Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
A recent addition to the luxury hotel sector in Sri Lanka, the Marriott offers luxurious accommodation in 198 rooms with views of Weligama Bay, four restaurants and access to world-class facilities including a spa specializing in Thai treatments. All rooms are air-conditioned, well-appointed with stylish furnishing and LED TV, a private balcony with views of the bay and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. All rooms have Wi-Fi, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and safe. The hotel offers three pools including a lap pool and a relaxation pool, a fully equipped gym and a spa.
Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel is steeped in history. Once the residence of a British Governor, the hotel is an experience of old-time grandeur set amidst four acres of landscaped gardens. This is a world of manicured lawns, flowering hedges, crisply-attired waiters, billiard rooms, fireplaces, hardwood floors and heavy wooden panelling. There is a choice of dining options, a cozy wood panelled bar with a fireplace located next to the Billiards Room, sauna and small shopping arcade. All rooms have ceiling fans, most have fireplaces although these days an electric heater is lit in its place on a cold night, and wooden or carpeted floors. In-room facilities include satellite TV, telephone, wifi internet, mini-fridge, tea/coffee, safe and ensuite bathrooms with shower.
Earls Regency, Kandy
Earl’s Regency is a spacious resort with tranquil views over the Mahaweli River. A great range of facilities include an on-site spa, large swimming pool and a selection of restaurants offering local and intertnational cuisine. Kandy is only a short drive away – or perhaps a tuk-tuk ride, so its easy to explore at your leisure. Each room at Earl's Regency features a private terrace or balcony with beautiful views out over the surrounding countryside.
Ananthaya Resort, Passikudha
Newly opened in 2016, this is a hidden gem on the up-and-coming east coast. The eye-catching architecture has been influenced by Thai and Balinese style. The grounds are equally beautiful with bridges crossing the large swimming pool and paths taking you through to pretty gardens that lead down towards the beach. From here you can walk along the beautiful bay or enjoy a range of watersports in the generally calm and shallow waters of the bay. There is a good choice of restaurants and two bars including the swim-up Splash, and the beach-side Sands. Hotel rooms are spacious and reflect the Asian design of the resort.
Heritance Kandalama
The Heritance Kandalama stands on the shore of an ancient manmade lake, at the foot of a rocky outcrop. Designed to blend perfectly with the natural environment and surrounded by forest,the main building, with more than 152 rooms, stretches out for more than a kilometre with the terraced building giving the appearance of being built into the cliff, while the overhanging jungle foliage is now an integral part of the hotel design. There are 3 restaurants and 2 bars, pools, spa*, gym, tennis & badminton courts and bicycles*. local charge applies.
Heritance Negombo
Located on a palm studded beach a short drive from the capital of Colombo, Heritance Negombo is a new hotel that offers contemporary style and a refreshing holiday experience on the Sri Lankan coast. All rooms face onto the ocean, each with balconies or terraces for private sessions in the sun; otherwise the lagoon pool makes an appealing place to relax. The main restaurant Blue Tan serves extensive international cuisine. Book a treatment at the rooftop spa and finish your day watching the sunset from See Bar & Lounge — here, aesthetics and great service go hand in hand.
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Located in the heart of Colombo and set in landscaped gardens, The Cinnamon Grand has over 500 elegantly designed rooms and suites offering a wide range of modern conveniences. The hotel’s recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, a well-equipped modern health club and gymnasium, and facilities for tennis and squash. There is a wide selection of excellent cuisine available including western, Indian specialties and eastern delicacies.