Santon Resort and Spa opens in Ranna with Rs.180mn investment
Diversified entrepreneur Sanjaya Gamage invested Rs.180 million to open his first leisure sector project, Santon Resort and Spa in Ranna, Tangalle recently.
Gamage was in the field of insurance and then diversified and formed Santop Gleam Service (cleaning), which today has a large clientele all over Sri Lanka.
“The success of Santon Gleam Service prompted me to invest to build Santon Resort and Spa on a two-acre land I owned,” he said.
Gamage said that he wanted to create a non-traditional hotel, which resulted in Santon Resort and Spa with his own architecture offering accommodation in a mixture of suites, Villas and luxurious family cottages.
“We have two luxurious villas with jacuzzi, cable TV, mini bar, hair drier, safety deposit box, free Wi-fi, coffee and tea maker, twice daily housekeeping and private parking adjoining the villa.”
The hotel has seven individual luxury rooms in a three storied block on two floors with each floor having a kitchen and a large TV room. The open area on the roof has a scenic view of the lake and sea and is used to host cooperate meetings/functions, yoga and meditation.
In addition, the hotel also offers a two-room bungalow built separately, mainly catering to families.
“In a bid to cater to the growing MICE market, we would invest a further Rs.80 million to add two conference and banquet halls on top of the reception to cater to 350 guests.”
The biggest draw of the hotel is the underground night club with modern furniture, lighting and sound set up, which would cater to around 60 guests.
In addition, the swimming pool with night and fibre optic lighting, pool beds, large kid’s pool and club house, adds value to the hotel.