Casa Heliconia

Set in jungle surroundings halfway between Kandy and Colombo, the Casa Heliconia is the ideal luxury spot for couples. The hotel is 25km from the airport so is the ideal place to stay when flying in and out of the country. Casa Heliconia is located on the outskirts of a farming village and surrounded by rural Sri Lankan life. Nearby experiences can include visits to markets, small temples and villages.

At Casa Heliconia most of the food is Sri Lankan inspired and all rates include breakfast and dinner, which focuses on local and fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy the services of local masseurs who are trained in Ayurveda techniques and can help you to entirely relax.

The hotel has two exclusive luxury rooms, each with its own terrace and private dining area. Their interiors are an eccentric fusion of western and Asian art in a lush tropical setting. The Temple Angkor displays inspiration from Cambodia’s jungles and is decorated with antiques, fabrics and artefacts, giving it a rustic yet luxury feel. The second slightly smaller room, Pagoda Gold, is an eclectically designed room near to the pool area. In true Sri Lankan style, the showers for each room are outside and the Pagoda Gold bathroom is also outside.

The Doll’s House is an area available to all guests with Wi-Fi and a home theatre. Guests can also enjoy the Pavilion Neapolitan, an area with loungers next to an infinity pool. Relax in the pool whilst gazing at the paddy fields that surround the hotel and the beautiful landscape beyond.

When to go

Sri Lanka is considered a sunny year round destination; there is always somewhere experiencing good weather on the island. However, there are huge regional differences. The Southwest ‘Yala’ Monsoons brings rain to the west and southwest coast, as well as the hill country, from April/May to September. During this time the north and east coasts are good. The northeast ‘Mahe’ monsoon is less extreme and brings rain to the east and north during October and November. This monsoon can bring a bit of rain to the south as well. Put simply; head to the south, central, hill country and western areas between December and March and ideally head to the north and eastern areas between April and September. We can never guarantee good weather but believe this is a good guide to follow.