Splashmin’s Hotel opens
By Shirley Thomas
Guyana Chronicle
March 18, 2007
THE hotel and eco-tourism industries have been given a boost with the opening yesterday of the Splashmin’s 24-room Hotel and Eco-Tourism Camping Ground at Madewinni on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
Uniquely designed and resplendently laid out in the south western end of the lush green Fun Park, the edifice comprised of three sturdy two-flat villas each containing eight comfy and opulently furnished self contained rooms, is simply awe-inspiring.
The resort, about 20 minutes drive from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and about one and a half hour from the city (safe driving) provides for tourists and Guyanese in search of an occasional getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and the demands of the office – a home away from home.
Room rates vary, depending on season, but range between US$75 and $300 per night, and the service is incredible, says Ashmin John, Deputy Managing Director of Splashmin’s Hotel and Fun Park. Meals can be selected from a wild range of dishes boasting the best Guyana has to offer, and place of dining is optional – room service, or in the resort’s dining hall from where a panoramic view of the entire park and its aquatic and outdoor game facilities could be had.
There are rooms for couples, business associates, the family or even a single individual – whatever the need. All rooms are air-conditioned and self contained. Ashmin said the aim of such a facility is to help foster togetherness, be it for leisure, entertainment or simply to catch up on lost moments.
And on the other side of the hotel, across the lakes, is the Eco Adventure Camping Ground, ideal for providing overseas-based Guyanese with the experiences of wild life in Guyana. The resort, beautifully laid out, and boasting a wide range of blooming plants and succulent fruits, will be craved by nature lovers.
Less than two minutes drive by speed boat by from the residential end of the resort, the Eco Resort stands sublime, with huge green itae palm trees forming a kind of dark green canopy over the well kept nursery of animal and plant life. Visitors to the resort and camping ground can fish, camp for the night, cook what you reap from the ground, prepare your own Bar-B-Cue, or tie your hammock between the shady trees and enjoy the cool of the day.
Joining in congratulating Managing Director, Mr. Lennox John for his vision,
entrepreneurial skills and will and determination to play his part in the development of Guyana for the people of Guyana and tourists to these shores alike, were Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir, Mr. Geoff Da Silva, Head of the Go-Invest investment agency; Ms. Indira Anandjit of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, among others.
Opening prayers were offered by Pastor Clemsford Craig of God’s Battalion New Testament Church of God.
Mr. John expressed gratitude to God and acknowledged His guidance, inspiration, and blessings in making him strong, despite difficulties at times and being able to carry through with his projects which he knows can make people in Guyana comfortable.
Splashmin’s Fun Park first opened its doors to the public on April 8, 1998, and has since been constantly expanded and upgraded, whilst providing diverse forms of entertainment for patrons.