The Blue Water  

A terracotta-topped hotel that hugs the coastline, this place couldn't be in a better spot. Set beneath lofty palms, it serves up great sea views and puts you just footsteps from the sands.

But it'll probably be the pool that catches your eye first. It's a huge affair that sweeps round the hotel. Add sunloungers, parasols and manicured lawns and it's a great alternative to The Beach.

As for the hotel itself, it's a contemporary affair. Water plays a big part, with stepping stones across shallow waters outside, and small ponds and water features inside.

Bedrooms have a Zen-like feel with cool whitewashed walls. And they're all kitted out with big, comfy beds, chunky wooden furniture and rugs on tiled floors. Add mod-cons like satellite TVs and air-conditioning plus your own balcony or terrace and they're great little hideaways.

Food-wise, you've got the Admiral's Room, which serves up fusion-style buffet meals. Here, you'll find everything from Indian to Mediterranean, and theme nights, too. And if you fancy a snack between meals, there's a 24-hour coffee shop.

In terms of facilities, top of the list has to be the spa. Complete with a sauna and a whirlpool bath, it's a temple of relaxation. It's also the place to get Thai massages and body wraps.

And finally, when the time comes to explore, you'll find tuk-tuks just outside the hotel ready to whisk you off to Wadduwa – a five-minute ride away. It's a working fishing village with a sprinkling of bars and restaurants.

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