Galle & South Coast: 20 places to stay
Sri Lanka : Galle & South Coast (20)
Amangalla, Galle
An immaculately restored, impeccably managed 150-year-old landmark hotel, presiding over Galle’s historic fort
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Amanwella, Near Tangalle
An exclusive and contemporary beach resort near Tangalle, offering upscale R&R
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Aditya, Rathgama
Luxury contemporary boutique hotel with excellent food and service on a blissfully secluded beach, midway between Galle and Hikkaduwa
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Apa Villas, Thalpe, near Galle
Stylish and tranquil beachside retreat with a fabulous pool
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Illuketia, Galle
A magnificently restored estate house set amid swaying palms, fragrant frangipani trees and bamboo groves
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Kahanda Kanda, Near Galle
Totally indulgent hideaway hotel with sweeping views over a tea estate and lake, just 15 minutes from the beach
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Maya Villa, Near Tangalle
Stylish small hotel wrapped in bird-filled gardens and picturesque paddy fields, just inland from Tangalle and its beaches
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Taprobane Island, Weligama
Your own private island a short wade from the coast – totally exotic and totally unique (sleeps 10)
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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, 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, Galle
An old Dutch merchant's house beautifully restored with just 4 suites, in the hills above Galle Fort
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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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Kikili Beach, Near Galle
Romantic, laid-back and happiness-infused beach house with pool and excellent service near Galle (sleeps 2-3)
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Mahawella Beach House, Tangalle
A stylish, new 2-bedroom beach house with laid-back charm, set on a quiet fisherman’s beach near Tangalle (sleeps 2-4)
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The Frangipani Tree, Near Galle
Inspired by architect Geoffrey Bawa, a modern minimalist hotel that lets the oceanside setting speak for itself
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The Sun House, Near 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, Unawatuna
A basic but charming villa and 2 bungalows (sleeping 2-14), set in a leafy paradise across the road from Unawatuna beach
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Talalla Retreat, Gandara
Serene, laid-back hotel on a pristine and undeveloped beach with some yoga retreats
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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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Tisara Villas, Habaraduwa
Private villas for 2-6 with a shared pool, lovely gardens and great food, just 700m from the coast
Special 2012 reductions plus kids stay for free... & more offers
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