Completed in 2006, Aditya sits on a secluded stretch of beach in Ratgama just south of Hikkaduwa and is undoubtedly one of the finest boutique properties in the island.  Sri Lanka’s ability to produce luxurious boutique hotels is now established, but Aditya arguably raises the bar still further. The Adityas is the common name for the 12 Sun Gods said to dwell in the highest heavens, sustainers of the celestial light. It is an appropriate name for this luxurious property designed both to de-stress and exhilarate.

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Accommodation
Aditya’s suites are a delight, so much so that some guests have been known never to leave them. There are 12 spacious and elegant suites – five garden suites, six sea-view suites (more expensive, but highly recommended), and the Grand Surya Suite. Each suite is equipped with a private plunge pool/Jacuzzi, large-screen TV, sumptuous king-size beds, DVD/CD player, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee service. Bathrooms have his and hers sinks, vanity mirrors, rainhead showers. Suites have individual furnishings, objets d’art and antiques, much imported from Bali and Indonesia, and all possess their own individual mood.

Facilities
The Amal restaurant has views of the beach and offers a selection of both eastern and western cuisine, with seafood a particular strength. Guests may request from the master chef their own choice of menu, subject only to time and availability, and they can eat whenever they choose. In-room dining is another potential delight. The bar, by Sri Lankan standards, has a decent selection of wines and cocktails. Swim in either the large pool or at safe times of year, on the secluded stretch of tropical beach. To further pamper body and soul, there is an en suite spa service, a well-equipped gym, a yoga room and a library with an eclectic selection of books, music and movies. Mini-courses are offered on such diverse subjects as Sri Lankan cooking and mask making.  The hotel’s own mini Moke is available for hire for outings.

Excursions
Ratgama is situated midway between the hedonistic beach resort of Hikkaduwa and the historic old town of Galle with its 18th century Dutch Fort, a walled UNESCO-protected city with a maze of narrow streets full interesting architecture, boutique shops, art galleries and some fine-dining restaurants. Hikkaduwa is popular for watersports including scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing, but is most famous for its traditional surfing.