Shinagawa Beach by Asia Leisure opens in Balapitiya
S h i n a g aw a B e a ch , Balapitiya, a 26-room upscale property of Asia Leisure Pvt. Ltd opened on the south coast with an investment outlay of USD 6 million.
A ten minute drive from the fifth exit of the southern expressway brings you to a slice of prime real estate on which the resort is built. This secluded, pristine beach with its own natural rock pool is one that is shared only by guests of the resort.
As seen in Asia Leisure’s existing properties The Park Street Hotel, Tamarind Hill and The River House, the group con- tinues its focus on small to mid-sized hotels offering inspired product and service concepts with a characteristic personal feeling. Shinagawa Beach goes well beyond just a breezy, sunny stay-over and lives up to its promise of offering a truly distinct experience.
The resort entails contemporary expressions of design crafted i n a manner that blends perfectly with its magnificent beachfront. “Our product concept has memorable aspects of coastal charm that will deepen the guests connection to the island”. Each of the 24 rooms and 2 suites offer a sweeping view of the ocean with supreme comforts. State of the art IPTV facilities viewed off an LED screen offer interactive guest systems such as ordering inroom dining, viewing the guest directory and even your bill at the touch of a button. High speed complimentary wifi lets guests share the best snippets of their holiday with friends and family as they happen, said Pushpitha Udawatte, General Manager of Shinagawa Beach.
The resorts restaurant serving global cuisine and its hip bar both open out to azure blue waters beyond. Says Pushpitha “In addition to classics from around the world, we’ve got our own imaginative take on many recipes in keeping with the latest food and beverage trends”. The restaurant gives epicurean hipsters something to be excited about whilst the bar’s mixologist has a signature menu worthy of the finest cocktail cognoscenti.
Pushpitha, a firm believer of superior service as a market differentiator holds a clear understanding of what this upscale international segment seeks. “Travellers today are very well informed. True luxury goes beyond just superior comforts and warm service”. Shinagawa Beach has designed distinct concepts for every guest touch point where style and creativity merge with emotive elements.
Asia Leisure is a fully owned subsidiary of Asia Capital PLC.