Uga Bay, Pasikudah to open end October
M F Jabir
Uga Bay, Pasikudah the Rs 850 million luxury boutique hotel is
scheduled to be opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the end of
October, said Uga Escapes Managing Director Priyanjith Weerasooria at a
press briefing in Colombo.
Weerasooria said that guests could experience the culture of Eastern
Sri Lanka by visiting ancient temples, historical forts, traditional
villages and the incredibly warm hospitality of the local people.
“This is an exciting time for Uga Escapes, as we make a firm
commitment to invest in our marketing strategy to raise awareness of our
hotels and develop a strong brand presence within the up market hotel
industry in Sri Lanka and internationally.
He said that in comparison to luxury boutiques in the region, Uga
Escapes offers very competitive rates for the luxury they offer.” The
land has been acquired on a 33 year lease from the government, he said.
Weerasooria said that they intend increasing room capacity to 200 and
were looking at new ventures down South and the hills. He said Uga
Escapes had already committed an investment of over Rs 2.5 billion and
plans to invest another Rs one billion in the future.
Uga Bay in Pasikudah, mainly focuses East European countries,
particularly CIS countries, as this population loves the sunny beaches,
he said. He expressed hope that the unique luxury boutique concept would
be a huge triumph among local guests and Uga Bay Pasikudah would be a
hit among the leisure loving locals.
The accommodation at Uga Bay has been unique in many ways. Spread
across a 9 acre picturesque landscape along the beachfront and set just
meters away from the pristine beaches of the stunning Pasikudah Bay, it
comprises 46 spacious 500 square foot rooms, a Bay Suite and a Beach
Chalet. The architecture was contemporary tropical, fused with a
Mediterranean theme set amidst swaying palms. Each cluster features two
Beach View Studios upstairs and two studios at ground level with direct
access to the beach.
All studios offer an enchanting view of the azure ocean and is
complete with plush king sized beds, high-end entertainment systems and
private decks. All units come with modern amenities, including a 42’’
LCD TV, Cable channels, IDD phones, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee
making facilities, mini bar, in-room safe, individually controlled air
conditioning and more.
The chic Bay Suite, stands alone, boasting of over 1,000 square feet
of indoor and outdoor space, exuding first-class elegance, offering a
private haven, tastefully designed with luxury and comfort in mind. The
living space overlooks the pool with outdoor decks on either side,
accessible from both bedrooms with king sized twin beds.
The Beach House, is a two storied chalet by the sea, with your own
private plunge pool and terrace with unobstructed views of the bay.
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