Cinnamon Lakeside

The Superior King room has a comforting, homely atmosphere and you’ll find enough room to relax and reflect on the day. While the cosy, comfy bed will keep luring you into laziness, the work desk opposite may inspire you to take some time out for work.

The pleasing, familiar views show a constantly alive cityscape and in the evening, the drowning sun creates beautiful silhouettes of the surroundings which will take over your heart.

Room Specifications:

• 184 square feet
• King or Queen Beds, Choice of Pillow/Pillow Menu
• Safety Deposit Box
• Minibar (On request)
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• DVD Player (On request)
• Work Station
• Lights Control Panel
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

You will sink effortlessly into a state of bliss when you enter the Premium Room. Its warm tones are accentuated by the lush comforts of the space. A cosy bed can be found amidst muted elegance and you cannot pass the opportunity to recline and wine whilst taking in the gorgeous views of the Beira Lake.

If you’re travelling with children, you can request the nautical themed children’s room to be interconnected with your room.

Room Specifications:

• 184 square feet
• Option of Twin, King or Queen Beds, Choice of Pillow/Pillow Menu
• Private Balcony/Terrace (for rooms on the 1st Floor)
• Minibar (On request)
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• DVD Player (On request)
• Work Station
• Lights Control Panel
• Loofah (On request)
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

The frantic pace of an urban lifestyle simply washes away in the plush Executive Room. The beautiful panoramic views of the city enhance the room’s sense of richness and once you’re settled in, be sure to grace the glorious Executive Lounge with your presence. A stay in this splendid haven enables you to rest and recuperate in amongst its luxurious surroundings.

Room Specifications:

• 184 square feet
• Option of Twin, King or Queen Beds
• Safety deposit box
• Minibar (On request)
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• Telephone with IDD
• WiFi
• Cable TV (50 Channels)
• DVD Player
• Master Room Control Panel
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Work Table
• Light Control Panel
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

The Superior Twin room plays host to a comforting, homely atmosphere and you’ll find enough room to relax and reflect on the day. While the cosy, comfy bed will keep luring you into laziness, the work desk opposite may inspire you to take some time out for work.

The pleasing, familiar views show a constantly alive cityscape and in the evening, the drowning sun creates beautiful silhouettes of the surroundings which will take over your heart.

Room Specifications:

• 184 square feet
• Twin beds
• Safety deposit box
• Minibar (On request)
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Work Station
• Lights Control Panel
• Telephone with IDD
• WiFi
• Cable TV (50 Channels)
• DVD Player
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

The life you will live in the splendid Cilantro Suite will definitely be one of the most pleasant you ever experience. The joyful atmosphere on the inside extends onto a private terrace, where you can sit and while away your time whilst observing the soothing ripples of the Beira Lake by day and the beauty of a deep blue, starry sky at night.

Make the most of opulent living and elegant dining spaces with those who matter and create memories that will last a lifetime. The Cilantro Suite is where you will discover the epitome of bliss and sophistication.

Room Specifications:

• 603 square feet
• Choice of Pillow/Pillow Menu
• Private terrace
• Interconnected living and dining areas
• Minibar
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Work Station
• Lights Control Panel
• Free Wi-Fi
• Telephone with IDD
• Cable TV
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Welcome to a suite that reflects your opulent taste, respects your need for privacy and fulfils your desire to relax in sophisticated style. The Orris Suite features, among other things, a classic piano which adds charm and elegance to the space. Watch herons gracefully glide over the lake as you play a few notes and take a look at the curios which adorn the room.

As the evening draws in and the sun fills the sky, host a fine and elaborate dinner to watch it dip below the buildings. A private butler will be at your service if you require any assistance. The suite comes complete with a Jacuzzi as the sweet cherry on top of a luxurious cake.

Room Specifications:

• 2368 square feet
• Private balcony/terrace
• Interconnected living and dining areas
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
• Safety Deposit Box
• Minibar
• Daily Newspaper (On request)
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Work Station
• Lights Control Panel
• Telephone with IDD
• WiFi
• Cable TV (50 Channels)
• DVD Player
• Master Room Control Panel

The Library is a refined, elegant bar that is open to members only and takes privacy and exclusivity seriously. True to its name, it houses a myriad of classic books for you to indulge yourself in while enjoying a glass of single malt.

Even if you sit here alone, you’ll have the company of a classic, old-school charm. If you’re not in a reading mood, you could spend the evening playing a friendly game of pool. If you’re someone with sophisticated taste, or a connoisseur of classy drinks, a wonderful evening at The Library is something you wouldn’t want to miss.

How often do you get served food as you dip into a pool that faces a lake? Possibly every day, if you stay at Cinnamon Lakeside! With the option to relax at the bar, read an enthralling book or spend time with family while soaking up the beautiful view, the ambience of the Pool Bar is that of a perfect holiday – a relaxed atmosphere, a stunning view and much-needed pampering.

Every conversation is instantly improved when the fragrances of freshly baked bread, cakes and cookies waft into the frame. This is why the onsite café, Goodies, is the perfect place to sit down and chat with family and friends.

The menu features a divine selection of French pastries, sinful cakes, savoury breads, and scrumptious sandwiches paired with refreshing drinks, all which can accompany your talk and make this one of the more laid-back experiences of your holiday.

The traditional colours of China will welcome you to the land of the Orient as you enter this restaurant for lunch or dinner. Check out the paintings on the walls and make yourself comfortable as you browse through the varied menu of authentic Chinese cuisine.

The helpful staff will happily recommend dishes based on your preferences if you’re struggling to make the decision yourself, but regardless of what you pick, be sure to indulge in a cup of green tea at the end of a decadent meal.

Ask for a table for two or a private dining space at Royal Thai, the only restaurant on the island to receive a Certificate of Authenticity from the Thai Embassy of Sri Lanka. Allow our chef to transport you to her homeland using flavours, spices and recipes handed down over time.

The colourful paintings and décor create a genuine Thai atmosphere that prepares you for the array of flavours coming your way. Find the perfect balance of great food and excellent service here at Royal Thai.

Take a trip to The Dining Room and browse the extensive menu, with an array of international cuisines for you to choose from. Each of them tempts you into filling the plate and forgetting any diet plan you happen to be on.

Featuring dishes from the likes of China, Italy, India and Sri Lanka itself, there is no shortage of options, meaning that there truly is something for everyone. The Dining Room is designed to take care of everything – variety, taste and the overall experience.

This bar’s special local brew collection, featuring over 100 types of arracks and accompaniments in true Sri Lankan style, is simply not to be missed. In addition to the drinks, island flavours including cheese roti and Thambapanni crab curry can be savoured, each representing the soul of the city. The bar’s signature drink, a local arrack in a smooth blend of cinnamon and tea, served in a lantharuma, is one of the most popular attractions.

Your spirit will find perfect harmony in the sophisticated atmosphere at the Lobby Lounge, the hotel’s lounge and Sushi bar. The bar by the lake will tempt you into a fun evening with friends, but in addition to the al-fresco setting, you’ll also have the choice of 8 Degrees On The Lake, a unique banquet space on a boat.

The hotel’s swimming pool just happens to be the largest pool in the city. Its acres of space are the perfect place to take a dip and feel all your worries wash away. Sip on a cocktail at the poolside, take a few lengths or stretch out on one of the lounge chairs – you can do a whole lot of nothing right here.

The peaceful aura of the lake has seeped into the treatment at Azmaara, the carefully designed and therapeutic Balinese Spa. Book an appointment and you will experience Balinese and Swedish healing techniques in the elegant, ambient rooms.

A refreshing Thai drink will be offered as you walk in for a treatment, after which you will be given the utmost care, with comfort and privacy given priority. Treatment techniques can even be personalised to suit your preferences, and as a result, you will leave feeling relaxed and whole again.

Cinnamon Lakeside is home to three clay tennis courts and two air-conditioned squash courts, giving you plenty of opportunity to get out and have a match. Be sure to book a slot a few hours in advance to ensure your place!

If you don’t have a partner, the hotel can arrange to have a professional player and a team of markers play with you. It’s an excellent chance to learn something from them, or just bond over a love of the game.

Complete with licensed equipment, trained staff, locker rooms, steam and sauna rooms, and a sports gear store, the onsite Powerdrome Gym is the perfect place to keep yourself fit while you’re away from your regular haunt. It’s good to note that the hotel runs a membership programme that provides access to the hotel’s gym, tennis and squash courts and sports lounge.

You can choose to control your own workouts, or alternatively, you can take part in weekly classes that include aerobics, water aerobics, martial arts and yoga. The hotel also offers a personal trainer if you like having that outside motivation.

“An on-going project in its fourth year of operation, Project Leopard in Yala has dual objectives of supporting the livelihoods of cattle farmers and protects the leopard population living in and outside the boundary of the parks.

We have distributed 50 steel pens to cattle farmers, enabling them to protect their cattle from leopards in the area, an effort that won the distinguished Davis Award for Peace last year at the University of Clark – USA. This project is supervised and deployed by the Cinnamon Nature Trails naturalists at Cinnamon Wild, Yala.”

“The ‘Cinnamon Elephant Project’ is a collaborative effort between Cinnamon Hotels and the Centre for Conservation and Research, a groundbreaking initiative to develop best practices in elephant tourism. Elephants are identified based on their morphological characters and their life stories are followed by the naturalists at the Cinnamon Hotels.

This information is shared with visitors while on safari and based at the Cinnamon Lodge through a newly-constructed elephant research station, enabling them to obtain a unique, enriching and more personal experience.”

“Cinnamon Nature Trails has been involved in conducting whale watching in the East since 2009. Our teams have been recording unusually high numbers of sperm whales off the Trincomalee sea each year. This phenomenon has now been identified as the Super Pods of sperm whales, and the team began collating data to understand the reasons for these mega congregations in Trinco, also observed in Mirissa and Kalpitiya.”

“Reducing our emissions is of paramount importance to us. As such we have already installed bio-gas digesters at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy and Habarana Village by Cinnamon. All food waste is used to generate bio-gas, which then goes on to be used in the staff kitchens of the respective resorts. The coming year will see another bio-gas digester at Cinnamon Wild Yala. Our Maldives resort Hakuraa Huraa will also commence installation of a bio-gas digester in collaboration with the UNDP.

Current Results: Reduction of Carbon Footprint by 25 Mt”

“Energy is an essential input for most of our resort operations and is among one of our top expenses. This naturally led us to implement concentrated efforts across all our resorts to increase energy efficiency on a consistent basis. As a policy, low energy consuming equipment is utilised when replacing higher energy consuming units, whilst employees and guests are encouraged to contribute towards conserving energy.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana & Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon utilise energy on a co-generation basis. In addition, solar heaters have been installed at Habarana Village by Cinnamon to heat water in guest rooms.

Current Results: Reduction of Energy usage by 8,700 kWh per month”

“Our water policy seeks to conserve and optimise the use of water obtained from surface and ground water sources. We also attempt to re-use waste water after treatment when possible, to reduce the intake of fresh water. All our resorts actively engage in recycling water being used for the gardening and washing requirements of the respective properties.

Cinnamon Wild Yala, Elliadhoo Maldives by Cinnamon and Cinnamon Wild Yala have all installed in-house control systems to prevent wastage of water in the washer/extractors during power cuts.

Current Results: Annual water saving of 816 cubic meters”

“We believe in the mantra of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle; multiple initiatives are in place to meet our waste reduction goals. A state-of-the-art waste management system has enabled all resorts to effectively segregate, recycle and responsibly dispose of waste in an environmentally-friendly manner. In our Sri Lankan resorts, wet waste is used to generate energy whilst the remainder is sent to local piggeries. Recyclable material obtained from dry waste is sent to recyclers certified by the Central Environmental Authority and garden waste is used to generate eco-friendly fertilisers.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana has an in-house paper recycling plant that utilises waste paper generated from hotel operations and elephant dung to produce recycled paper. The project is now moving into its second phase with increased participation from the women in the community.

Meanwhile, all our Maldivian resorts continue to use discarded timber to produce a variety of items for guests including guest room trays, wine display racks, lamp shades, brochure stands and ash trays among others. Cinnamon Dhonveli also uses bio-degradable and discarded materials such as dry coconuts and damaged chipboards in order to produce eco-friendly decor. At Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, waste paper is used as an input to produce building blocks.

Current Results: Non-hazardous decline of 14% and landfill waste generated declined by 16% to 1.94 kg during the year from 2.31 kg the previous year.”