Reef Villa & Spa

Furniture pieces folded down ready for travel; shining teak and brass desks, mahogany almirahs and magnificently carved four poster beds could all be disassembled, packed up and carried on the backs of elephants.

But regardless of whether the officers were sent to the jungles of India or the tea plantations of Ceylon, the mahogany dining table and chairs had to come along, not to mention the beds, bookcases, desks and gaming tables. Those items had to be relatively easy to break down and move, since the grand pianos, harps and cases of sherry and port certainly weren’t.

Today, long after the sun has finally set on the British Empire, the romance and elegance continues and flourishes at Reef where we transport you back, reminiscent of the days of the East India Company and the British Raj, where antique ceiling fans stir lazily in the heat, wicker chairs nestle among palm trees and striped shadows of light made by louvered doors lie gently on shaded verandas.

Rooms

OLU

Lily Pond Suite
This exquisite suite is a gem hidden amongst the tropical lily ponds and is accessible by stepping stones across the pond.

THE PLANTATION SUITES AT REEF

These elegant suites offer timeless elegance and luxurious comfort. The magnificent British campaign furniture, the antique four poster beds and ceiling punkahs all magically transport you back to days of the Raj.

These magnificent suites are the largest of all our suites and offer superb privacy located on the top floor of the Plantation House. They have large timber decked verandas with comfortable armchairs and occasional tables and afford spectacular views of the palm tree filled gardens, the swimming pool, the beach and the sparkling blue Indian Ocean.

These sumptuous suites are immense and feature unique antique romantic four poster canopied beds together with soaring ceilings lined with Kerala terracotta tiles that give a feeling of relaxed grandeur.

The furniture is a combination of original Campaign antique pieces and beautifully crafted items based on furniture as used by members of the East India Company. The highly decorated antique Calcutta four poster beds were constructed for the British Raj and their families from the 1840’s and together with the antique electric fans and ceiling fixed punkah fans, enhance the fabulous Colonial style.

The contemporary Bharat hand crafted coloured floor tiles, replicating the famous encaustic tiles, invented by 12th Century monks, are the legacy of the magnificent decorative floors which were so popular in the Colonies from the end of the nineteenth century. They are beautiful and cool underfoot.

The bathrooms are incomparable; they feature a fabulous free-standing, hand carved granite bath tub, twin carved granite vanity basins a gorgeous rain shower with polished granite shower screen – testament of fine Indian craftsmanship and also feature an immense and stunning Venetian style mirror.

In the bathroom you will find a selection from an exquisite array of beauty products by Kama Ayurveda, guaranteed to pamper and invigorate your body together with lightweight cotton dressing gowns and complimentary slippers.

MANEL

This elegant suite is the second largest suite in the villa. It is on the first floor of the Plantation House and offers greater privacy.

NELUM

This elegant suite is the largest suite in the villa. It is on the first floor of the Plantation House and offers greater privacy.

THE OCEAN SUITES AT REEF

The suites have spacious shaded verandas for private dining and relaxation and perfect for a well deserved sun downer. All verandas feature a beautiful antique Indian swing and comfortable armchairs and occasional table. From your private veranda cross the pond stepping stones to the palm tree filled gardens, the swimming pool, the beach and the sparkling blue Indian Ocean.

The opulent suites are immense and feature unique antique romantic four poster canopied beds together with soaring ceilings lined with Kerala terracotta tiles that give a feeling of relaxed grandeur.

the 1840’s and together with the antique electric fans and ceiling fixed punkah fans, enhance the fabulous Colonial style.
The contemporary Bharat hand crafted coloured floor tiles, replicating the famous encaustic tiles, invented by 12th Century monks, are the legacy of the magnificent decorative floors which were so popular in the Colonies from the end of the nineteenth century. They are beautiful and cool underfoot.

The bathrooms are is incomparable; they feature a fabulous free-standing, hand carved granite bath tub, twin carved granite vanity basins a gorgeous rain shower with polished granite shower screen – testament of fine Indian craftsmanship and also feature an immense and stunning Venetian style mirror.

In the bathroom you will find a selection from an exquisite array of beauty products by Kama Ayurveda, guaranteed to pamper and invigorate your body together lightweight cotton dressing gowns and complimentary slippers.

NAMAL

It has a large spacious shaded veranda for private dining and relaxation. It features a beautiful antique Indian swing and comfy chairs and coffee table.

SEPALIKA

It has a large spacious shaded veranda for private dining and relaxation. It features a beautiful antique Indian swing and comfy chairs and coffee table.

SAPUMAL

It has a large spacious shaded veranda for private dining and relaxation. It features a beautiful antique Indian swing and comfy chairs and coffee table.

KEKATIYA

It has a large spacious shaded veranda for private dining and relaxation. It features a beautiful antique Indian swing and comfy chairs and coffee table.

Dining

Located within the lush hotel gardens, a stylish, al fresco restaurant that overlooks the Indian Ocean and the twinkling lights of the garden affording views of the azure infinity pool, the restaurant encompasses a traditional thatched roof pavilion decorated with local ancient artifacts and wonderful old traditional wooden and brass cooking implements.

Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, our Chefs and their team have designed menus of exceptional quality featuring the best of both International and Sri Lankan cuisine all accompanied by a selection of fine wines and an impressive cocktail list.

Through a perfect combination of flavours, colours, aromas and textures choose from the extensive a la carte menu that will create drama on your plate and delight in your mouth with every dish.

You may also choose to dine on your private veranda caressed by the sea breeze or in the tranquil surroundings of the Plantation House verandas.

Facilities

AYURVEDA SPA

Our Ayurveda Spa offers a gentle introduction to Ayurveda and we offer luxury this in a luxurious setting where you will discover your very own oasis of enchanting tranquility.

The word ‘Ayurveda’ originates from the ancient language of Sanskrit. ‘Ayur’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘veda’ meaning science, therefore ‘science of life’. Originating 5000 years ago, Ayurveda combines the knowledge of natural healing processes and years of research by the practitioners of traditional medicine.

Traditional treatments such as Abhyanga massages, Pinda Sweda and Shirodhara are designed to pamper guests and our garden spa features a herbal steam bath and a traditional Keralan droni massage bed.

REEFRESH SPA

While the sun, sand and ocean breezes soothe the spirit, treat your body to a session of revitalisation and relaxation.

Be pampered with wraps, scrubs, polishes, and beauty treatments administered in the dedicated utterly tranquil and totally private Reefresh Spa.

Tranquility surrounds you as you are soothed and pampered with exotic tropical treatments to ensure that you leave the spa feeling renewed and rebalanced.

Treatments include body wraps, herbal salt scrubs with pure sweet almond oil, hot candle massages, and massages with essential oils, whilst our Botanicals with Benefits menu introduces the use of natural Sri Lankan products such as vanilla, cocoa, red rice, carrot, avocado, gotukola and Sri Lankan bee honey.

CONCIERGE SERVICE

Our guests are our inspiration and we want for you, as much as you do for yourselves, a seamless holiday.

EXCURSIONS AT REEF

Travel with us. Tailor-made private trips to notable local sights with your own personal driver.

REEF ELITE LOYALTY PROGRAMME

Our guest loyalty program acknowledges your loyalty and allows you to take advantage of exclusive offers.

OUR PRIVATE MOTORBOAT

at Bolgoda Lake

REEFINED GIFT SHOP

Our guests love our decorating ideas and our distinctive style and always ask where they can source items from our vibrant collection. We have now made available a small selection of unique, carefully sourced and specially commissioned items for sale in our Reefined gift shop.

Our shop sells high quality items, one of a kind, beautiful and exceptional items, much made in Sri Lanka. Many of these items are designed and commissioned for us exclusively. You will find a carefully selected range of gifts as well as holiday essentials such as hats and sarongs.

You will find a wealth of beautiful items to accompany you on your travel home.