The best hotels in Sri Lanka

TOP 10 of the Sri Lanka hotels

"Sri Lanka," derived from Sanskrit, signifies a "glorious, blessed land." The island's natural splendor is truly breathtaking, boasting lush jungles, expansive stretches of beaches, and the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Immerse yourself in paradise by spending your vacation at one of the finest beachfront hotels in Sri Lanka.

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa

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Minimum price / day: 106 €
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The coast of the beach is covered with soft fine sand of light yellow color. The shore is flat and shallow with a clean bottom. The waves in this part of Sri Lanka are low and gentle. The beach is especially beautiful in the sunlight at sunset.

Description:

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa is located on the first line with its own beach and is a modern exclusive complex surrounded by tropical nature, with incredible views of the endless azure Indian Ocean.

Each room and villa of this hotel is a unique combination of comfort, impeccable style and simplicity. The decoration is dominated by white color in combination with muted shades of sand, blue and turquoise tones.

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa offers not only beach rest or swimming in the pool. The hotel also organizes trips to observe marine life, whales and dolphins. Sea fishing, surfing, diving, cycling, etc. are offered for lovers of outdoor activities. And for relaxation, you should visit your own SPA with a magnificent massage, various healing and rejuvenating procedures.

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa also has a bar and a restaurant serving fish dishes as well as Sri Lanka's delicious fruits and vegetables.

Serene Pavilions

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Minimum price / day: 329 €
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Serene Pavilions is on the first line on a sparsely populated and picturesque beach with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The coast is covered with light yellow sand with a pleasant texture, similar to talcum powder. Entry into the water is quite gentle. Calm waves and a light breeze with a brackish aroma prevail in this part of Sri Lanka.

Description:

Serene Pavilions is a spacious tropical harbor consisting of 12 luxury Balinese-styled villas with private pools using wood finishes. The hotel complex is located on the area of a luxurious landscaped garden of 4 hectares.

Serene Pavilions has its own bar and restaurant serving food and drinks, both local and European. It features its own spa, tennis court, and a spacious pool.

This hotel is especially popular with honeymooners who choose Serene Pavilions for their wedding ceremony and honeymoon.

The Blue Water

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Minimum price / day: 64 €
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A spacious wide beach covered with golden soft sand. The coast is kept perfectly clean. The waters of the Indian ocean are not often calm, but high waves are very rare for this area. The entry into the water is smooth and safe.

Description:

Blue Water was designed by world famous architect Jeffrey Bava. This spa hotel is distinguished by not only impeccable design, but also a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean. The complex is located among the wild coconut groves of Wadduwa, so Blue Water is often called the paradise of Sri Lanka.

There are two large pools connected by a bridge in Blue Water. The hotel complex also has its own restaurant specializing in local and European dishes.

Blue Water is one of the most popular wedding ceremony hotels. Almost every day couples in love pronounce marriage vows on the beach. And thanks to the location of the complex in Wadduwa, Blue Water guests have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of Sri Lanka.

Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive

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Minimum price / day: 108 €
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The wide and long shore is covered with golden sand with a pleasant soft texture. There are often waves in this part of Sri Lanka, but they are calm and low. The coast of this beach is kept perfectly clean.

Description:

Riu Sri Lanka is located on the first line with its own beach surrounded by a beautiful tropical landscape. Riu Sri Lanka in Akhungala is a modern hotel complex with 500 contemporary rooms. The complex is positioned as a family hotel.

Riu Sri Lanka offers swimming pools for the whole family, a kids club, as well as a varied entertainment program for the whole family. The hotel complex has its own SPA center, which specializes in various types of massage, wellness, rejuvenating and relaxing treatments, as well as a modern gym and beauty salon.

The hotel's restaurant serves European, Asian and local dishes. And at the bar you can enjoy exotic drinks.

Shinagawa Beach by Asia Leisure

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Minimum price / day: 50 €
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Shinagawa Beach by Asia Leisure is located on a public beach, but the coastline adjacent to the hotel is kept perfectly clean. The spacious and wide sandy shore is mostly deserted. Waves are not a rare thing in this part of Sri Lanka, but even inexperienced swimmers can swim comfortably thanks to the gently entry to the water and shallow waters of this beach.

Description:

Shinagawa Beach by Asia Leisure is located on the first line. This hotel complex is located far from the city and other resorts, therefore it was simply created for calm and unhurried rest.

The hotel complex has indoor and outdoor pools. Shinagawa Beach by Asia Leisure also has its own bar and restaurant. In addition, the hotel complex has a modern spa.

This hotel complex looks like a paradise with beautiful nature and magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, which shimmers with bright colors during sunset.

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

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Minimum price / day: 40 €
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Flawless golden sand covers the entire coast and bottom of the ocean. Entry into the water is gentle, shallow and safe. The waves in this part of Sri Lanka are low and calm. And the beach is always kept perfectly clean.< / p>

Description:

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon is a front line hotel with its own private beach. Modern and spacious rooms, infinity pools and developed infrastructure of the resort create excellent conditions for a comfortable stay.

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon has its own restaurants, cafes and bars. And for lovers, a romantic dinner can be served on the beach during sunset. In addition, the hotel complex has its own spa center. And fans of outdoor activities can go diving, sea fishing, observe whales, swim with turtles that live near the beach.

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon is one of the most popular honeymoon hotels in Sri Lanka. Magnificent wedding ceremonies with ocean views and an unforgettable honeymoon attract couples from all over the world.

Royal Palms Beach Hotel

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Minimum price / day: 53 €
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel is located on a deserted beach with magnificent views of the Indian ocean. The wide and long coast is covered with golden soft sand. Entry into the water is shallow and smooth. The waves are low and calm.

Description:

Royal Palms Beach Hotel is a hotel complex on the first line with its own beach. The resort area is surrounded by lush green shady palm trees and flowering plants. The architecture of the complex consists of beautiful buildings made in modern Balinese style. The complex has a spacious swimming pool with seating.

Royal Palms Beach Hotel has its own bar and two restaurants serving European, Pan-Asian and local dishes. The complex offers its guests relaxation in the SPA center, classes in the gym, volleyball, tennis and table tennis. In addition, the hotel provides a ground for children.

For a variety of beach holidays, you can visit the attractions of Sri Lanka, most of which are within 35 km of the hotel complex.

Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa

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Minimum price / day: 117 €
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Shangri-La is on the first line, it has own beach overlooking the ocean open spaces. The sand is not dazzling white, it is rather gray, but there is enough space to sit in the sun or in the shadow. Swimming during active waves and with a sharp slope of the bottom into the depths can be problematic, especially for young children and those who can not swim. Rescuers who watch carefully are always there,.

Description:

Hotel service is absolutely at the high level starting from the moment of arrival and ending with the transfer to the airport. The latter, however, is far away, but the sincere concern of the staff and the proximity of the ocean compensate for everything.

Island-styled rooms are with wicker wooden furniture. The upper floors of the hotel building have a bewitching view, the lower floors have a spacious shaded terrace.

There is no problem to keep the kids busy: play areas, trampolines with bicycles, pools and a water park, a trapeze, various courses, etc.

The food is varied, a lot of fish, fruits, delicious pastries, dairy products. There is great temptation to gain and leave with extra pounds. Highly taught yoga, an excellent spa, massages, several pools, and a golf club impede this. There are free guided tours to the reserve.

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

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Minimum price / day: 141 €
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Children and adults will enjoy a wide private beach of the hotel. An ocean with a temperature under 30, soft sand, gentle entry into the water. Everybody pops up on the surfboard. The bay is an ideal place for this kind of activity. Swimming in the pools is available day and night thanks to the lighting.< / p>

Description:

All rooms have ocean views, the higher ones are situated the more impressive views they have. Each room has a private large balcony. Great service, there is clean and spacious. Stock of the bar, water, towels, cosmetics in the bathroom are replenished and changed daily. Cleaning is done twice a day.

Going to a restaurant is only a pleasure. The chef and sous-chef are always personally interested in the impression left of the prepared dishes, make adjustments to the menu taking into account the wishes. A lot of unusual desserts, national dishes. If you walk along the ocean, you will find a chic fish place where they sell and cook seafood inexpensively.

Beach aerobics or beach volleyball is offered for entertainment. Children will be looked after at the kids club, babysitting services are available. The only disadvantage is a long road to the airport. But a super vacation in Marriott is worth it.

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