Nestled within acres of lush tropical gardens, Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara combines luxurious accommodation and professional Ayurveda treatment facilities for a holiday that will leave you feeling revitalised and ready to face the world again. Previously the Neptune Hotel, a conventional all-inclusive beach resort, Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara now specialises in Ayurveda treatments to combat stress, help rejuvenation or promote weight loss. Maha Gedara means “ancestral home” – we chose the new name because the Neptune Hotel was the first hotel built by Aitken Spence. This beach front hotel represents tranquillity at its best. This is evident from the moment you arrive, as you transfer at the gates from a car to a golf buggy that silently glides past rows of frangipane trees. at our charming Ayurveda resort. Sri Lanka has many unique local customs some of which we have incorporated into your holiday experience; for example after registering, you light a traditional brass lamp to symbolise a new beginning. Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara was originally designed by local architect Geoffrey Bawa, famous for blending interior and exterior spaces, connecting buildings with the natural environment. The refurbishment carried out in 2010/2011 was handled by his student Vinod Jayasinghe. Two simple, white-arched wings frame the pool on either side, overlooking the soothing waves lapping on the beach. Decoration is elegantly minimal – perhaps stylised reliefs of palmyrah and breadfruit trees on the walls, or local tree seedlings in coconut shells on the tables. You will spend much of your time in our specialist Ayurveda centre, where you will be treated in the calming atmosphere of our secluded treatment rooms with their own water features. We provide Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby area and there is a computer with internet connection in our library if you need it. But just because you are here for therapy doesn’t preclude gracious living. Our stylish rooms and delicious but healthy food ensure that you don’t miss out on creature comforts. We never forget that you are here for a holiday, not a boot camp! And although your treatment schedule may not allow much time for excursions outside the hotel, our crafts centre lets you see artisans at work and even have a go yourself. Above all, we pride ourselves on providing relaxed, friendly hospitality. Our managers and doctors mingle with guests in the restaurant and lounge in the evenings – feel free to chat and ask them any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara!