Aside from the golden sandy beaches that lie either side of the hotel’s rocky outcrop, one of the main draws at the Lighthouse is the Serena Spa where guests can experience the pampering qualities of ancient Ayurvedic treatments. An enticing array of watersports are available nearby, protected by the natural reef that makes swimming safe nearly all year round. The atmospheric Cinnamon Room and Cardamom Café combine international and local flavours, while romantics can arrange a personal chef to serve dinner on the beach by lantern light. Not far from the hotel, explore the lanes of Galle to discover a wide variety of excellent shops and cafés that lay hidden behind elegant colonial facades.