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4 Sleeping
The Kallady area is a bit of a hike from the
sights of Puliyanthivu as you have to cross
two bridges.
Many travellers opt to stay by the beach in
the Kalkudah area 30km to the north.
Treatooo gUesThoUse $
(%222 7600; http://www.treatooo.com; 103 lady Man-
ning Drive; s/d/tr rs 1500/2000/2500, with
air-con rs 2200/2800/3500; aW) This wel-
coming guesthouse has nine spacious and
tidy rooms, some boasting balconies with
lagoon views. The family owners look after
travellers well, offering tasty local, Chinese
and Western dishes (Rs 250 to 500) as well
as good transport information and laundry.
Its waterside location is superb.
Hotel Bridge View hoTel $
(%222 3723; http://www.hotelbridgeview.com; 63/24
New Dutch Bar rd, Kallady; s/d/tr from rs
1120/1300/1560; aW) This garden hotel 1km
from the bridge is ageing but worth con-
sidering. Rooms are surrounded by green-
ery; oddly, those in the old wing are better
than the newer ones. Any bridge views are
imagined. The restaurant serves decent sea-
food and curries, though service could be
snappier.
Riviera Resort hoTel $
(%222 2164, 222 2165; http://www.riviera-online.com;
New Dutch Bar rd, Kallady; s/d from rs 1342/2440,
d with air-con from rs 4885; aiW) Perched
at the water’s edge with views of Kallady
Bridge and the lagoon, the Riviera is cer-
tainly a peaceful, relaxing place to stay. The
accommodation has some old-fashioned
charm, but would benefit from a makeover;
expect somewhat dark rooms and a slightly
faded feel. Still, there’s a well-stocked bar
and restaurant offering good local cooking.
Kayaks are available for hire (singles/
doubles Rs 500/800) for exploring the
lagoon and there are also bikes.
YMCA gUesThoUse $
(%222 2495; Boundary rd; s/d/tr from rs
800/1150/1500, with air-con rs 1725/2300/2875;
a) If you’re really watching the rupees, the
Y is so cheap it’s worth considering. The
location is central yet quiet and the staff
are friendly, but the large impersonal block
offers near-zero ambience; rooms are bare
and bathrooms are cold-water only. No
food is served, but drinks are available.
Hotel East Lagoon hoTel $$
(%222 9222; http://www.hoteleastlagoon.lk; Mu-
nai lane, Uppodai lake road; r/ste from rs
7100/16,800; aWs) Now top dog in town,
this new colonial-style place enjoys a se-
rene lagoonside setting 1km northeast of
the centre with fine views over the water
to Kallady from its plush, spacious rooms.
There’s a good restaurant with an excellent
lunch buffet (Rs 900) for great local foods
including lots of vegetarian choices.
5 ating & DrinkingE
TD Foods &
Takeaway sri lANKAN $
(15 Covington rd; meals rs 180-380) Tiny TD
is strung with coloured lights and Chinese
lanterns and is next to a Tamil music shop,
so eating here is a full sensory experience.
Serves excellent biryanis, noodles and kotthu.
Sun Shine Fast sri lANKAN $
(315 Trinco rd; meals rs 180-400) Sun Shine has
quite a reputation, and it’s easy to see why.
This modern, clean and welcoming place
covers all bases with an amazing display of
biriyanis, curries (try the mutton), and pilau
rice as well as burgers, cakes and snacks
(samosas for Rs 25), juices and lassis. There
are two locations across the street from each
other.
Seven Star sri lANKAN $
(New Kalmunai rd, Kallady; rice & curry rs 150-
250) Scores strongly for genuine rice and
curry – as the lunchtime crowds will attest.
Seven Star is just north of the clock tower.
oRN Buffet &
Take Away sri lANKAN $$
(%222 2684; 42 Covington rd; meals rs 120-600;
h7.30am-6pm, lunch buffet 11am-3.30pm) A
wonderful find, this hyper-busy little eat-
ery run by a delightful, industrious couple
has an excellent takeaway section (vegie/
meat meals Rs 120/200) popular with office
workers. Upstairs is a buffet restaurant; the
lunchtime spread (Rs 600) includes fish,
chicken and lots of vegetarian dishes. West-
ern food (like pasta) can also be prepared:
call ahead and espresso coffee is available.
Riviera Resort sri lANKAN $$
(%222 2165, 222 2164; http://www.riviera-online.com;
New Dutch Bar rd, Kallady; meals rs 350-800;
hnoon-3pm & 5-10pm; W) Dining here evokes
memories of colonial times, as waiters fix
you up with a drink (ideally a gin and tonic)