CANTALOUPE LEVELS – Luxury & Lifestyle in Rumassala

LEVELS, an intimate Luxury & Lifestyle boutique hotel near Galle, is the second property under the Cantaloupe Villas portfolio. Picturesquely perched on the lush green Rumassala headland, this luxurious design hotel reveals views of a wide turquoise bay that stretches from Jungle Beach to the world famous Dutch Fort of Galle, and is located right in the heart of this cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Sumptuous guestrooms, an eye-catching tri-colour infinity pool and sultry areas for dining and imbibing make this the hottest new address on the southern coast. LEVELS is situated on Rumassala, a verdant headland that punctures Sri Lanka’s low-lying southern coastline, midway between cosmopolitan Galle and playful Unawatuna. Its position captures the stunning westerly views in enthralling detail; the infinite Indian Ocean, an enigmatic palm-fringed coastline and Galle’s illustrious 17th century Dutch Fort. This privileged locale also affords easy access to the region’s increasingly diverse collection of restaurants, attractions, activities and nightlife.

Rumassala is a biodiversity hotspot and home to many species of wildlife including rare, yet easy-to-spot, purple-faced leaf monkeys. The hill harbors many engaging cultural sites such as the Vivekarama Temple and the Japanese Peace Pagoda (where stands a life-sized statue of the monkey god Hanuman) as well as idyllic Jungle Beach, which lies at the foot of the headland directly accessible from the hotel. Jungle Beach’s twin secluded bays are ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and the pale sandy beaches are washed by a sparkling Coral Sea rich in marine life. LEVELS is a private 9-room boutique hotel designed and inspired by the unique topography, of this enviable ocean facing hillside locale. The hotel expands on Cantaloupe’s design philosophy of fusing the contemporary with classical Baroque elements, and each of the hotel’s unique features has been tailored to specific requirements to invoke an atmosphere of sophistication, seduction and calm. Each of the rooms at LEVELS frames vistas of the Indian Ocean and abundant, verdant jungle of Rumassala.

Whether lying horizontal in bed, lounging by the poolside, dining on fusion cuisine or sipping mojitos on the roof terrace, your eyes are drawn to the deep aquamarine bay that curves gently, westerly, towards the lighthouse-pierced outline of Galle Fort directly ahead. On clear mornings, silver-blue panoramas of the island’s misty mountain ranges come into view further inland. Uber-comfy, well-furnished lounge areas for wining and dining languish across three levels of the hotel, edged by lowing creepers, green grass roofs and tropical plants. Cool and convivial, these sumptuous living and dining areas all centre around a one-of-a-kind tri-coloured mosaic-tiled infinity pool which plays bold and brazen homage to Cantaloupe’s signature hues; lime green, cool white and hot pink.

The Rooms: LEVELS guestrooms are chic and luxurious. Invoking Cantaloupe’s signature contemporary baroque aesthetic, eye-catching designer touches include patent snakeskin leather bed-heads, smooth timber flooring, snooze-friendly sofas and cutting edge mod cons. Pale gold and silver hues complement the light background whilst contrasting black accents and bright colour pop art complete the look.

SUPERIOR Silhouettes: Located on the ground and second floor respec­tively, these are our most intimate bedrooms but they’re packed with all the comforts that you can expect from a stylish Cantaloupe bedroom; beautiful beds, lavish linen and chic touches.

DELUXE Silhouettes: Our five deluxe suites are located across all three floors of the hotel. More spacious than our superi­or rooms, yet every bit as comfortable, the deluxe rooms offer more lounging space and ever more tantalizing glimpses of the stunning aquamarine sea.

SUITE Dreams: LEVELS’ two design-orientated suites indulge guests with an exceptional 60 square metres of decadent space filled with playful luxuries. Adding to this fabulous spacious­ness, are infinite ocean views and unrivalled 200-degree coastal panoramas. As you lie back in bed, or on one of the loungers, views of the enigmatic sand-swathed coast­line, the lush hillside of Rumassala, the island’s misty interior and the lighthouse-spiked silhouette of Galle Fort; brashly reveal themselves.

CLIQUE Bed Lounge: On the ground floor, a banquette of fan-cooled day beds brings the concept of ‘bed dining’ to Sri Lanka. By day or night, these oversized snooze stations are the place to relax, as you nibble and imbibe tapas and tropical cocktails. Beyond, a timber deck sprinkled with wave-shaped loungers edges the tri-coloured pool, a statement piece that represents Cantaloupe’s bold design ethos. A spiral staircase curls up to a black-and-white floored bar with gothic chandeliers and an alfresco sea view deck.

Cuisine: LEVELS features an eclectic international a la carte menu, which combines signature dishes from Cantaloupe’s partner restaurants, Clique in Colombo and Coconut at Cantaloupe Aqua, in nearby Habaraduwa. Exquisite Japanese cuisine is a hotel speciality along with melt-in-your-mouth sous-vide steaks and fusion paella. The hotel’s air-conditioned restaurant is on the ground floor and spills onto a plant-festooned side terrace for romantic, sliding doors open onto velveteen lawns topped with tables for dining alfresco under a balmy starlit sky.

Cantaloupe & CO

Cantaloupe & CO are proud to launch their new Cantaloupe Hotels Corporate Logo and identity. The logo combines the fundamental Cantaloupe signatures such as the Crowns, the Colours of Cantaloupe, and subtle representation of different divisions of the group; also incorporating the colours of the Sri Lankan flag into the Cantaloupe crown. The intention with incorporating the colours of Sri Lanka, is for Cantaloupe to pay homage to its identity and most importantly promote national equality and unity. Cantaloupe Hotels now owns and manages two properties; Cantaloupe AQUA and Cantaloupe Levels, with Cantaloupe Soul Surf approximately 8 months away from completion.