South Coast, Sri Lanka
With some of the prettiest beaches in the country as well as a selection of lovely boutique hotels, this area of Sri Lanka is, not surprisingly, one of the most popular destinations for families. The southern town of Tangalle is quiet and unspoilt, with endless palm-fringed beaches, whilst a little further west, Matara provides a base from which to go whale-watching. Galle is a destination in itself – a relic of Portuguese and Dutch colonialism with winding streets and old Morris Minors dotting the town. Some fabulous new restaurants and bars have recently opened and combined with the excellent shopping and cricket there is much to keep you here.
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Amanwella
Located in a mature coconut grove fronting a crescent-shaped beach, Amanwella is a beachfront...
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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
One of the hottest glamour spots in Sri Lanka, hidden by coconut trees, along a secluded rocky...
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Cape Weligama
We aren't sure if it's the wrap-around panoramic views from the headland, high above the azure...
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Kumu Beach
This contemporary 10-room hotel sits above a stretch of serene golden sand on Sri Lanka’s...
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Talaramba Reef
Tucked within vibrant tropical gardens and serenaded by the waves of the Indian Ocean, lie two...
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The Fort Bazaar
The Fort Bazaar is a handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel with 18 stylish guestrooms....
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The Last House
One of the best beach hotels in Sri Lanka, this is Geoffrey Bawa’s final example of his infamous...
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The Why House
Nestled in acres of lush green tropical gardens, surrounded by rural paddy fields and...
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