If striking coconut palm fringed beaches, dazzling sun, sheer white curtains blowing in the sea breeze, beautifully designed contemporary rooms is your cup of tea, then look no further than the pleasing accommodation at Tapbroban beach House, Set amidst a bustling little resort town of Unawatuna on the Oceans edge, where 02 standard, 04 Deluxe, 04 Superior bedrooms and a penthouse suite, each comprising of carved wooden antique beds with ample usage of wood to provide guests with the option of privacy along with a view of the sea or headland in the distance. Galle, the famous harbour of the ancient silk route and then the colonial days when 700 or more people were supposed to have come on steamships on average every day till Colombo took over as the main port, and a mere stone’s throw away is the world famous Unwatuna beach and is approximately one hour from Colombo on the E 01, or 03 hour journey from the scenic but crowded coastal railway line, replete with lovely palm fringed bay beaches along the way. The Taproban beach house is located in the hamlet of Unawatuna, close to some of the most impressive beach attractions and “reggae nights” on the island, and offers the double attraction of being next to the beach and restaurants of Unawatuna. Presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of rural Sri Lanka, where the sound of ritual music is carried on by the sea breeze from the temple on top of the headland, take a stroll down the UNESCO World heritage, the Dutch fort ramparts at dawn or dusk and savour the Dutch Colonial heritage of Sri Lanka and its influences. For Sea Food lovers, Taproban restaurant is an oasis that serves up classic & authentic Sri Lankan dishes using the spices of our heritage, the very reason for the Dutch fort to be placed in Galle by the sea fairing, spice hunting Dutch. A~ la carte menu includes a wide range of delicacies of mouth watering fresh salads, meat and poultry and last but not least the sea food in the form of the flamed red lobster, grilled prawn kebab, Sea bass on lemon, delicately balanced with aromatic herbs. All these are accompanied by a classic w**e list and stewardess who will help you select, enjoy a glass of bubbly watching the sun do down listening to the sound of the waves breaking on shore. The highlight of all this is the “action night”, an open air beach terrace BBQ with all possible treats of the sea under a starry Unwatuna night, with shimmering lights of ships passing by in the distance, finish all this with a totally wicked desert followed by a unique coffee.
