Cossetted almost just half an hour from the Katunayake airport, Arie Lagoon offers a welcome respite for weary travellers and even holidaymakers looking for a unique sense of luxury. I was fortunate enough to have been shown around the whole property, which is beautifully landscaped and appointed with the best things in life when it comes to facilities and amenities.
Boasting three incredibly spacious restaurants, Arie Lagoon also has a wine lounge that is as quaint as it is nostalgic. The website description states – Wine connoisseurs and comfort seekers find paradise at the Kalapuwa Wine Lounge. This fine dining Negombo seafood restaurant provides exquisite meals to pair with your chosen wine – and this is certainly something that is sure to be viewed as axiomatic.
One of the most important facets when running a hotel property is the art of hospitality. With so much riding on proper customer service, it must be said that proper training is something that should be invested in. This is something that the management of Arie Lagoon is very focused on. Besides being run by a middle management that count many years in the hospitality trade, it is certainly noteworthy that the staff are very adroit when it comes to attending to every single whim and fancy on part of the guest.
As a person who does occasionally travel and does wine and dine quite a bit, proper service is something that can make or break the whole experience for a guest. This is precisely why I personally cherish superlative customer service, and I’ve had the opportunity of experiencing this first hand. While this may certainly be something that is regarded as a subjective thing per se, I must make a note of the fact of the vast investment that has gone into crafting this inimitable boutique property.
The rooms are designed in such a way to pamper you with beds that are as soft as clouds; in addition, one of the most redeeming aspects that guests would cherish would be how the doors open into a spacious area dotted with greenery around, and a cerulean sky above. While there are five types of accommodation options, the real cherry on top for most would be the premier deluxe room with plunge pool. The pitch blurb on the site describes it best – The Premier Deluxe Room with Plunge Pool at this 4 star luxury lagoon view hotel in Negombo, offers the perfect space to unwind in style. This fabulous abode features a courtyard with rain showers and sunbathing areas.
With absolute comfort being the real deal at Arie Lagoon, weary travellers are sure to be completely and utterly indulged when it comes to unique spa treatments at the Arie Spa. With well-trained Balinese therapists at hand to offer you complete indulgence with star-class essential oils that are elixirs per se, you are guaranteed to truly enjoy yourself in this serendipitous oasis. What is a boutique experience without a pool; at Arie Lagoon, there are two. One is aptly placed near the bar, which offers a range of tantalizing drinks both of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic variety.
While Arie Lagoon is a piece of heaven that is certainly something that is perfect for the whole family, recreational facilities are also provided, which includes a list of watersports.
Talk to any tourist or local, and they are sure to urge you to visit Negombo. But for those of us who have had the fortunate experience of having a sneek peek at this unique boutique hotel, it certainly goes without saying that a visit to Arie Lagoon is surely a must as well.
Website: http://www.arielagoon.com