Great — here are highly recommended luxury boutique hotels across Sri Lanka (short description, where they are, why they’re special). I picked properties known for design/heritage, intimate size, high service standards and consistently strong reviews.

Top picks

• Amangalla — Galle Fort (heritage luxury in the fort): 19th‑century New Oriental Hotel reimagined by Aman; atmospheric colonial rooms, central Fort location and an excellent spa — perfect for culture and history lovers. (theworlds50best.com)

• Cape Weligama — Weligama / South Coast (clifftop villas): dramatic clifftop villas with private plunge pools, outstanding ocean views and strong food program — ideal for honeymooners and coastal stays. (tripadvisor.com)

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Bogawantalawa / Tea Country): a Relais & Châteaux collection of restored planter bungalows set on a working tea estate — immersive, all‑inclusive tea‑country experience for couples and those who want a peaceful highland escape. (thetimes.co.uk)

• Uga Chena Huts (Yala) — safari/boutique jungle lodge: luxurious “huts” with private pools on the buffer of Yala National Park; excellent for wildlife safaris (high leopard/elephant sighting potential) and intimate, nature‑focused stays. (ugaescapes.com)

• The Kandy House — Kandy (small colonial manor): a restored 19th‑century manor with just a handful of suites, intimate service and a tranquil garden setting — great for boutique heritage stays near the Cultural Triangle. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Uga Ulagalla — Cultural Triangle / Anuradhapura area: large private‑pool villas scattered in 50+ acres with strong local‑experience programming (village tours, cycling, archaeological excursions) — excellent for privacy and exploring Sigiriya/Anuradhapura. (ugaescapes.com)

• Fort Bazaar — Galle Fort (stylish town house): a colourful, design‑forward conversion in Galle Fort with courtyard pool and vibrant public spaces — ideal for exploring Galle’s galleries, restaurants and Fort life. (thetimes.co.uk)

• Diyabubula (Barberyn Art & Jungle Hideaway) — near Dambulla: an artist‑designed small lodge of individual villas set in sculpted gardens and water features — perfect for art lovers and a peaceful rural hideaway. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Saman Villas — Bentota (classic Sri Lankan boutique beach): one of Sri Lanka’s original boutique hotels — intimate villas by the sea, renowned for service and relaxed beachfront luxury. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Paradise Road Tintagel — Colombo (city boutique): an iconic small manor‑house hotel in Colombo 7 (Cinnamon Gardens) with strong design, art collection and a romantic, grown‑up ambience — a top choice for Colombo stays. (oyster.com)

• The Fortress Resort & Spa — Koggala (stylish coastal boutique): contemporary, well‑appointed resort with multiple restaurants and a large spa — a good option for families or travellers wanting modern comforts near Galle. (oyster.com)

• The Wallawwa — outside Colombo / airport area (country manor): restored colonial manor set in gardens with big rooms and a relaxed, private feel — convenient for arrival/departure nights or short Colombo excursions. (nelson.travel)

Quick picks by interest

• Beach & cliffs: Cape Weligama, Saman Villas, The Fortress. (tripadvisor.com)
• Heritage & town stays: Amangalla, Fort Bazaar, Galle Fort Hotel. (theworlds50best.com)
• Wildlife/safari: Uga Chena Huts (Yala), nearby lodge options. (ugaescapes.com)
• Tea‑country/romantic highlands: Ceylon Tea Trails, The Kandy House. (thetimes.co.uk)
• Cultural triangle/private villas: Uga Ulagalla. (ugaescapes.com)

When to go (short): the south coast / Galle/Weligama is typically best in the dry season (roughly December–March); the central highlands are pleasant year‑round but cooler; Yala’s safari access varies by park schedule — check dates when booking. (Seasonality and park access can change, so confirm specific travel dates before you book.) (cntraveler.com)

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