Hotel Avenra Beach 4 * Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa: check-in and check-out

A truly exotic vacation awaits everyone who decides to spend their holidays on a fantastically beautiful and fabulously rich in the most real miracles of Sri Lanka. There are many hotels here, but not every service is at a decent European level. Among them, one of the best, according to tourists, can be called Avenra Beach Hotel 4 *. Its successful location, the true hospitality of the staff, always hurrying to solve any matter instantly, excellent cuisine, worthy service make the rest carefree, comfortable and pleasant in all respects. That's why most of those who plan to come to Sri Lanka more than once, always want to stop only in this hotel.

Location

Sri Lanka is called the paradise of our planet. It is located slightly to the south of the Hindustan peninsula, in the endless Indian Ocean. The island itself is small, only 450 km from south to north and 230 km from east to west, but, despite such modest dimensions, rest in each of its regions has its own charm. The most favorable climate is the Southern Province, where the Avenra Beach Hotel 4 * is located. Hikkaduwa is a town and a popular resort, in the central part of which just 2 years ago the hotel in question was built. Near it there is an asphalt road, which can be reached by taxi or by buses to either end of the country. To the railway station from the hotel door 3,1 km, which is sometimes extremely convenient. However, the railways in Sri Lanka are unusual for us narrow-gauge, and the trains are very slow, but they can be reached from Hikkaduwa to many cities on the island, including Colombo, Halle, Kandy. By the way, buses on the island also travel very slowly, no more than 45 km per hour, plus multiple stops. So, for example, in Halle, the center of which is only 22 km from the hotel, you can drive an hour, and in Colombo - more than 3 hours, because this largest city from Hikkaduva is separated by 110 km.

How to get there

In Sri Lanka, so far, three airports have been built linking the island with the continents. The closest to Avenra Beach 4 * is called Bandaranaike. It is located in the village of Katunayaka, which is 35 km from the center of Colombo. The hotel is 143 km from there, or more than 3 hours drive. It is better and more reliable to use the transfer provided by the company from which the tour to the hotel was bought. A big advantage here will be air conditioners. As a rule, they are always available in branded buses. By its own way to the hotel and in general to the resort of Hikkaduwa with relative comfort it is possible to reach only by taxi. To pay in them it will be necessary from 70 to 90 at. E. Cheaply from the airport to the resort you can go only with transfers on buses or by train. It should be noted that the flight to Sri Lanka will also have transplants in Male, Dubai or other cities (depending on the airline). Flight, for example, from Moscow can stretch for 12, and sometimes 15 hours.

Territory

Avenra Beach 4 * (Hikkaduwa) occupies a not very large plot on the coast, but its compact, and most importantly, protected area is always green and beautiful. An elegant garden, where you can enjoy walking, there is not. The landscape consists mainly of emerald lawns, on which are arranged special pavilions - arbors with a lot of pillows. They can perfectly relax and admire the ocean. Green spaces in the hotel garden are represented by palms of different caliber and evergreen bushes. The building in Avenra Beach 4 * is only one. It is two-storeyed, built on the configuration of the letter "P", the outer side of which goes to the road (here is the central entrance / exit), and the inner one - to the hotel territory (there is a spacious swimming pool). There is a parking near the central entrance. The building is built in such a way that views of the road open only from the corridor windows, and from the windows of the rooms tourists admire the ocean and the garden.

Infrastructure

In Avenra Beach 4 * (Hikkaduwa) there are facilities for rest, for celebrations, and for work. At the reception guests are greeted and immediately treated with juice by friendly employees who understand and speak English. Their job is to provide cars or bicycles for rent, to take things to washing, to invite a doctor, to exchange currency (local rupees are running here), put valuables and money in the safe for storage, take clothes to wash, call a taxi, and offer a sightseeing tour. In the lobby there is a bar, free internet is always available, a payphone is installed, a photocopy and fax services are available.

For solemn events the hotel has a chic banquet hall for 400 guests.

For those who are accustomed to combine rest and work, a business center and necessary equipment are rented.

Rooms

In Avenra Beach 4 * (Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa) rooms are few, only 55 units. They are located on the first and second floors of the building. There is no lift in the hotel. In several rooms near the reception, views from the windows open onto the wall of the building, which is not particularly pleasant. But in them, judging by the opinions of the guests, it is best to catch Wi-Fi. The design of all rooms is the same, made according to the principles of minimalism. Their category is also the same - "deluxe", only they can be calculated for 2 people or 3, which affects the area and the number of beds. Distinctive features of the rooms are large, up to the floor windows, balconies on the second floor of the building and open verandas on the first. Equipment - beds, wardrobe with hangers and safe, refrigerator, accessories for tea / coffee (electric kettle, dishes, sachets of coffee, sugar, cream, tea), armchairs, bedside tables, TV (many channels charge), air conditioning. The hygiene rooms are equipped with stylish shower cabins and a washbasin, hairdryer, toilet. On the day of arrival, kits of hygiene products (gels, balms, lotions, shampoo, toothbrushes) are provided, which are regularly replenished.

Food

In most cases, the BB system offers tours in the Avenra Beach Hotel 4 *. Sri Lanka - an exotic country, so local cuisine to Europeans can seem complicated. Nevertheless, breakfasts at the hotel, organized as "self-service", resemble European and are suitable for almost everyone. In the menu donuts with different fillings, muesli, cheeses, sausages, buns, eggs, lots of exotic fruits. Among the drinks you can choose coffee, fresh juice, tea. In the room, water is delivered daily in bottles of 0.5 ml. In total, the hotel has two restaurants: central, where breakfasts are held, and on the beach. Here you can order any dishes, but for the money.

Some tourists purchase vouchers for the HB system, but according to reviews, this does not justify itself, because next to the hotel and in the city of Hikkaduwa, you can choose for lunch and dinner the best cafes and restaurants where the dishes will always delight in variety and prices will be democratic. For dinner, the hotel itself serves meat (grilled, roast, stewed), fish, seafood with all kinds of side dishes, hot sauces and sweets.

If guests of the hotel go on an excursion and can not be present at breakfast, they prepare packed lunches.

The hotel has two bars: in the lobby and near the pool. Drinks and cocktails in both paid.

Conditions for children

Avenra Beach 4 * welcomes guests with children of any age, but there is no free accommodation for babies here. The cost of any additional space (a baby cot provided only on request, or a clamshell for older children) is 15 y. E. Per day. Tour operators say that in the hotel for a fee parents can order a nanny for their babies. Here, perhaps, and all the services for babies that are offered here.

Ocean

Concerning the beach, Avenra Beach 4 * is very conveniently located. Hikkaduwa is famous for its fabulous coast with white sand and a truly turquoise-blue ocean surface. These beauties are pleasant to admire, but it's not always possible to swim or swim. The fact is that the open water areas open to the winds impress not only the boundlessness, but also quite impressive waves, very easily dragging from shore to the depth.

In the rest the beach at the hotel is wonderful. From the building it is literally a couple of dozen steps. Here under the palms there are comfortable sunbeds with mattresses, summerhouses, a restaurant. The ocean near the shore though not always calm, but the water in it is transparent. Therefore, you can observe exotic animals in it. If for the bathers the conditions on the beach are not quite acceptable, then for surfers and divers there is a paradise. Also good is the shore for romantic evening walks, as many vacationers mention in the reviews.

Leisure at the hotel

Avenra Beach 4 * is focused on a quiet relaxing holiday. Animation is not provided here. Guests indulge themselves, and mostly by swimming in the pool. Its area is quite large, and the depth is calculated both for those who swim well, and for those who hardly know how to stay on the water. Only there are no areas for babies in the pool. For adults, a bar is open all day, palm trees and lawns are fitted with comfortable sun loungers. Another type of entertainment for tourists, as the tour operators say, can be fishing in the ocean. Some guests in their reviews note that in this hotel quite often arranged local weddings, which no one is forbidden to watch. Wedding ceremonies here are always unusually colorful, they pass with the performance of dancers, singers and acrobats and to some extent replace animation.

Leisure outside the hotel

It's no secret that many exotic people go to Avenra Beach 4 *. Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa in particular, are able to surprise with their sights, lifestyle and traditions, which are always interesting to learn something new. The hotel guests can independently walk to the city, visit the National Park with unique live coral reefs. Watching its inhabitants have the opportunity with boats, in which a transparent bottom is made. It is also interesting to visit the Tsunami Museum, to admire the Buddhist temples (entrance to them only barefoot and in modest clothes). Not far from the city is the Museum of Masks, you can go to the farm of turtles, to mines where precious minerals are mined.

Many tourists independently go on an excursion to Colombo. For this, it is best to use the train, because in itself it is already an unusual sight.

If you plan more distant trips, it is advisable to buy excursions at The Avenra Beach Hotel 4 *. The tour operator from our travel agencies will always help organize everything, it will be interesting to tell you about the place where the trip is planned. You can buy excursions and in the companies located near the hotel, but, according to guest reviews, guides in them very poorly know Russian and almost nothing interesting to tell. The most popular tea plantations and a factory where you can buy the freshest tea, Dambula caves, elephant farm, Spice Garden, Blue Lagoon, Kandy city, beautiful waterfalls. I must say that most of the long-distance excursions are two-day, their cost includes accommodation and meals.

Additional Information

The cozy modern hotel, called Avenra Beach 4 *, offers a wonderful holiday all year round. Sri Lanka is located in the subtropical zone. Monsoon in the southwestern part, where exactly the hotel was constructed, lasts all summer and September. This is a less favorable time for rest, as there are often hurricanes, tsunamis, and rains are almost every day. In May and October there are also a lot of precipitation, plus high humidity. In the winter months, November and March are wonderful for a holiday in this region.

The prices for a tour at the hotel depend on the season. The lowest - from 5 550 rubles for two per day.

Officially, the issuance of keys from numbers starts at 14:00, but if there are spare rooms, they are provided immediately.

It is necessary to release the room before 12:00.

Upon arrival, a deposit is taken, which can be paid in cash or by credit card.

Pets are not allowed in the hotel.

Reviews

Avenra Beach 4 * has a fairly high rating - from 5 to 7 points out of 10. Celebrated vacationers dignity:

• The hotel is new, so everything is fully functional and functional;
• Friendly and diligent staff;
• Cozy rooms;
• High-quality cleaning;
• Good breakfasts, lots of fruit;
• Close ocean;
• Clean beach;
• Protected area of the hotel;
• Free Wi-Fi.

Notable shortcomings:

• Long road from the airport;
• Remoteness of many sights;
• Almost nothing for children;
• Frequent winds and waves on the ocean.