Star Hotels
The commercial center of Sri Lanka, Colombo boasts more five-star luxury hotels than any other town or city in the island. Three, four, or five stars are the ratings given to properties in the luxury star class. The hotels shine brighter the more stars there are, offering breathtaking vistas, first-rate service, luxurious accommodation, and a variety of dining options. For instance, Colombo has almost all the best dining establishments.
The ease of the location, the attention to detail, and the delight of being able to experience first-rate accommodations for considerably less than at luxury star class hotels in other countries make staying in a luxury hotel in Colombo worthwhile. Sri Lanka also boasts five-star hotels in well-known beach resorts and other major tourist locations. Each of them is defined by a knowledge of what visitors desire when visiting for leisure or business.
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Amangalla, Galle
Amangalla is a 5-star franchise hotel belonging to the international group of Aman Resorts, located in Galle, Sri Lanka built within Galle Fort, the 17th-century Dutch fort, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just to its north is the Galle International Stadium and roundabout. The oldest part of the hotel dates to 1684, and the complex was completed in 1715. It was known as the New Oriental Hotel for 140 years from 1865. In 2005 it became Amangalla resort complex. Aman means “peace” and galla is the Sinhalese name for Galle.
Amangalla lies within the ramparts of Sri Lanka’s 17th-century Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Offering views of the Fort and harbour on one side and the hotel’s lush gardens and swimming pool on the other, the historic residence presents lofty-ceilinged suites, elegant fine dining and a tranquil spa complex known as The Baths.
Ceylon Tea Trails
A sprawling tea estate in Hill Country dotted with luxurious tea-planter bungalows, decorated in colonial style. Visiting Ceylon Tea Trails is like stepping back in time, with butler service, afternoon tea and lawn croquet juxtaposed with infinity pools and a menu of activities and excursions to choose from.
The five tea-planter bungalows date back as far as 1888 and are individually designed to suit their heritage. Think beautiful gardens, lawn croquet and wrap-around terraces where you can easily while away hours enjoying the views from your traditional cane chair. The newest is Dunkeld, perched high above Castlereagh Lake, with a stunning infinity pool that seems to drop right into the lake itself.
Ceylon Tea Trails offers Sri Lankan hospitality at its absolute best. Each bungalow has a butler and executive chef who will take care of your every need, discussing the day´s menu and activities available over breakfast.
98 Acres Resort & Spa, Ella
Featuring the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel, 98 Acres Resort & Spa is set in Ella amidst a stunning landscape also known as the 98 acre tea estate. It is an 8-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 700 meters from Little Adam’s Peak. The property is located 1.6 km from Ella Spice Garden. The property features a restaurant and Ella Rock is 2 km away.
Featuring free Wi-Fi at the hotel, all rooms include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bath or shower and a hair dryer. 98 Acres Resort & Spa provides certain units with mountain views, and each room is equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms feature a desk. The accommodation also offers an outdoor pool.
Anantara Peace Haven, Tangalle
Featuring a mesmerising secluded beachfront, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is located on cliff in a large coconut plantation with panoramic sea views. Be welcomed with a cultured experience with the beating of traditional “raban drums”, and leave with a local blessing and sundown ceremony with local drums and traditional Sri Lankan conch shell blowers.
Offering in-room check-in services, Anantara Peace Haven boasts 32 5 star private villas featuring individual plunge pools with highly trained personal butlers at your service. Choose between either villas overlooking stunning views of the beach or a private garden. These villas reflect Sri Lanka’s elegant cultural beauty and are a perfect place to calm your nerves. All villas are fitted with a wine humidor, a fully stocked personal bar and an espresso machine, Bose sound systems, separate rain showers, a bath tub and Themae bath products.
Cape Weligama
Set atop a picturesque singular promontory rising 40 m above the Indian Ocean, Cape Weligama is a cliff-top resort that features three dining options that include Ocean Terrace, The Surf Bar and Tableau, all featuring dramatic views of the Indian Ocean. The dining options include Sri Lankan and European ingredients and spices locally produced.
Sumptuous and elegant, each suite and villa feature a dining area, seating area with sofas and a private terrace. Room amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, espresso machine and Sonos sound system. Bathrooms come with a separate shower cum steam room and stone bathtub and Ophir toiletries are provided. Guests can request for in-room dining and spa services.
Cape Weligama offers shared infinity pools for 2 – 3 free standing villas with two main pools the cove pool and the iconic 60 m crescent shaped cliff-top infinity pool with amazing views. Other facilities include a spa villa, watersports centre and fitness centre. The property can arrange for scuba diving by the PADI- certified dive centre, surfing lessons, lake kayaking and rice paddy bicycling.
Heritance Tea Factory, Kandapola
Heritance Tea Factory is nested in the mountain range that is considered the birthplace of the world’s best tea. The original tea factory was constructed in the days of British Raj. The 54 cosy, carpeted bedrooms come with bathtubs showers in heating for when the mists close in. The main restaurant, offers the unusual experience of dining in a 1930s narrow-gauge railway carriage. In addition to finding out about the local wildlife and community on nature treks, you have the chance to pick your own tea and have it processed in their Mini Tea Factory, so you can take a little piece of Sri Lanka home with you.
The hotel features luxurious spa, tea-picking tours. Cozy guestrooms come with a mini bar, cable TV and free organic tea leaves. The en suite bathroom is included with a bathtub and a rain shower. The hotel also offers mini golf and Billiards in true colonial style and the guests are welcome to use the fitness facilities in the fitness room.
Jetwing, Colombo Seven
Situated in the heart of Colombo, Ward Place, 2.4 km from U.S. Embassy, Jetwing Colombo Seven boasts a year-round rooftop pool. The hotel has a sun terrace and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Tea/coffee making facilities can be found in the room. Rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya
Located in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Jetwing Vil Uyana features modern accommodation set amidst a spectacular man-made wetland. Free WiFi is available and rooms feature cable TV with an entertainment system. Residences at Vil Uyana feature teak flooring and a balcony, with both fan and air-conditioning provided. Video games, a DVD player and radio are available.
Guests can get a relaxing massage at the spa, or workout at the fitness centre. Jetwing Uyana also offers an indoor swimming pool. All day dining is available at The Apsara. Light snacks are offered at The Sulang, while The Graffiti Bar serves drinks. Sigiriya’s Jetwing Uyana is 153 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is 5 km away.
Le Grand Galle By Asia Leisure
Set in Galle, 300 metres from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Le Grand Galle By Asia Leisure has a number of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden and free WiFi. The property is situated 600 metres from Dutch Church Galle, a 9-minute walk from Galle Fort and 1.1 km from Galle Light house. The property is 600 metres from Galle Fort National Museum.
From a spectacular view of the ocean and the iconic UNESCO Heritage site, Galle Fort to invigorating architecture, plush interiors, lavish suites with private plunge pools and the finest-in-class service, Le Grand is truly yours. The daily breakfast offers continental, buffet or Full English/Irish options. The restaurant at the hotel specialises in seafood, international and local cuisine.
Paradise Road Tintagel, Colombo
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo is a unique and private hotel, situated in the heart of Colombo’s most elite neighborhood. Offering 10 individually designed suites with all modern amenities and services, our hotel is housed in a stunning heritage residence that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka’s political leaders.With its close proximity to many embassies and places of business, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo is a popular choice of accommodation for corporate travellers and with its intimate atmosphere also a preferred choice by holiday-makers.
A former colonial residence, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo features boutique-style suites with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. It offers massages by appointment, a pool, steam room and fitness room. Free internet access is available at The Library, which features a variety of 500 leather bound books.
Riff Hikkaduwa
Located in Hikkaduwa, 1.1 km from Hikkaduwa Beach, Riff Hikkaduwa provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a garden. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. At Riff Hikkaduwa each room includes a seating area. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Shangri-La, Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo presents a new level of luxury in the city. Located in the heart of the business and entertainment district, the hotel offers the various collection of guestrooms with stunning views of the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake or cityscape. The property has 3 innovative restaurants and 2 bars, and it is Colombo’s largest and stylish event spaces.
Set to be the city’s dining destination, Shangri-La Colombo’s restaurants and bars include Capital Bar & Grill, presenting tasty steaks and seafood grills with a wide selection of whisky. Shangri-La Colombo’s signature Chinese restaurant Shang Palace celebrates cuisine steeped in rich tradition and Central, the hotel’s vibrant all-day dining restaurant and café which is the elegant addition to Colombo’s dining scene. Sapphyr Lounge is a place to meet with friends and family over simple indulgences. There is a Pool Bar overlooking the Indian Ocean and it is perfect for light refreshments. The hotel also offers direct access to the most extensive international shopping mall in Sri Lanka, Shangri-La Colombo’s own One Galle Face Mall.
Wallawwa, Katunayake
Wallawwa is a restored colonial manor house siting on 3 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, only 15 minutes’ drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. This peaceful retreat features an outdoor pool, a pampering spa and yoga pavilions.
Spacious and well-designed, the air-conditioned rooms all feature a Balinese four-poster bed and a flat-screen TV. A personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities are included. Bathrooms have relaxing rainshowers.
Z Spa provides a selection of massage treatments and other beauty therapies. Guests can read a book in the library. Room service is provided 24 hours. Nestled within the gardens, The Verandah serves Asian fusion cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients. Vegetarian options can also be arranged.
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa
Sri Lanka’s largest resort sits on 143 acres of former coconut plantation, set against the wild south-eastern coastline. Its 18-hole golf course, child-friendly facilities and Ayurvedic spa mean there’s something for the entire family.
Overlooking the pristine southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri-La Hambantota is home to an 18-hole championship golf course, which is the only resort course in the country, an expansive spa featuring exceptional Ayurveda treatments, and a unique artisan village that showcases local arts and crafts.
All 274 luxury rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the golf course, the resort’s tropical gardens or the calm waves of the Indian Ocean. Indigenous materials and contemporary style seamlessly blend with the luxurious interior comforts to create an elegant and private resort haven.
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Savour your penchant for finer comforts. Partner with sheer luxury at Cinnamon Grand, as you attend a business event in the capital city. Let the opulence of our meeting rooms and conference halls seep into flourishing work partnerships. Raise a toast to all the success at our plush restaurants and taste jubilance like never before. When you’ve enjoyed every bit of your Grand accomplishments, retire to your room, and relish in the exquisite comforts that Colombo’s most lavish business hotel has to offer.
