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Top Luxury Places to Stay in Sri Lanka

Handpicked Hotels & Resorts

A beautiful island that thrives in tourism naturally would pose a tough challenge to tourists when it comes to selecting the ideal place to stay during the tour. All the places of stay would be ideally located; all hotels and resorts would offer scenic views and every hotel that is guest-centric would offer the best flavours. A mind-teaser, right? With an impressive number of best hotels in Sri Lanka, you are never short of choice but you are sure to have trouble making a choice.

The offers from the biggest names in the industry such as 5-star hotels in Sri Lanka and lesser-known hotels are unique and personalised and you can hardly go wrong in your choice. However, we would like to make your job easier with our list of top hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka.

Our choice is not only based on the brand’s name or popularity. Our list of best hotels in Sri Lanka is an outcome of thoughtful consideration of features available, location, services offered, accessibility, tourist attractions nearby and reviews from our valuable clients.

Taj Samudra

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Taj Samudra, Colombo

With rooms and suites numbering 300, Taj Samudra stands majestically on 11-acres with beautiful gardens and lawns that complement the elegance of the stunning architecture. The mesmerising views of Indian Ocean soothe your soul as you settle down to enjoy the luxuries of the five star hotel.

Taj Samudra’s six restaurants serve you Indian, Japanese, Chinese...

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge

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Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge, Colombo

Lake Lodge, officially the island nation’s first ever guest house, which is now one of the most famous boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, was earlier known as Taru Villas Lake Lodge. Ideally located in Colombo close to the airport, a local train station and tourist attractions, Lake Lodge is one of the favourite hotels of tourists thanks to...

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Abode, Ahangama

Yet another boutique hotel that spells elegance in every inch is Abode at Ahangama. Built in the 1950s, the boutique hotel has retained most of its original architecture. Close to Galle Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage site and home to picturesque beaches, Ahangama is the perfect holiday destination; Abode, is the perfect place to stay for its fine...

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Amangalla, Galle

Situated within the 17th century Galle Fort walls, Amangalla takes you back in time with its elegant designs and ancient architecture. All rooms, chambers and suites offer picturesque views so you can unwind to enjoy the luxury of the room watching the picture perfect scenery through the windows or from the balcony.

Amangalla houses two hydrotherapy...

Galle Fort Hotel

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Galle Fort Hotel

A 300-year old Dutch mansion inside the Galle Fort has taken a new avatar as a boutique hotel with 11 luxurious suites. The architecture and colonial style furniture take you back in time to the bygone era tapping the imaginative mind in you.

While Galle Fort Hotel’s restaurant keeps your taste buds busy, the guided arrack...

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Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy

What more would a nature lover ask for other than to be viewing the beautiful mountains and a serene river that also happens to be the longest in the island when the morning says it’s time to wake up? Located at an elevation of 1640 feet, Cinnamon Citadel offers stunning views of the picturesque mountains and Mahaweli river. 

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Cinnamon Wild Yala

Cinnamon Wild Yala is not just a mile away from Yala National Park; it lies on the border of the park, almost seeming to be an extended space of the national park. Welcome to Cinnamon Wild Yala where you would be thrilled to hear the sounds of wild animals in their natural habitat. Not just the sounds, you...

The Golden Ridge

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The Golden Ridge, Nuwara Eliya

At an elevation of 7339 feet stands The Golden Ridge offering optimal holiday experience to its guests. All the 78 rooms and suites are stunningly elegant and luxury personified offering spectacular views of the hills. This 5-acre property is so full of life leaving you vibrant and rejuvenated.

Facilities at The Golden Ridge, Nuwara Eliya include...

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Waraka - Udawalawe

The 12-room boutique committed to sustainability lies near Udawalawe National Park surrounded by lush greenery as tranquillity casts its magic on those around. It may not be an overstatement to say that you can hardly view a space sans jack tree as your eyes sweep around. 

Waraka is so focused on conservatism that every tree that...

The Beach House

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The Beach House by Reveal, Mirissa

Who would not love to view the ocean as the sun rises casting its mesmerising reflection in the sea waters, as birds take their first flight for the day creating a spectacular view, during sunset and listen to the sound of waves thrashing the shore as darkness settles? The Beach House by Reveal, Mirissa is just the place...