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.