Boutique Hotels: 5 Best Sri Lankan escapes

Lush & Luxurious: 5 Best Sri Lankan escapes from Mr & Mrs Smith

MF editorial team

30 Mar 2016

1/5
Tri, Lake Koggala
Tri is a new breed of sustainable luxury hotel in a sublime lakeside setting. Delicious dining, yoga and Ayurveda treatments are some of the perks at this euphoria-inducing stay that is as kind to mind, body and soul as it is to the environment.
Smith extra: A free dhoni boat excursion to Cinnamon Island, for a ‘cinammon experience’, where guests learn how the spice is grown, harvested and prepared.
2/5
Taylor’s Hill
Don’t be fooled by Taylor's Hill hotel’s colonial country-house good looks: inside, its five rooms are decked out in eye-catching brights with a dash of contemporary whimsy. High in the Kandy mountains, this peaceful spot is made for idle loungers and outback explorers alike: after a splash in the pool and tea on the lawn, you’ll be perfectly placed to set out in the footsteps of Sri Lanka’s first tea planter.
Smith extra: A signature spa product made with Sri Lankan cinnamon or a selection of local teas from the neighbouring plantation.
3/5
The Wallawwa, Colombo
The short jaunt to the airport may be handy, but the Wallawwa near Colombo is so much more than a pre- or post-flight crash pad. Basking in its pindrop-peaceful rural setting and lovingly tended tropical gardens, it’s a super-sensitive restoration of a 200-year-old manor house, where graceful original features have been spiced up with luxuriant interiors and a lush-as-you-like spa.
Smith extra: A 10-minute head massage for two.
4/5
Kahanda Kanda, Galle
Join the monkeys, mongooses and bright-feathered birds at Kahanda Kanda, set in a leafty tea plantation on a quiet Galle hillside. British owner George has styled this eight-room residence: expect stately teak furniture, blue-white china, and plenty of homely touches, including squashy chairs and tome-stuffed bookshelves.
Smith extra: A spa treatment each. BlackSmiths also get a cookery class; SilverSmiths get a bottle of wine upon arrival; GoldSmiths get a bottle of champagne.
5/5
Cape Weligama, Weligama
Luxury resort Cape Weligama, on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, is one of the island’s most wanted. Laid out village-style over an Indian Ocean headland, each butler-attended contemporary villa – designed by architect Lek Bunnag – sits within a flower-scented watta (garden), steps from a cooling pool. Bays and beaches are a short meander away, and the crescent-shaped, cliff-edge infinity pool promises panoramas worth mooning over.
Smith extra: A romantic candlelit bath with Ceylon Sea Salts, infused with vetiver, lemongrass and ginger; and your choice of chilled drinks.

Don’t you think it’s about time to treat yourself to something a little special?

Sri Lanka’s list of must-sees is endless: the rolling hills of the Ceylon Tea Trails, the old fort town of Galle, and the temple-dotted Kandy, just to name but a few. Don’t forget those pretty coastal beaches and magnificent native elephants. If you are looking to experience the charms of Sri Lanka in style, you’ll be glad to know that travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have narrowed down five of the island’s best boutique hotels for you to choose from. Check out the gallery above to inspire yourself to make a quick and rewarding trip to the cultural melting pot of this magical South Asian country.

Mr & Mrs Smith gets you the best rates, guaranteed, as well as a little something extra on arrival at every hotel. To book, call toll free at 800 905 326 or visit mrandmrssmith.com.

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