Luxury Stays

Galle Face Green, Colombo

Set beside the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Hotel reflects Colombo’s layered history through colonial architecture, maritime heritage and more than a century of stories.

• On the Colombo seafront since 1864
• Beside the historic Galle Face Green
• One of the oldest hotels east of Suez
• Ocean-facing verandah and chequerboard terrace

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Rising above the Galle Face waterfront, ITC Ratnadipa is the collection's contemporary chapter of Colombo, a design-led hotel where Sri Lankan craftsmanship and modern architecture meet at the edge of the Indian Ocean.

• Twin towers joined by a 100-metre sky bridge
• 352 contemporary rooms and suites
• Ten restaurants and bars
• Kaya Kalp spa and sky-bridge pools

Kotugoda, Western Province

Set within seven acres of tropical garden near Colombo, this restored colonial manor turns arrival into the first act of a journey, easing travellers gently into the rhythm of Sri Lanka.

• About 20 minutes from Bandaranaike International Airport
• Restored colonial manor house
• Individually furnished rooms
• Seven acres of tropical garden

Rosmead Place, Colombo 7

A heritage mansion on Rosmead Place reimagined by Sri Lanka's most celebrated design house, Tintagel is where Colombo's history and its contemporary creative spirit meet, a quiet, art-filled base in Cinnamon Gardens.

• Historic Cinnamon Gardens mansion
• Intimate suite-only boutique hotel
• Notable restaurant and garden pool
• Colombo’s finest residential quarter

Kynsey Road, Colombo 7

A restored family residence on a quiet street in Cinnamon Gardens, Maniumpathy offers a rare and personal way to know Colombo, through the heritage, craft and Tamil culture of a home rather than a hotel.

• Restored heritage family residence
• Seven individually named suites
• Central courtyard and lap pool
• Verandah Restaurant and signature Jaffna thali

Thirappane, Anuradhapura

Surrounded by woodland, lakes and paddy fields, Uga Ulagalla offers a quieter way to experience Sri Lanka's ancient heartland, where heritage, nature and village life continue to shape each day.

• Restored 150-year-old chieftain's walawwa
• 58-acre estate of paddy, woodland and tanks
• Twenty-five private pool villas
• Minutes from the Anuradhapura ruins

Dambulla, Cultural Triangle

Geoffrey Bawa built this landmark hotel into a cliff above Kandalama Lake, letting jungle, rock and water reach into every corridor, so the building seems to belong to the landscape rather than sit upon it.

• Geoffrey Bawa's landmark jungle masterpiece
• Built into a granite cliff above Kandalama Lake
• Wildlife in the grounds — monkeys, peacocks, monitors
• Perfect base for Cultural Triangle exploration

Sigiriya

Created on restored wetlands at the edge of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, Jetwing Vil Uyana offers an immersive stay where conservation, biodiversity and quiet luxury exist in natural balance.

• Dwellings in a restored wetland
• Views toward Sigiriya rock
• Resident naturalists and birdlife
• Conservation-led Cultural Triangle base

Sigiriya, Cultural Triangle

Set among tranquil waterways inspired by Sri Lanka's ancient hydraulic landscapes, Water Garden Sigiriya offers a contemporary retreat where architecture, reflection and the enduring presence of Sigiriya exist in quiet harmony.

• Thirty villas among streams and ponds
• Landscape inspired by ancient Sigiriya water gardens
• Contemporary water-garden architecture
• Plunge pools in the larger villas

Kandy, Central Province

A minimalist mountain sanctuary on a ridge above the Wanni Ela valley near Kandy, where architecture, silence, and Sri Lanka's Ayurvedic heritage guide a return to a slower, more attentive way of living.

• Ranked among Asia's top wellness retreats
• Ridge-top setting above Kandy reservoir
• Comprehensive Ayurvedic programmes
• Minimalist architecture of rare quality

Kandy

A boutique retreat on a hillside above Kandy, where gardens and long views over the sacred city keep the temples and the culture close while the pace stays calm and unhurried.

• Hillside position above Kandy
• Views over the sacred city and lake
• Pool and terrace dining
• Close to the Temple of the Tooth

Gunnepana, Kandy

Set within a restored Kandyan manor surrounded by tropical gardens and paddy fields, Adigar's Manor offers an intimate stay where heritage is lived quietly through architecture, craftsmanship and everyday hospitality.

• Kandyan walauwa built in 1804 by the Adigar
• Nine individually furnished suites
• Swimming pool and gardens over the paddy
• Twenty minutes from Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth

Madulkelle, Knuckles Mountain Range

Set on the edge of the Knuckles Mountain Range, Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge reflects Sri Lanka's highland wilderness through mountain views, forest landscapes and an intimate relationship with nature.

• Canvas tented lodges at around 1,000 metres
• On a working tea estate by the Knuckles range
• Private balconies facing the mountains
• Guided walks and Knuckles trails

Hanthana, Kandy

A restored tea estate bungalow high in the Hanthana hills above Kandy, W15 Hanthana marks the quiet passage from city to highlands, its terraces open to mist, forest and mountain.

• Restored tea estate bungalow in the Hanthana hills
• Private terraces with Hanthana mountain views
• Guided highland walks with a resident naturalist
• Fifteen minutes above Kandy, gateway to the highlands

Bogawantalawa, Central Highlands

Scattered across the hills of Bogawantalawa, Ceylon Tea Trails invites travellers into the living culture of Sri Lanka's tea country, where historic bungalows, working estates and mountain landscapes shape each day.

• Five restored colonial tea bungalows
• Set around Castlereagh Lake in Bogawantalawa
• Butler-guided trails between the bungalows
• Resident butler and chef at each

Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya

Set within a restored tea factory high above Nuwara Eliya, Heritance Tea Factory preserves the spirit of Sri Lanka's tea heritage through architecture, craftsmanship and mountain landscapes.

• Restored former tea factory
• Over 2,000 metres above sea level
• Original machinery kept in the design
• On-site mini tea factory and tastings

Haputale

Set along the Haputale ridge among historic tea estates, Thotalagala offers a refined highland experience where mountain landscapes, planter heritage and sweeping southern views define the rhythm of each day.

• Restored head planter's bungalow on the Haputale ridge
• One suite and six rooms named for tea-history figures
• Infinity pool over the southern plains
• Close to Lipton's Seat and the Dambatenne factory

Dickoya, Central Highlands

A boutique bungalow on a tea hillside above the Castlereagh reservoir, where slow mornings, valley views, and the rhythm of estate life offer a softer, more intimate side of the highlands.

• Five-bedroom tea planter's bungalow
• Above the Castlereagh reservoir
• Infinity pool over the hills
• All-inclusive upcountry dining

Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya

Set among the quiet hills of Kandapola, Goatfell offers an intimate tea country experience where a restored bungalow, mountain landscapes and thoughtful hospitality create a slower way of travelling.

• Intimate four-bedroom tea bungalow
• On the Concordia Estate at Kandapola
• Garden infinity pool and firepit
• All-inclusive hill-country dining

Demodara, Ella

Set among the hills of Demodara, Nine Skies offers an intimate tea country retreat where historic railway journeys, mountain landscapes and the slower rhythms of Sri Lanka's highlands come together.

• Five-bedroom tea bungalow at Demodara
• Mountain views over Ella's countryside
• Swimming pool and gardens
• Scenic railway, tea walks and ziplining

Ragala, Nuwara Eliya

Set among the quiet hills of Ragala, Stafford Bungalow offers an intimate tea country experience where estate landscapes, thoughtful hospitality and the warmth of a restored highland home come together.

• Restored 1884 planter's bungalow
• Fifty-acre working tea estate at Ragala
• Swimming pool and heated jacuzzi
• Garden Pavilion dining and Cook with Chef

Palatupana, Yala

Hidden between the wilderness of Yala and the southern coastline, Uga Chena Huts offers a secluded retreat where forest landscapes, wildlife and quiet moments of observation define each day.

• Eighteen cabins on nine secluded acres
• Each with a private plunge pool
• Bordering Yala National Park near the coast
• Naturalist-guided Yala game drives

Yala National Park

Set between the dry forests of Yala and the Indian Ocean, Wild Coast Tented Lodge offers an immersive wilderness experience where architecture, wildlife and landscape exist in quiet harmony.

• Cocoon-shaped bamboo tents at Yala's edge
• Between the dry forest and the Indian Ocean
• Wildlife moves freely through the camp
• Naturalist-guided Yala game drives

Gal Oya National Park

Set beside one of Sri Lanka's least travelled national parks, Gal Oya Lodge offers a deeper wilderness experience shaped by conservation, expert guiding and a slower connection with nature.

• Remote Gal Oya wilderness setting
• Boat safaris among swimming elephants
• Expert naturalist and indigenous guiding
• Community and conservation led

Yala National Park

Set on the edge of Yala's wilderness, Leopard Trails offers an intimate safari experience shaped by expert guiding, thoughtful exploration and a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka's wild landscapes.

• Luxury tented camp at Yala's edge
• Close to leopard-rich Block 1
• En-suite tents, pool and lake suites
• Expert naturalist-led game drives

Yala & Wilpattu

Set close to Sri Lanka's wild landscapes, Kulu Safaris offers an authentic tented camp experience shaped by expert guiding, thoughtful exploration and a deeper connection with nature.

• Mobile expedition-style tented camp
• Remote positions inside the parks
• Private naturalists and game drives
• Yala and Wilpattu wilderness

Galle Fort, Galle

Set inside historic Galle Fort, Amangalla reflects centuries of maritime heritage through restored architecture, quiet courtyards and a deep connection to Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

• Historic Aman heritage house
• Within the UNESCO Galle Fort walls
• Garden pool and Aman spa
• Among the oldest hotels in the region

Tangalle, South Coast

Set beside the coastline of Tangalle, Amanwella reflects Sri Lanka’s southern landscape through quiet architecture, ocean rhythms and a considered relationship with its natural surroundings.

• Aman's only resort in Sri Lanka
• Thirty suites, each with a private plunge pool
• 47-metre infinity pool above the bay
• Crescent beach and surf below

Weligama, South Coast

Set above Weligama Bay, Cape Weligama reflects Sri Lanka’s southern coast through ocean views, tropical architecture and a slower rhythm shaped by life beside the sea.

• Clifftop setting above Weligama Bay
• 39 suites and villas across the headland
• Moon Pool, a 60-metre clifftop crescent
• Villas set in stone-ringed garden clusters

Angulugaha, Galle

Set among tropical gardens near Galle, Kahanda Kanda reflects Sri Lanka’s southern countryside through intimate design, estate landscapes and the slower rhythm of coastal village life.

• Designer-owned hilltop estate above Koggala Lake
• Seventeen individual villas in sculpted gardens
• Infinity pool over the lake
• Thirty minutes from Galle Fort

Bentota, West Coast

Set within Geoffrey Bawa’s private estate in Bentota, Lunuganga reflects a lifetime of architectural thinking through gardens, art, buildings and a deep conversation with the landscape.

• Geoffrey Bawa’s country estate above Dedduwa Lake
• The landscape where tropical modernism took shape
• Gardens composed over more than fifty years
• Cared for by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust

Koggala Lake, Galle

Set above Koggala Lake, Tri Lanka reflects Sri Lanka’s quieter southern landscapes through thoughtful architecture, sustainable design and a deep connection with nature.

• Circular, sustainability-led architecture above Koggala Lake
• Rooms and villas, several with private pools
• Heated rooftop pool on the Water Tower deck
• Yoga shala and Signature Spa

Dadella, Galle

Set above the coastline near Galle, Jetwing Lighthouse reflects Geoffrey Bawa’s architectural vision through tropical modernism, ocean views and a deep relationship with the surrounding landscape.

• A Geoffrey Bawa coastal design
• On the rocks above the Indian Ocean
• The celebrated spiral staircase
• Tropical modernist architecture

Dikwella, South Coast

Set on a headland above Kudawella Bay near Dikwella, Claughton House reflects Geoffrey Bawa’s architecture through open sea-facing spaces, walled gardens and the quiet rhythm of Sri Lanka’s south coast.

• A Geoffrey Bawa villa above Kudawella Bay
• Five en-suite bedrooms, exclusive use
• Clifftop pool and sea-facing terraces
• Eight acres of walled gardens

Church Street, Galle Fort

Set within the streets of Galle Fort, Fort Bazaar reflects the area’s merchant history through restored architecture, thoughtful design and a connection to contemporary coastal culture.

• Restored merchant’s townhouse
• Within the UNESCO Galle Fort
• Courtyard dining and lounge
• Walking distance to fort galleries

Tangalle

Set beside the Tangalle coastline, The Last House reflects Geoffrey Bawa’s final architectural vision through open spaces, tropical design and a quiet relationship with the ocean.

• Designed by Geoffrey Bawa
• Exclusive-use beach villa
• Resident chef and full staff
• Steps from the Tangalle shoreline

Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee

Set between coastal forest and the Indian Ocean, Uga Jungle Beach reflects Sri Lanka’s quieter eastern landscapes through nature, privacy and a deep connection with place.

• Where forest meets the Indian Ocean at Kuchchaveli
• Snorkelling and diving off Pigeon Island
• Whales and dolphins offshore in season
• Cabins among the jungle and along the sand

Kalkudah, East Coast

Set along the quiet coastline of Kalkudah, Karpaha Sands reflects the simplicity of Sri Lanka’s east through open spaces, thoughtful design and a slower relationship with the ocean.

• Tented suites along Kalkudah beach
• Wide, shallow Kalkudah bay
• Best in the eastern season, May to September
• Snorkelling and quiet shoreline days

Pasikuda, East Coast

Set along Pasikudah Bay, Maalu Maalu reflects Sri Lanka’s eastern coastal heritage through village-inspired architecture, ocean traditions and a close connection with local culture.

• Pasikuda's extraordinary shallow lagoon
• Thatched chalets and oceanfront villas
• East Coast season April to September
• Watersports and snorkelling

Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Set on its own island in the remote Noonu Atoll, Cheval Blanc Randheli reflects the Maldives through considered design, the French art of hosting and a quiet, complete relationship with the lagoon.

• A Cheval Blanc maison on its own island
• Designed by the architect Jean-Michel Gathy
• Forty-five villas, each with a private pool
• A spa on its own island in the lagoon

Raa Atoll, Maldives

An art-led island in remote Raa Atoll where site-specific works by international artists, craftsmanship, and considered design turn a Maldives stay into something personal and expressive.

• Site-specific art installations throughout the resort
• Remote Raa Atoll — fewer visitors
• Overwater and beach villa options
• World-class dining and spa

Laamu Atoll, Maldives

The only resort in the remote southern atoll of Laamu, where sustainability, an exceptional house reef, and barefoot simplicity shape days lived close to the ocean.

• Sole resort in pristine Laamu Atoll
• Exceptional house reef diving and snorkelling
• Six Senses wellness programming
• Outstanding sustainability practices

Noonu Atoll, Maldives

A private lagoon in the Maldives' remote Noonu Atoll, where barefoot simplicity, open water, and room to imagine matter more than anything on a list, luxury measured in space and freedom.

• Overwater villas with retractable roofs for stargazing
• Water slides from villa decks into the lagoon
• Remote Noonu Atoll — pristine and uncrowded
• Open-air cinema and observatory

South Malé Atoll, Maldives

Set within the South Malé Atoll, COMO Cocoa Island reflects the quieter side of the Maldives through understated design, exceptional marine life and a deep connection with the surrounding lagoon.

• Thirty-three overwater dhoni-shaped villas
• A slender sandbank in the South Malé Atoll
• COMO Shambhala wellbeing throughout
• Forty-minute speedboat from Velana, no seaplane

North Malé Atoll, Maldives

Set on one of the Maldives' largest private islands, One&Only Reethi Rah reflects the Indian Ocean through expansive beaches, secluded lagoons and architecture that embraces openness rather than excess.

• One of the larger private islands in North Malé Atoll
• Around 110 acres of beaches and bays
• Beach and water villas, each with a pool
• Wide enough to explore by bicycle

Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll

Set within the Fari Islands of North Malé Atoll, Patina Maldives reflects a contemporary vision of island living through thoughtful architecture, artistic expression and a close relationship with the surrounding ocean.

• A contemporary island in the Fari Islands
• Beach and overwater pool villas by studio mk27
• The Fari Art Atelier and resident-artist programme
• Flow Spa and considered dining

Thiladhoo, Baa Atoll

Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Nautilus reflects the Maldives through absolute privacy, thoughtful design and the freedom to experience island life entirely on your own terms.

• Twenty-six houses and residences, each with a pool
• In the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
• A dedicated House Master for every house
• No fixed schedules, dine and rest at will

Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Set within the remote Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island reflects the Maldives through crafted architecture, genuinely personal service and a close relationship with the reef and the open ocean.

• A crafted private island in the remote Noonu Atoll
• Forty-seven beach and overwater villas with pools
• A spa with the only snow room in the Maldives
• Golf academy designed by José María Olazábal

Ithaafushi, South Malé Atoll

Set across three private islands in South Malé Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi reflects the Maldives through expansive architecture, exceptional marine surroundings and an effortless relationship with the ocean.

• Three private islands in the South Malé Atoll
• Beach, reef and overwater villas, each with a pool
• A spa and a wide range of restaurants
• House reef diving and snorkelling