Sri Lanka is a captivating island destination offering a perfect blend of culture, nature, adventure, and relaxation. Known for its golden beaches, lush tea plantations, ancient temples, and rich wildlife, Sri Lanka provides unforgettable experiences for every traveler. Visitors can explore historic cities like Kandy and Sigiriya, enjoy scenic train journeys through misty hill country, or relax along the palm-fringed coastline of the Indian Ocean.

The island is also home to incredible national parks where travelers can spot elephants, leopards, and exotic birdlife in their natural habitat. Sri Lanka’s warm hospitality, flavorful cuisine, and vibrant traditions add charm to every journey. Whether you seek cultural exploration, wellness retreats, surfing adventures, or luxurious beach escapes, Sri Lanka offers a unique travel experience filled with beauty, authenticity, and unforgettable memories in every corner of the island.

Hotels in Sri Lanka

ÀNI Villas

Embraced by verdant jungle with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, ÀNI Sri Lanka welcomes you and yours alone to this private beachfront estate on the island’s fabled south coast. Accommodating up to 30 guests, we offer two Tropical Modernism-inspired Living Salas with upstairs and downstairs living and dining spaces overlooking two vast infinity pools. Our dedicated staff of 30 will curate every detail of your all-inclusive ÀNI stay.

THE MUDHOUSE

Clusters of traditional but contemporary huts scatter across 60 acres of pristine forest land. Designs range from traditional village houses to a tree house, all constructed with natural materials sourced locally, such as wattle and daub and thatching. Each structure is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Whilst all the layouts differ, the facilities are essentially the same: all the huts have outdoor showers and indoor ­­sinks and western toilets, designed in a style that befits the overall aesthetic and back-to-nature theme. There is an adjacent lake which is great for swimming and bathing. All huts have dining areas and spaces which can be used for yoga and meditation.

THE DUTCH HOUSE

Built in 1712, this historic mansion is full of Dutch-era antiques, has an English tropical garden complete with a croquet lawn and a treetop infinity pool. The Dutch House has 4 luxury suites that perfectly combine grandeur and comfort. Each bedroom is air conditioned with mosquito-net-draped 4 poster beds, luxurious silk drapes, cool polished concrete floors and stunning soft furnishings.

THE FRANGIPANI TREE

Located on a long stretch of secluded and picturesque beach, the Frangipani Tree is a stylish beach ‘sanctuary’ with 3 villas which house 9 exquisitely furnished suites. The suites are named after local turtles found on the beach, and each has stunning ocean views, modern, elegant custom furnishings, high quality linens, four-poster beds, contemporary bathrooms and covered verandahs with sun beds and private dining tables.

THE SUN HOUSE

Once the home of a Scottish spice merchant, this white-washed colonial house built in the 1860’s has been converted into a small luxury hotel with 7 highly individual bedrooms and an eclectic assortment of artwork, books and furniture. There are two beautiful tropical gardens; the frangipani garden, leading to the swimming pool, and the mango garden which has stunning views of Galle harbour.

HIDEAWAY VILLAS

Secluded in a shady grove on the landward side of Arugam Bay, Hideaway’s main guesthouse and white-washed, thatch-roofed cabins have a relaxed and homely atmosphere and are set in lush tropical gardens. You can enjoy some of the finest gastronomy on the east coast in Hideaway’s restaurant and afterwards relax in the cosy lounge complete with satellite TV / DVD / CD.

KANDY HOUSE

This boutique hotel is an ancestral manor house which was built in 1804 and its rich history and exquisite restoration, with nine rooms to choose from. Enjoy your stay at this Kandy hotel where the aim is to give guests an experience of staying in a more private house which is also ideal for a honeymoon.

ASHBURNHAM ESTATE

Ashburnham (or Ash) is a beautiful boutique hotel set in its own 100-acre tea estate, around an hour north-east of Kandy, in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. The estate boasts stunning waterfalls and far reaching views up to and across the Knuckles Mountains, not to mention around 60 acres of lush tea fields, plucked each day.

BOUGAINVILLEA RETREAT

Located within the award winning Victoria Golf & Country Resort, less than one hour’s drive from Kandy, Bougainvillea Retreat offers unrivalled views of the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range and the Victoria Reservoir below. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle, Bougainvillea Retreat has been listed as one of the finest boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by tropical gardens and benefitting from uninterrupted panoramic views of the countryside, this is the perfect destination to relax and unwind in total tranquility.

PALAGAMA BEACH

If you’re looking to push the limits we have just the thing. Join us for the kitesurfing season and ride the waves of the Indian Ocean. Between May and October, the Kalpitiya coast offers some of the best kitesurfing in the whole of Asia.

ALANKUDA BEACH

Alanakuda Beach Resort is a perfect hide-away for the discrening soul that seeks quiet, stillness and calm, away from hustle and bustle of the city and offices. Languid and laid back, our resort offers hedonistic relaxation at your pace.

SANTANI

Named for the Sanskrit word meaning “in harmony with,” Santani realises the sincere belief that sustainable wellness begins by bringing oneself into balance with nature and by allowing ourselves to receive nurture from ourselves as well as from others.

JETWING YALA

A combination of awe-inspiring wildlife, a wellness center, unparalleled beach access and a commitment to sustainability makes Jetwing Yala a beacon of light in the deep South. Soak up your cares in the spa, or lying in sun-kissed sands and enjoy the sounds of the wild on your doorstep.

WILD COAST TENTED LODGE

Where the Indian Ocean meets the Jungle… Resplendent Ceylon’s latest creation is Wild Coast Tented Lodge, adjacent to the world famous Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated in a stunning location where the jungle meets a pristine beach, overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

CHENA HUTS

In Sri Lanka’s deep south, the rustic farming villages round Tissamaharama are divided from the teeming animal and bird life of Yala – Sri Lanka’s oldest and second-largest natural reserve – by a belt of semi-protected jungle running down to the sea.

LEOPARD TRAILS

If viewing a diverse array of wildlife is at the top of your agenda then Yala national park is the place to visit. The vegetation consists of scrub jungle, lakes, and brackish lagoons to riverine habitat.

LEOPARD SAFARIS

Wilpattu National Park is an extremely beautiful reserve to the northwest of the island, and offers excellent leopard, sloth bear and bird-spotting opportunities. Our Wilpattu campsite, located on the picturesque outskirts of the national park, compliments this serene setting, and was chosen for its natural beauty, airy open spaces ideal for wildlife spotting and fringing areas of dry-zone forest, which shade the tents from the heat of the midday sun.

JETWING LIGHTHOUSE

On the fringe of the former Dutch Colonial town of Galle stands Jetwing Lighthouse, a testament to the iconic work of the Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. This elegant hotel is the ultimate tropical retreat amidst the sun, sea and sands of the southern coast.

ULAGALLA RESORT

Once the ancestral estate of local Anuradhapura nobility; this hotel in Anuradhapura features a 150-year-old mansion at its centre, with 20 private ecologically-built villas spread across 58 acres of lush greenery.

JUNGLE BEACH

Offering the best of land and sea, of all the Trincomalee hotels this luxury Sri Lanka beach resort simply known as Jungle Beach has artfully incorporated existing trees and natural plant life into the hotel’s design, making you feel like you’re in a luxurious tree house.

C BEYOND NILAVELI

Luxuriate in the spectacular ocean views, where the lagoon and the sea meet, C Beyond Nilaveli is relaxed, welcoming and intimate. Overlooking a large natural pond with serenly swimming fish, this water feature designed by artist Laki Senanayake, allows a melding of views across the terrace over the lagoon onto the wide expanse of the sea beyond.

AMANGALLA

Amangalla breathes luxurious new life into the former New Oriental Hotel, a seventeenth-century colonial gem inside Galle Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

THE FORT BAZAAR

Escape the hot streets of Galle Fort at our 18 bedroom renovated townhouse hotel, beautifully built around a traditional Galle Fort private courtyard boasting the acclaimed Church Street Social restaurant and bar, library, Z Spa and a private cinema coming soon…

THE FORT PRINTERS

The Fort Printers is an 18th century mansion which has been restored into an elegant small private hotel, originally comprising 5 suites but with the addition of two heritage villas in 2013 has 13 suites, offering understated elegance and personal service in an intimate, friendly atmosphere.

CAPE WELIGAMA

Where trade winds carried legendary explorers like Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta and Fa-Hsien past Sri Lanka’s soaring southern cliffs on some of history’s most celebrated nautical journeys, Cape Weligama has become the most celebrated among Sri Lankan Beach Resorts, along this fabled island’s palm fringed shores.

THE WALLAWWA

Despite it being a 15-minute taxi ride from Sri Lanka’s main international airport, The Wallawwa is anything but a traditional airport hotel. Set in five acres of 200-year-old manicured tropical gardens, this chic boutique bolthole is easily accessible – from Colombo, Negombo, Galle and Kandy – yet entirely secluded.

JETWING LAGOON

Experience the perfect respite at Jetwing Lagoon, a Ayurveda & spa resort with a difference. Located next to the tranquil Negombo Lagoon and facing the Indian Ocean with recently developed beach access, it is an elegant and chic hotel offering unique and memorable experiences.

JETWING JAFFNA

The town of Jaffna, or Yaalpaanam as it is locally known, with its fascinating mix of colonial charm and Tamil culture is situated in the northernmost peninsula of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Jaffna lagoon, this part of the country is a wonderful place to visit if you want a holiday with a difference.

WATER GARDEN SIGIRIYA

With Sigiriya Rock Fortress as its backdrop, Water Garden Sigiriya hotel is a modern take on the 2,000 year old water garden found at the ancient ruins. Designed by renowned architect Channa Daswatte, this luxury hotel is as much about the views as it is the interiors.

JETWING VIL UYANA

Jetwing Vil Uyana is situated among reed beds and paddy fields and over the first man-made lake since the era of Parakramabahu I. Situated in the shadow of the historic rock fortress of Sigiriya, is what Harper’s Bazaar calls the Best Eco Luxury Hotel in Sri Lanka.

KALUNDEWA RETREAT DAMBULLA

Surrounded by picturesque mountains, scenic lakes and calming greenery, Kalundewa Retreat is truly a haven for the nature lover. Guests can take a 10-minute stroll to enjoy a dip in one of two natural eternal spring waters of Dambulla.

HERITANCE KANDALAMA

Situated in Kandalama, Heritance Kandalama Hotel offers relaxed 5-star accommodation, as well as outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool and an infinity pool. It also features miniature golf, a sauna and a playground and unique views of Sigiriya.

JETWING LAKE DAMBULLA

Surrounded by centuries’ old history, and located amidst a secluded dry zone forest, Jetwing Lake bears a mysticism to it that is undeniable. The Hotel also overlooks the Siyambalaweva water tank, which has been part of ancient civilization.

TAJ SAMUDRA

Facing Sri Lanka’s historic Galle Face Green, Taj Samudra offers enchanting views of the mesmerising Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green and the vibrant city of Colombo. The exotic hotel boasts 300 rooms and suites nestled in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

GALLE FACE HOTEL

Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark, The Galle Face Hotel, is situated in the heart of Colombo, along the seafront and facing the famous Galle Face Green.One of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, The Galle Face Hotel embraces its rich history and legendary traditions, utilizing them to create engaging, immersive experiences that resonate with old and new generations of travelers alike.

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

Every great city deserves a truly great international hotel – a special place that reflects the importance and the beauty of its location with world-class luxury and the very finest service.

MANIUMPATHY

Maniumpathy is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of Colombo surrounded by art galleries, chic boutiques , coffee shops , restaurants, leading shopping centers and national monuments. It is just 5 minutes away from the Royal Colombo Golf Club.

Journeys in Sri Lanka

A Glimpse of Sri Lanka

Spot elephants, birdlife and, if you’re lucky, a leopard, in Yala National Park. Take a traditional mask-making class and compare your skills with those sold in the boutiques of Dutch-colonial Galle.

Classic Sri Lanka

Every Sri Lanka itinerary we create is more than just a travel plan — it’s a journey into the heart of this enchanting island. From short getaways to extended holidays, our itineraries are carefully crafted to showcase the best of Sri Lanka’s diverse experiences.

Nature & History of Sri Lanka

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, walk through centuries-old citadels, and immerse yourself in the traditions and artistry that shaped this island nation. Our history itinerary is carefully designed to blend cultural discovery with seamless travel, ensuring an enriching journey through Sri Lanka’s timeless heritage.

Untouched East Coast of Sri Lanka

With its calm seas, vibrant marine life, and untouched beauty, Sri Lanka’s East Coast is perfect for travelers seeking serenity, authenticity, and adventure off the beaten path.

Wonderful Sri Lanka

Embark on our Wonderful Sri Lanka itinerary — a journey that captures the very essence of the island’s beauty and charm. From the cultural wonders of the ancient cities and sacred temples to the rolling tea plantations of the highlands, every day reveals a new facet of Sri Lanka’s heritage and natural splendor.

Journeys in Sri Lanka