The Jetwing Lighthouse sits atop a hillock overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, in the picturesque port of Galle reflecting a strong Dutch colonial influence. The architectural marvel offers a rare sense of being steeped in history apart from pampering guests with exquisite global cuisine and unmatched luxuries.
2. LOCATION
The hotel is situated 155 km from the Colombo International Airport along the breathtaking western coastline of Sri Lanka, flanked by endless beautiful beaches that make the drive an extremely picturesque one. If the scenic coastline road is taken the journey will last 3 hours and 30 minutes, whilst the highway will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The hotel and its surroundings amass to 7 acres.
3. ROOMS
The hotel rooms and exclusive suites are plush and there is generous use of rich timber and eco friendly fabric, letting in the fresh sea breeze and allowing stunning views of the singularly beautiful landscaping around the hotel gardens and the emerald ocean.
3.1 Total Number of Rooms
Rooms Number Area Themed Suites 03 Room area 65.03 sq. m Bathroom 12.26 sq. m. Balcony 36.86 sq. m. Deluxe Rooms 60 Room area 32.51 sq. m. Bathroom 15.70 sq. m. Balcony 11.82 sq. m. Total Number of Rooms 63 /
3.2 Room Facilities
Central air-conditioning with individual temperature controls Electric power 220v to 240v Smoke detectors Telephone with IDD facility
30 TV with international and local channels Hair dryer with electric shaver socket Mini bar with glassware Complimentary tea/coffee making facility with a cafetiere (French press) Bottled water Electronic safe Alarm clock Bathroom with a bath tub and separate shower enclosure, with hot and cold water. Iron and ironing board
3.3 Suites Additional Facilities
DVD player Jacuzzi Separate seating area
3.4 Room Facilities on Request
Baby cots Child minding facilities DVD player DVD library
4. DINING
4.1 Restaurant & Bar
Cinnamon Room Fine dining Cardomom Caf 24 hour restaurant Anchor Bar and Grill Poolside Bar and Caf Coat of Arms Bar and Cinnamon Terrace
In addition to the regular menus being featured in the above restaurants, we now feature a Heart Healthy Food menu for the benefit of those on special dietary restrictions.
4.2 Special Dining
Among the Rocks BBQ BBQ for 2 with your own chef and waiter to cater to you while you enjoy an evening among the stars with the waves crashing a few feet away. Gazebo dining Private gazebo winding down through a grove of screw pine. Champaign Breakfast on the restaurant balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean. Adam & Eve A couples retreat at the spa followed by private dinner at the spa.
5. GUEST FACILITIES
Video cassette library 24 hour room service Hotel shop Gem and Jewellery shop Doctor on call Mailing facilities Travel counter Parking facilities Library Daily housekeeping Business centre
6. SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Theme nights Live entertainment (cultural shows) Tennis court (Racquets and balls available) Billiards Indoor games (Chess, Carrom, playing cards, etc) Spa 02 swimming pools, kiddies pool and natural rock pool Fully equipped gymnasium
7. CONFERENCE & BANQUET FACILITIES
Style / Hall Theatre Classroom Banquet U - Shape Eddystone Hall (3760 sq. ft) 350 225 250 150 Galle Hall (1620 sq. ft) 150 120 80 70
7.1 Audio Visual Equipment
Multimedia system (Computer, TV, video players, conference call, white screen, LCD TV, DVD player, overhead projector) Magi board, flipchart and markers Public address system (FM wireless mike, table mike, laser pointer, podium) Stage blocks available
8. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Archaeological sites Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Religious excursions Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya (built within giant boulder- like formations) Island hopping Madol Duwa, Kurundu Doowa (Cinnamon Island), Spics Island, Temple Island Stilt Fisherman Ahangama & Midigama Arts & Culture Museum of Folk Art and Culture Maritime Museum, Mask carving and lace making, Ariyapala Mask Museum Nature excursions Hiyare Rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Trekking at Rumassala (associated with the legend of the Ramayana story), Madugama, Udawalawa National Park, Kottawa Rain Forest, Handunugoda Tea Estate Scuba diving and snorkelling Jungle Beach, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna
Whale watching and surfing in Mirissa Dutch Reformed Church Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa Beach Deep sea fishing trip with an experienced local Mahamodara River Safari Visiting Cinnamon peeling centres
9. CURRENCY
Sri Lankan Rupees and all other major currencies and credit cards are accepted. Currency and travellers cheque conversion facilities available.
10. WEATHER
Average temperatures in Galle hover between 24C to 32C throughout the year.
11. CORPORATE OFFICE
Jetwing House 46/26, Navam Mawatha Colombo 02 Sri Lanka