Accommodation in Sri Lanka

A lakeside Cultural Triangle resort set within a 27-acre forested estate beside Habarana Lake, with classically-styled rooms, gardens and a large outdoor pool.

A 68-room resort near Yala National Park, with jungle and beach chalets, a pool and a safari-ready feel.

A small eco-stay near Wilpattu National Park, with nature-inspired chalets, easy safari access and the opportunity to dine in a paddy field.

A restored 18-room merchant’s house on Church Street, with contemporary interiors in the middle of Galle Fort.

A small jungle lodge on the edge of Gal Oya National Park, with thatched bungalows, a pool and boat safaris nearby.

Colombo’s landmark seafront hotel, open since 1864, with colonial-style public spaces, ocean views and a saltwater pool.

An 11-suite Dutch mansion inside Galle Fort, with antique furniture, a frangipani courtyard and one of the Fort’s best bars.

A four-bedroom bungalow on Concordia Estate, with garden views, a small pool, set in the quiet surrounds of Kandapola.

A large Geoffrey Bawa-designed hotel built into the hillside above Kandalama Lake, with forest and lake views, ideally positioned between Sigiriya and Dambulla.

A converted tea factory in Kandapola that keeps its industrial character and makes a feature of its hill-country history.

A six-bedroom lodge close to Wilpattu National Park, set by a lake with easy safari access.

A fully staffed four-suite villa in central Colombo, designed by Channa Daswatta, with a private pool and rooftop jacuzzi.