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Sri Lanka : 31 places to stay

Sri Lanka

Kulu Safari, Sri Lanka

Kulu Safari, Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Luxury camping safaris in Sri Lanka’s major national parks: get set to spot leopards, elephants, wild buffalo and giant porcupines

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Tailormade Tours - Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Tailormade Tours - Sri Lanka, Colombo

Specialist operator who can create customised itineraries to cater to your personal travel dreams

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Sri Lanka : Galle and South Coast ( 13 )

Aditya, Sri Lanka, lounge

Aditya, Rathgama

Luxury contemporary boutique hotel with excellent food and service, on blissfully secluded beach, midway between Galle and Hikkaduwa

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Apa Villas, Sri Lanka, The Villas

Apa Villas, Thalpe, near Galle

Stylish, tranquil, beachside retreat with fabulous pool

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Illuketia, Sri Lanka, Hibiscus Suite verandah

Illuketia, Galle

A magnificently restored estate set amid palm trees, frangipanis and bamboo groves

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Kahanda Kanda, Sri Lanka

Kahanda Kanda, nr Galle

Totally indulgent hideaway hotel with sweeping views over a tea estate and lake, just 15 minutes from the beach

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Taprobane Island, Sri Lanka

Taprobane Island, Weligama

Your own private island a short wade from the coast - totally exotic, totally unique (sleeps 10)

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The Beach House, Sri Lanka

The Beach House, Tangalle

For those who know they've earned it, a private, fully staffed villa with its own stretch of tropical beach (sleeps 10)

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The Beach Hut, Sri Lanka

The Beach Hut, Unawatuna

A stylish beachside retreat for 2-4 near Galle, with secluded pool and gardens - perfect for honeymooners

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The Dutch House, Sri Lanka, Main living area

The Dutch House, Galle

An old Dutch merchant's house beautifully restored with just four suites, in the hills above Galle Fort

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Galle Fort Hotel, Sri Lanka

Galle Fort Hotel, Galle

Tucked inside Galle's historic fort, this former merchant's home is now a gem of a hotel, with busy bar, restaurant and jovial hosts

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The Sun House, Sri Lanka

The Sun House, Galle

Step back in time to when the British Empire ruled the world.... explore, relax and indulge in this beautiful, tranquil retreat

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Secret Garden, Sri Lanka

Secret Garden, Unawatuna

A basic but charming villa and 2 bungalows (sleeping 2-14), nestled in a leafy paradise across the road from Unawatuna beach

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Talalla Retreat, Sri Lanka

Talalla Retreat, Gandara

Serene, laid-back hotel on pristine and undeveloped beach with some yoga retreats

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The Fort Printers, Sri Lanka

The Fort Printers, Galle

Cool, calm and collected: a restful retreat created from a historic building in the Unesco-listed Galle Fort

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Sri Lanka : Cultural Triangle ( 1 )

Ulpotha, Sri Lanka

Ulpotha, Nr Embogama

Paradise village offering tranquility, beauty, and luxurious simplicity as well as 2-week yoga courses (open June-August and Nov-March only)

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Sri Lanka : Colombo ( 6 )

The Park Street Hotel, Sri Lanka

The Park Street Hotel, Colombo 2

Classy boutique hotel and former colonial home with all the mod cons - an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of hectic Colombo

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Casa Colombo, Sri Lanka

Casa Colombo, Colombo 4

Colombo's funkiest hotel - for the in crowd and anyone who likes to have fun

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Horathapola, Sri Lanka

Horathapola, Kurunegala, Nr Colombo

Lovely colonial mansion hidden on a working coconut estate, perfect for those wishing to avoid the bustle of Colombo

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The Wallawwa, Sri Lanka

The Wallawwa, Near Colombo New!

An elegant and tranquil retreat nestled in exotic tropical gardens, close to Colombo's airport

3-for-2 (Garden suites) ... & more offers

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Havelock Place, Sri Lanka

Havelock Place, Colombo 5

An intimate and artistic oasis of green and calm in a mad, bustling city…

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Mount Lodge, Sri Lanka

Mount Lodge, Mt Lavinia

A quiet and friendly retreat close to the beach at Mount Lavinia, 45 mins from Colombo city centre

Long stay discount - 7-29nts ... & more offers

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Sri Lanka : Bentota ( 5 )

Lunuganga, Sri Lanka

Lunuganga, Bentota

The dream house and lakeside gardens of a famous architect, now a blissful hotel for those seeking peace and quiet

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Saman Villas, Sri Lanka

Saman Villas, Bentota

Small luxury beach hotel - get married here and your union will surely be blessed for life...

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The River House, Sri Lanka

The River House, Bentota

A luxurious addition to Sri Lanka's hotel scene: an exclusive riverside hotel set in 7 acres of tropical gardens, with access to a near-private beach

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Sri Villas, Sri Lanka

Sri Villas, Induruwa

Three boutique beach villas (each sleeps 4-8) with unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean, 3km from Bentota

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Club Villa, Sri Lanka

Club Villa, Bentota

Dutch colonial guesthouse – a beach paradise where all your needs are catered to …

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Sri Lanka : Kandy & Hill Country ( 4 )

Ceylon Tea Trails, Sri Lanka, View from Summerville

Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton

Four luxurious tea plantation houses set in stunning hill country, all with impeccable service and fine cuisine, linked by walking and cycling trails

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Helga's Folly, Sri Lanka

Helga's Folly, Kandy

Where Alice in Wonderland meets the Marquis de Sade

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The Kandy House, Sri Lanka

The Kandy House, Gunnepana, Nr Kandy

Striking historical manor house converted into a small luxury boutique hotel with infinity pool on the outskirts of Kandy

Six Steps to Heaven Honeymoon Package

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Villa Rosa, Sri Lanka

Villa Rosa, Kandy

Relaxing alternative to Kandy's large hotels, a small and family friendly hotel with simple but stylish rooms and sublime views

Long stay discount

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