Great — here are top recommended resorts across Sri Lanka (covering hill country, beaches, safaris and wellness). I’ve listed what makes each special and where it’s best to include them in a typical itinerary.

• Ceylon Tea Trails — Hatton / Hill Country: restored colonial planter bungalows set in working tea estates (butler service, tea-factory tours). Best for slow, luxury stays in the highlands and tea-country experiences. (resplendentceylon.com)

• Cape Weligama — Weligama / South Coast: cliff-top villas and large crescent infinity pool with ocean views; great for families, surfers and whale-watching excursions. (legacy.resplendentceylon.com)

• Amanwella — Tangalle / South Coast: minimalist Aman suites with private pools and a quiet beach — ideal for couples and honeymooners wanting barefoot luxury. (cntraveller.com)

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Relais & Châteaux) — near Yala National Park: luxury tented “cocoons” where jungle meets the ocean; top pick for wildlife + design-led stays. (telegraph.co.uk)

• Uga Chena Huts — Yala: private pool cabins on the edge of Yala National Park with tailored safaris and strong wildlife access. Good for families and safari lovers. (ugaescapes.com)

• Jetwing Vil Uyana — Sigiriya / Cultural Triangle: an award-winning eco-resort built around restored wetlands; excellent for eco-luxury and visiting Sigiriya/Dambulla. (jetwinghotels.com)

• Heritance Kandalama — Dambulla (near Sigiriya): iconic Geoffrey Bawa–inspired hotel blending into the jungle/lake — convenient base for the Cultural Triangle. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Uga Ulagalla — Cultural Triangle / Thirappane: secluded pool-villas set on a restored village estate — great for privacy, culture and day trips to Anuradhapura/Sigiriya. (ugaescapes.com)

• Santani Wellness Resort — Kandy foothills: top destination spa/wellness resort focused on personalised programs and sustainable design (best for detox, yoga, Ayurvedic stays). (santani.com)

• The Fortress Resort & Spa — Koggala / Galle area: stylish coastal resort close to Galle Fort with good dining and spa facilities; a reliable southern-coast choice. (thefortress.in)

• Saman Villas — Bentota (southwest coast): classic Sri Lankan boutique villa resort, lovely for romantic and relaxed beach stays. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Galle Face Hotel — Colombo (city/seafront): historic “grand dame” in Colombo for a heritage-city stay (good if you want luxury in the capital before/after touring). (gallefacehotel.com)

Quick planning notes

• Regions & when to go: The island has two monsoon patterns — generally the south & west coasts and central highlands are driest November–April; the east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best May–September. Plan your coast/region by month. (cntraveler.com)
• How to combine: a common route is Colombo → Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya/Dambulla) → Hill Country (Nuwara Eliya/Tea estates) → South Coast (Galle, Mirissa, Weligama/Yala) — all the resorts above fit that loop.
• Budget & style: I included a mix (ultra-luxury, boutique, eco-lodges, wellness and safari lodges). If you tell me (a) travel dates, (b) who’s traveling, and (c) style/budget preferences, I can narrow this to the 3–4 best picks and give suggested itineraries and approximate rates.

Would you like a short 10–12 day sample itinerary that uses 3–4 of these resorts (e.g., culture + tea country + beach + safari)?