Luxury Sri Lanka Holidays

The lovely Amanwella is situated near Wella Wathuara village amidst a mature coconut grove fronting a beautiful crescent-shaped beach flanked by two rocky headlands. An early morning or evening stroll along village paths that wind through the jungle provides interesting insights into daily village life, and you may be lucky enough to spot monkeys, monitor lizards or even a mongoose. 30 contempora...

At 2km above sea level, the views of lush green organic plantations as the sun mingles with the mist are truly unforgettable. Enjoy them as you tuck into high tea on the terrace or a delicious tea-themed menu in the restaurant. Heritance Tea Factory Hotel is situated in the heart of the mountain range that gave the world pure Ceylon tea and was built in the days of the British Raj. Its conversion...

The small and stylish designer resort of Avani Bentota is located 96 kms from Colombo airport, approximately 2 hours drive, on the south-west coast of the island. Originally designed by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. This tropical paradise has been significantly refurbished and upgraded to become an Avani resort,  offering a peaceful stay in contemporary surroundings with delightful...

Located by the border of the Yala National Park, Cinnamon Wild is a superb game lodge home to 66 chalets. Yala National Park stretches over 979 square kilometres of land and has one of the highest leopard densities in the whole world and is also inhabited by many mammals including big game. Cinnamon Wild has 6 beach chalets and 60 jungle chalets decorated with vintage pieces and offering a rustic-...

In an ideal location, just 30 minutes from Colombo airport, on a lovely stretch of beach, Jetwing Beach is the perfect hotel for a few nights pre or post tour of Sri Lanka or for a longer stay. The hotel is just three kilometres from the fishing village of Negombo and from the beach you can watch the fishermen head out in the early morning for the daily catch. The 75 Deluxe Rooms are extremel...

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a tranquil, superior property set in 27 acres of natural foliage and lush vegetation, complete with animal inhabitants – expect to see monkeys, squirrels and mongoose from your breakfast table! Located in Habarana, this property is an ideal base from which to explore some of Sri Lanka’s highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park are all w...

Set away from the village of Thirappane approximately 20 kilometres from Anuradhapura is the boutique Ulagalla, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Once the ancient home of the local chieftains, the Ulagalla now has 20 chalets spread throughout the rural grounds. Built with the environment in mind, no trees were cut down during the construction of this eco-friendly hotel. Each spacio...

As Tea Trails is at an elevation of 4000 feet, the climate is cooler and less humid than in Colombo and on the coast. Typically cool mornings, warm days and cool evenings. The four bungalows comprising Ceylon Tea Trails are between 4 km and 15 km apart offering between four and six ensuite bedrooms each, offering luxurious comfort in the style of late Edwardian to 1930s decor, reflecting the era w...

The Fortress, located on Sri Lanka's southern coast, is creating a new benchmark of quality and luxury for the island. Contemporary features here include a glass cave housing an array of new and old-world wines, a panoramic bar, an art gallery and a fibre optic lit pool. A nod towards the more traditional comes in the form of the T Bar where you can taste an assortment of Sri Lankan teas with ...

Amangalla lies within Galle Fort's historic ramparts, an ideal base for the exploration of the Fort and town of Galle and to discover the delights of southern Sri Lanka. Bedrooms, Chambers and Suites are luxurious in a collection of stunning buildings that date back over 400 years. All rooms are tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with four-poster king-size beds and large bathrooms...