wi-fi access for wireless web surfing in the location of your choice – by the pool, en-suite, or the shade of the forest.
Relax. Energise. Work out. Chill out. Massage therapy. Retail therapy. Enjoy a variety of on-site facilities to suit your holiday style.
Amaya Lake hosts events in the Sabah conference hall as well as smaller venues around the resort. With a natural setting and spacious grounds that can accommodate private group events, Amaya Lake is a frequent location for incentives. The resort offers a variety of activities, get-togethers and excursions for corporate groups. Please contact the hotel to inquire about arrangements catered to your event.
WEEDINGS:
A wedding amidst pristine surroundings. Outdoors lakeside. Or an indoor wedding hall. A wedding to be remembered by the lucky couple and the guests lucky to attend an event in such a unique setting. Please contact the hotel to inquire about wedding arrangements.