Roman Lake Ayurveda Resort Hotel

Set on the Maduganga estuary near Ahungalla and Balapitiya, this boutique Ayurveda resort sits a 6-minute walk from Ahungalla Beach. Easy drives take you to Bentota and Hikkaduwa for day trips. Ideal for travelers seeking a lakeside, coastal base on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

Just eight individually styled rooms keep the feel intimate and boutique. Expect private balconies or sit-outs overlooking the water, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Five first-floor ‘Emperor’ rooms feature private open-air Jacuzzi baths; three ground-floor ‘Caesar’ rooms offer large private sit-outs. The hotel blends a tasteful shabby-chic design with views of mangroves and estuary wildlife.

Rejuvenate with on-site massages, body treatments and a full spa center, then cool off in the outdoor and indoor pools or warm up in the sauna. Rent bicycles, grill at the BBQ area or picnic by the water. Practical perks include concierge service, a tour desk, roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) and free valet parking—so you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings and plan island excursions with ease.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected across the property. The hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk, complimentary lobby newspapers and laundry/dry-cleaning services.

Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the bar; room service runs during limited hours. Continental breakfast is served daily (8:00–11:00 AM) for a fee, and the chef focuses on a wide variety of authentic flavors—special dinner experiences, including candlelit moments on a floating platform, are part of the island vibe.