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Ahu Bay Hotel - Ahungalla, Sri Lanka
Ocean-inspired cement tiles for Ahu Bay boutique beach hotel
Tucked between two secluded coves of sandy beaches, on the South West coast of Sri Lanka, Ahu Bay is a relaxed beach house owned by the renowned luxury hotel resort group Resplendent Ceylon. The 5-star hotel, designed by Channa Daswatte, Geoffrey Bawa's protégé, opened in early 2023. Its beach-house-chic decor features Ilot Colombo cement tiles in most spaces. The restaurant, or the heart of the hotel, sits behind the infinity pool with sensational views on the Indian Ocean. The tile layout on the floor, specifically designed by a Parisian designer for Ahu Bay, seems to mirror the views with its sea of vivid-blue hexagonal cement tiles and occasional sea turtle motif. The oceanfront idyll of suites are tiled with the geometric design Lehel in a combination of sea green and blue while the villas are tiled with plain sandy beige tiles. The large bathrooms feature vibrant turquoise tiles on the floor and walls. They were made in different shades, carefully selected by the owner of the property, and with a patchy texture to give an organic and rustic look and feel to the space. Finally, the spa walls were tiled with the classic Paris pattern, in dark blues and cream white, design complimenting the spa towels.
