Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw

A 1,449-square-foot suite on the second floor opens onto private balconies on opposite sides: the Indian Ocean to one, a mangrove lagoon to the other. Four suites hold that doubled aspect. Jacuzzis face plate glass; king-size four-poster beds anchor rooms fitted with 42-inch 3D LED televisions and walk-in closets. Anantaya Resort and Spa Chilaw sits on a coastal strip where beach and lagoon run parallel, separated by the property's footprint. Sixteen premium rooms on the upper storey face the lagoon and include living areas, iPod docks, and rain showers alongside jacuzzis. Forty-eight deluxe rooms spread across ground and first floors; each carries a sea-facing balcony and a day bed in the sitting area. Nineteen superior rooms occupy ocean-view positions with smaller footprints and rain showers. Water villas — freestanding structures designed for couples — include outdoor sitting areas, butler service, and queen-size beds in 412-square-foot interiors. Four restaurants operate on site: The Ocean, Mangrove, a lounge bar, and The River fine-dining venue. The spa, gym, and outdoor pool occupy separate buildings. Munneswaram Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site hosting the annual Sivarathri and Navarathri festivals, stands within reach by road. Wilpattu National Park lies 80 kilometres distant.