Palm Garden Village, Anuradhapura
This lovely boutique hotel built in the colonial style really does have a feel of the ancient city of Anuradhapura with lots of carved stonework which is very striking. The rooms are set in bungalows dispersed through the beautiful large gardens .There is a lovely pool area- a large part of which is shallow so good for kids. Being only a short way out of Anuradhapura, it is a very convenient hotel to stay at to visit the ancient city and of course Mihintale.
Wild Grass Nature Resort, Sigiriya
Wild Grass Nature Resort is a superb eco-resort where nature is very important. It is situated in about 30 acres of unfenced jungle so wildlife such as wild boar, deer, monkeys and even the odd elephant can be found wandering through. The Villas are set far enough apart so they are all very private. The villas are all built on modern lines using stone, lots of wood and a great deal of glass so you can enjoy the panoramic views – all their layouts are different. You can dine in the Treetops Restaurant, by the pool, under the stars or in the privacy of your own villa.
Royal River Resort, Kithulgala
Royal River Resort is located up a small dirt track in the middle of the jungle some 25mins from the village of Kithulgala which in itself is about 2hrs from Kandy. The hotel itself has been built right over a waterfall on the Ing River so sometimes there can be noise from the river when in full flood. Part of the river has been dammed to create a freshwater pool which is a real joy use and with only 4 rooms, you are likely to have it to yourself. The rooms are very comfortably furnished in colonial style furniture. To many, this is a totally unique and idyllic situation!
