As of September 13, 2025 — here are the top luxury hotels in Sri Lanka right now, selected for service, location and recent industry recognition. (Pick by region / travel style noted.)

• Ceylon Tea Trails — Norwood (Hill country, tea‑bungalows; Relais & Châteaux; Condé Nast Readers’ Choice recognition). (resplendentceylon.com)
• Cape Weligama — Weligama (southern‑coast flagship resort from Resplendent Ceylon — iconic cliff‑top villas, strong press/showcase coverage). (forbes.com)
• Amanwella — Tangalle (Aman’s serene, architecturally notable beachfront suites; top beach‑resort option). (theworlds50best.com)
• Amangalla — Galle Fort (historic, colonial luxury inside the UNESCO fort; widely lauded and ranked in global hotel lists). (theworlds50best.com)
• Wild Coast Tented Lodge — near Yala (luxury tented safari experience — top choice for wildlife and design‑led camping). (telegraph.co.uk)
• Santani Wellness Resort — Kandy region (Sri Lanka’s best‑known luxury wellness retreat — purpose‑built for wellness programs). (booking.com)
• Jetwing Vil Uyana — Sigiriya (eco‑luxury wetland reserve near the Cultural Triangle; excellent for nature and heritage). (jetwinghotels.com)
• Uga Ulagalla — Thirappane / Cultural Triangle (all‑pool villas on a large private estate — top boutique luxury in the Cultural Triangle). (ugaescapes.com)
• ITC Ratnadipa (a Luxury Collection) — Colombo (new high‑end city hotel that opened in 2024 — one of Colombo’s newest large luxury properties). (en.wikipedia.org)
• Shangri‑La Colombo — Colombo (established city flagship with extensive facilities and seafront location). (en.wikipedia.org)
• City of Dreams / Cinnamon Life (integrated resort) — Colombo (major integrated resort / hotel component opened August 2, 2025 — the island’s biggest new resort complex). (en.wikipedia.org)

Quick tips to choose:

• For hill‑country romance and exclusivity → Ceylon Tea Trails or Uga Ulagalla. (resplendentceylon.com)
• For a classic colonial stay + Galle Fort access → Amangalla. (theworlds50best.com)
• For beach villas and southern‑coast lifestyle → Cape Weligama or Amanwella. (forbes.com)
• For wellness/retreats → Santani. (booking.com)
• For wildlife/safari luxury → Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Yala) or Jetwing Vil Uyana (nearby nature). (telegraph.co.uk)
• For city luxury, nightlife and new‑opening buzz → Shangri‑La, ITC Ratnadipa, or City of Dreams (Cinnamon Life). (en.wikipedia.org)

If you want, I can: check current availability/rates for specific dates, build a 7–10 day Sri Lanka luxury itinerary linking two or three of these properties, or narrow recommendations by your travel dates and interests.