The first thing that strikes you about the enchanting Jetwing Saman Villas is the interplay of natural elements that illuminate its every nook and corner. Buttery gold sunlight creates a chiaroscuro of mesmerising hues in its sea-fronted lobby; waterbodies reflect dappled sunshine while the oceanic roar belts out a sonorous soundtrack welcoming you into the hotel’s innards. Ayubowan!
Nestled along the south-west coast of Sri Lanka in Aturuwella village in Bentota, Sri Lanka, the beach resort occupies a hilly promontory flanked by the glutinous Indian Ocean. It first grabbed eyeballs as the breathtaking location of the 2018 OTT superhit series The Night Manager, starring Bollywood actors Aditya Roy Kapoor and Anil Kapoor (as a debonair businessman) who lives here with his sultry girlfriend (played by Sobhita Dhulipala).
The 27-suite property quickly captivated the hearts of the peripatetic who hotfooted here to luxuriate in its tranquil location and Instagrammable villas with lush gardens, oceanic views and private plunge pools. What’s more, it became a much sought-after setting as a magical backdrop to celebrate your special day with true island luxury. “We’ve had many Indian couples who have proposed here and then also gone on to tie the knot here. The most perfect end to a romantic fairy tale,” adds General Manager Farell Blom with a smile.
Yet that’s not the only reason why the hotel has acquired renown. Jetwing Saman Villas holds the unique distinction of being Sri Lanka’s first boutique luxury resort. Launched in the 1990s, the vision behind its creation was double-pronged: to establish an authentically upscale tropical retreat and to provide a serene atmosphere where guests could escape from the whirligig of daily life.
