This lake resort is a 10 minute drive inland from Hikkaduwa and overlooks a beautiful lagoon where there is an abundance of stunning wildlife (as well as a variety of birds for those bird spotters amongst you).
The Kalla Bongo Lake Resort is perfect for those people who really aren’t that interested in staying at a beach resort and would prefer total peace and tranquillity to rewind.
This is located in a beautiful setting near Tangalle between Rekawa Lagoon and the sea and has a very laid back feel to it. The gardens extend to 5 acres and are full of many tropical trees. The hotel has 2 restaurants – one overlooking the lagoon serving mainly Sri Lankan cuisine and the other, the beach restaurant, serving fresh seafood. The sea fronting the hotel is safest for swimming between December and April however the hotel does have a beautiful pool.
This is a very small boutique hotel that is right on the beach at Unawatuna. It only has 4 rooms so does have a very intimate feel to it. The rooms are chic and large and all have balconies. There is no pool but you can swim safely all year round at Unawatuna as the bay is horse-shaped and is protected with an outer reef, so there are no strong currents. The hotel has a great restaurant –as it isn’t big, you do need to book. You do need to be aware that sometimes there can be beach parties where music is played.
This is a luxurious boutique hotel with 9 Suites, set in its own tea plantation about 15m minutes inland from the world famous Unawatuna beach. It is about 10km from Galle, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is set on a hill overlooking Koggala Lake. The open sided sitting and dining pavilions are truly magnificent and the pool is spectacular. The food is fantastic using fruit, vegetables and spices grown on their own estate.
This hotel was formerly designed by Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s leading architects and following a recent refurbishment has come well and truly up to date but without losing the elegance of his design. It is located on a fabulous stretch of golden sands in the south. All rooms have sea views with private balconies. Of particular note is the fabulous infinity pool next to the main lobby, which guides your eye to the ocean as you enter the hotel. If you are travelling with children, baby-sitting can be arranged here. It is approx. two and a half hours of travel travel time from Colombo.
