Cantaloupe Aqua, a Private Resort and Beach Club in Thalpe, Habaraduwa was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the popular TripAdvisor website.

The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

‘Cantaloupe Aqua is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Dmitri Jayasuriya - Founder/MD, at Cantaloupe Villas Pvt. Ltd. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.”

C.Aqua is the first property under the Cantaloupe Villa portfolio. Defined, as a Private Hotel and Beach Club, it has created a new niche within the fashion lifestyle hospitality sector in Sri Lanka. The concept of the hotel is inspired by famous & trendy beach clubs around the world and is the only one of its kind in Sri Lanka.

C.Aqua combines contemporary spaces, colourful décor, eclectic music and delicious food to create the ultimate ocean-front getaway. A distinguishing facet of the property is that it features a private beach in one of the island's most beautiful and undisturbed coastal strips in Talpe.