Anantara Tangalle
Sri Lanka
Anantara Tangalle
Goyambokka Estate, Tangalle,
Sri Lanka
www.tangalle.anantara.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Minor Hotel Group / Anantara
Shareholders
Minor Hotel Group and Hemas Group
Date of Creation
December 2015
Hotel General Manager
Ms Carla Puverel
Carla joined Minor Hotels in 2011 as Resort Manager of Naladhu Maldives. In 2017, she moved to Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas as General Manager, Carla brings with her a solid hospitality experience in the Middle East, USA, and South Africa.
Hotel Positioning
5 star Deluxe
Development strategy
Conference center to be added.
Anantara Tangalle
History & Story
A private coconut estate converted to a resort based on it’s idyllic location with magnificent vistas.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Located in the deep south in a large coconut plantation. Magnificent beachfront, perfect delivery of authentic indegineous experiences (arrival / departure / sundown). Gracious Villa Hosts. Spice Spoons cookery experience (local cuisine). Double level outdoor swimming pool, 32 pool villas , Kids & Teen club. Sustainability Experiences. Harvest to Table Dining Experience with home grown, sustainable ingredients from the resort organic gardens.
Location
As the only resort in the area to be nestled on a rocky out crop along a secluded stretch of Sri Lanka’s southern most coastline, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort boasts a truly unique location amongst Tangalle hotels in Sri Lanka. Set amidst a coconut plantation, edging a golden crescent beach and the stunning Indian Ocean, our resort offers a secret paradise that is also easily accessible.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Galle – 1 hour and 30 minute drive
• Yala National Park – 2 hour drive
• Uda Walawe National Park – 1 hour and 30 minute drive
• Whale Watching (December to April) – 1 hour and 30 minute drive
• Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project – 25 minute drive
• Bundala National Park – 1 hour drive
• Mulkirigala Rock Temple – 30 minute drive
• Handunugoda Tea Plantation – 2 hour drive
Fun Facts
• Coconut Guru – Will pickcoconuts and serve guestsdaily.
• Catch of the day – Guests can pick their choice of fish from the boat arriving at the beach every morning
• Beach Cabana’s with sunshine butlers
• Stilt Fisherman by Verela speciality Sri Lankan – Teppanyaki restaurant
• Spice Spoons cooking class which includes a visit to fresh foodmarkets, speciality local artisans and the fishmarket at Tangalle port.
• Turtle conservation and protection project
• Electric TukTuk / Classic ride to the local town
• Weekly poolside movie night
• Harvest to Table Culinary Experience
Children’s Corner
‘Joli Kids Club ‘ – open daily 10am – 7pm , Age 4 – 12 yrs . (Seperate location)
Luxe excitement for the little VIPs.
10 – 11am – Morning Warm Up
11 – 12 noon – Puzzles
12 – 12.30pm – Arts &Craft
12.30 – 1pm – Snack
1 – 2pm – Free Play
2 – 3pm – Treasure Hunt
3 – 4pm – Talent Show
4- 5pm – Play Time
5 – 6 – Nature Walk
6 – 7 – Role Play
Paid baby sitting services on advance bookings.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of Villas: 32
Garden Pool Villa – 64m2 , Ocean View Pool Villa – 64m2 , Beach Pool Villa – 64m2 , Two Bedroom Garden Pool Villa – 171m2
• Master bedroom with king size bed, daybed and work desk
• Luxury bathroom with rain shower and separate oval bathtub
• Indoor living room
• 33 square metre outdoor terrace (66 square metre terrace in two bedroom villa)
• Outdoor dining furniture
• Private plunge pool and sunbeds
• Wine humidor
• Nespresso machine
Number of Luxury rooms: 120 – 45m2
• 11 square metre balcony or terrace with tropical garden and ocean views
• Daybed and dining furniture on the balcony or terrace
• Luxury bathroom with rain shower and separate oval bathtub
• Wine humidor
• Tea making facilities
• Nespresso machine
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 152
Restaurants & Bars
Journeys
Savour a culinary journey around the world at our restaurant overlooking the pool and Indian Ocean.
Il Mare
Perched on a cliffed gefacing the ocean, our Italian restaurant is spectacularly situated to offer fine dining with views worth lingering over.
Verele
Teppanyaki inspired dining is enriched by the unique flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine at this specialty beachside restaurant. Experience the vibrant entertainment of master chefs who showcase their skillful acrobatic shows to create succulent meat and fresh seafood dishes with sizzling showmanship and a dash of local flair.
El Vino
Share connoisseur degustation menus and tapas style creations with impeccable wine pairings in good company. Spend a convivial evening in the company of our chef, savouring cuisine that is a real talking point.
Poolside Bar
Feel revived by delicious refreshments all day long, either in the shady comfort of the bar or while you relax on loungers by the pool.
The Lobby Lounge
Retreat to a charming lounge with a South Ceylon colonial ambience for the afternoon tradition of high tea. Enjoy a variety of boutique and single estate teas from the highlands, served with our Pastry Chef’s meticulous creations of freshly baked scones and homemade local fruit jams.
Dining by Design
Experience the ultimate in tailor made private dining. Select the ideal cuisine froma collection of connoisseur menus, to be prepared by your personal chef. Enjoy your ideal setting for romance with a range of intimate settings. Then dine at a time of your choosing at a beautifully decorated table, enhanced by flawless personal service.
Wellness
Anantara Spa :
• Ayurvedic and reflexology treatment rooms
• 4 double treatment suites
• 4 single treatment suites
• Beauty salon
• Facial treatment room
• Relaxation area
Gym :
Stay in shape with a well-rounded fitness session using state of the art cardio, free weight and treadmill equipment. Open 24 hours a day with a personal trainer available upon request.
Yoga : Morning and evening Yoga in beachfront yoga
Bicycles : Set out on bikes and explore the local area, passing beautiful temples, bustling local markets, sweeping golden beaches and village life.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Meeting room for 12
• Spice spoons locations can be set up for theatre style meeting of 100.
Extra Notable Features
Spice Spoons cooking class
Morning and evening Yoga in beachfront yoga pavilion
Weekly Movie Night
Surfing with Tropicsurf.
22-acres of coconut palms and a golden crescent beach
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• 2019
Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award Winner
Conde Nast Johansens Award Winner
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner
Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence
National Sustainable Tourism Certificate by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
• 2018
Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award Winner
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner
Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence
• 2017
Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award Winner
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winner
• 2016
LUXE LIST 2016: Destinasian
CONDE NAST TRAVELER READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2016, 9th in Asia 44th in the world
HOT LIST 2016 CondeNastIndia
HISCA 2016 – Best New Hotel of the Year: Luxury/ Upper Scale Resort Segment
Il Mare: Wine Spectator Restaurant Award List 2016
Spa finder WellnessTravel Awards
Holiday Check recommendation 2016
FORBES Most Luxurious New Hotels & Resorts 2016
Booking.com GuestReviewAward – 2016
Number of employees
280