Great — here are top boutique hotels across Sri Lanka (selected for design/service/setting and consistently recommended by travel editors and awards). I’ve grouped them by region so you can pick by where you’ll be travelling.

Central Hills (tea country & Kandy)

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Hatton / Nuwara Eliya) — a converted tea-planter’s bungalows collection; excellent for tea-plantation walks, private bungalow stays and high‑end service. (srilankatourismalliance.com)
• The Kandy House (near Kandy) — intimate 9-room colonial manor with period character, gardens and a calm boutique feel. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Uga Hallowella / Uga Resorts (Hatton area) — restored colonial bungalow in the hills with few suites and a strong focus on heritage and views over reservoirs/tea estates. (businesscafe.lk)

South & Southwest Coast (beaches, Galle, Bentota, Mirissa)

• Fort Bazaar (Galle Fort) — stylish townhouse conversion in UNESCO-listed Galle Fort; great for exploring the fort, boutiques and cafes. (thetimes.co.uk)
• Saman Villas (Bentota) — one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering boutique hotels, small-villa luxury on the southwest coast with private pools and an intimate atmosphere. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Cape Weligama (Weligama / Mirissa) — modern cliff-top villas and suites with dramatic ocean views, popular for couples and families (design-forward, resort-but-boutique feel). (commonly recommended by travel press; see travel guides.) (thetimes.co.uk)

Southwest / Southern Peninsula (Galle area & nearby)

• Amangalla (Galle Fort) — grand, quiet property inside Galle Fort combining colonial architecture with understated luxury (small, heritage-focused). (regularly appears on “best boutique”/heritage hotel lists.) (srilankatourismalliance.com)

East & Surf Coast

• Jetwing Surf / Boutique surf lodges (Arugam Bay area) — smaller high-quality properties aimed at surfers and beach travellers; pick depending on surf season. (See regional guides for best time/choices.) (thetimes.co.uk)

Specialty / Unique stays

• Aditya (Kalutara / south-west cliffs) — all-suite, design-forward boutique property noted in Condé Nast Traveller as a standout Sri Lankan boutique. (businesscafe.lk)

Why these? They repeatedly appear in respected travel outlets, readers’ choice awards and reviews for delivering strong boutique experiences: small size, distinctive design/heritage, personalised service and memorable locations. Recent Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards and major travel press features have highlighted several of the properties above. (srilankatourismalliance.com)

Quick practical tips

• Best region by season: south/west coast (Bentota, Galle, Mirissa) — November to April; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) — May to September. (thetimes.co.uk)
• Book well in advance for Hill Country bungalows and small properties (most have very few rooms).
• If you want I can: (a) shortlist 3–5 that match your travel dates and budget and check current rates/availability, or (b) give booking links and sample room types/prices for any property above. (If you want live rates/availability I’ll look them up now.)

Which region or travel dates are you planning for?