Exotic Oases beckons in new 5-star resort down South

The newly launched five star resort , Cinnamon Bey, is the latest addition to the John Keells Hotel’s group under the umbrella of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts . The hotel is the very first of its kind to offer an exotic private oases on the Golden Strip down south in Beruwala when it opens its door in October. (???when)

The two hundred rooms located in sprawling ten acres was designed by master architect, Mr. Channa Daswatte. He had the intention to infuse the culture and influence of the pioneering Arab traders whose vessels inextricably linked this island nation to West Asia, North Africa, Morocco and the Persian Gulf in the tenth century.

From the Mughal inspired bedrooms, Moroccan influenced Zillij terracotta tile work to the intricate Mashrabiya carved wood lattice are all works of art that speak of understated grandeur and contemporary comforts. The culmination of unique design elements and the myriad of influences extend unrestrained throughout the resort. These designs that are symptomatic of Islamic architecture, encapsulates the essence of cinnamon, the spice which was extensively traded across Sri Lanka’s shores.

“Comfort, creativity and discovery are ingrained into the properties. The comfort is more than evident within the rooms, all of which are spacious and equipped with all requisites of the five star milieu” Mr. Daswatte explained..

Completely secluded from the main resort is the VIP wing with 28 Deluxe rooms and two suites. The VIP wing is designed for exclusivity with its individual pools, choice of private breakfast in the exclusive restaurant 800 Degrees and open plan bathrooms with amazing views.

Each suite boasts a luxurious space of 1,440 square feet with a kitchenette, pantry and spacious private terrace and Jacuzzi plunge pool overlook a panoramic view. A butler