
The Sandhya
Ahangama
A departure from the typical colonial-style villas or local surf shack properties that line Sri Lanka’s south coast to the east of Galle, The Sandhya is a head-turner. Set on a powdery white sands of Kabalana Beach, steps away from the turquoise surf, the low-slung property’s clean, sharp lines serve as a contemporary canvas for a mood board imbued with Scandinavian sensibilities. And so, a double height lobby - complete with a striking curved staircase - and a small offering of just nine guestrooms, are dressed in muted tones, warming timbers and mid-century modern-inspired furniture designed by Sebastian Conran-trained Linden Davis of Only & Co. Floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the breathtaking view, which can be enjoyed over breakfast, lunch and dinner, served up in the hotel’s farm-to-table restaurant which, incidentally has become the talk of town for its elevated comfort food like the deliciously crisp Peking-style fried chicken burger or the silky butter chicken curry.
Kabalana Beach,Baranige Watha, Walhengoda, Ahangam; T: 94.765 700 007; www.thesandhya.com