Great — here are top luxury hotels across Sri Lanka (by region), with a short note on what makes each special so you can pick by location or style. I’ve included recent recognitions where available.

West & Colombo

• Cinnamon Grand / Cinnamon Lakeside (Colombo) — large, full‑service city luxury with multiple fine‑dining options and easy access to Colombo’s business and nightlife districts. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Galle Face Hotel (Colombo/Galle Face) — historic colonial landmark on the seafront with classic heritage rooms and a long-established high‑society reputation. (Named among top hotels in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice 2024). (srilankatourismalliance.com)

South Coast (Galle → Tangalle → Weligama)

• Cape Weligama (Weligama) — cliff‑top resort with dramatic ocean views, private villas and family‑friendly experiences; regularly shortlisted for regional luxury/design awards. (worldtravelawards.com)
• Amanwella (Tangalle) — minimalist Aman design, intimate beach suites and strong focus on privacy and service; excellent for a secluded, high‑end beach stay. (theworlds50best.com)
• Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort — large luxury beachfront resort offering villa/pool options, spa and strong family/romance facilities. (worldtravelawards.com)
• Jetwing Lighthouse / Amangalla / Galle Fort Hotel (Galle) — for a historic/architectural stay, Amangalla (inside Galle Fort) and nearby Jetwing Lighthouse and Galle Fort Hotel combine heritage settings with luxury services. Amangalla is a restored colonial property within the UNESCO Galle Fort. (en.wikipedia.org)

Southwest Coast & Bentota

• Saman Villas (Bentota) — Sri Lanka’s original boutique‑style luxury villas (many with private pools), ideal for a quiet, high‑service beach escape. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Taj Bentota Resort & Spa / Heritance Ahungalla — larger luxury beachfront resorts with full resort facilities, popular with families and couples. (Heritance properties often appear on regional lists/awards). (worldtravelawards.com)

Hill Country (tea country / Kandy)

• Ceylon Tea Trails (Hatton / Nuwara Eliya area) — ultra‑luxury Relais & Châteaux property of five converted tea‑planter bungalows set in tea country; won Condé Nast Traveller (Rest of Asia) recognition in 2024. Exceptional for tea‑estate walks, private dining and quiet luxury. (resplendentceylon.com)
• Uga Ulagalla (Anuradhapura/Kandy vicinity) — private‑villa style country manor set in large grounds, excellent for privacy and guided cultural excursions. (worldtravelawards.com)
• The Kandy House (Kandy) — small, romantic manor‑house hotel with villa suites and a focus on privacy and intimate service. (thetimes.co.uk)

East & Hambantota area

• Shangri‑La Hambantota / Anantara / luxury new builds (Hambantota) — increasingly developed luxury properties near the south‑east that cater to golf, wildlife safaris and ocean activities (check latest openings and facilities before booking). (worldtravelawards.com)

Specialty / Wellness & Unique Stays

• Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Yala coast) — luxury safari‑style tents next to wildlife reserves for high‑end wildlife viewing stays. (worldtravelawards.com)
• Kayaam Wellness / Reverie collection and other new wellness‑led properties — focused on Ayurvedic and residential wellness stays (recently recognized in regional hotel lists). (traveltalkasia.com)

Quick tips for choosing

• For culture and heritage: Galle Fort / Amangalla / The Kandy House. (en.wikipedia.org)
• For epic ocean views and cliff villas: Cape Weligama, Amanwella, Jetwing Lighthouse. (worldtravelawards.com)
• For tea‑country privacy and service: Ceylon Tea Trails (Relais & Châteaux). (resplendentceylon.com)
• For family‑friendly resort facilities: Cape Weligama, Anantara Peace Haven, Cinnamon properties. (traveltalkasia.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to the “top 5” for a specific date or travel style (honeymoon, family, wellness).
• Check availability and current rates for a given date and room type (I’ll need your travel dates).

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