Ranweli Holiday Vilage
Ranweli Holiday Village is an eco-friendly resort located on a 22-acre peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the sea. Located only 18 kms from Colombo’s International Airport, Ranweli is the perfect base to explore the fascinating history, culture and nature of Sri Lanka.
Ranweli’s architecture blends with the unique and rich natural environment. The serene and idyllic location has been fully utilized in the layout of the land, featuring indigenous flora and fauna,and borders the wide sandy beach on one side, and the river on the other. T
he land was originally a coconut plantation surrounded by wetlands mainly mangroves. In conceptualizing Ranweli, the architects used the spacing of the rows of the coconut trees (known as the coconut grid by Agriculturists) as the discipline for the design. The bungalows, central areas and facilities were built by removing the minimum number of coconut trees. For each bungalow constructed, only one tree was removed and the tree trunks were used to construct the pillars.
The connecting walkways open out into beautifully tended palm gardens leading to the heart of the resort. Architecturally and aesthetically the construction and furnishing of the village blends western standards of comfort and with the traditions of indigenous Sri Lankan culture.
Ranweli offers bungalow type accommodation constructed with local building materials, in a unique ethnic style that resembles a typical Sri Lankan village.
The 71 sea view bungalows, 12 river view rooms and 1 cottage nestle within a forested environment and provide comfortable accommodation. The bungalows offer privacy and an excellent view of the exotic tropical setting which is perfect for a peaceful holiday.
All rooms are air conditioned, with private bathrooms that are sunlit from an open court to provide ventilation and natural lighting, substantially conserving energy. Rooms are also equipped with a sitting area, ceiling fans and telephone. The bathrooms are equipped with solar powered water heating. The interior décor includes terra cotta pots, brass lamps, artifacts produced by local craftsmen and hand-made local fabric.