Mawella Beach Hideaways
Rooms from £75 per night
Salt House, Hiriketiya
Rooms from £60 a night
A barefoot hangout in one of the south coast’s hippest spots – especially recommended for surfers, yoga lovers and beach bums.
Owl and the Pussycat, Thalpe
Rooms from £102 a night
A wonderfully whimsical small hotel with character in spades, the Owl and the Pussycat is a gorgeous beach hideaway within easy reach of Galle Fort and some of the south coast’s top surf spots.
Karpaha Sands, Kalkudah
Rooms from £88 a night
A breathtaking tented eco-retreat on a 12-kilometre stretch of deserted coastline.
Amanta Beach Resort, Nilaveli
Rooms from £46 a night
Beachside bliss brimming with French and Sri Lankan style, boasting terrific food, cracking cocktails and a fabulous host on a secluded stretch of the east coast.
The Villa Bentota by KK Collection
Rooms from £96 a night
Smart and slick grown-up style, brimming with antique pieces set against chic interiors in a gorgeous secluded setting.