ARIE LAGOON A SPACE TO EXPLORE
Located in an idyllic setting between the Negombo lagoon and the great big Indian ocean, Arie Lagoon is a property that entices you with its understated elegance inviting you to enjoy a luxury holiday, in total privacy.
OPEN SPACES
You walk into Arie Lagoon and feel instantly comforted by its open spaces and homely vibe. The atmosphere at this luxury hotel is non-pretentious and easy, with plenty of cosy nooks to help you enjoy a restful holiday.,
HOLIDAYING AT ARIE
Since starting operations a year ago, Arie Lagoon has become a much sought-after space for private events and gatherings, thanks to their versatile and accommodating chef and team, who have mastered the art of conjuring delectable cuisines tailor made to suit the themes and needs of hosts. From Mexican to Continental, from Sri Lankan to Tapas, his versatility shines through.
Arie Lagoon has a designated kid’s play area in the garden and is in the process of creating a kid’s play centre, equipped with the latest games and toys needed to keep their young guests entertained for hours, giving the mommies and daddies plenty of time to unwind and reconnect.
The hotel has two pools, one located closer to the fitness centre and Arie Spa, and other overlooking the lagoon, adjacent to the all-day dining Banana Prawn
Restaurant and Crab Claw Bar.
EVENTS AT ARIE
The hotel offers an impressive choice of indoor and outdoor options with both lagoon and garden views, including a banquet hall that can host up to 450 guests.
DINING AT ARIE
For dinner, I was served a set menu featuring a few specialties from the Banana Prawn Restaurant.
I loved the lengths the staff at hotel had gone to make me feel special, setting up a table on a grassy patch facing the lagoon, under twinkling lights, setting the mood for a relaxed dinner under the stars. Dinner started with a
Prawn Salad, with plenty of prawns to go around, apples for a bit of crunch, olives for touch of tartness and thinly sliced radishes. Next up was the zesty Orange and Carrot Soup
with refreshingly strong citrus flavours. The highlight of the meal was my pick for the main, a juicy medium steak, cooked to perfection accompanied by caramelised onions, charred vegetables, mash with peas. A shortened version of breakfast was served in the breezy
Kalapuwa Lounge, which included favourites like string hoppers and poori with gravies and sambols to go, an assortment of breads and buns and the usual breakfast selection.
THE VILLAS
Located in close clusters, Arie Lagoon has 55 villas, including family units with twin bed options and interconnecting rooms, making it the ideal choice for large family gatherings and corporate outings. The villas are very different to each other in character, offering everything from lagoon views, garden views, magnificent open-air bathrooms and private plunge pools.
THE ROOM WITH A VIEW
The lagoon view room I stayed in was spacious and inviting, with a fourposter bed, ceilings with a distressed white look and deep green panelling on the doors that blended well with the surroundings and added so much charm to the space. I love the minimalist furnishings and the addition of the music player, and most of all the French windows that opened up to the lagoon. It was truly a sight to behold.