Sri Lanka: 46 places to stay
Sri Lanka (2)
Kulu Safari, Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Adventurous but comfortable 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, Colombo
Specialist operator who can create customised itineraries to cater to your personal travel dreams
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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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Sri Lanka : Colombo (5)
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, Colombo 4
Colombo's funkiest hotel - for the in crowd and anyone who likes to have fun
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The Wallawwa, Near Colombo
An elegant and tranquil retreat nestled in exotic tropical gardens, close to Colombo's airport
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Havelock Place, Colombo 5
An intimate and artistic oasis of green and calm in a mad, bustling city…
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Mount Lodge, Mt Lavinia
A quiet and friendly retreat close to the beach at Mount Lavinia, 45 mins from Colombo city centre
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Sri Lanka : Bentota (7)
Lunuganga, Bentota
The dream house and magical lakeside gardens of Sri Lanka's most famous architect, now a blissful hotel for those seeking peace and quiet
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Reef Villa and Spa, Wadduwa
Romantic, tropical hotel filled with original colonial antiques, set on a stunning beach on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast
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Saman Villas, Bentota
Small luxury beach hotel, perfect for weddings, secluded honeymoons and romantic escapes
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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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Club Villa, Bentota
Dutch colonial hotel in a beach paradise setting where all your needs are catered to …
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Paradise Road - The Villa Bentota, Bentota
A cool designer resort with classy rooms and classic architecture within a whisper of the beach
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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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Sri Lanka : Kandy & Hill Country (4)
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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The Kandy House, Gunnepana, Near Kandy
Striking historic manor house outside Kandy, converted into a small luxury boutique hotel with infinity pool
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Ellerton, Kandy
A charming estate bungalow, a little corner of England, set in tropical gardens and mountain tea plantations only half an hour south of Kandy
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Villa Rosa, Kandy
A relaxing alternative to Kandy's large hotels, this small and family-friendly hideaway has simple but stylish rooms and sublime views
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Sri Lanka : Cultural Triangle (3)
Ulagalla Resort, Tirappane
Eco pioneer hotel with top-of-the-range chalets enclosed by nature and wildlife, and close to Sri Lanka’s ancient citadels
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Kalundewa Retreat, Dambulla
Superbly designed modern chalet, stilted over a lake and surrounded by beautiful paddies, offering total seclusion (sleeps 2-6)
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Ulpotha, Near Embogama
Paradise village offering tranquility, beauty and luxurious simplicity, as well as 2-week yoga courses (open June to August and November to March only)
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Sri Lanka : Wilpattu & Northwest (5)
Horathapola, Kurunegala, Near Colombo
Lovely colonial mansion hidden on a working coconut estate, perfect for those wishing to avoid the bustle of Colombo
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Khomba House, Kalapitya Peninsula
Stylish beachside villa (sleeping 4-10) on Sri Lanka's pristine northwest coast, with a private chef, sublime sea views, and dolphin-watching nearby
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Bar Reef Resort, Kalapitya Peninsula
Boho-chic beach resort on Sri Lanka's pristine northwest coast, with great snorkelling, dolphin trips and a cool pool
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Dolphin Beach, Kalpitya Peninsula
Comfortable, stylish tents on a swathe of golden beach, with pods of playful dolphins a short boat ride away
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The Mudhouse, Anamaduwa
A group of wonderfully simple, secluded huts hidden in Sri Lanka’s ancient heartlands, flanked by woods and lakes which teem with birds and wildlife
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