Welcombe Hotel Trincomalee

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Welcombe Hotel - Trincomalee - Sri Lanka. - The warm overtones of the hotel are reflective of the sunrise and sunset that touch The Welcombe each day. It's open floor system inviting the crispness of the sun and the sea, is ideal for nature lovers, as one is able to admire and study the abundant bird life in a seat of comfort.
The pub, a cozy English affair, is well stocked with a range of local and foreign brews. Its colorful cocktails will lull you in to a perfect state of unwind. While away the afternoons at the pool if you fancy a cool swim or for those who prefer to take in the scenic beauty with an ice-cool drink in hand. The upper deck with the fabulous view is the ideal lounge area.
Fine dining at the glass-fronted restaurant will treat you to sumptuous buffets of fresh seafood, blends of Oriental and European cuisine and an array of Sri Lankan dishes.

A short distance from the town, perched on Orr's Hill, is the oldest hotel in Trincomalee. Resplendent in its old world charm, The Welcombe is set in the background of the mighty Indian Ocean and speaks of a history that began in the 1930s. The Welcombe was the dream child of British entrepreneur Mr.M. S. Milne.
The hotel was commissioned in 1936 having obtained permission for the project from the head quarters of East Indian Naval Squadron based in Trincomalee at the time. Ceylon, as it was called then, was a hubbub of military activity at this time. The hotel too experienced its share of the war. Despite these setbacks the hotel was successfully completed in 1937.
The Welcombe soon became a popular hotel in Sri Lanka with both local residents and tourists. As well as hosting the rich and the elite, the hotel became the social center of naval officers serving in Trincomalee. After 70 years the scene that meets the eye is still as resplendent as it was then. With its breath-taking view of Trincomalee's natural harbour and surrounding hills, one is lulled in to a sense of quietude, although the thriving town of Trincomalee, a hub to all the wonders of Central and North Eastern Sri Lanka is only a two minutes drive away.
It's strategic location serves as a convenient base for those in pursuit of excursions to the historic landmarks of the town or the beautiful white beaches of Nilaveli. The hotel has a peaceful & relaxing atmosphere in a truly exotic location, 275km from Colombo, 5 minutes drive from Trincomalee town, over looking the Trincomalee bay.