A sweeping beachfront estate on five verdant acres (two hectares) of Sri Lanka’s south coast, AS30 is an all-inclusive, private resort designed exclusively for a single group of guests. Set on a gentle rise above a palm-fringed beach near Dickwella, the resort claims mesmerizing views of the Indian Ocean and can accommodate up to 30 guests across eight Split-Level Suites, four Classic Suites, and three Family Suites. These are positioned around two double-story Living Salas, which overlook their own vast infinity pools and the sea on either side of an emerald swathe of lawn.
Situated to maximize their staggering Indian Ocean views, the villas are two-story, poolside Living Salas each housing an air-conditioned dining area, interactive show kitchen, lounge, bar, wine cellar, library, and terrace. An elevator in one of the villas connects the library (upstairs) to the bar lounge (downstairs), and gentle slopes offer wheelchair access throughout the resort. One of the villas offers an expansive games room and TV room, while the other features a spacious children’s entertainment and TV room, as well as a meeting room. Each Living Sala’s suites are housed in separate structures either overlooking the two infinity swimming pools, or farther back on the property surrounded by lush vegetation.
With design inspired by Tropical Modernism, each suite effortlessly connects indoors to out, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors inviting sea breezes within. Vaulted, bamboo ceilings and terrazzo floors are complemented by hand-carved antiques and offset by crisp white linen, compelling black and white photography, and subtly textured soft furnishings. Most suites offer expansive terraces with double daybeds, and four Split-Level Suites and three Classic Suites boast their own private plunge pools.
A destination unto itself, AS30 offers every facility and service a group of guests could possibly desire during their stay. The air-conditioned, glass-fronted gym rests beside the double spa treatment suite and tennis court, and two children’s swimming pools with long, winding waterslides provide hours of entertainment. An outdoor shuffleboard court offers fun for all ages, while the yoga and meditation pavilion and 3-mile (5 km) beach offer different forms of escape and relaxation. The resort’s discreet and dedicated team of 30 staff members is available around the clock to tailor every detail – from special dining, cultural, and wellness moments, to kids’ activities and exploration of the region.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served each day in different settings across the resort, with every menu tailored according to guest preferences. Free-flow beverages including juices, premium spirits, cocktails, and wines can be enjoyed whenever a guest desires. Up to 15 spa treatments per day are included, as well as tennis lessons, personal training, yoga and Pilates, guided cycling tours, movies by moonlight, cooking classes, beach sports, tuk tuk tours around local villages, and more. Complimentary round-trip airport transfers make traveling to AS30 a breeze, and up to eight hours of complimentary babysitting and a daily children’s activity program keeps kids entertained.
Beyond the comprehensive inclusions, the expert local team can arrange any possible experience offered along Sri Lanka’s south coast – from whale watching to exploring Galle Fort – ensuring that transportation is booked, and costs are clear.
AMENITIES
– 15 bedroom suites sleeping 30 adults plus some children (under 12)
– Two poolside, two-story living salas, each with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a lounge, bar, wine cellar, library, pool terrace, and stunning ocean views
– Two infinity-edge, salt-water swimming pools (82 ft / 25 m) with outdoor showers and shallow areas for in-pool lounging and dining
– Two air-conditioned indoor dining areas featuring interactive show kitchens
– Multiple salas scattered across the property for dining and relaxation
– Sandy beach that extends in either direction for a total of 3 miles (5 km)
– Five acres (two hectares) of landscaped gardens and lawns
– Two children’s pools with long, twisting water-slides
– Multiple open-air settings, ideal for afternoon tea and dining
– Double spa treatment suite with steam room
– Yoga/meditation pavilion
– Fully-equipped, air-conditioned, glass-fronted gym
– Floodlit, hard-surface tennis court with basketball hoop
– Two air-conditioned games rooms with pool tables, board games, and kids’ TV areas
– Outdoor shuffleboard court
– Events pavilion
– Elevator
– Wheelchair accessible
Guest privileges (included in the cost):
– Full-board gourmet meals
– Free-flow beverages including premium spirits, cocktails, wines, soft drinks, and fresh juices
– Daily snacks and treats, homemade sorbet and ice-cream, and freshly baked cakes
– Traditional afternoon tea with tea tasting
– All-day pool butler service
– Tuk-tuk tours around local villages
– Sri Lankan cooking classes with the Executive Chef
– Traditional Sri Lankan cultural show, once per stay
– Live Sri Lankan instrumental music
– Market and artisan workshop tours
– Guided cycling tours and local walks
– Mountain bikes available for adults and kids
– Beach volleyball, pool volleyball, mini cricket/soccer matches on the lawn
– Archery
– Outdoor shuffleboard games
– Movies by moonlight for adults and kids
– Up to 15 spa treatments per day including Ayurveda, sports, reflexology, and head massages with all-natural products featuring local ingredients
– Yoga and Pilates, aqua aerobics, tennis lessons, beach jogging
– Personal training
– Complimentary babysitting (up to 8 hours per day)
– Daily children’s activity program with treasure hunts, arts and crafts including mask painting, kite flying, sandcastle building, educational nature tours, and more
– Kids’ cooking/baking classes
– Round-trip airport transfers from Colombo, once per group
– VIP arrival and departure airport experience
– Daily laundry (excluding dry cleaning)
– International calling and high-speed WiFi
– Netflix, Apple TV, and Apple Music in every room
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS (chargeable):
– Private helicopter tour of tea estates and the Cultural Triangle
– Blue whale-and dolphin-sighting on a private catamaran
– Day trekking in the UNESCO-protected rainforest of Sinharaja
– Private surfing lessons
– Exploration of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
– Scuba diving
– Releasing turtle hatchlings from a local hatchery
– Traditional Sri Lankan dance classes
– Sponsoring an orphaned baby elephant in Udawalawe National Park
– Spotting leopards on safari in Yala National Park
– Birdwatching in Bundala National Park
– Guided hike to the ancient Mulkirigala Rock Temple
– Tasting Virgin White Tea at Handunugoda Tea Estate
– Arranging live bands, DJs, fireworks, magic shows, and other entertainment