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COCOON RESORT Luxury on a Land of Cinnamon

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Located on an old cinnamon land in Kaikawala off Induruwa, Cocoon Resort is the latest addition to Lanka's South Western tourist attractions.

Stretched on an eight acre land Cocoon Resort and Villas is situated in the village of Kaikawala. While interweaving the centuries old architecture with modern sophistication embedded in 3 exclusive Grand Villas plunge with pools, 8 Luxury and Extravagant Villas and 16 ‘Silk' Rooms.

Opened in January this year, Cocoon Resort's guest accommodation offers a king size luxury bed, fully stocked mini bar, 24 hour room service, internet access, cable television with luxurious bathrooms featuring designer fixtures, lush robes and fine toiletries.

‘The mood at Cocoon Resort and Villas is where one can leisurely sense the more relaxed nature of the ‘Reality of Life’. That is our theme. The Resort will play host to an unforgettable escape to an oasis of tranquility, privacy and luxurious comfort. It's a taste of luxury' said R. J. Henricus, the General Manager of Cocoon Resorts.

Cocoon Resort's open air signature restaurants offer an exceptional dining experience enriched with fresh local produce. Savour all day dining in the soothing indoors or be soaked in the tropical ambience of the open air.

Feast on a wide range of Indian cuisine made to traditional Tandoor recipes by their specially flown in Indian Chefs at the ‘Khana Pina' open air restaurant.

‘Our very own original Tandoor ovens brought down to the island from India is lying in the show kitchen will be a treat to your eyes' said Executive Chef Lakshman.

Local Cuisine fashioned with western culinary delights, an array of seafood fresh from the catch, served either grilled, baked or curried, authentic North Indian cuisine and Italian cuisine at ‘Pizzeria' are some of the culinary attractions at the Resort.

Find revitalization for body and spirit at the house spa, ‘the Bath', in the depths of the garden.

At the 'Bath', the Resort provides unique treatments inspired by the ancient Ayurveda technique incorporating ancient Asian healing techniques with age old beauty recipes featuring the curative benefits of fresh, natural, indigenous substances of traditional oils and priceless Sri Lankan herbs.

‘Our versatile therapists unify the latest organic nutrition in the midst of ancient secrets with the quintessence of warm and gentle care that flows from the heart through the hands to stimulate, rejuvenate, revitalise, balance and lighten up your senses' added Henricus. ‘We cater to a wide range of clientele from top end markets to corporate business. Apart from leisure travellers around the world, our resort is very popular amongst corporate sector for their functions, seminars, weddings and training sessions' added Rohan Dutschoorn, the RM of the Resort.

‘The whole Resort can be booked for corporate functions or big group outings. Upon your request and availability, we are delighted to reserve the entire resort exclusively for you and your loved ones' he said.

Sandesh Sharma, the Deputy Chairman and Director Sales and Marketing is the live wire of the company, who is striving to drive 'Cocoon' to the top of Lanka's tourism map.