Stationed right on Pasikuda Beach is Maalu Maalu Resort and Spa, a 4-star hotel made up of wooden chalets. There are plentiful dining experiences when staying at Maalu Maalu. Karadiya is a restaurant open throughout the whole day and is known for its excellency in serving Sri Lankan seafood. There is also The White Sands, a true beach meal option, where themed dinners often occur. For a unique dining experience, you can grab food and drinks from Habala and Ruwala, the pool bar and restaurant, and eat your meal on converted fishing boats. The hotel also boasts Ayur Vie, its Ayurvedic spa with many treatments. The hotel offers countless water sports on its property, including banana boats, snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, and wind surfing. Many different excursions can also be arranged by hotel staff.
This resort promotes a sustainable ethos, blending luxurious comfort with environmentally friendly practices, although specific details of their eco-initiatives are not provided in the given data.
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What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Green roof
Building materials from sustainable resources
Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
Rainwater collection and usage
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
Serving organic food at the restaurant
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Bicycles provided to guests
Electric car charging station(s) available
Wastewater is reused after treatment
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery
Organic waste is composted
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? Sustainability and community development have been at the core of Karpaha Sands’ values and project since inception and integrated throughout all parts of our hotel to a most probably unmatched level in Sri Lanka.
At Karpaha Sands, we are proud to contribute to the transformation of the East Coast by actively seeking to employ and train people from nearby villages, often from scratch, giving them the opportunity to find a stable employment opportunity and train as professional hoteliers despite their lack of formal education. A large part of our team has been with us since even before the hotel opening and continues to grow with us, although several went on to develop their career further in the country or overseas. Karpaha Sands is in particular the main employer for the nearby Kiran village and provides livelihood for many families in the village.
