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By Sanath Weerasuriya

A hotel located in a city centre is always in the midst of noisy, hustle and bustle. But for ‘Ru Boutique’ in Kandy, it seems a blessing in disguise.  Located in the busy Sangaraja Mawatha by the banks of ‘Kiri Muhuda’, popularly known as ‘Nuwara Wewa’, ‘Ru Boutique’ on an elevated ground enjoys the serenity of the surround.
‘Ru Boutque’ is the latest addition to fast growing Kandy’s hotel inventory, to cater to the country’s emergent domestic markets, despite the current Covid situation.


'Ru Boutique’ offers uninterrupted vistas of Kandy Lake, sacred Dalada Maligawa and the surrounding hills, including Udawatta Kele and Knuckles Range as a backdrop.

 


Owned and operated by the newly formed King's Lake Hotel Management Company in association with the Dinapala Group, ‘Ru Boutique’, the newest boutique hotel, offers a mixture of modern and stylish accommodation of 14 rooms including three luxury suites, two Courtyard rooms, two Family rooms, five Lake view rooms and a single apartment with two modern rooms targeting long stay guests.  


All rooms at ‘Ru Boutique’ are fitted with a flat-screen LCD TV, mini-fridges, safe, tea/coffee making facilities, king size spacious double beds, en-suite bathroom fitted with all luxury amenities and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. 


Opened in March 2021, this boutique resort is a restored version of a combined two residences on an 80 perch land by the Lake. The venue offers up a cosy living space, the quiet surroundings and privacy despite its busy and noisy central location. 


‘The main structure was an old Kandyana bungalow and we re-built ‘Ru Boutique’, leaving a large space for a garden and sitting and relaxing areas. Apart from adding the small swimming pool at the roof top, some of the rooms are totally restructured to suit the most modern living. The Boutique resort is one of the best luxury boutiques that one could experience by the Lake. Seclusion, space and privacy, 'Ru' offers the ideal choice for the visitor when in Kandy’ said Ruvini Dinapala, the Managing Director of the ‘Ru Boutique’, Kandy.


‘Ru Boutique’ prioritises the food and beverage experience, offering two different dining areas. The main ‘Restaurant’, which is a part of old Colonial structure, creates a soothing atmosphere. The open-air garden dining offers a mesmerising Lake view specially during dinner time. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, ‘Ru Boutique’ brings the seamless integration of flavours and cuisine from around the World under the guidance of Boutique's experienced Executive Chef Manjula Dharmasiri. 


‘Apart from the luxury living, Cuisine is our main attraction. The Resort caters to the guests who want to be pampered and be provided a personalised service. We offer authentic Sri Lankan cuisine specialised in Kandyan preparations. The menus, give our guests a selection of harmonious blended traditional Sri Lankan foods or some endemic indigenes cuisines to international fine dining with a bit of a Sri Lankan touch to satisfy their taste buds. Italian cuisine, Continental and seafood fares too are popular items on the menu’ said Ruwan Mahagamage, the Resident Manager of the Resort.


‘Actually cuisine is one of our main driving forces. Many comment about our cuisine. From simple Kandyan village meal to star class dining and Sri Lankan culinary experiences from the hill to the sea are included in our menu’ added Chef Dharmasiri.


‘We also plan to introduce High Tea and some other culinary activities, but waiting for the pandemic situation to be calm. Hope everything will get back to normal as soon as possible’ added MD Ruvini Dinapala.

 


The hotel also offers a mini cafeteria facing the main Sangaraja Mawatha, (Lake Road) which could accommodate around 30 guests. This mini restaurant offers cakes, ice creams, pastries and fruit juices, all of which are homemade. 


‘Apart from relaxation and tranquil living, the 'Ru Boutique' offers a wide varieties of activities in the area, Bird watching and trekking, excursion to nearby Hantane, Udawatta Kele, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Uthuwan Kanda,  Sembu Watta are popular with the visitors’ said Kevin Sansoni, the FOM.


The resort also offers trekking options to the neighbouring mountains - a chance to escape and unwind, and be one with nature. The Scenic trails can be explored on mountain bikes or walk for those who desire a natural environment experience and rejuvenating of the mind.


Apart from adventure treks, traditional tours to Knuckles, Meemure and Hunnasgiriya, Kandy city round up, Tea Museum in Hantane and tours to Victoria Golf are quite popular with Sri Lankan clientele.


‘The Resort can arrange these guided excursions on prior request. Religious tours to Gadaladeniya Viharaya, Embekka Devalaya and Lankathilaka Viharaya could be arranged’ Kevin added.


The room rates at Ru Boutique range from Rs 25,000/- FBD (Courtyard rooms) to Rs 30,000/- FBD (Suites).

 


 Pix by Shan Bandu Weerasinghe


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