Here are some of the top luxury hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka right now (curated by region and what they’re best known for):

• Amangalla — Galle Fort: colonial‑era luxury inside the UNESCO‑listed fort; renowned for historic rooms, a grand Great Hall and a calm, service‑led experience. (theworlds50best.com)

• Cape Weligama (Relais & Châteaux) — Weligama / South Coast: dramatic clifftop villas with private pools, multiple restaurants, strong family and villa options and excellent ocean views. (thenationalnews.com)

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Resplendent Ceylon) — Hill Country (Hatton): restored planters’ bungalows with butler service, tea‑estate views and immersive hill‑country experiences. (resplendentceylon.com)

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Resplendent Ceylon) — Yala / South‑East: high‑end “glamping” tents (cocoons) between jungle and ocean for safari + beach stays, frequently praised for design and wildlife access. (resplendentceylon.com)

• Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort — Tangalle / South Coast: cliff‑top beachfront resort with villas and pool villas, full spa (Ayurveda) and large resort facilities. (Anantara.com)

• Heritance Kandalama — Dambulla / Cultural Triangle: iconic eco‑heritage design set against Kandalama Lake (Geoffrey Bawa–inspired); popular for cultural sightseeing and jungle/lake views. (thehotelscout.com)

• Jetwing Vil Uyana — Sigiriya / Cultural Triangle: unique wetland/lake villas and eco‑luxury experience, excellent for birding, nature and private‑villa stays. (thehotelscout.com)

• The Fortress Resort & Spa — Koggala / South Coast: boutique luxury resort known for contemporary design, beachfront setting and good family facilities. (en.wikipedia.org)

Notes to help you choose

• Region matters: pick Hill Country for tea‑estate tranquility (Ceylon Tea Trails), the South Coast for surf/beach and sunsets (Cape Weligama, Wild Coast, Amangalla nearby Galle), and the Cultural Triangle for temples and wildlife (Heritance Kandalama, Jetwing Vil Uyana). (resplendentceylon.com)
• New openings and refurbishments happen frequently (2024–2025 saw several major refurbishments and new integrated resorts in Colombo), so if you have specific travel dates I can check up‑to‑the‑minute availability, rates and recent guest reviews. (en.wikipedia.org)

If you want, tell me which region(s) or travel dates you’re considering and I’ll pull current rates, availability and the best property for your preferences (romance, family, wildlife, surfing, spa, etc.).