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Accommodation in Sri Lanka
The Slightly Chilled Yellow House , Adam's Peak
Offering stunning views, this family run guesthouse overlooks Kelani River and the sacred Adam’s Peak mountain. Perched on a sloping hill, this guesthouse caters to those who love to be within nature and is in the perfect location to climb A....
Heritance Ahungalla , Ambalangoda
Located 9km from Ambalangoda, the Heritance Ahungalla is a luxury hotel designed by Geoffrey Bawa. With a stunning infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, the hotel is situated on a wonderful golden beach. With each room unique in appearance, ....
The Mudhouse , Anamaduwa
The Mudhouse is nestled far away from the beaten track in sixty acres of ancient forests. Surrounded by lakes, natural beauty and an array of wildlife, the Mudhouse consists of uniquely designed huts made of wattle and daub with traditional thatch....
Ulagalla Resort , Anuradhapura
The Ulagalla Resort is a wonderful 5 star resort with 21 chalets spread across 58 acres of natural woodland. The chalets offer panoramic views of the lush paddy fields and peaceful reservoirs and are designed to make the most of their surroundings....
Kirchhayn Bungalow , Bandarawela
Set high in the hills surrounded by tea plantations, this charming planter's bungalow provides a wonderful and calming escape from the rush of day to day life. It offers beautiful English gardens and even a great croquet lawn. There are also plent....
The Dutch House , Bandarawela
Constructed along the lines of the early 18th century Cape Dutch bungalows, the Dutch House is a luxurious home tastefully designed by its British and Sri Lankan owners. Set on an extensive flowering garden, with magnificent views of the Bandarawe....
Club Villa , Bentota
One of our favourite hotels on the island, Club Villa feels more like staying with friends than at a hotel. The hotel, designed by Geoffrey Bawa, the island's most renowned architect, is tucked away in a coconut plantation just a stone's throw fro....
Saman Villas , Bentota
With a wonderful setting on a craggy rock straddled by two golden beaches, Saman Villas is ideally placed for perfect sunsets. It is a well established property which excells at giving clients a relaxed and peaceful stay. Every suite has either a pri....
The Villa Bentota , Bentota
Set on a former coconut plantation a stone's throw from a dazzling beach is one of Sri Lanka's most sophisticated boutique hotels. Designed by the iconic Sri Lanka architect Geoffrey Bawa and now extensively redesigned and managed by Sri Lanka's life....
Castlereagh , Bogawantalawa Valley
Travellers approaching Castlereagh from the road can glimpse tantalizing views across the lake of this symbol of the glory days of colonial life. Situated in a wooded dell close to the water, this century old bungalow offers unrivalled water views....
Norwood , Bogawantalawa Valley
The bungalow at Norwood commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa Valley and rests in the shelter of one of the most impressive bamboo stands to be found anywhere. The suites are oversized with imposing colonial style furniture, so....
Summerville , Bogawantalawa Valley
High above the lake at the edge of a tea plantation, Summerville stands sentinel. This four-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views of the water and tea planted hills in the distance. Some suites open to private gardens and all of their accommodation....
Tientsin , Bogawantalawa Valley
Step into the world of Tientsin and step back in time. Named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came, this very British residence is a historical landmark. Six glorious rooms and suites open onto magnificent English garde....
Galapita Eco Lodge , Buttala
If you have ever dreamed of sleeping under the stars but in style, this is the place for you. Galapita's four large mud huts are perched on top of the rocks alongside the Menik Ganga (Gem River) in the middle of the jungle. The huts are open-sided....
Galle Face Hotel , Colombo
This charming, romantic colonial hotel is one of the oldest in Asia (Est. 1864) and has an air of faded elegance. It is perfectly located in the heart of Colombo beside the Arabian Sea overlooking Galle Face Green. Whilst the service can be slow and ....
Tintagel , Colombo
This historical house was home to two prime ministers and a president of Sri Lanka and is located in the leafy and most desirable residential area of Colombo 7. It has recently been converted to a luxury private hotel by the hugely talented Shanth Fe....
Lake Lodge , Dambulla
Located in the village of Kandalama, The Lake Lodge is a small and exclusive six room hotel with panoramic views of Dambulla and the hills of Mihintale. The hotel has a large swimming pool with a bar area and restaurant, with lots of hideaways for....
Aditya , Galle
Overlooking a quiet stretch of beach between the historic town of Galle and the fun resort of Hikkaduwa, Aditya has a prime location. Although a 12 suite hotel, it aims to offer service more in kind with a villa; menu and meal times are set to sui....
Amangalla , Galle
Amangalla derives its name from aman, or 'peace' in Sanskrit, and galla, the Sinhalese name for the town of Galle. The hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the historic town of Galle as it lies within the walls of the fort itself. Amangalla ....
Apa Villa Thalpe , Galle
This ravishing boutique hotel is set in a coconut palm garden overlooking the sea with its own small beach and magnificent swimming pool. Its 6 individual suites are spread between 3 separate villas. Each suite is stylishly simple with king size 4 po....
Dutch House , Galle
Originally a Dutch farmhouse, built in 1712, this beautiful mansion has been transformed into a wonderfully stylish place to stay. The sister hotel of Sun House, it is situated high on a hill overlooking the historical town of Galle with three large ....
Era Beach , Galle
Era Beach is located just 15 minutes away from the historical Galle, and provides the perfect location for morning strolls around Galle Fort and afternoons spent lounging on the beach. With beautiful views and a peaceful ambience, the hotel is ste....
Galle Fort Hotel , Galle
Developed by a rather hip couple from Australia this chic and charming hotel, with just 13 rooms, is in the heart of Galle Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most sought-after locations in Sri Lanka. It has been painstakingly refur....
Kahanda Kanda , Galle
This stunning modern hotel in southern Sri Lanka is without doubt one of the most beautiful and luxurious on the island. Perched on the top of a hill in the middle of its own tea plantation, it overlooks the surrounding tea gardens and jungle down to....
Sun House , Galle
Set in the hills overlooking the historic town of Galle, this stylish colonial house was built by a Scottish nutmeg merchant in the 1860's and was converted into a welcoming and elegant private residence by a leading interior decorator 130 years late....
The Fortress , Galle
Recreating history, the architecture of The Fortress is styled after Galle's famed Dutch Fort. Naturally modern design forges historic Dutch and Portuguese styles with Sri Lankan motifs, innovative architecture, designer amenities and state-of-the-ar....
The Lighthouse , Galle
Just a few kilometres from the bustling, historic Galle Fort, The Lighthouse has a great location between a rocky headland and a stretch of golden sand. It is one of famed architect, Geoffrey Bawa's, creations and has an overall sense of space and li....
The Tamarind Hut , Galle
The Tamarind Hut is a simple but luxurious house on the outskirts of Galle. Made from traditional wattle and daub and a palm roof, the veranda looks across an acre of coconut and breadfruit trees, with rice paddie fields in the distance. The hut i....
Deer Park Hotel , Giritale
This well-established hotel is managed by renowned specialist spa company, Angsana. Lush gardens and water features intersperse the bar, restaurant and suites. The guest rooms are tastefully decorated using a fresh p....
Chaaya Village , Habarana
This simple and relaxed resort is set in a fairly rural area and makes a good base for exploring the Cultural Triangle. The guest rooms are all in rows of cottages scattered through the spacious gardens and some have views of the nearby lake. All hav....
Bar Reef , Kalpitiya
Bar Reef is located on a two kilometre stretch of golden sand and offers a relaxed and informal getaway. With friendly staff and a rustic charm the hotel has two 2-bedroomed villas and seven cabanas inspired by traditional Sri Lankan mud huts loca....
Ashburnham Estate , Kandy
Ashburnham Estate offers total relaxation in the beautiful natural surroundings in the foothills of the Knuckles Mountains. The house is located under an hour's drive north of Kandy, close to the village of Elkaduwa on the Ashburnham Estate, which is....
Chaaya Citadel , Kandy
The Citadel Hotel is advantageously sited on the banks of the Mahaweli River on the northern outskirts of the hill-country capital of Kandy. The Citadel offers good value at a 3-star-plus standard with stunning views in a quiet location, which is a b....
Earl's Regency , Kandy
This large modern hotel, considered to be the best in Kandy, is just outside the city and provides easy access to the local sites and the excellent Victoria golf course. The large bedrooms are very comfortable and all have good views of the surroundi....
Ellerton Bungalow , Kandy
Ellerton Bungalow deliberately lacks many of the features associated with hotels but these are more than compensated for by a genuinely relaxed and informal atmosphere. It was built for the manager of a large tea estate more than 100 years ago and it....
Hunas Falls , Kandy
With spectacular views capturing every corner, Hunas Falls is a perfectly balanced hotel for beauty and sightseeing. Located only 26km from Kandy, the hotel overlooks the mountains and wonderful gardens. A small hotel, with only 31 rooms, the hote....
Kandy House , Kandy
Surrounded by lush vegetation and vibrant paddy fields this colonial mansion is just four miles from the bustle of the ancient city of Kandy. Kandy House is a wonderful example of understated Hill Country splendour. Built in 1804 by the local chief R....
Victoria Golf and Country Resort , Kandy
Situated just steps away from the golfing green, Victoria Golf and Country Resort is the perfect place to spend your days on the golf green. Voted the best golf course in the sub-continent, this golf course is set in some of the most idyllic surro....
Rafter's Retreat , Kitulgala
Behind one of the prettiest colonial houses in Sri Lanka, reminiscent of Charles Dickens' Miss Havisham, are a series of mud and wattle treehouses perched upon the banks of a roaring river, set deep in the rain forest. The river is ideal for white wa....
Rangala House , Knuckles Mountain Range
Rangala House is a comfortable and homely place that overlooks both the Knuckles Range and local tea plantations. The drive up to the house is a little challenging with a few bumps along the way, but the drive is very rewarding as you reach some o....
The Beach , Negombo
The Beach hotel is located along a mile of palm fringed golden beach. With stylish and spacious surroundings, the hotel was designed, and exudes, the unique style of the late Geoffrey Bawa. Boasting three restaurants, The Beach caters to your ever....
The Wallawwa , Negombo
With its completely secluded location, The Wallawwa is a luxurious private hideaway located just 15 minutes drive from the airport and is a perfect stopover for a beginning or an end of a holiday. The 14 bedrooms, located around a central courtyard p....
Grand Hotel , Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel is a famous landmark in the hill station town of Nuwara Eliya; a mock Tudor mansion built over 100 years ago. It retains the feeling of an old English country club, particularily as it is situated next to the golf course and the famou....
Hill Club , Nuwara Eliya
The Hill Club, built by the British in the late 1880s as an exclusive planters club, remains to this day a private establishment and is the most famous, if not the most salubrious, place to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Little has changed since the 1940s, fr....
Bayview Hotel , Port Blair
One often needs to spend a night in Port Blair on the return leg to the Indian mainland. The simple and modern Bayview hotel is the best in Port Blair and serves the purpose of a one night stop; however this won't be one of the hote....
Yangsum Farm , Rinchenpong
Yangsum Farm is a charming little property nestled in the forests of South-West Sikkim. The property is simple, rustic and offers guests a quiet space to stay surrounded by beautiful orchid laden forests and charming villages with a strong Buddhis....
Elephant Corridor , Sigiriya
This all-suite luxury boutique hotel is considered to be one of the best in the area. The 24 spacious suites, all with private plunge pools, are surrounded by 200 acres of grassland with Sigiriya Rock framed as the jaw dropping backdrop. Being locate....
Kandalama Hotel , Sigiriya
This iconic hotel was designed by Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The hotel, seemingly blending in with the jungle and set against the cliffs of a huge granite outcrop overlooks a huge, ancient man-made lake. From the roof gardens a....
Vil Uyana , Sigiriya
A highly individual hotel in a stunning location close to Sigiriya Rock which marries local style with an ecological ethos. The resort is centred around a lake and reed bed with the aim of attracting wildlife. There are 25 guest suites in one of thre....
Boulder Garden , Sinharaja
Located on the edge of the Sinharaja Forest, this remarkable eco-tourist hotel was hand-built into, under and around a slew of gigantic boulders. Delicious food is served in the open-air restaurant situated beneath the largest boulder, a unique exper....
Rainforest Edge , Sinharaja
A stunning eco-hotel close to the boundary of Sinharaja which combines nature with style and comfort. Its efforts to get back to nature include the use of solar power, an organic farm and no televisions or telephones. Instead, they encourage guests t....
Amanwella , Tangalle
This 30 suite resort is situated amidst a mature coconut grove opening onto a crescent shaped beach. All suites are identical in layout and design and fall into two categories; pool or ocean pool depending on their location. The suites are contempora....
Claughton Villa , Tangalle
Located inbetween Dikwella and Tangalle, Claughton Villa was lovingly built by the late architect Geoffry Bawa as a holiday home. Boasting beauty, privacy and fantastic service, the villa has four rooms and lounge and a dining area. The pool is bu....
Lansiya , Tangalle
This delightful property rests on a promontory overlooking one of the prettiest beaches on the island. The property comfortably sleeps 10 people: there are three bedrooms in the main house (plus a TV den downstairs which can sleep two) and there ....
Mangrove Garden Hotel , Tangalle
The Mangrove Garden is a an eco-friendly collection of beach cabanas for those who love to be amongst nature. With Ayurveda treatments available you can fully relax into the ambience this hotel has to offer. The five cabanas, three chalets, two fa....
Maya Villa , Tangalle
This 110-year-old property is located in the small village of Aranwella. Close to the town of Tangalle, the house has been lovingly restored retaining all original features, as well as the addition of a new wing. Maya also has a 20-metre pool an....
The Last House , Tangalle
The Last House is Geoffrey Bawa’s final architectural creation and is located on a private crescent of beach. With five bedrooms, the villa is private and luxurious, and adorned with wonderful furnishings that make you feel at home. The vill....
Chaaya Blu Trincomalee , Trincomalee
Renovated in May 2010, Chaaya Blu is a refreshing, retro-chic, hotel situated on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. With wooden decking, cut cement floor and a splash of orange and blue, this hotel exudes freshness and beach living. With a mix of bea....
Kalu's Hideaway , Udawalawe National Park
Set amongst five acres of land, Kalu’s Hideaway is an eco friendly jungle retreat situated just ten minutes from Udawalawe National Park. Consisting of five simple rooms, there is also a television room, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi an....
Reef Villa , Wadduwa
Reef Villas is located in Wadduwa on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Within a close distance of Colombo, Beruwela and Bentota, Wadduwa is the ideal destination for those looking for a luxurious, tropical hideaway. Nestled in 3-acres of tropical ....
Yala Village , Yala National Park
This elegant though simple hotel is located close to the park gates and has a splendid location between the lagoon and the ocean. The village comprises a number of chalets scattered across 10 acres of mixed evergreen forest and typical dry zone veget....
