Region: Wet Zone

Tamarind Hill

Original colonial mansion of great atmosphere and character, perched atop a small hill just outside Galle Fort

The Fortress

Located in the town of Koggala upon Sri Lanka’s pristine southern coastline, the Fortress Resort and Spa is a luxury boutique beachfront property.

Nil Diya Mankada

A charming safari lodge, fantastically located in close proximity the the gates of Udawalawe National Park

Boulder Garden

A remarkable boutique hotel built into huge granite boulders bordered by the lush Sinharaja rainforest

Kalu’s Hideaway

Small, well run guesthouse of character with just five rooms situated close to Udawalawe National Park

Mirissa Hills

Working cinnamon estate but offers superb exclusive and quiet accommodation

Casa Colombo

A grand colonial mansion which has been converted into a fascinating boutique hotel

Jetwing Lighthouse

A medium-sized, international standard hotel well located on a promontory near Galle Fort

41 Lighthouse Street

A small, British-owned colonial town house located on one of the main streets in old Galle Fort

Mirissa

Situated on the wide Weligama Bay on the south coast east of Galle, the village of Mirissa is itself not very remarkable, but it’s from there that early morning boat trips are taken out to sea to spot the largest creature ever to have lived on Earth – the blue whale. From November to April, … Continued

Ranweli Resort

A balance of western comforts and indigenous aesthetics in this family-friendly hotel set in natural surroundings

The Dutch House & Sun House

Colonial Dutch and British sister boutique hotels situated on a hill outside Galle Fort

Weligama Bay Resort

Nestled between Galle and Matara in the centre of Weligama bay overlooking the scenic sandy beach

The Wallawwa

A beautifully renovated country house hotel just 15 minutes from Colombo airport.

The Rainforest Ecolodge

A unique property, comprising 16 chalets nestled in the Sinharaja rainforest

The Last House

A vibrant, stunning hotel with the Indian ocean on its doorstep and Yala National Park nearby

Ranna212

A medium sized hotel located just back from the stunning golden sands of Ranna beach

Fort Bazaar

Located in the heart of Galle Fort, the Fort Bazaar is perfect for guests that are looking to soak up the Fort’s legendary atmosphere

Garton’s Cape

A luxury boutique hotel in the little hamlet of Ahangama, with glorious ocean views.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Covering a mere 112 square kilometres, Sri Lanka’s only biological UNESCO World Heritage Site is a biodiversity hotspot and the last significant tract of undisturbed primary rainforest on the island. Sinharaja has a high endemicity of trees, oddities such as the purple-faced leaf monkey, and is famed among birdwatchers for mixed feeding flocks and for … Continued

Galle

The southern coastal town of Galle holds a very special UNESCO World Heritage Site: Galle Fort and Old Town. Built on a promontory by the Dutch four centuries ago, the Fort contains many well-preserved colonial buildings and exudes a profound sense of history. One can walk the high ramparts of Galle Fort and enjoy the … Continued

Amari Galle Hotel

Amari is a new hotel conveniently close to the old fort of Galle.

Tamarind Tree

Set amidst a lush arboretum, which includes an ancient tamarind tree

Uda Walawe National Park

Covering nearly 31,000 hectares, Uda Walawe National Park was created in 1972 as a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Uda Walawe reservoir. Mammals present include elephant, leopard, fishing cat, sloth bear, wild boar, golden palm civet, three species of mongoose, tocque macaque, tufted grey langur and wild buffalo. Renowned as … Continued

Casa Colombo Mirissa

A lovely new boutique hotel right on the beach very near Mirissa