Best hotels in The South Coast

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort sits on a rocky outcrop on the southern coast of Sri Lanka near the old fort town of Tangalle. Golden-hued beach fringed by coconut palms overlooks the roaring Indian Ocean. Explore the island's rainforests, pilgrimage sites and fishing ports. Dine cliffside, embark on surf adventures, or retreat to the sanctuary of Anantara Spa with award-winning Ayurvedic treatments.

Somewhere on the fringes of Tangalle (Sri Lanka), tucked away in the heart of nature, discover Buckingham Place. This classic, intimate, beachside property - more than just another boutique hotel, is built on solid foundations of good old fashioned hospitality and core values. Iconic architecture, complimented by playful use of colour and stylish, understated interiors, is hallmarked by a graceful patina and spectacular views.

Tekanda Lodge, near the coastal town of Ahangama, overlooks the Sri Lankan jungle from the heights of a breathtaking hilltop. Wrapped in ten acres of its own private estate with 360° views including Koggala Lake to the west and distant views of the Indian Ocean to the south, Tekanda offers jungle tranquility only minutes from the beach.