Here are widely regarded five‑star hotels across Sri Lanka (by region and what they’re best known for):

• Galle Face Hotel — iconic heritage hotel on Colombo’s waterfront; famed for its colonial history and recent Condé Nast recognition. (traveltalkasia.com)
• Shangri‑La Hotel, Colombo — top city luxury with ocean views, large spa and extensive event facilities. (fivestaralliance.com)
• Amangalla (Galle Fort) — intimate, high‑end Aman property inside the UNESCO Galle Fort, celebrated for heritage luxury. (theworlds50best.com)
• Cape Weligama — luxury southern‑coast resort (Resplendent Ceylon) known for cliff‑top villas, family facilities and strong editorial praise. (forbes.com)
• Ceylon Tea Trails (Hatton) — award‑winning tea‑country Relais & Châteaux experience, consistently ranked among Asia’s top resorts. (resplendentceylon.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana (near Sigiriya) — acclaimed eco‑luxury resort built on a restored wetland; excellent for wildlife and sustainability‑minded stays. (jetwinghotels.com)
• Amanwella (Tangalle) — highly rated Aman beach retreat on the south coast (private suites, tranquil beach setting). (cntraveller.com)
• Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle — large luxury cliff‑top beachfront resort with strong spa/Ayurveda and family facilities. (anantara.com)

If you’d like, I can: (a) narrow these to one region (Colombo, South Coast, Hill Country, Cultural Triangle), (b) give typical price ranges and best travel months, or (c) check current availability for specific dates. Which would you prefer?