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by Condé Nast Traveler

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Mawella in Sri Lanka unites to keep its beach pristine as tourism boom beckons – ‘we don’t want to trash this place
- South China Morning Post

In the southeast of Sri Lanka, Asia is still just as one dreams it to be. And it is a place where luxury, social commitment, and natural beauty come together.
- Quarterely

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A 10-minute tuk-tuk ride from hip Hiriketiya, a surfer’s paradise, is the wide sweep of Mawella Beach. Pristine and jungle-fringed, it’s a working fishing village and home to the new boutique hotel, Halcyon Mawella.

Telegraph expert rating 9/10 alongside a circular 'Tried, Tested & Recommended' seal
Traveller Review Award 2023 badge for Halcyon Mawella: Booking.com guest rating 9.9/10
Certificate awarding Helimroo Private Limited the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance Sustainability Champions Award 2022, USAID logo and gold seal.