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Shinagawa Beach, Balapitiya

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Hotel overview

Shinagawa Beach is a bit of a rare find in this part of Sri Lanka's coast; a small boutique (only 26 rooms), secluded (but very close to the busier Bentota) and also great value!

The hotel lies on the southern end of a beautiful, sandy beach, that in turn is a few bays south of Bentota and north of Hikkaduwa. It's a pretty quiet part of the coast, but there is enough around to keep you busy if you fancy a trip out one day.

All 26 rooms and suites are spacious with private balconies offering glorious ocean views. They are well-equipped with A/C, ceiling fans, mini-bar, LED TV with satellite channels, and their en-suites have both bath tubs and showers.

Overall, this is one of our favourite 4* properties on the west coast with its boutique feel, peaceful location, uninterrupted sea views and sweeping golden sand beach.

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Bevis Bawa's Brief Garden

Sitting just 10km inland from Bentota, Brief Garden is a glorious garden with a villa at its centre, once owned by Bevis Bawa. Bevis was the hedonistic artist and older brother of Geoffrey Bawa, who lived in the villa for many years during which time he designed and landscaped the gardens, which we now see today. Many influential people stayed with him during his time, including Lawrence Olivier and Donald Friend, an Australian artist. The villa is brimming with art, artefacts and sculptures, and despite the gardens being absolutely divine; we feel the house is the most fascinating part of the grounds. The gardens are exotic and beautifully landscaped: think frangipani, iron gates, and elaborate water features. The paths lead you to hidden spaces filled with oversized pots and sculptures. The caretaker guides the tour, providing a fantastic insight into the life of Bevis and his wonderful creations. The tour normally lasts 1-2 hours.

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Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

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