This five star resort is designed to resemble Galle’s Dutch Fort with a seamless bend of modern and traditional accents throughout. Guests can look forward to dining at three on site restaurants, a luxury spa and excursions to Yala National Park and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage can be arranged by the concierge.

AVANI Kalutara Resort sits tucked between palm trees and white sands where the Kalu Ganga River joins the Indian Ocean. Spend sunny days in and beside the water as you try out new watersports, paddle along the river or lounge beside the sparkling swimming pool.

Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa, located in the area formerly known as 'the Spice Route', is an ideal base to explore the southern coast's local attractions. The sacred city of Kataragama and Yala National Park are nearby, offering easy access to a variety of wildlife sanctuaries, coral reefs, and rock temples.

Anantara Kalutara Resort & Spa is luxurious sanctuary nestled within stunning natural surrounds – think golden sands, the turquoise Indian Ocean and sparkling lagoon. This is a place to do as much or as little as your holiday desires want – there’s excellent cooking classes, a dedicated kids’ club for little ones and a signature Anantara Spa. Our favourite part? The extremely good food served at four on-site restaurants and bars – plus unique ‘dining by design’ options for a truly memorable experience.

A stylish blend of traditional and contemporary design, Cinnamon Bentota Beach draws influence from renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa and delivers tropical vibes with its iconic beach location on strip known as the ‘Gold Coast’. Entertainment is a mix of welcomed relaxation – whether it’s lazy days beside the pool or in the spa – and cultural immersion with excursions to the local area and an on-site Artisan Village hosting pottery, coconut leaf art and drumming workshops.

Retreat to Anantara Tangalle Peace Haven Resort, a five star resort boasting a unique location on a rocky outcrop on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Guests can look forward to a secluded getaway that's as active or as relaxed as they wish with bicycles for hire and luxurious treatments at the Anantara Spa.

Hidden in a lush valley near the Knuckles Mountains of Sri Lanka, around one hour from Kandy City, you’ll find the 16 minimalist mountain chalets of Santani Resort & Spa where personally tailored wellness menus, morning yoga, nature walks and wonderful valley views await. The location alone is reason enough to turn off your mobile and disconnect during your time here… though the treatments in the atmospheric spa and dips in the infinity pool help, too!

There’s a fun and friendly vibe to Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon with its quirky design, ever-smiling staff and evening entertainment from DJ sets and live music to cultural shows. Close the shore, you’ll have plenty of water-based activities to pick from whether its snorkelling and diving or seasonal whale watching – plus the main restaurant offers a seafood BBQ on Sundays.

The 4 star  Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka, offers guests an array of facilities and a range of leisure facilities including a swimming pool overlooking the  sands of Kalutara Beach.

Stay at Sentido Heritance Negombo, one of Sri Lanka's newest luxury hotel additions. Chic and contemporary, this beachfront hotel has an excellent spa and is a great choice to relax and recharge just steps from the waters of the Indian Ocean.

The 5 star Taj Bentota Resort & Spa boasts a fantastic beach front location on Sri Lanka's west coast, offering guests amazing views across the Indian Ocean combining this beautiful setting with an impressive array of modern facilities.

Set directly on the beach, Cinnamon Bey Beruwala mixes contemporary living, innovative dining and amazing hospitality. A large resort spread throughout lush, tropical gardens, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained from daily live music and multiple swimming pools to land-based activities, while a selection of watersports are available a short 10 minute drive away in Bentota.

Sitting pretty on picture-perfect Pasikuda Beach, Uga Bay is as heavenly as its Sri Lankan setting. The glistening infinity pool takes centre stage here, hinting at the importance of rest and relaxation with its cabanas and palapas – you can even enjoy a massage poolside. There’s also an underground spa, delectable dining and elegantly appointed guestrooms, so prepare for a luxury Sri Lankan escape that’ll leave you totally pampered, relaxed and wanting more.

Perched atop a cliff along the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Cape Weligama makes the most of its incredible location with pathways through the manicured grounds leading to lookout spots. A member of the Relais & Châteaux hotel group, expect all the finer things from excellent dining options to comprehensive facilities - we’re sure you’ll love the infinity pool, voted one of the ‘Top 10 Best Infinity Pools in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveller.

At Haritha Village and Spa your personal villa master or butler can arrange for you to go and see turtles hatching, head off surfing, and many other forms of personalised excursion. There is also Sri Lanka’s stunning scenery to explore, and the colonial charm of nearby Galle Fort. However, the level of luxury and service at the resort is so remarkable it can be hard to leave. Villas here are huge and all have a private pool, while the two mansions are both more than 450 square metres. There is personal service for all guests, even the dining is catered specifically to your tastes and needs. However, the one thing you will have to do for yourself is decide what to do with your days: Stay and enjoy the luxury, head out and explore - or perhaps both.

If you’re feeling torn between an All Inclusive luxury beach holiday and a safari experience in Sri Lanka, look no further, because Uga Chena Huts brings you the best of both worlds. Just 14 boutique cabins are scattered between the lush vegetation here, each with a private plunge pool and a rustic-chic design that blends into its surround. At Uga Chena Huts you are right on the coastline too, with a sandy beach and access to Yala National Park at your fingertips.

At Amaya Lake Hotel the real star is the majestic Kandalama Lake. This is a wondrous stretch of water, flanked by mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore by barge and boat, or alongside with wide paths perfect for walks and bike rides. Less sedate biking will take you through lush vegetation, up into the hills for stunning views, all the time accompanied by truly abundant flora and fauna. From the luxury of your room, or perhaps after enjoying a swim in the pool or a spa treatment, it is only a matter of a few metres to be at the lake side. Here you can enjoy a barbecue experience, or even float off for dining on the lake itself. Or simply relax and enjoy the views and gentle breeze.

There’s a lot to look forward to at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, not least the riverside setting, situated as it is on the banks of the Mahawelli. It’s a beautiful spot that can be fully enjoyed from every corner of the property and grounds, thanks to either floor-to-ceiling windows – or no windows at all – in the restaurants and bars, and well positioned rooms with balconies facing the water. An on-site gym, a host of nearby activities, and easy access to the centre of Kandy City helps make the Cinnamon Citadel a fine choice for your time in Sri Lanka.

Tucked away in its own mini nature reserve with butterfly walks and birdlife, scenic cycling trails and an on-site lake, you can really immerse yourself to nature at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana. From yoga amongst the trees to massage treatments in the spa, dining on Sri Lankan cuisine by the lake or simply enjoying the garden views from your private patio, there is always an air of calm at this resort. And, as tempting as it is to spend your days unwinding around the grounds, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is just moments from the highlights of the Cultural Triangle, too.

With easy access to the wildlife spotting, safaris and night drives found throughout Yala National Park and surrounding wilderness, Cinnamon Wild Yala is perfectly placed to fully explore this verdant region on the Sri Lankan coast. Though the resort itself lets the landscape do the talking, you’ll still find plenty of creature comforts here in the form of a lagoon-style swimming pool, rooftop bar and well-equipped chalets.

Earl’s Regency is a luxurious five-star setting where guests can relax around a beautiful pool, gazing off into the mountains and enjoying the cooler climate afforded by altitude. From rooms with unique charm – and all modern conveniences – guests can wander for a spa treatment, indulge in food that ranges from pool-side treats to fine dining, or perhaps work up an appetite in the gym or playing sport. For children too there is much to love, their own menu, pool and a playground that a few parents might look on with jealousy. But, head out too. Kandy is Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, while treks to the mountains create memories sure to last a lifetime.

The location of Fort Bazaar’s beautifully restored 17th Century town house demands that you get out and explore. Take a short stroll to any part of Galle Fort, or down to the sea breezes of the coast, then enjoy a little ‘me time’ while you rejuvenate tired muscles at the revitalising spa. You will certainly be tempted to eat at the hotel’s Church Street Social, with options including black pork curry and homemade pickles and dips, all from locally sourced ingredients. With attentive hotel staff also able to arrange excursions ranging from scuba diving to walking tours of historic landmarks, this is a setting for guests wanting true immersion into Galle’s way of life.

The Galle Fort Hotel is one of the finest examples of how a historic building can be sympathetically restored to become a luxurious, boutique hotel. Since being lovingly restored 20 years ago, this setting, originally a Dutch mansion and warehouse, has won widespread acclaim, not least from UNESCO. The love given to the Galle Fort Hotel has helped to create an ambience of serenity, this is a destination beloved of creatives and thinkers, where devices are switched off and brains engaged. There is a modern pool, wonderful restaurant and even, if you really need it, WiFi, but there is also a feeling of luxury from a different era.

Whether simply exploring under your own steam, or with a butler guide, Goatfell’s paths lead you immediately into tea plantations and then into mountain paths where waterfalls, stunning views and natural wildlife all battle for your attention. This region is also blessed with a climate that makes a walk of any length enjoyable, warm but all the time backed by a gentle mountain breeze. After all that walking, there is a beautiful bedroom to relax in - one of just four - and a la carte dining, perhaps followed by a nightcap by the firepit, and accompanied by those views. So, what will tomorrow bring? An excursion, a trip to the market town, or maybe just staying around the bungalow itself? There’s much to ponder as your feet dangle in the pool.

Stretching between the historical districts of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle is a hot bed of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient monuments and temples, with plenty of wildlife throughout the surrounding national parks, too. And at Habarana Village by Cinnamon – a comfortable lodge-style resort with a swimming pool, spa, and spacious rooms – you’re ideally placed to enjoy it all.

Whether you’re travelling as a couple, family or group, Heritance Ahungalla provides a truly stress-free getaway with all the amenities you could possibly need. Its dreamy beachfront location at Ahungalla, a somnolent village on the southwest coast, evokes a sense of peace that will accompany you throughout your stay; while the excellent facilities – including a spa, two pools and array of dining options – will make your time at Heritance Ahungalla all the more inviting.

The views from Heritance Tea Factory demand to be captured. Set high in the mountains of Nuwara Eliya, there are stunning vistas all around, with valleys, mountains, flora and fauna, and tea plantations. What truly sets this venue apart is that the building itself makes the very most of its setting. The features originally designed to aid in the drying of tea, now bring the views inside through enormous windows, high ceilings and angles that allow the light to stream in. You might want to make sure your devices have lots of storage space for all those photos.

Jetwing Beach is an intimate and beautifully designed deluxe hotel set on a stunning wide beach with spacious and stylish accommodation. Centrally located in the fishing village of Negombo with local bars and restaurants within walking distance and approximately 30 minutes drive from Colombo airport.

Jetwing Lighthouse is set right on the coast in the south-west corner of Sri Lanka. Facilities include a swimming pool, spa, and a variety of watersports.

The whole concept of the Jetwing Vil Uyana 5 star is one that you are very unlikely to have come across before, since it is groundbreaking and unique. Essentially It combines two ostensibly ‘mutually exclusive’ ideas - eco friendly living and luxurious accommodation.

With the splendour of early 19th century architecture, and all the modern luxuries of a recently refurbished retreat, Kandy House is designed to feel more like a home from home than a hotel. Indeed, there are more varieties of curries at the regular feasts than there are guest bedrooms. There are the trappings of a luxurious boutique hotel, with infinity pool, spa treatments, terrace with stunning views and sumptuous dining. However, there is also a feeling that this is a very private setting, and yet within easy reach of the vibrant city of Kandy. But, however you spend the day, don’t miss that evening feast. Ten stunning curries cooked by the gifted in-house chefs, washed down by the freshest tea you will ever taste and with accompanying views to take the breath away.

On a quiet stretch of beachfront, Mermaid Hotel and Club is a chilled out All Inclusive holiday destination for sun, sea and sand lovers. Charming with a sense of calm, you’ll find Sri Lankan dishes served at the on-site restaurant and plenty of activities at the adjacent sport centre complete with additional swimming pool for water polo, squash courts and yoga lessons.

Nine Skies has an elegant charm reminiscent of times past, finished with modern luxury. It offers a chance to truly relax, experience good company, wonderful local cuisine and excursions that take in the real Sri Lanka. From the garden terrace, you can sip locally-grown tea, and then perhaps head out to explore the viaduct, plantations or waterfalls tumbling down the rolling landscape. On foot you can reach hidden hideaways, but many also enjoy train journeys far removed from the local commute back home – winding through the mountains and reaching close to 2,000 metres through a stunning landscape. Then, in the evening, enjoy curries, drinks, delicacies – and perhaps a cup of tea – all inclusive, and all served against views that seem to go on for ever.

Saman Villas is located in Aturuwella, a sleepy fishing village 5km from Bentota, on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Situated on a gorgeous rocky peninsula and surrounded by lush tropical greenery and coconut plantations, and looking out to two endless pristine beaches, the luxury Saman Villas boasts the some of the most iconic coastal views to be found of the Indian Ocean.

The beautiful Thalaa Bentota Resort and Spa, designed by famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, blends into the natural surroundings. Offering a relaxed stay in a luxury, yet minimalist setting, expect comfortable rooms, warm hospitality and plenty of activities to keep you busy when you need a little something more than beach time!

Thotalagala has 20 acres of stunning private estate to explore, with a further 8,000 hectares of a working tea plantation - and that is just the start. Beyond lie walks into mountains, a National Park with leopards, sambar deer and stunning bird life, and a waterfall where cooling droplets cascade down over 220 metres. Within Thotalagala lies near unmatched colonial luxury. The 19th century tea planter’s bungalow has been beautifully restored and sympathetically modernised. There is lush grandeur, teak panelling, sumptuous fabrics but also WiFi and an infinity pool. And, at the setting where Sir Thomas Lipton coined the phrase Ceylon Tea, there is the finest brew you will ever have - and the accompanying high tea pastries aren’t bad either.

Named Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka for 2022, Uga Ulagalla is a five star luxury retreat where all 25 villas have their own private pool. With a spa offering full body treatments, modern gym and lush gardens in which to wander, it is a setting you could easily spend your entire trip enjoying. After all, how many places have their own paddy field? However, you are based in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with a huge array of excursions to enjoy. You can travel to UNESCO World Heritage sites or to see whales, dolphins, leopards and elephants (though perhaps not all in the same place). From Uga Ullaga itself, you can enjoy bike rides, head out on horseback or kayak on the lake. It's not hard to see why the awards have been given.

Water Garden Sigiriya is a destination in itself, where waterways are integral to the design, and some of the villas are even deliberately partially submerged. The design draws on the water garden of Sigiriya Rock and this is surely one of the landmarks you will explore from a base with easy access to all of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Whether by boat, foot, bike or even helicopter setting off from a private helipad, exploration will be key to your stay but so too will be rest and relaxation. There is a spa using organic ingredients, outdoor pool, lush gardens to explore and al fresco dining.

The 4 star Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa is a fantastic new hotel boasting luxurious facilities in beautiful surroundings on the Bentota Peninsula.

The Club Hotel Dolphin on Sri Lanka’s west coast is set within 14 acres of palm trees and landscaped gardens and is a few minutes' walk from the village of Waikkal where shops, colourful churches, and bobbing fishing boats can be found. Guests can look forward to an activity pool, a luxury spa, and a golden beach just a stone's throw away.

At the edge of golden sands lapped by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s Owl and the Pussycat is a charmingly sweet boutique hotel. While stylish and chic, there’s also a sense of whimsy at this oceanfront property named after the Edward Lear poem by the same name – a favourite of the hotel’s owner. You could easily spend a year and a day here dining on really good food, swimming in the aquamarine pool or exploring the local area.

Relax by the beach at this seaside resort, with a convenient location just ten minutes drive from the historic city of Galle with its iconic landmarks including the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Relax beside the lagoon-style swimming pool and indulge in invigorating treatments at the spa while little guests let off steam at the kids’ club.

Just a few steps from immaculate bays of golden sand and gentle shores, sits the Sun Siyam Pasikudah, a masterpiece of chalet style accommodation and beachfront living. Curl up in a funky chair pod and immerse yourself into a good book with the azure ocean continually in view, while the children are well-looked after at the excellent onsite kid's club. Soak up the sun, sea air and easy-going atmosphere of this heavenly retreat where the stresses and strains of everyday life will inevitably evaporate.

Sunrise by Jetwing is perfectly poised on Passikudah Bay, a crescent of golden sand which calls out for beachside relaxation. Those who want to try their hand at exciting watersports can have a go at wind surfing, water skiing, sailing and snorkelling. For a slower paced holiday relax by the glistening swimming pool or enjoy a pampering session in the spa.

Discover beachside bliss and a home-from-home vibe at Tangerine Beach Hotel. On the edge of the Indian Ocean and set within expansive grounds with swaying coconut trees this is an excellent choice for families, friends and couples. You’ll find multiple dining venues, a selection of leisure activities and the option to upgrade to All Inclusive.

Contemporary and stylish, The Blue Water is set in a truly beautiful location across two white sand beaches lapped by the Indian Ocean at the northwest tip of the island. Friendly and helpful staff, Sri Lankan cuisine, a soothing spa, and elegantly styled rooms all ensure an effortlessly laidback stay.

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is a laidback beach hotel in Sri Lanka, a place for both adventure and pure relaxation. Studded on the golden sands of Trincomalee, the resort endows you with delightful views of the Indian Ocean and palm tree-studded coastline. Enjoy a chilled-out beach break with your toes in the sand, try delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, or fill your days with outdoor activities and excursions, the choice is yours here at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon.

Facing the glittering Indian Ocean yet hidden among tropical foliage, Uga Jungle Beach is a serene sanctuary studded on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. The collection of luxe standalone cabins are designed to blend into the natural environment, providing you with views of the jungle, lagoon, beach or pool. As well as enjoying coastal activities like whale watching, at Uga Jungle Beach you are ideally placed outside Trincomalee, where fascinating cultural excursions await.