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firstly, Amaranthé Bay is a chalet-style luxury boutique hotel, not located by the beach, ‘Amaranthe Bay’ sits poised at the edge of the slow meandering Pillaikulam Aru River in picturesque Uppuveli ,6 km (3.72 miles) north of Trincomalee town. The fact that it is situated by the lagoon with the nearby beach, is a great attraction to tourists seeking a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The ‘jungle-like surroundings’ as described by one delighted customer, ensures scenes like bullock cart crossing the river, awe-inspiring scenes of dolphins at play, and the privacy and seclusion of dense green mangroves teeming with aquatic life. The ever-changing vibrant colours of nature make dinner under the stars by the river, a romantic fantasy.
Amaranthé Bay, with its enchanting surroundings, is also sensitive to the needs of more adventurous guests, who wish to discover and experience the wonders of nature. The hotel offers a free boat service to ferry guests to and from the nearby beach, reasonably priced kayaking and canoeing facilities for a quiet, refreshing paddle on the shallow lagoon. Guests are able to explore the area using hotel bikes on the quaint streets of Uppuveli and meet with friendly locals to add to memories.
Above all, guests are bewitched by the tastefully decorated spacious rooms and suites that provide a therapeutic interval for weary travelers. They are especially thrilled with the unique feature of Amaranthé Bay accommodation, of private Jacuzzis in the bedroom with a magnificent view. They enthusiastically recommend to fellow travelers that they should choose the upper floor suites for a view of a lifetime.
And to crown it all, as guest comments indicate, is the warm hospitality of hotel staff, their commitment to go the extra mile to ensure guests are happy, to provide customized service, including menu items. The ‘Catch of the Day’, the chef’s favourite dish of fresh fish from the sea, is a firm favourite with practically everyone. American author famed for his publication In Search of Excellence, Tom Peters said, “The magic formula that successful businesses have discovered is to treat customers like guests and employees like people.” The dedication of Amaranthé Bay staff is a rare quality that the guests have identified as a distinctive plus.
Most guest reviews of Amaranthé Bay include a passionate desire to revisit the hotel. As Walt Disney said, “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.”
Amaranthe Bay has 24 Junior Suites and one Executive Suite. Some rooms are located on the ground floor, providing easy access for the differently abled.
Junior Suites: Spacious bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom replete with a jacuzzi overlooking the pool and h/w rainwater shower. The rooms are furnished with a king-sized bed or twin beds and have a separate seating area with a TV and a balcony looking out over the river. High ceilings, teak wooden floors and large window frames emphasize space and elegant luxury.
Executive Suite: Its sheer extent exudes luxury. Additional facilities include an outdoor jacuzzi and alfresco dining area near the pool. The suite is beautifully furnished and has a king-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom, complete with his and her shower basin and h/w rain shower.
All suites are equipped with touch panel switches and motion and body heat sensors that control the lights and air-conditioning in the room.
There are several dining and lounge areas
The fine-dining restaurant that offers delicious local and international dishes with an emphasis on fresh seafood; Board Walk, the alfresco dining area/pool bar which is furnished with bean bags; Wild Bar, a sports/entertainment bar surrounded by new-age graffiti which serves up signature cocktails and finger food, and Bee Lounge, a kid’s area complete with a selection of board games, a TV, a Play Station 4 and a variety of sweets, where parents can leave their children under the care of an experienced staff member.
The hotel also has a large swimming pool surrounded by sunbeds and a spa offering a range of treatments such as body massages, foot therapies, manicures and pedicures.
The lagoon-view suites with a built-in jacuzzi.
 "CyrilWe are now back at home after the lovely time with you in Sri Lanka, andvisiting Hong Kong.Thank you for driving for us while we were in Sri Lanka.In particular, we appreciated - your smooth, calm and efficient driving through varied traffic conditions - your calmness when things did not go quite as expected - your being available at all times of day - I'm remembering our late arrival at the airport, and our late departure - your information about all sorts of ..." Cliff Hooker and Jean from Australia
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