Here are widely recommended hotels and small luxury properties across Sri Lanka, grouped by region and travel style. I’ve included a short note about what each is known for and a source you can check for recent awards/reviews.

Colombo (city / business)

• Galle Face Hotel — historic, colonial-era landmark on Colombo’s waterfront; great for history and city access. (srilankatourismalliance.com)
• Jetwing Colombo Seven — modern, well-reviewed business/comfort hotel in Colombo (part of the respected Jetwing group). (jetwinghotels.com)

South coast (beaches, romance, luxury)

• Amanwella (Tangalle) — intimate, high-end beach resort with strong design credentials and excellent wellness/seafood offering. (theluxevoyager.com)
• Amangalla (Galle Fort) — luxury property inside Galle Fort, excellent for history and colonial ambience. (tripexpert.com)
• Jetwing Saman Villas (near Bentota/Galle) — luxury villa-style property popular with honeymooners and beach lovers; Jetwing group has many TripAdvisor recognitions. (jetwinghotels.com)

South / southeast coast (exclusive clifftop / resort)

• Cape Weligama — clifftop luxury resort (well-known, frequently recommended among Sri Lanka luxury resorts). (thetimes.co.uk)

Tea country / hill country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Hatton)

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Hatton) — boutique Relais & Châteaux tea-bungalow experience in tea estates — top-ranked in readers’ lists. (srilankatourismalliance.com)
• Santani Wellness (near Kandy) — award-winning wellness retreat focused on wellness programs and nature. (worldspaawards.com)

Central highlands / scenic stays (Ella area)

• Jetwing Kaduruketha / Jetwing Vil Uyana (near Sigiriya/Minneriya) — both part of Jetwing’s acclaimed portfolio; Vil Uyana is particularly noted for nature/eco-luxury near cultural sites. (jetwinghotels.com)

Wildlife / safari (Yala / Udawalawe)

• Jetwing Yala / Jetwing Safari Camp — boutique, well-reviewed safari options close to Yala National Park. (jetwinghotels.com)
• (New/Notable) treehouse-style and small luxury safari lodges around Yala — Sri Lanka has several high-end camp-style openings and splurge options featured in recent travel press. (thetimes.co.uk)

East coast (seasonal beaches & surf)

• Sun Siyam Pasikudah — renovated, boutique beach resort on the east coast; recent TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice / “Best of the Best” recognition. (Best time to visit east coast: roughly May–October.) (staging.sunsiyam.com)

Major branded / reliable mid-to-upscale choices (nationwide)

• Jetwing Hotels collection (many properties islandwide) — consistently recognized across TripAdvisor / travel awards; strong local brand for a range of budgets and styles. (jetwinghotels.com)

Quick tips for choosing:

• If you want beaches (south/west coast): Nov–Apr is peak season; consider Amanwella, Cape Weligama, Amangalla (Galle) or Jetwing Saman Villas.
• For whale watching and southern beaches: Mirissa (Dec–Apr).
• For east-coast beaches (Pasikudah, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay): best roughly May–Oct; Sun Siyam Pasikudah is a top pick there. (staging.sunsiyam.com)
• For tea-country boutique stays and cool climate: Ceylon Tea Trails is widely recommended. (tripexpert.com)
• For safaris: look for small safari camps near Yala (several Jetwing properties and independent lodges are top-rated). (jetwinghotels.com)

If you want, I can:

• Build a short list matched to your travel dates, budget, and which part of Sri Lanka you’ll visit (Colombo + south coast, tea country, or east coast), and check current availability/prices for specific properties. (Note: I’ll need your travel dates to look up live availability and rates.)