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Santani Wellness Resort

Kandy

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From $440 per person/night

A sublime hillside wellness retreat of Sri Lankan dreams.

If you were to describe your dream wellness retreat, you may well request it to be surrounded by lush green forests with the most glorious of panoramas from every yoga mat. It would perhaps be modern in design with beautifully minimalist rooms, an array of tranquil meditation corners and, of course, a spa to rival any other. Well, welcome to Santani! Set in the hills just outside Kandy, this idyllic, soul-soothing retreat will redefine your idea of 'wellness'. With hot stone massages, a three-tiered spa carved into the hillside, Ayurvedic treatments with world-renowned therapists, yoga classes and thermal salt baths, you'll emerge a totally different person...

Residence By Uga Escapes

Colombo

11 Rooms

From $210 per person/night

You couldn't pick a better spot to explore the metropolis of Colombo.

Situated on hip and happening Park Street, this refurbished 19th century mansion is a perfect jumping-off point to explore Colombo. The lakeside neighbourhood is a firm favourite in the wining and dining stakes and the city's most-visited Buddhist temple, the Gangaramaya Vihara, is a mere stroll away. But despite this uber-central location, the Residence manages to retain an air of tranquility. In fact, we would happily describe it as a haven of peace, albeit a glamorous one! The 11 suites are spacious and incredibly luxurious and all have access to small courtyards. There's even a 15-metre pool to cool off in - and not many central hotels can claim that.

Water Garden Sigiriya

Sigiriya

30 Rooms

From $320 per person/night

A real (re)treat in the middle of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.

One stroll across the patchwork of lotus ponds and tree-lined walkways sets the scene for the restful days that are sure to follow. Inspired by the 2000-year-old water garden atop Sigiriya Rock, the resort's villas are set on stilts overlooking curving waterways, which you can explore by boat. Designed by the protégé of Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the resort's interiors are cool and polished. Sip on a cocktail as peacocks colour the landscape and cormorants dive for fish, with views of the eye-catching rock fortress in the distance. The Water Garden may be blissfully off-the-beaten-track but it's close to Sigiriya's historic temples and wild reserves.

Aditya Resort

Galle

16 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

A resort with historic surrounds, beautiful surf and a view to write home about

Fittingly named after the Hindu god of the sun, Aditya has a front-row seat to Sri Lanka's glorious sunsets from its home on Rathgama Beach. In a garden of sweet frangipani and spindly palms strung with hammocks, the resort has 16 suites and villas decorated with antiques from across the island. After yoga at sunrise, stroll along the golden stretch of sand or become an apprentice in Sri Lankan cuisine with the chef. Life at Aditya feels casual and secluded yet zesty bars are sprinkled along the beachfront and it's just 15 minutes from the famous Galle Fort.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Yala National Park

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36 Rooms

From $1.5K per person/night

A luxurious tented offering in an excellent spot between the jungle and the sea in Yala.

Sri Lanka does an excellent line in properties that sit happily between wild jungles and blissful beaches, and Wild Coast Tented Lodge is no exception. Exquisitely designed, the tented camp is a stone's throw from Yala National Park, providing the perfect luxury from which to start your safari. Here, it's all tented suites (aptly named 'cocoons'), private plunge pools, incredible cuisine, and dreamy spa treatments. If that weren't enough, game drives into the park to find wild leopards, elephants and sloth bears are included twice daily - and the location, just on the edge of the park, is ideal.

Wallawwa

Negombo & surrounds

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18 Rooms

From $350 per person/night

The ultimate fly-and-flop location for the travel weary - plus a bit more.

Don't be put off by Wallawwa being only a 20 minute drive from Colombo's international airport, for this serene spot really feels like a world away from planes, trains and automobiles. In fact, we really don't think there's a better spot to recharge your batteries before you start to explore, or to decompress after an adventure. The 200-year old country house hotel is set in lush tropical gardens, filled with gorgeous flowers, and with a beautiful pool to laze by, delicious food to eat, and a spa to work on tired muscles. Add a cool drink and a warm smile, and you may never leave.

Nine Skies Bungalow

Ella

5 Rooms

From $670 per person/night

Bygone elegance in Sri Lanka's spectacular hill country.

If you've read anything about Sri Lanka's tea trade you will surely have come across the glamorous bungalows from times past - and now, why not stay in one? Nine Skies is an exquisitely-restored property that dates back to a bygone era and remains a part of a working tea estate. Whilst the foundations might be old, everything else is brand spanking new - think gorgeous, modern rooms, incredible service, tantalising food and a pool with a jaw-dropping view. It's also superbly located near to all sorts of attractions, namely the iconic arched bridge.

Ulagalla Resort

Anuradhapura

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20 Rooms

From $310 per person/night

Fab villas and fields of green as far as the eye can see - what's not to love?

Over 50 acres of well-kept gardens and water-logged rice fields hide a 150-year-old mansion at their centre and just outside, you'll find the UNESCO-honoured city of Anuradhapura - a collection of ancient ruins and palaces. Ulagalla feels like a village in itself where you can trundle between activities in a buggy and enjoy an authentic meal in the threshing ground of a rice field. The resort combines rural charm and polished facilities with finesse - the villas are rather stylish! Days at Ulagalla unfold with ease with bike rides to the village, kayaking across the lake and flying kites - one of the most Sri Lankan things you could do.

Ceylon Tea Trails

Hatton

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26 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

Travel back in time with the glamour of Ceylon Tea Trails.

If Sri Lanka to you is historic bungalows, lawn croquet and cucumber sandwiches in wood-panelled libraries, Ceylon Tea trails is for you. This opulent spot is made up of five historic tea-planter bungalows that have been restored to glory and offer a stay that will leave you wanting for nothing. The unusual setting means this property feels less like a hotel and more like you're staying in a fabulous private house - complete with your own butler and chef, of course. You're also smack bang in the heart of tea country and the views are as sensational as you would hope.

Cape Weligama

Weligama

39 Rooms

From $810 per person/night

Tea-infused cocktails and clifftop swims to the sound of waves brushing the shoreline.

Set in the lush topography of its very own peninsula (it's private enough to feel that way), Cape Weligama is designed so every villa has a stellar view of the lapping coastline. As you might have guessed, the famous surfing beach is just a scenic stroll away and you can take full advantage of Sri Lanka's dreamy sunsets from the half-moon infinity pool. As the brainchild of celebrated architect, Lek Bunnag, the clifftop resort has an island charm with all the mod cons you could ask for. Take advantage of the Adventure Centre, which offers every water sport under the sun and in true Sri Lankan style, visit nearby a tea plantation.

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