Best Independent Style 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 independent style 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 independent style 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!
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!