Top 10 Resorts in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Just 35 kilometers from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), luxurious Cinnamon Grand Colombo is located in the heart of Colombo City’s business, shopping and entertainment center. Elegantly designed, spacious rooms at the Cinnamon Grand offer a wide range of in-room amenities, king size beds, and a pillow menu to ensure your comfort and pleasure. All rooms feature carefully attended-to bathrooms and toiletries, large flat screen TVs, a mini bar, and WiFi access. The hotel’s 14 restaurants provide an electric mix of international cuisines, including award-winning Sri Lankan seafood at the Lagoon Restaurant & Garden, and the best of European fine dining at the London Grill. To wind down, guests can patronize Cinnamon Grand’s poolside ‘Breeze Bar’ or typical British pub style ‘Cheers Pub,’ and enjoy a wide range of cocktails, beer and fresh juices. There are two gymnasiums, a spa retreat, a tennis court and two pools. Cinnamon Grand is also located right next to Colombo’s high end shopping mall, Crescat Boulevard. Cinnamon Grand Colombo is fully accessible and is an environmentally friendly property.

Located in the capital city of Colombo, just 35 km away from the Bandaranaike International Airport, The Kingsbury Hotel is the most sought-after five-star hotel, ideal for both business and leisure travelers. With easy access to One Galle Face shopping mall, Colombo City Centre and walking distance to Galle Face Green, World Trade Centre and the Dutch Hospital Precinct, The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo guarantees a luxurious and comfortable stay. The hotel boasts 229 spacious rooms and suites with panoramic ocean views and a host of restaurants and bars. The Honey Beach Club features the best DJ’s in town, the Tavern provides local favourites and Sky Lounge is the perfect rooftop bar for sundowners with friends. Dining options are endless as the Harbour Court features a range of international and local cuisine with one of the best buffets in town, The Ocean serves up the freshest platters of seafood, The Kings Steakbar offers rare curated boards of prime steak fit for royalty, Tenku serves the most genuine Japanese cuisine and sake while the resident Chinese Chefs at Yue Chuan showcase a range of Cantonese and Szechuan fare. Churros boasts mouth-watering pastries, desserts and high tea and The Kingsbury Indulgence portal delivers five-star cuisine to your doorstep.

Hidden on a rocky outcrop along a secluded stretch of Sri Lanka's southernmost coastline, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is set amidst a 42 acre coconut plantation and golden crescent beach, with glorious Indian Ocean views. Escape to this naturally exclusive hideaway for exotic beach life in a tranquil world of your own, or live out your explorer dreams, with easy access to iconic cultural sites and spectacular national parks, as well as the thrill of turtle and whale watching trips. Practice holistic exercises on the shore and explore the local area by bicycle or tuk-tuk. Relax in paradise at our tropical pool, a refreshing cocktail in hand. Little ones can play happily at the children's and teens' club, leaving you free to indulge in sensual spa pampering and specialist treatments at the Ayurvedic and reflexology centres. Savour the charms and flavours of island life, partaking in the colonial tradition of high tea and creating authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in a master chef cooking class. For refined international tastes, delight in gourmet Italian dining on an ocean facing cliff top, Sri Lankan inspired teppanyaki beside the beach, private wine cellar degustation dinners and tailored Dining by Design occasions. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort has been recognised in Condé Nast Traveler US’s prestigious 2017 Hot List as one of the best new hotels in the world, as well as one of the hottest new openings in Sri Lanka. This is the fourth significant international award the resort has won since opening. The property has established itself as one of the leading resorts on the island to travellers both from abroad and locally. Due to this strong support, Anantara Tangalle has achieved significant international and local recognition, including in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016, being named on DestinAsian magazine’s 2016 Luxe List and being awarded by Wine Spectator in 2016 for its Il Mare restaurant.

Located on a beautiful beach front in Weligama, Sri Lanka, Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa is a luxurious 5-star resort with direct beach access, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a premier spa. All rooms and suites come with stunning sea views, spacious balconies and luxurious amenities, along with high speed internet access across the hotel and a fun-filled and action packed Kids Club. For the fitness conscious we offer a state of the art, fully equipped Fitness Centre with personalized trainers. The property offers large indoor and outdoor event space of 4396 Sq. Meters which includes a pillar less grand Ballroom and a pre-function area. The resort makes for the perfect family get away and is also the ideal destination for a romantic weekend planned with loved ones. 5 specialty outlets, famous for authentic flavours and genuine Sri Lankan hospitality. The renowned Galle Fort and Mirissa are a 30-minute drive away from the property.

112 Km away from the bustling city of Colombo and located on the Southern shoreline of Sri Lanka is the district which offers a 24-hour party on the beach. Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hikkaduwa, rated a four star is built along the golden sands, calls out to all those who enjoy island-life and beach-life with a promise to pamper its guests with the Southern Sri Lankan hospitality. In each room there is a spacious private balcony looking out to a view of the Golden Belt of the South Coast. 2 family suites, 4 corner suites, 4 deluxe rooms, 140 superior rooms. Air conditioned and equipped with a DVD player, 32" LCD TV, WiFi, mini bar, safety deposit box, telephone with IDD, complimentary tea and coffee making facility, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Hotel facilities and services: a selection of dining venues, the main restaurant, specialty crab restaurant, pool restaurant and coffee shop. A lounge and pool bar that offers a wide array of local and international spirits, a roof-top spa facility, banquet hall and conference facility (300 to 500 pax). Moreover the hotel houses a freshwater swimming pool, PADI certified dive center and an excursion counter.

The RIU Sri Lanka opened in 2016 and offers a 24h All Inclusive service. The hotel is located in the south of Sri Lanka, directly on Ahungalla beach. The RIU Classic Hotels offer comfortable rooms and excellent facilities with great leisure and relaxation facilities, as well as international gastronomy. Enjoy a relaxing holiday - whether alone, with family, partner or friends! The location is ideal because of its proximity to Ahungalla (500 m), Benota (15 km) and 130 km away from the Colombo Int’l Airport (CMB). The hotel has 501 comfortably furnished rooms and offers many modern amenities. Relax in the spa area or get in shape at the gym. 3 outdoor pools, 1 children’s pool. RiuLand Kids Club (ages 4-7 & 8-12 years) and for adults, day and evening entertainment. For lovers of gastronomy, live cooking stations at our main restaurant. Asian and Italian specialty restaurants and 4 bars and “Pacha” discotheque.

Sweeping green hills, the longest river in the country, misty mornings and the fresh outdoors, are just a few things that naturally come together here to make the perfect holiday. Just 2 1/2 hours from the Sri Lanka's Capital City Colombo, Chaaya Citadel Kandy has reinvented itself taking into account the needs of holidaymakers around the world. Replete with a sense of history, serenity and majesty, the hotel offers guests the opportunity to experience the amazing Kandyan history, the culture and the arts that play a big role in the lives of the Sri Lankans.

Located right on the beach in a secluded Bay, one hop away from the main resort area of Unawatuna and Galle town, it is one of the most stunning holiday locations in Sri Lanka. COCO BAY has 200 metres of sandy beach frontage with a superb view of Galle fort and is located in the midst of a picturesque fishing village with traditional catamarans that characterize this beautiful part of southern Sri Lanka. All rooms and suites have a stunning ocean view and feature private jacuzzi , rain shower, complimentary WIFI, LED TV with international news, sports, movie and foreign language channels,mini bar, digital safes, extra large signature beds with pillow menu, soap selection and large balconies with day beds. The AQUA ROMANCE ROOMS have small private pools. LE MER Beach Restaurant with a distinct French touch serves days fresh sea food, the best of local southern cuisine and international dishes of high quality. Yummy Italian PIZZA and authentic FRENCH BAGUETTES are also on offer. The CHILL OUT lounge bar offers a selection of great wines and exciting cocktails and offers HAPPY HOURS daily between 5.30 and 7.30 PM. A swimming pool by the beach with a kiddies pool and a gym are available. Airport transfers, excursions and round trips can be arranged

Once a 70s resort, Trinco Blu by Cinnamon was transformed to a retro-chic design decorated with bleached wooden decks, cut cement floors, rattan furniture and denim trimmings with a splash of orange to contrast the Blue and White hues.

Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is one of the largest resorts along the southern coastline. Our rich and diverse offerings make the entire resort a big experience from our 6 specialized dining options to our 200 rooms and grand Turkish theme. Located just 55km from Colombo, we are also a popular resort for those of you in Colombo who won’t find it more than an hour’s drive from the highway entrance. A little longer from the Bandaranike International Airport, the 85km drive is your closest point to extravagant ocean living. We are Green Globe-Certified, also housing ISO 14,000, 18,000 and 22,000 certifications. We are also proud to have a Leeds Gold certificate to our name.