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Luxury & Boutique Hotels in Sri Lanka

There are some truly exceptional and boutique luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, which take full advantage of her wonderful scenic diversity. For some of the best hotels in Sri Lanka, hide away in the ultra-tasteful Kahanda Kanda just outside of Galle, cosy down at a luxury lodge in the picturesque Tea Country or stay at the iconic Kandalama Hotel, Geoffrey Bawa’s Cultural Triangle outpost, or at the Last House, his architectural swansong located in Tangalle. Other Sri Lankan luxury hotels include the ultra-sexy Amanwella and the family-friendly Anantara Peace Haven. Browse our portfolio of the best luxury hotels in Sri Lanka including villas, smaller boutique hotels and larger resorts, listed alphabetically by location:

  • All
  • Galle & the South
  • Cultural Triangle
  • Kandy & Hill Country
  • Colombo
  • The West
  • The East
  • National Parks

20 Middle Street ,
Galle

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  20 Middle Street is one of our Top Ten Private Villas in Asia. Tucked away in the heart of Galle Fort, with uninterrupted...

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42 Lighthouse Street ,
Galle

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42 Lighthouse Street is a striking Dutch colonial villa located in the heart of Galle Fort, one of Sri Lanka’s...

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Amangalla ,
Galle

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  Amangalla is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels, Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia and Top 10 Hotel Spas. Without a doubt the...

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Amanwella ,
Tangalle

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  Amanwella is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels and Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. It also has one of our Top 10...

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Anantara Peace Haven ,
Tangalle

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Anantara Peace Haven on Sri Lanka’s southern coast offers the ultimate in luxury, tranquillity, and barefoot seclusion. Nestled within a...

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ÀNI Sri Lanka ,
Tangalle

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ĀNI Sri Lanka is a sleek, contemporary estate designed by Paris-based architect Reda Amalou, poised on a pristine stretch of...

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Ashburnham Estate ,
Kandy

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Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Knuckles Mountain Range in Sri Lanka’s lush Hill Country, Ashburnham Estate is a charming...

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Bar Reef ,
Kalpitiya

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Sri Lanka, but not as you know it. Where the land slips into the sea and the wind whistles through...

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Camellia Hills ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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Set high on the emerald slopes of Sri Lanka’s western hill country, Camellia Hills is a chic five‑bedroom boutique bungalow...

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Cape Weligama ,
Weligama

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  Cape Weligama features in Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools Perched on a dramatic clifftop just 30 minutes east of the...

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Castlereagh Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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  Castlereagh is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party Castlereagh Bungalow is one of the five...

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Claughton House ,
Tangalle

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  Claughton House is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Private Villas in Asia. A secret tucked along Sri Lanka’s untouched southern curve, Claughton House is...

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Clingendael ,
Kandy

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  Clingendael is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems. Tucked away in the rolling hills just outside Kandy, Clingendael is...

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Cove Beach House ,
Tangalle

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  Cove Beach House is one of Ampersand's Top Ten Private Villas in Asia. Perched high above a secret crescent of soft white...

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Dunkeld Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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Dunkeld Bungalow is one of five beautifully restored historic tea planter residences in Sri Lanka’s lush Ceylon Tea Region. Together,...

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Duwa Villas ,
Weligama

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Tucked away on island of Thal Duwa, meaning “Palm Island”, and encircled by a meandering river just inland from the...

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Fort Bazaar ,
Galle

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Tucked discreetly behind a chic façade on Galle Fort’s Church Street, Fort Bazaar is a beguiling blend of heritage, style...

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Gal Oya Lodge ,
Gal Oya National Park

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  Gal Oya Lodge is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. Just beyond the remote and little-visited Gal Oya National Park, deep within...

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Galapita Eco Lodge ,
Buttala

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  Galapita Eco Lodge is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. If you’ve ever dreamt of sleeping under stars so vivid...

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Galle Face Hotel ,
Colombo

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After a meticulous 30-month restoration, completed in 2015, more than 150 years since its debut, the legendary Galle Face Hotel...

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Galle Fort Hotel ,
Galle

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A chic and atmospheric retreat, Galle Fort Hotel is a beautifully restored heritage mansion nestled in the heart of the...

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Goatfell ,
Nuwara Eliya

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Set high on the emerald slopes of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Goatfell is a luxury tea bungalow on the historic...

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Habaraduwa House ,
Galle

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  Habaraduwa House is one of our Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems, Top 10 Private Villas in Asia and Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party Set...

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Heritance Kandalama ,
Kandalama

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A Geoffrey Bawa Masterpiece in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle Designed by Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect Geoffrey Bawa, Heritance Kandalama...

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Hilton Yala ,
Yala National Park

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Tucked between the untamed wilderness of Yala National Park and the shimmering coastline of Sri Lanka’s southern province, Hilton Yala...

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Jetwing Beach ,
Negombo

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Just a short drive from Colombo’s international airport, yet a world away from the bustle, Jetwing Beach is a sophisticated...

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Jetwing Kaduruketha ,
Wellawaya

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Jetwing Kaduruketha is a little tucked-away secret, a peaceful rural hideaway at the foot of Sri Lanka’s hill country, where the...

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Jetwing Lighthouse ,
Galle

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Perched on a dramatic rocky headland, just three miles west of the storied ramparts of Galle Fort, Jetwing Lighthouse is...

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Jetwing Yala ,
Yala National Park

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Jetwing Yala is a quintessential Sri Lankan luxury hotel on the wild fringes of Yala National Park, offering a seamless...

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Jim’s Farm Villas ,
Matale

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Set within 50 acres of organic farmland fringed by swaying palms and landscaped tropical gardens, Jim’s Farm Villas is a...

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Kahanda Kanda ,
Galle

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  Kahanda Kanda is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Venues for a Wedding or Party This stunning modern hotel in...

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Kalundewa Retreat ,
Dambulla

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The Kalundewa Retreat is the hidden gem of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, an intimate and idyllic hideaway tucked away in...

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KK Beach ,
Galle

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KK Beach is a contemporary and stylish beachfront hotel. Just 12 kilometres from historic Galle and perched on the west...

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Kumana Mobile Tented Camp ,
Kumana National Park

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  Kumana Mobile Tented Camp is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Safari Lodges in Asia. This camp in Kumana National Park is one of our...

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Kumu Beach ,
Balapitiya

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Kumu Beach is an intimate and contemporary beachfront hideaway, tucked behind the palm-fringed shores of Balapitiya on Sri Lanka’s southwest...

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Leopard Safaris ,
Yala National Park

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Set on 10 acres of private, nature-rich land on the very edge of Yala National Park, Leopard Safaris offers a...

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Leopard Trails ,
Wilpattu National Park

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After gaining momentum in Yala National Park, Leopard Trails set up a new luxury camp in the lesser-known Wilpattu National...

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Leopard Trails ,
Yala National Park

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  Leopard Trails is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Safari Lodges in Asia. Located in the most renowned nature reserve in Sri Lanka, Yala...

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Living Heritage Koslanda ,
Bandarawela

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Tucked away in Sri Lanka’s remote Hill Country, halfway between Ella and Wellawaya, Living Heritage Koslanda is an exquisitely serene...

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Lunuganga Estate ,
Bentota

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The life’s work of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect, Geoffrey Bawa, Lunuganga Estate is both moving and magical. Once Bawa’s...

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Malabar Hill ,
Weligama

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Set high above the golden arc of Weligama Bay, Malabar Hill is a secluded hilltop retreat on Sri Lanka’s south...

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Maniumpathy ,
Colombo

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Set in a prime position in leafy Colombo 7, Maniumpathy is one of our favourite boutique hotels in Sri Lanka,...

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Maya Villa ,
Tangalle

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Tucked away in the rural village of Aranwella, just 15 minutes inland from Tangalle’s palm-fringed beaches, Maya is a deeply...

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Nine Skies ,
Ella

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Perched on a tea-swathed hill above Demodara, just 15 minutes from lively Ella, Nine Skies is a tranquil and sophisticated...

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Norwood Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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Norwood Bungalow is one of five restored historic tea planter residences that form part of the celebrated Ceylon Tea Trails,...

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Owl and the Pussycat ,
Galle

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Owl and the Pussycat Hotel is one of the most charming independently owned luxury boutique hotels in Galle, Sri Lanka....

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Paradise Road Tintagel ,
Colombo

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  Paradise Road Tintagel is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels and our Top 10 Boutique Hotels. Paradise Road Tintagel is no...

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Pointe Sud ,
Mirissa

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Perched high on a dramatic clifftop just beyond the golden shores of Mirissa, Pointe Sud is one of the south...

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Rainforest Eco Lodge ,
Sinharaja

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Tucked into the mist-draped hills on the southern fringe of Sri Lanka’s last surviving primary rainforest, the Rainforest Eco Lodge...

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Rock Villa - Bentota ,
Bentota

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Part of the thoughtfully curated Nyne Hotels collection, Rock Villa - Bentota is a 170-year-old Walauwa, an ancestral heritage villa, gracefully...

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Rosyth Estate House ,
Kandy

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Rosyth Estate House is a lovingly restored 1926 colonial planter’s bungalow set on a 62-acre private tea and rubber estate,...

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Santani ,
Kandy

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Perched high in the misty mountains near Kandy in central Sri Lanka, Santani is a dedicated wellness sanctuary where every...

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Stone House ,
Kandy

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Tucked into the leafy hills just outside the city centre of Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Stone House is a tranquil...

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Summerville Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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Summerville Bungalow is one of five restored colonial-era tea planter residences in Sri Lanka’s breathtaking Ceylon Tea Region. Together, these...

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Taprobane Island ,
Weligama

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A shimmering speck off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Taprobane Island is quite simply one of the most exclusive...

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Taru Villas Rampart Street ,
Galle

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Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beguiling warren of cobbled lanes, ochre-stained walls and sea-swept ramparts that...

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Taylor’s Hill ,
Deltota

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Set 30km from Sri Lanka’s cultural capital of Kandy, Taylor’s Hill is an intimate tea country boutique hotel steeped in...

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The Hill Club ,
Nuwara Eliya

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Steeped in heritage and gently faded grandeur, The Hill Club in Nuwara Eliya is a quintessential colonial retreat nestled in...

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The Last House ,
Tangalle

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The Last House is Geoffrey Bawa’s final architectural creation and is located on a private crescent of beach. With five...

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The Sun House ,
Galle

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Set high in the hills overlooking the historic coastal town of Galle, The Sun House is a stylish and storied...

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The Villa Bentota by KK Collection ,
Bentota

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The Villa Bentota by KK Collection is a chic, design-led boutique hotel on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, offering a seamless...

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Thotalagala ,
Haputale

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There is something to be said for the weight of history at Thotalagala, one of the first and most beautifully...

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Tientsin Bungalow ,
Bogawantalawa Valley

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Tientsin Bungalow is one of five lovingly restored colonial-era tea planter residences in Sri Lanka’s spectacular Ceylon Tea Region. Together,...

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Tri Koggala ,
Galle

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Perched above the serene waters of Lake Koggala, just a short 25-minute drive from the historic ramparts of Galle Fort,...

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Uga Bay ,
Pasikuda

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Uga Bay is located on the east coast of the island in Pasikuda Bay between Trincomalee in the northeast and Arugam...

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Uga Chena Huts ,
Yala National Park

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Deep in the south of Sri Lanka, beside the legendary Yala National Park, lies Chena Huts, part of Uga Escapes’ award-winning...

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Uga Jungle Beach ,
Kuchchaveli

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Uga Jungle Beach is another sublime creation from the award-winning Uga Escapes collection, the boutique brand behind the much-loved Ulagalla...

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Uga Ulagalla ,
Anuradhapura

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  Ulagalla is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats. Arguably the best luxury hotel in Anuradhapura, Ulagalla is a refined,...

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Wallawwa ,
Negombo

Wallawwa, located just a 15 minutes drive from Colombo airport, is a luxurious private hideaway and is a perfect stopover for a...

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Water Garden Sigiriya ,
Sigiriya

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With Sigiriya Rock Fortress looming in the distance, Water Garden, a beautifully landscaped resort brings a majestic touch to its...

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Wild Coast Tented Lodge ,
Yala National Park

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Where the jungle meets the sea on Sri Lanka’s untamed southern coast, Wild Coast Tented Lodge emerges like a mirage,...

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