Best Beach Hotels in Sri Lanka
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a beach in Sri Lanka. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of beach in Sri Lanka is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Hambantota District, Tangalle
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
(5 stars)If the idea of staying in a luxury resort that is concealed in a coconut plantation appeals, then the Antara Peace Haven is the place to consider. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and perched on a cliff on Sri Lanka’s southern shores, the resort has 152 luxury rooms and villas for guests to choose from. As well as Ayurvedic rituals and treatments in the spa, you can also enjoy dining with stunning views from the cliff tops. The resort offers a haven of tranquillity with a chance to practise yoga on the pristine sands, explore villages by tuk-tuk and most importantly, savour the spices and flavours of traditional Sri Lankan dishes and delicious wines from the exclusive wine cellar.
Galle District, Koggala
The Fortress Resort and Spa Galle
(5 stars)As the name suggests, this resort in Sri Lanka has a colonial feel with the spectacular Galle Beach as a backdrop. The resort has an opulent feel with a diverse selection of accommodation options that include Beach Rooms, Ocean Rooms, Fortress Rooms and Beach Splash rooms. However, for guests who wish to take the splendour up a notch there are also magnificent Forest and Ocean Loft Suites to choose from. Guests can indulge in one of the many spa treatments available such as hot stone therapy, and the resort is eco-friendly with opportunities to become involved in conservation projects involving baby turtles or searches for whales!