Great — here are top hotel picks across Sri Lanka (by region and vibe) so you can match the stay to the kind of holiday you want. I’ve included one short note about each and a reputable source you can check for details and current rates.

Beach & coast (luxury)

• Cape Weligama — Weligama / south coast. Cliff-top villas, dramatic infinity pool and excellent access to Galle, Mirissa (whale watching) and surf breaks. Good all-round luxury beach base. (forbes.com)
• Amanwella — Tangalle. Minimal, private beachfront suites and plunge pools; ideal for quiet, high-end beach relaxation. (cntraveller.com)
• Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort — Tangalle. Larger resort with cliff-top dining, family facilities and strong spa/Ayurveda offerings. (thenationalnews.com)
• The Fortress Resort & Spa — Koggala/Galle area. Contemporary beachfront resort that’s popular with families and couples. (en.wikipedia.org)

Wildlife / safari lodges

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Resplendent Ceylon) — on the fringe of Yala National Park. Luxury tented “cocoons” between jungle and beach; great for wildlife (including leopards) plus coastal relaxation. (mahlatini.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana — Sigiriya/Cultural Triangle. Eco-luxury villas built around wetlands and paddy fields — excellent for nature lovers and a serene base for Sigiriya. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Uga Chena Huts / Chena Huts by Uga Escapes — Yala area. Intimate, low-impact safari huts with good access to Yala game drives. (ugaescapes.com)

Hill country & tea-estate stays

• Ceylon Tea Trails — Nuwara Eliya (tea country). Restored planter bungalows (Relais & Châteaux); quintessential Sri Lankan hill-country luxury and tea experiences. (honeymoonguidesrilanka.com)
• Heritance Tea Factory — Nuwara Eliya area. Unique hotel converted from an old tea factory; immersive tea-plantation setting and characterful rooms. (heritancehotels.com)
• Santani Wellness Retreat — near Kandy / central hills. Purpose-built wellness resort for yoga/Ayurveda/minimalist luxury and hikes. (santani.com)

Cultural-triangle & boutique country houses

• Heritance Kandalama — near Dambulla / Sigiriya. Geoffrey Bawa–inspired architecture tucked into the rock/jungle overlooking Kandalama reservoir; ideal for combining culture (Sigiriya/Dambulla) with a striking hotel. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Uga Ulagalla — Anuradhapura / Cultural Triangle. Large private-villa estate with plunge pools, village feel and easy access to Sigiriya/Polonnaruwa/Anuradhapura. (ceylonescapes.com)
• The Kandy House — Kandy outskirts. Intimate restored manor-house (few rooms) — excellent boutique choice for a calm stay near Kandy. (en.wikipedia.org)

Galle & heritage stays

• Amangalla — inside Galle Fort. Exceptional colonial/heritage hotel in the ramparts of UNESCO-listed Galle Fort — great for history, architecture and fine dining. (theworlds50best.com)
• Fort Bazaar (boutique) — Galle Fort. Stylish smaller boutique option inside the fort if you want a contemporary, walkable Galle experience. (thetimes.co.uk)

Quick planning tips

• Best regions by season: south/west coast (Galle, Mirissa, Bentota) is best November–April; east