Great — here are top luxury boutique resorts across Sri Lanka, grouped by region with a short note on what makes each special so you can pick by vibe (beach, tea-country, wellness, safari or heritage).

Hill country / tea country

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Hatton) — restored planter’s bungalows set in working tea estates, excellent for slow‑luxury, private guides and tea‑country walks. (resplendentceylon.com)
• The Kandy House (near Kandy) — intimate 9‑room manor house with heritage architecture, private gardens and an old‑world romantic feel. (thetimes.co.uk)
• Santani Wellness Resort (Kandy foothills) — modern wellness/retreat property focused on spa, yoga and wellness programming in minimalist pavilions. Good for a health‑focused luxury stay. (i-escape.com)

Cultural triangle / rural escapes

• Ulagalla by Uga Escapes (Anuradhapura / Cultural Triangle) — all‑pool villas on a large private estate, great for combining culture (Anuradhapura, Sigiriya) with secluded luxury. (ugaescapes.com)
• Diyabubula (Dambulla) — an artist’s jungle hideaway (Laki Senanayake design) of a few private villas — highly creative, intimate and off‑beat. (diyabubula.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana (near Sigiriya) — eco‑luxury wetland resort built on restored paddy/wetlands; excellent for birds, nature and a unique sustainable design. (en.wikipedia.org)

South & southwest coast (beaches, surf, boutique cliff & bay properties)

• Amanwella (Tangalle) — Aman’s pared‑back, luxury suite villas with private plunge pools and a long quiet beach; signature barefoot Aman service. Ideal for privacy and high-end beach time. (cntraveller.com)
• Cape Weligama (Weligama) — cliff‑top Relais & Châteaux property with terracotta‑roofed villas, dramatic sea views and private pools — excellent sunsets and family/romantic stays. (thenationalnews.com)
• Aditya (Hikkaduwa/Hikkaduwa–Galle area) — small, design‑forward all‑suite boutique on a quiet beach stretch; noted for suites with plunge pools and strong guest ratings. (aditya-resort.com)
• Saman Villas (Bentota) — one of Sri Lanka’s original boutique properties: villa‑style suites, infinity pool and classic coastal style. Good for traditional luxury on the west coast. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Tri (Koggala Lake) — minimalist lakeside boutique with a calm design aesthetic overlooking Koggala Lake — peaceful and photogenic. (telegraph.co.uk)

Safari / wild coast

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (near Yala) — luxury canvas “cocoon” tents on the edge of Yala National Park where jungle meets the Indian Ocean; excellent safari access and strong design credentials. (jacadatravel.com)
• Chena Huts by Uga Escapes (Yala) — private beach and safari cabins with strong leopard‑sighting access and romantic beach dinners; good for combining beach+park. (srilankawildroom.com)

Quick planning tips

• Best seasons by region: south & west coast and hill country are busiest/driest roughly November–April; east coast shines May–September (two monsoons mean different coasts are best at different times). If you’re traveling for beaches on the south/west coast or for whale watching, aim for December–March; for the east coast (Pasikuda/Trincomalee/Arugam Bay) go May–September. (lonelyplanet.com)
• Book early for peak season: December–March is high season on the south/west coast — popular boutique rooms sell out, so reserve 2–4+ months ahead for the best rooms and dates. (scottdunn.com)
• How to choose: pick one region per 5–7 days (e.g., Colombo → Hill Country → South Coast or Cultural Triangle → South Coast) to avoid long transfers and to get the most from each boutique’s local experiences. Most boutique properties offer transfer services, private drivers and curated local excursions — check transfer times before you book. (General travel guidance.) (lonelyplanet.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to the 4‑5 best picks for specific travel dates or interests (honeymoon, wellness, surfing, safari), or
• Pull current room rates and availability for a few of the