Things To Do at LakRaj Heritage
Be it to just laze within the luxurious bedrooms with their clear glass windows or lounge on the roof top terrace soaking in the Ocean view; this prestigious boutique hotel in Polhena offers a host of amazing attractions.
Enjoy the beautiful Sunrise along the beach as you are welcomed by the Fishing Boat that brings in their daily catch early morning, from which you can choose your pick that will be concocted into a delightful sea food fiesta. Alternatively boat rides along the scenic Nilvala River is also up for grabs should you opt for a soothing encounter with the flowing waters. A boat service will soon be launched enabling you to spend an entire day at Sea, thus presenting an experience of a lifetime, smack-bang in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
From coral watching to observing the stilt fishermen that lay motionless, an amazing array of scenic attractions are on display at Lakraj Heritage. As mid-day approaches take a stroll up to the roof top terrace from where you can view the most astounding range of colourful marine life in the neighbouring Sea. Countless varieties of fish, dolphins, turtles and corals come to life as you gaze at nature’s most amazing creatures from this luxury boutique hotel in Matara.
Alternatively, you can also visit the town of Mirissa, world renowned for Dolphin and whale watching along with a visit to the striking Mirissa Beach that is located a mere 10km away from the hotel. Take an excursion that lets you feast on the most breathtaking view of dolphins and whales that the region has to offer.
The city of Galle with its world famous 'Galle Fort', a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also found a mere 30 minutes away along the Southern Highway. Talk to our friendly staff who will arrange an excursion or day trip as per your needs. The Matara Fort is also a few minutes away from the hotel for which excursions can be made available as per guest requirements.
- Bird watching at the Kumana National Park (1 day trip)
- Visit to the scenic Dondra lighthouse, famed as the tallest lighthouse of Sri Lanka along with a visit to the Dondra fishing harbour
- Enjoy a walk along the charming Polhena long beach that starts from the hotel itself. This beach is an ideal spot to enjoy the amazing Sunrise at daybreak along with the amazing Sunset that is also visible from the same place, at dusk.
- Visit to the beautiful Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya famed for its classy architecture and also one of the largest temples of the country
- Visit to the Wavurukannala temple
- Day trip to Mulkirigala & Sithulpawwa temples
- A day excursion to the world famous Yala Safari National Park located 3 hours away from the hotel
- When visiting during July and August, guests can also witness the Dondra Perahera (a parade of elephants and cultural dancers) renowned to be the 2nd largest Perahera of the country
Things To Do at LakRaj Heritage
Lakraj Heritage is famed for its ingenious location that gives it a distinct flavour among the beach hotels in Matara and Mirissa. The brainchild behind this luxurious boutique hotel in Polhena is Lakshan Abeynayake who is a Sri Lankan born actor, now residing in France.
Enjoy the beautiful Sunrise along the beach as you are welcomed by the Fishing Boat that brings in their daily catch early morning, from which you can choose your pick that will be concocted into a delightful sea food fiesta. Alternatively boat rides along the scenic Nilvala River is also up for grabs should you opt for a soothing encounter with the flowing waters. A boat service will soon be launched enabling you to spend an entire day at Sea, thus presenting an experience of a lifetime, smack-bang in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
From coral watching to observing the stilt fishermen that lay motionless, an amazing array of scenic attractions are on display at Lakraj Heritage. As mid-day approaches take a stroll up to the roof top terrace from where you can view the most astounding range of colourful marine life in the neighbouring Sea. Countless varieties of fish, dolphins, turtles and corals come to life as you gaze at nature’s most amazing creatures from this luxury boutique hotel in Matara.
Alternatively, you can also visit the town of Mirissa, world renowned for Dolphin and whale watching along with a visit to the striking Mirissa Beach that is located a mere 10km away from the hotel. Take an excursion that lets you feast on the most breathtaking view of dolphins and whales that the region has to offer.
The city of Galle with its world famous 'Galle Fort', a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also found a mere 30 minutes away along the Southern Highway. Talk to our friendly staff who will arrange an excursion or day trip as per your needs. The Matara Fort is also a few minutes away from the hotel for which excursions can be made available as per guest requirements.
In addition, guests can also explore the sights and sounds of this beautiful vicinity with a host of other exciting tourist attractions nearby:
- Bird watching at the Kumana National Park (1 day trip)
- Visit to the scenic Dondra lighthouse, famed as the tallest lighthouse of Sri Lanka along with a visit to the Dondra fishing harbour
- Enjoy a walk along the charming Polhena long beach that starts from the hotel itself. This beach is an ideal spot to enjoy the amazing Sunrise at daybreak along with the amazing Sunset that is also visible from the same place, at dusk.
- Visit to the beautiful Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya famed for its classy architecture and also one of the largest temples of the country
- Visit to the Wavurukannala temple
- Day trip to Mulkirigala & Sithulpawwa temples
- A day excursion to the world famous Yala Safari National Park located 3 hours away from the hotel
- When visiting during July and August, guests can also witness the Dondra Perahera (a parade of elephants and cultural dancers) renowned to be the 2nd largest Perahera of the country