Best boutique and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka

We’ve discovered your new favourite boutique and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. Read on to find your next south-east Asian adventure…

  1. Bentota, Sri Lanka

    The Villa Bentota

    Style

    Bawa’s modernist bolthole

    Setting

    Surfable southwest coast

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    One 30-minute spa treatment for each guest

    Price per night from (ex tax)$130.20

  2. Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

    Style

    History-steeped designer haven

    Setting

    Chi-chi Cinnamon Gardens

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A beach bag and a scented candle from Paradise Road

    Price per night from (ex tax)$141.99

  3. Bentota, Sri Lanka

    Lunuganga Estate

    Style

    Bawa power

    Setting

    Lakeside gardener’s world

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    Guided garden tour for two, fresh fruit platter on arrival, afternoon tea, plus a mocktail

    Price per night from (ex tax)$145.61

  4. Koslanda, Sri Lanka

    Living Heritage Koslanda

    Style

    Fruits of the forest

    Setting

    Revamped rubber plantation

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A bottle of wine

    Price per night from (ex tax)$177.27

  5. Balapitiya, Sri Lanka

    Kumu Beach

    Style

    Seaside serenity

    Setting

    Golden Balipitiya Beach

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A welcome cocktail each

    Price per night from (ex tax)$146.67

  6. Galle, Sri Lanka

    Galle Fort Hotel

    Style

    Venerable colonial villa

    Setting

    Behold the fort

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A free cocktail each, plus a cocktail mixing demonstration

    Price per night from (ex tax)$159.00

  7. Galle, Sri Lanka

    KK Beach

    Style

    Corbusier on the coast

    Setting

    Blue lagoons, golden beaches

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A bottle of sparkling wine; an additional lunch for two with two-night stays, and for three nights or more, guests also get two deep-tissue massages

    Price per night from (ex tax)$160.30

  8. Galle, Sri Lanka

    Fort Bazaar

    Style

    Keeping it cool

    Setting

    Within these fort walls

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A 15-minute head massage each for two

    Price per night from (ex tax)$168.00

  9. Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Wallawwa

    Style

    Lavish colonial pile

    Setting

    Nestled in Negombo

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A 10-minute head massage for two

    Price per night from (ex tax)$169.50

  10. Galle, Sri Lanka

    Kahanda Kanda

    Style

    Serene Sri Lankan

    Setting

    Tranquil tropical gardens

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A cooking class; plus a shoulder spa treatment with two-night stays or a deep-tissue massage for three (and a bottle of sparkling wine for GoldSmiths)

    Price per night from (ex tax)$175.70