Palma Real – San Jose
Thaala Bentota
Thaala Bentota (formerly known as Avani Bentota) is a celebrated beachfront resort that bears the unmistakable hallmark of Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Designed in 1970 and meticulously refurbished, the resort is a masterclass in “Bawa-style” tropical modernism, where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces are artfully blurred.
Jetwing Saman Villas
Jetwing Saman Villas is a crown jewel of Sri Lankan boutique hospitality. Perched majestically on a rocky headland in Induruwa, just south of Bentota, it was the island’s first true boutique hotel. Its design is a sophisticated fusion of traditional temple architecture and Bawa-inspired tropical modernism, offering an adult-only sanctuary where the infinity pool appears… Read more »
Plantation Beach Villas, Tobago
Designed by legendary architect Arne Hasselqvist, Plantation Beach Villas features six luxury three-bedroom beachfront residences on Stonehaven Bay. Combining classic British Colonial West Indian character with dedicated villa attendants, private 40-foot verandahs, and a 1 shared pool, it offers an unrivalled multi-generational family oasis.
Castara Retreats, Tobago
Perched on a lush hillside overlooking a traditional fishing village and two golden beaches, Castara Retreats is an award-winning eco-resort. Featuring stunning open-air timber lodges, private ocean-view decks, and an acclaimed panoramic restaurant, it offers the ultimate soul-stirring Tobago escape.
The Villas at Stonehaven – Black Rock, Tobago
Cuffie River Nature Park / Retreat
Cuffie River Nature Retreat, Tobago Lovingly built deep within a lush, sun-dappled inland valley on the edge of the historic Main Ridge Forest Reserve, Cuffie River Nature Retreat is an award-winning eco-lodge and an absolute paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers. This intimate, owner-run sanctuary completely shuns the distractions of coastal tourism, offering guests a… Read more »
Coco Reef Resort & Spa
Experience traditional Caribbean luxury at Tobago’s premier beachfront resort. Coco Reef pairs authentic West Indian design with a spectacular private swimming lagoon, manicured tropical gardens, and an elite collection of ocean-view suites and standalone villas.
Ahu Bay – Ahungalla
Maya Tangalle
Maya Tangalle is a meticulously restored 19th-century manor house (Walauwa) nestled in the quiet village of Aranwela, just inland from the rugged Tangalle coast. It is a sanctuary of “quiet luxury,” where the grandeur of a bygone era meets the sleek minimalism of modern design.
Paradise Road – Tintagel
Paradise Road The Villa Bentota (often simply referred to as The Villa Bentota) is a legendary boutique hotel that embodies the sophisticated aesthetic of Shanth Fernando’s Paradise Road brand. Set in a restored 19th-century manor house originally reimagined by Geoffrey Bawa, the property is a seamless blend of heritage architecture and contemporary monochromatic style.
Marino Beach – Colombo
Calamansi Cove Villas Balapitiya
Calamansi Cove Villas is a sophisticated boutique retreat nestled in the quiet coastal village of Balapitiya. Named after the fragrant calamansi citrus trees that dot the property, this resort offers an intimate “home-away-from-home” experience, where the focus is on privacy, space, and understated luxury.
Simpson’s Forest – Kandy
Simpson’s Forest is a charming boutique hotel set within a lush, 70-acre working tea and cinnamon estate in the heart of the Kandyan highlands. Located in Meemure, near the historic city of Kandy, this retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary where the crisp mountain air and the verdant forest canopy provide a cooling respite from the… Read more »
Aarunya Nature Resort
Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa is an award-winning boutique sanctuary perched on a mountaintop overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range. Taking its name from the Sanskrit word for “first rays of the sun,” the resort is designed to offer a deep immersion into the natural beauty and spiritual stillness of the Sri Lankan highlands.
Grand Serendib
Grand Serendib is a striking addition to the Kandy skyline, offering a contemporary take on the city’s royal heritage. Situated on a prime elevated position, the hotel provides a luxurious vantage point with sweeping views of the city, the sacred lake, and the misty peaks of the Hanthana Mountain Range.
Uppuveli Beach by DSK
Uppuveli Beach Hotel is a charming boutique getaway situated on the powder-soft sands of Trincomalee’s east coast. Capturing the essence of a relaxed tropical retreat, the hotel provides a stylish yet unpretentious base for exploring the vibrant marine life and historic landmarks of the region.
Uppuveli Beach by DSK