Holiday villages and unusual accommodation Sri Lanka

The Deer Park Hotel offers more than 80 comfortable bungalows (cottages) in a beautiful natural environment. The rooms, where wood is the dominant material, are divided into four categories. They are extremely warm and welcoming. The originality is the swimming pool on two levels, the lower one being accessible to children. You will have a wonderful view of the reservoir from the restaurant and bar terrace. Don't miss the spectacular sunset. Spa, bird watching, organization of excursions are possible.

Imagine a long beach of fine sand, hemmed in by a thick fringe of coconut trees that are only disturbed by the sound of the languid waves. Here you are at Palm Paradise, an enchanting promise of relaxation in a natural corner of the south of the island. The wooden bungalows are mounted on stilts and set in the four corners of a tropical garden. The villas are beautiful two-story houses offering privacy to their occupants. This postcard place would not be complete without its swimming pool and restaurant.

What can we say about this little paradise? It is a resort built on 98 acres (36.5 ha) of a family tea plantation. This ecolodge uses natural or recycled materials for its 12 bungalows: granite for the bathrooms, railroad tracks for some furniture and the reinforcement of the masonry, straw for the roofs, wood for the floors and the furniture... All the rooms have a balcony and a view on Ella Gap and Little Adam's Peak. Restaurant with excellent cuisine, bar, swimming pools, spa. An ideal place to discover the region.

Designed by architect Geoffrey Bawa, Avani Bentota offers 75 air-conditioned rooms(Standard, Superior or Deluxe), suites and villas. Spacious, modern and comfortable, all are fully equipped and have a balcony or terrace. Two superb swimming pools, two restaurants (à la carte and buffet), three bars and a spa. Cooking lessons, jungle cinema and romantic picnics are organized upon request.

The name chosen by this luxurious boutique hotel corresponds to the real corridor taken here by elephants between Minneriya National Park and Sigiriya. The 20 suites and 2 villas are divided into 4 categories and offer incredible comfort: whirlpool, private pool, lounge, etc. The decoration, meticulous down to the smallest detail, is absolutely charming. The restaurant located high up offers a nice view of Sigiriya, visible in the distance. There is of course a communal swimming pool and a spa that offers a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments.

Located on the heights of Kandy, with a breathtaking view of the valley from the pool, the flagship of the Amaya chain offers a high standard of service where no detail is left to chance. The 91 rooms and 9 suites are tastefully furnished. The restaurant serves a buffet that is likely to please the international clientele: sushi, Indian curries, Sri Lankan specialties, cold cuts and cheeses, etc. You can also take advantage of a pleasant Ayurvedic treatment center or the fitness room to relax.

Randholee Resorts & Spa is a 4-star hotel located in Kandy. Nestled at the foot of Mount Pleasant, it offers a peaceful setting and breathtaking mountain views. The hotel is close to tourist attractions such as the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Temple of the Tooth. Rooms are tastefully decorated and feature all necessary amenities, including free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer mountain views. The establishment offers a buffet restaurant, a poolside restaurant and a lively bar. There's also an outdoor infinity pool, a fitness center and a business center. Hydrotherapy treatments are also available.

The place is magnificent with beautiful rooms whose design combines tradition and modernity. The 97 Superior Rooms, 40 Deluxe Rooms and 4 suites are installed in small white villas overlooking the lake and the immense park. Excellent breakfast. Attentive staff. The complex includes no less than two restaurants offering international and Sri Lankan cuisine, a bar, a café, an Ayurvedic spa, a playground for children, and a beautiful pool under the trees. Many activities are available.

Located on the beach at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga, the Anantara Kalutara Resort is a 5-star hotel in Kalutara. It is 1 km from Katukurunda railway station and 7 km from Richmond Castle. Elegant, modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and minibars. Suites include a separate living area, and villas feature a private garden with a pond. The hotel offers three clear restaurants, a bar, a private beachfront restaurant, a spa with massages and beauty treatments, two outdoor pools, a gym, a library and meeting/event space. Yoga and meditation classes, as well as activities for children and teenagers, are also available.