Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka

A Time to Relax in Sri Lanka’s Hotels

Whether you’re here for golden coastlines, tropical forests, or pretty towns, Sri Lanka’s hotels offer you the best of South Asian hospitality and let you make the most of your vacation. Choose more than one destination for a multi-centre holiday and experience the rich variety of this island’s offerings. This small nation has world-class beaches, wildlife, a rich cultural heritage, and good food. Whether you want plenty of activity or would rather sit back and enjoy a relaxing holiday, Sri Lanka’s hotels are ready for you! We list a few hotels here, but there are many more that our Destination Specialists can offer you. 

Just 90 minutes from Colombo, the AVANI Bentota Resort and Spa, designed by famous architect Geoffrey Bawa, is located on the golden shores of Bentota, one of Sri Lanka’s best beaches. With 75 ocean-facing rooms with private sit-outs, no one is disappointed. An 18th-century Dutch village inspired this relaxing, contemporary sanctuary. Its restaurants offer international, Sri Lankan, and Asian delights. Relax by one of the two freshwater pools or opt for fruity facials, ayurvedic massages, and soothing milk baths in the spa. Hit the beach, sign up for exhilarating water sports, or spot kingfishers and crocodiles on wondrous mangrove waterways. 

Though The Wallawwa is located 15 minutes from Colombo’s international airport, it’s nothing like an airport hotel. Set in a beautifully restored colonial manor house, occupied during World War II by the Royal Air Force, this chic Sri Lanka hotel is a great base to visit Negombo, Galle, and Colombo. There are 18 lovely rooms and suites, an enticing pool, and a serene spa on this secluded property. Take a day trip to Negombo Beach 15 km away, ride a boat through the Muthurajawela Wetlands, explore a cigar factory, or wander the Gampaha Botanical Gardens. 

Set amongst the golden dunes and lush greenery bordering Yala National Park, Chena Huts by Uga Escapes is a unique Sri Lanka hotel. It blends Sri Lanka’s most celebrated features—tropical beaches and exotic wildlife. Secluded huts, each with a plunge pool, are peppered through the tropical jungle, which leads to a white-sand beach. This Sri Lanka hotel’s unique location allows you to embark on exciting safaris in Yala National Park, go on birdwatching tours in Bundala, enjoy beach time, and explore nearby tea plantations.

Water Garden Sigiriya gets its name from a modern-day water harvesting design that revisits the 2,000-year-old water garden in Sigiriya’s Lion Rock. Looking down at the garden from the open reception area, you are treated to a fabulous view of this rock, one of Sri Lanka’s most visited and best-known sights. Other ancient cities in the Cultural Triangle, such as Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, are also close by. This Sri Lanka hotel has luxurious villas, secret gardens and private plunge pools. Duplex villas for families are equipped with a private dining and barbecue area on the roof. You can also venture out on a guided safari of Minneriya National Park.

Experience this country like never before. You can even extend your holidays to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, or other destinations.