'Club House' in Uswetakeiyawa opened:

Further boost for tourism industry

The newly constructed 'Club House' in Uswetakeiyawa was opened by Defence and Urban Development Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on June 5 followed by the launch of the website, www.clubhouse.lk.

Its brand, Malima, the newest addition to the rich tapestry of hoteliers in the country will no doubt be a milestone leap in the industry.

With the boom in the tourism industry, the need for quality accommodation to host inbound tourists and the local market is felt. The Sri Lanka Navy has taken the initiative to capitalize on the potential of the sector by constructing cottages and restaurants in 10 prime locations islandwide. The ventures are already in operation having been constructed within a short period after renovating dilapidated ancient buildings, the Navy said in a release.

The properties which include Light House Galley (Colombo), Club House (Uswetakeiyawa), Reception Halls (Kantale, Poonewa and Kirindi-oya) Sober Resort (Trincomalee), Fort Hammenhiel (Karainagar), Nature Villa (Panama), Weligambay Villas (Mirissa) and Golf Club (Trincomalee) are all operated under the umbrella brand "Malima".

The newest property under Malima to be launched is the Club House, which overlooks the Western coastal belt in Uswetakeiyawa.

The property which encompasses a luxury banquet hall; 'Banquet Bay', a dining area; 'Oceanic Hall' complete with a lounge which doubles as a seminar hall for corporate functions, a scenic lawn and its highlight attraction the rooftop terrace; 'Sky Harbour', targeted at fulfilling the gap in the market for a luxury venue to host weddings, corporate functions and other occasions.

The Club House is also fully fledged with unparalleled professional service, industry standard swimming pool, ample parking and a comprehensive a la carte menu.

The rooftop terrace; Sky Harbour, which grants a panoramic view, in addition to its much sought after vantage point also serves to highlight an experience that is unique to the Club House.