“Set in Yala National Park, the third property of Resplendent Ceylon is the island’s hottest hotel opening.
Surf, tea, safari—this is what homegrown hospitality group Resplendent Ceylon now offers with the recent opening of Wild Coast Tented Lodge in Yala National Park. With renowned hotels elsewhere in Sri Lanka, namely Ceylon Tea Trails in the tea country and Cape Weligama in Galle, the newest addition to the collection helps paint an accurate picture of the island’s diverse offerings. With plans to open in the Cultural Triangle of Sigiriya in 2018 and another property in Colombo, they’re sure to cover everything a curious and discerning traveller may seek. But first, let’s explore what they have up their sleeve in this ambitious undertaking.
The open-air bamboo clad bar and restaurant is the best watering hole in all of Yala National Park
4 Food And Drink
With its soaring bamboo ceilings and exquisite furnishings, the Ten Tusks restaurant and The Den bar are a sight to behold. Even with just one dining outlet, you’re unlikely to be bored of this open-air pavilion where each detail comes with an interesting backstory. Case in point: the seating is actually crafted from a mixture of elephant dung and clay, while the pathways are lined with dolomite stones discovered during the building of the resort.
Chef Suresh Nicholas and his team are keen to introduce guests to the culinary bounty of Sri Lanka. For instance, they have a Ceylon Heritage menu, which showcases the colourful mix of flavours inspired by the traders and colonisers who left their imprint on the country. Of course, should the craving hit, you’ll be able to find comfort food and enjoy a rustic barbeque, a safari staple.”
