Set in the sunny embrace of Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, Abode Ahangama emerges as a calm, coastal boutique hotel that doubles down on sustainability. Their hospitality weaves the snugness of modern travel with the threads of environmental stewardship and community upliftment, setting a gold standard for responsible tourism.
Wedged between a chirpy tropical jungle and an expansive ocean, this location comes with palm-fringed straits and a series of aligned beaches. Head out to wacky bars and cafes or engage in a surfing course – Abode Ahangama’s setup shall be your home away from home.
This vintage-bohemian look comes with original art pieces and murals. Along with soothing walls, the organic cotton beds and linen reward their sustainability mindset with a distinction. Walk into their outdoor gym, settle in for a spa and wellness therapy, or cherish the privilege of private in-room yoga sessions.
This Danish-designed 1950s bungalow has been sensitively restored for the “style-conscious traveller”. Much of the estate has rediscovered its original layout with one large-sized suite and three chic bedrooms.
Local craftsmen from surrounding lodges have showcased Lankan artistry through the easeful queen-sized metal-framed four-poster beds. High thread count linen and North Indian materials put it together. The staff also sends Citronella oil burners to keep pesky insects at a distance in the evening and charmingly scented coconut-base artisanal toiletries for your morning showers.
The more time you spend here, the more prominent each sustainable element becomes. A semi-outdoor bathroom speaks the language of sustainability through its open-air built and groovy coils of climbing plants that look mesmerizing in tropical sunrays. Sky-view showers promise bathing sessions unlike the ones in your closed four-walled bathrooms.
Plastic waste is a big no-no at Abode Ahangama. The monochrome ceramic water jug sitting on your wooden table stands as proof.
Abode Ahangama’s architectural narrative is a love letter to the natural beauty it resides in. Eco-friendly materials and indigenous construction methods slash its environmental impact. Characterized by open areas, natural ventilation, and greenery in abundance, the boutique hotel trims its energy consumption by large margins.
Travelers love to partake in the seamless transition between outdoor splendour and indoor luxury. A restful hideaway vibe accompanies the eco ethos in wisely appointed spaces displaying endless clever design touches.
This restoration project meets its intent of ethical social responsibility. Guests are exposed to locally inspired creations that influence the property’s culinary and zero-waste goals.
The retreat does its fair share in creating a space that enriches the area economically and culturally. Initiatives to support local schools and beach clean-ups underscore Abode Ahangama’s commitment to the local community. Local artisans and farmers – all earn a penny or two when you stay here.
Designing a property to blend into such backdrops isn’t something we often see. How the property swiftly infuses its colours into the multiple shades of blue, green, and brown deserves applause.
The subtlest nuances that, ironically, aren’t hard to miss are what makes Abode Ahangama a special destination. Fresh, warm cups of Ceylon tea, multiple lounging corners free of technology and graced with minimalism and natural colours, and your entertainment being monkeys hopping or Robins and Bluebirds swinging from branch to branch – this boutique hotel is a state of mind.
