Best Secluded 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 secluded hotel 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 secluded hotels in Sri Lanka is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.
Badulla District, Koslanda
Living Heritage Koslanda
(5 stars)For a trip to Sri Lanka’s gorgeous hill country, the Living Heritage is perfectly situated on its own estate in a delightful, forest setting. It is also in close proximity to Lipton’s famous tea estate and is located on a picturesque train route that travels from Kandy to Ella. Villas have their own secluded courtyard, long veranda and no less than three forest pavilions where you can view the treetops whilst curling up with a good book and a cool drink. There is also a glorious infinity pool overlooking the views, and ample opportunities for forest treks and strolls over the 80 acre site.
Matale District, Sigiriya
Uga Ulagalla
(5 stars)If you love immersing yourself in the history and architecture of old buildings the Ulagalla Resort will not disappoint, as it dates back 150 years and was originally a mansion belonging to a chieftain. Ulagalla is just a 30 minute drive from Anuradhapura and is a secluded, luxury resort in a lush, tropical environment that is far from the bustle of everyday life. Accommodation includes villas with pools, a spa experience that has been designed to resemble a cave and superb dining options either in the restaurant, on a private deck, or actually in the paddy fields that surround the resort!
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.