About Whisky Point and if it’s for you
It’s a semi remote Surf & Yoga boutique beach resort with Italian flavors mixed with sustainable local influences and staff. This page is intended to help you decide if the experience we offer is suitable for you. Please read it carefully to know what to expect and avoid any disappointment before making your reservation.
Wildlife
It is situated in a wildlife territory and lake area you may encounter monkeys, squirrels, snakes, elephants, crocodiles and surfers.
Sand
We are set right on the beach and even if we do our best to give you cabanas free of sand, it comes/flies back very fast… If you can’t stand the sand, Whisky is not for you. We do have grass patches with rinsing stations at each cabana/Building.
Food and snaking
If you are keen on having night time snacks and need to keep food, fruits, cookies in your room, always keep them in the metallic box or wooden cupboard available in your room. We would most probably be able to provide containers on demand. By doing so, you prevent visuals for squirrels and the like to not steal your goodies. And leaving a mess in your room.
AC, fan and temperature
None of our cabanas have air conditioning. Whisky Point enjoys an almost permanent sea breeze and the open airy concept of our cabanas with traditional grass roofing keeps it cool all day long and the addition of the fan is usually more than enough to grant a very comfortable temperature. Most people can’t even stand leaving the fan on during the night.
Towels & Linen
We do provide towels & linen for all accommodations. They are changed every three days to respect the nature but of course at your request we can do any time. No charge.
Party and noise and disturbance
We have the chance of enjoying a quite remote situation from the beating core of the village while being easily accessible. In addition to that the main wind blows from the south during the season which helps pushing the noise away. Our neighbors do a party once a week on fridays (they are pretty noise). So there is noise then. Apart from that it’s tranquil all the time.
Keeping Your belongings safe
We have 24/7 security cameras and A full time security guard rotation. Rooms all lock. Cabanas have Lock boxes so all belongings are 100% safe. Not that it’s unsafe in any way. It’s just an added feature for peace of mind. As we are an exclusive boutique resort. Only residents or invited guests at any time. Chill and relaxed.
Low Season or rather no surf season
Please be aware that even if Pottuvil area is one of the driest spots in Sri Lanka, we also have a wet season from November to end of January, and we do get tropical showers. Most are short and you will get enough sun everyday to get fair enough sunburns but we may also have full rainy days once in a while. A beach resort with open cabanas. If you need full sunny days, large crowds of tourists, parties, perfect waves, etc., wait for the high season to visit us. On the other hand, if you want to see the flip side of the postcard, enjoy the silence, the wildlife, explore the surroundings, Kumana Park, Kudimbigala temple on your own, observe the fishing and rice farming activities at their peak, come and visit us during the low season, your experience couldn’t be more genuine and we have special seasonal rates.
Room Service
Daily or at your request. Your room will be cleaned by our staff only if you request it. Please feel free to ask them to refresh your room whenever it is required. The bedsheets are changed every four nights but can be replaced earlier on demand whenever necessary. You can Even Enjoy the restaurant orders dropping us a WhatsApp or Telegram Message anytime anywhere in the property.
Road access and finding us
We have good clear access roads and ample safe parking. Use google maps for directions. We don’t use roadside signs as we like the exclusivity it gives.
Drinking waters
We use filling stations and glass bottles to reduce plastic waste. Filling stations are free and easily accessible. Also cold water in exchange for your refilled and cleaned bottle.
Restaurant and food
There is a Restaurant on site serving mostly Western & Italian gourmet Food, Smoothies and juices. Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine is available on request and cooking classes for Sri Lankan food by our chef if you’d be keen to learn.