Curated luxury hotels in Southern Province

Located on a division of the Enselwatte Tea Estate, The Rainforest Ecolodge offers accommodation with a private bathroom surrounded by a forest habitat. It features an observation desk, lounge and restaurant.

The tea estate borders the South-eastern side of the Sinharaja Rainforest. Matara city is a 1.5-hour drive away while Colombo city is a 4.5-hour from the Southern Expressway. It takes 5.5 hours to travel from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Boasting a balcony with mountain views, each bungalow includes a sofa, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Private bathroom comes with a hot and cold shower and hairdryer.

The Rainforest Ecolodge offers tours and provides safety deposit boxes at its 12-hour reception.

Sri Lankan and International dishes are served at the ecolodge’s restaurant, which also has a bar.

Set in Tangalle, a few steps from Mawella Beach, Esperanza Beach Mawella offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at Esperanza Beach Mawella also have a sea view.

The accommodation offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. At Esperanza Beach Mawella you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Hummanaya Blow Hole is 6.5 km from Esperanza Beach Mawella, while Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 27 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 62 km away.

Located in Tangalle, 2.6 km from Tangalle Beach, Tangalle Villa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The hotel features mountain views and a terrace.

At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A Full English/Irish, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Hummanaya Blow Hole is 14 km from Tangalle Villa, while Weherahena Buddhist Temple is 35 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 55 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The Triangle Tangalle is set in Tangalle, 18 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, 41 km from Weherahena Buddhist Temple, and 5.1 km from Tangalle Lagoon. It is located 300 metres from Tangalle Beach and provides room service. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Opening onto a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned chalet consists of 1 bedroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Full English/Irish and Asian breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this chalet. Guests at the chalet can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 6.5 km from The Triangle Tangalle, while Matara Fort is 41 km from the property. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 55 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Steps from beautiful Kalatura Beach, the beachfront Royal Palms Hotel features an outdoor pool, an Ayurvedic spa and 3 restaurants. Rooms are set in tropical landscapes and have private balconies.

Furnished with carved wood fittings and warm colours, air-conditioned rooms feature a bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. A satellite TV and tea/coffee maker are provided.

Guests can exercise at the gym or play a leisurely game of billiards. Staff can provide room and laundry services.

Offering beach views from the open terrace, the main restaurant features international buffets and Western dishes. There is also a poolside 24-hour coffee shop and 2 bars.

Royal Palms Beach Hotel is 40 km south of Colombo and a 3-hour drive from Colombo International Airport. Free parking is provided.

Set in Godakewela, Ratnapura District region, Owin Rich Godakawela - Udawalawe Safari & Cooking Class is located 41 km from Udawalawe National Park. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool and to a garden. The accommodation offers room service, babysitting service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Owin Rich Godakawela - Udawalawe Safari & Cooking Class also have free WiFi.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

You can play darts at Owin Rich Godakawela - Udawalawe Safari & Cooking Class, and the area is popular for cycling.

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 75 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Good Karma Hotel is located on Rekawa Beach in Tangalle, offering an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Free parking and a 24-hour front desk are available.

Guests can relax in the tropical garden or by the outdoor swimming pool. Good Karma Restaurant, which is located on the beach, serves both Sri Lankan and international dishes. A selection of seafood is also offered.

All the air-conditioned suites feature either a balcony or terrace with sea views. Free drinking water is provided. The en suite bathroom is equipped with hot water shower.

Good Karma Hotel is about 17 km from Mulgirigala Rock Temple. It is about an hour's drive from Mattala Rajapakse International Airport and Yala National Park. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 4-hour, 30-minute drive away.

Bicycle rentals and day trips can be arranged at the tour desk. The hotel also provides laundry services and airport transfers at an extra charge.

Set in Netolpitiya, a few steps from Wella Odaya Beach, Blue Ocean Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature pool views. At Blue Ocean Resort rooms come with a seating area.

An à la carte, continental or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Hummanaya Blow Hole is 25 km from Blue Ocean Resort, while Tangalle Lagoon is 12 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 55 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Seven Turtles is located only steps away from the tranquil beach. The property welcomes its guests with an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi access and complimentary parking facilities.

Rooms are fully air-conditioned and bright. Each is fitted with a private balcony, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathroom facilities are en suite.

At Seven Turtles, you will find a charming outdoor terrace and laundry services. Staff can arrange for airport transfers and shuttle service at an additional fee.

This peaceful beachfront accommodation is 36 km away from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The well-known Yala National Park is a 1.5-hour drive away. Tangalle is 10 km from the property.

Traditional Sri Lankan and European cuisine will be served at the on-site restaurant.

Surrounded by woodlands and meadows, Siddalepa Ayurveda Health Resort offers restful accommodation with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Featuring all-natural therapy, it has an outdoor pool and free parking.

Decorated in shades of green and pale golds, air-conditioned rooms feature classic wood furnishings with local accents. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker and safe.

Enjoy a range of professional Ayurvedic treatments and massages at Siddalepa Resort. For those looking to exercise, a fitness centre and table tennis facilities are provided.

Carefully prepared Ayurvedic meals and Western dishes are on offer at Rasa Bojun Hala restaurant. Meals can be served in rooms.

Situated 30 metres from the beautiful beach of Wattuwa, Siddalepa Ayurveda Health Resort is a 15-minute drive from Wattuwa Town. It is 65 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Spread over 3 acres of tropical gardens, Reef Villa Sri Lanka offers luxurious getaways with its outdoor pool. Its private suites feature wood-beamed ceilings and semi-outdoor bath areas.

Tastefully furnished with fine wood fittings, spacious air-conditioned suites have antique four-poster beds and high ceilings lined with Kerala terracotta tiles. Grand and elegant, each room also has free Wi-Fi and free-standing bathtub.

Offering free parking, Reef Villa Sri Lanka is 10 minutes’ drive from Wadduwa Railway Station and 60 minute’s drive from Colombo International Airport.

Sunny afternoons can be spent by the 65-metre private beachfront. The resort also provides scenic lily ponds and garden pavilions.

Reef Restaurant offers all-day dining with Sri Lankan specialities and international dishes. The Plantation House Bar provides an elegant setting to enjoy after-meal drinks. Room service is also available.

A small boutique hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean, Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel is located in Kalamatiya, Sri Lanka. Just steps away from the beach, it features an outdoor pool and Ayurvedic spa.

Room offers a traditional atmosphere with modern amenities and artistic elements. Each room has a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has a hot and cold shower and a hairdryer. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided.

The whole place was refurbished and modernized in 2020.

Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and 30 minutes’ drive from Rekawa Turtle Camp. Colombo International Airport is 241 km away.

Guests can enjoy the quiet beach area, or relax in the sauna. The hotel offers car or bicycle rental and laundry services. Free Wi Fi is available in public areas.

The restaurant offers à la carte dishes, which guests can enjoy anytime and anywhere on the property, or even on the beach. Drinks are available at the bar.

Turtle Bay Boutique Hotel, Sri Lanka offers yoga and fitness classes at its 2 yoga pavilion at an additional charge.

Situated in Udawalawe, 16 km from Udawalawe National Park, Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Waraka - Udawalawe by Thema Collection you will find a restaurant serving local, Asian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Udawalawe, like cycling.

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 51 km from the property.

Set in Ambalantota, 40 km from Hummanaya Blow Hole, Ravana Garden offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at Ravana Garden also have a sea view. The units in the accommodation are equipped with a hairdryer and an iPad.

Ravana Garden offers a terrace. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.

Bundala Bird Sanctuary is 40 km from the hotel, while Tissa Wewa is 46 km away. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 42 km from the property.

Located in Bentota, 1.3 km from Bentota Beach, Luxury Villa with BB Free WI-FI provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at Luxury Villa with BB Free WI-FI can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested.

Bentota Lake is less than 1 km from Luxury Villa with BB Free WI-FI, while Bentota Railway Station is a 14-minute walk away.

When you stay at Hilton Yala Resort in Palatupana, you'll be by the ocean and 7 minutes by car from Yala National Park. This luxury resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Palatupana Beach and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Kirinda Beach.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort in Weerawila, you'll be 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Bundala National Park and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Lunugamvehera National Park. This family-friendly resort is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Kirinda Temple and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Yala National Park.

With a stay at Jetwing Yala in Palatupana, you'll be 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Yala National Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kirinda Temple. This luxury hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Tissa Lake and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Yatala Dagoba.

With a stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive in Palatupana, you'll be 2.5 mi (4 km) from Yala National Park and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Bundala National Park. This all-inclusive tentalow is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Kataragama Temple and 30.2 mi (48.6 km) from Lunugamvehera National Park.

With a stay at Thaulle Pure Ayurveda Resort - Yala in Thissamaharama, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Yala National Park and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This luxury hotel is 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from Udawalawe National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tissa Lake.