The South Coast
For the best beaches in Sri Lanka, then a Sri Lankan beach holiday in the south is hard to beat. Things are much quieter here, east of Galle. Weligama is a beautiful spot and home to some of the nicest boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
Tangalle is very laid-back and quiet, with a few reminders of Dutch colonial times and some pretty surrounding villages. The Amanwella is one of the finest hotels in Sri Lanka and a real treat in a superb location.
Mirissa is certainly one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches in Sri Lanka and a stay here is easily combined with a few nights at Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's premier National Park.
Discover The South Coast
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Modern hotel on the border of Yala National Park. Excellent base for game drives into Yala.
Trip Advisor Favourite
Kulu Safaris
Mobile safaris in Sri Lankas National Parks - large luxury customized tents.
Game Drives Included
Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safari
Luxury mobile camping safaris in Yala National Park. Superb operation and also a great option for a family safari in Yala.
Highly Recommended
Number ONE Mirissa
Fabulous boutique hotel over looking Mirissa beach. One of our favourite boutique hotels in Sri Lanka.
Highly Recommended
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3 Sisters Matara
Three Bedroom beach house hideaway by a lovely beach close to the town of Matara.
Ideal for Families
3 Bedroom Beach House
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Coco Tangalla
Beautiful boutique villa in Tangalla - ideal for couples or families.
Book as whole house or by room
6 Bedroom Black & White Villa
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Buckingham Place
12 suites in a remote and tranquil beachfront location. Good base for exploring.
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Boutique beachfront idyll
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The Fortress
Modern luxury Sri Lanka resort on a nice stretch of beach. 53 Suites in a great deep south location.
20 km from Galle
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The Last House
Geoffrey Bawa designed boutique hotel near Tangalle. Homely hideaway suitable for couples and families.
Available as whole house
Bawa Designed Beauty
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Kahanda Kanda
The quintessential tropical dream house with just five luxurious suites on a working tea estate.
Trip Advisor Favourite
Luxurious Boutique Hotel
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Cape Weligama
Perfectly located with stunning Indian Ocean panoramas - top luxury resort in Sri Lanka with 39 free-standing residences.
Top Luxury in Sri Lanka
Stunning Luxury Resort
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Amanwella
30 Suites boutique beach resort - stylish, contemporary luxury boutique resort.
Stylish & Serene
Boutique Beachfront Resort
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Easy Sri Lanka in Style
Browse a few suggested combinations for luxury 2 and 3 centre Sri Lanka holidays - mix culture, wildlife, scenery & relaxation.
Luxury Sri Lanka Holidays
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Relaxing Sri Lanka
Enjoy the best of Sri Lanka at a gentle pace, with time spent in and around Kandy - with time for relaxation in one of Sri Lanka's boutique beach resorts.
8 - 14 night Itineraries
Touring & Boutique Beach
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Twin Centre Sri Lanka
Enjoy a mix of culture, wildlife, scenery and beach on a tailor made twin-centre Sri Lanka holiday.
Boutique & Luxury Hotels
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Sri Lanka Wildlife Highlights
Browse our suggested Sri Lanka wildlife tour itineraries & tailor make your Sri Lanka wildlife holiday to your requirements.
Nature & Wildlife
10 - 13 night Itineraries
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Highlights of Sri Lanka
Enjoy the best of Sri Lanka at a gentle pace, visiting the highlights - with time for relaxation in one of Sri Lanka's boutique beach resorts.
Includes Train Excursion
Sigiriya, Kandy & Beach
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Classic Family Sri Lanka
Staying in smaller family friendly accommodation, this is a perfect option for a varied and exciting Sri Lanka family holiday.
Two Week Family Holiday
Classic Family Holiday
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Sri Lanka Panorama
Enjoy Sri Lanka in some depth on this journey through Wilpatu, the Cultural Triangle, Hill Country, Yala National Park and the Southern Coast.
Boutique Hotels, Private Car
Culture, Nature & Wildlife
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Yala National Park
One of Sri Lanka’s prime wildlife parks, Yala covers almost 1000 square kilometres of parkland, jungle, beaches, rivers, scrubland and freshwater lakes.
The park offers some of the best wildlife in Sri Lanka because of the diverse landscapes.
Surprisingly, Yala has the highest concentration of leopards anywhere in the world.
There are also elephants, wild boar, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles and many other species of bird.
Including Yala on a tour of Sri Lanka is a great way to get close to Sri Lanka’s wildlife.
Stay at Chaaya Wild
Chaaya Wild in Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destination offering a high standard of accommodation and a great base for some of the best wildlife experiences in Sri Lanka.
Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild boar and a variety of birds are amongst the wildlife commonly spotted in this region of Yala.
The location in Sri Lanka’s southern coast dry zone means that a stay at Chaaya Wild can easily be combined with a tour of Sri Lanka or a stay in one of Sri Lanka’s great southern boutique beach resorts to make a fantastic wildlife and beach combination.
Leopard safaris, nature treks, bird-watching and village excursions are popular activities on offer at Chaaya Wild.
The 68 chalets at Chaaya Wild offer rustic luxury and a safari camp feel.
Weligama
Weligama means “Sandy Village” and offers a mix of local fishing town and beach resort.
Just off the coast here (walk-able at low tide) is Taprobane Island, which is home to a luxury villa and an option to consider for families looking for a private luxury hideaway.
Lover’s of literature might want be interested to know that Taprobane was where Paul Bowles wrote the Spider’s House in the 1950’s – it’s that kind of retreat.
Cape Weligama is one of Sri Lanka’s top luxury hotels and highly recommended for those looking for sophistication and style in the south.
Stay at Cape Weligama
Set on a promontory above a stretch of beautiful Sri Lankan coastline in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Cape Weligama is a stunning luxury resort with 39 private retreats offering panoramic views, elegance and very high standards.
The location just 30 minutes from Galle makes Cape Weligama perfectly placed for excursions, including whale watching in season or trips to Yala National Park.
Designed by one of Asia’s most highly regarded architects, Lek Bunnag, Cape Weligama oozes style, from the 60-metre crescent shaped infinity pool to the timeless tropical elegance of the Suites.
Master Rooms are situated around the Cove Pool and are especially well suited to families or friends seeking the beach villa experience but with resort facilities.
Residences are set within eight stone ringed gardens, each containing two or three freestanding Residences plus a private 15 x 4 metre swimming pool.
A gourmet paradise, Cape Weligama pays homage to its location with the day’s freshest catch selected by you at Pola (the Sinhalese word for ‘market’)’ and cooked to order in the ocean facing De Mauny restaurant.
What’s so Special?
Imagine the intimacy of a boutique villa offering the benefits of a larger, world-class resort.
All accommodations enjoy private butler services, individual gardens, dining and spa facilities.
A diverse range of activities is on offer year round, from surfing lessons, scuba diving and lake kayaking to rice paddy bicycling and even leopard safaris in Yala.
Stone pathways lead down to secluded coves where turtles flap about in the crystal-clear shallows. Weligama’s iconic stilt fishermen balance on slender poles nearby.
