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Experience elevated coastal luxury at Radisson Collection Resort Galle, the first of its kind in South-East Asia. Set along the pristine shores of Galle Beach, the resort blends contemporary sophistication with the vibrant spirit of the southern coast. Featuring 106 elegantly designed rooms, suites, and penthouses, each offers sweeping ocean views and refined comfort. Guests can indulge in diverse dining experiences — from fresh seafood and Japanese-Asian fusion to the lively Beach Club set in a buzzing seaside ambiance. With a fully equipped Technogym fitness center, personalized training, and a serene spa and wellness retreat, Radisson Collection Resort Galle invites you to unwind, recharge, and experience the art of modern coastal living.
Nestled at the southern tip of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, The Charleston offers an exceptional blend of history, contemporary luxury, and breathtaking coastal beauty. Guests are treated to sweeping views of both the iconic fort walls and the shimmering expanse of the Indian Ocean, creating a setting that feels timeless yet effortlessly refined. The property features nine beautifully appointed bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and understated elegance. A tranquil swimming pool invites moments of relaxation, while the on-site bistro restaurant celebrates the island’s finest local ingredients through fresh, seasonal menus. Guests can also enjoy signature handcrafted cocktails, artfully prepared to match the relaxed sophistication and warm hospitality that define every stay at The Charleston.
Kurulu Bay is a serene, health and wellness-focused boutique hotel nestled on the tranquil shores of Koggala Lake. With just 14 elegantly designed suites and cottages surrounded by lush greenery, it offers an intimate retreat immersed in nature. Each space, crafted by award-winning architects, combines contemporary style with natural materials to create a sense of calm and balance. The Kitchen, the hotel’s lakeside dining venue, celebrates a sea-to-table philosophy, serving fresh, sustainable ingredients that blend Sri Lankan and Mediterranean flavours. Guests can indulge in mindful activities, yoga sessions, and holistic spa treatments designed to restore harmony and promote self-care. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveller and The New York Times, Kurulu Bay is a haven for rejuvenation and conscious living.
Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort, the historic Galle Fort Hotel occupies a beautifully restored Dutch mansion dating back 300 years. Careful heritage restoration preserved the original Dutch walls and façade, maintaining the building’s authentic colonial charm. Today, the hotel offers 11 luxurious suites, each with unique themes and décor, surrounding a widely photographed frangipani-lined courtyard. Skilled restorers worked meticulously with antiques, which are displayed throughout the property, enhancing its historical character. The hotel also features Ropewalk, the world’s first arrack-specialty bar, complete with its iconic ‘arrack wall’ and a menu inspired by modern Sri Lankan flavours.
Combining history, luxury, and local culture, Galle Fort Hotel provides an immersive, elegant stay in the heart of Galle.
Cape Weligama is a luxury clifftop resort on Sri Lanka’s breathtaking south coast, offering panoramic ocean views and world-class hospitality. A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, the resort features 39 suites and villas inspired by the charm of a traditional Sri Lankan village, each designed with elegant interiors, expansive terraces, and private plunge pools. Set on a dramatic headland surrounded by lush gardens, Cape Weligama blends timeless style with contemporary comfort. Guests can indulge in gourmet dining that celebrates local flavours and global sophistication, while attentive service ensures a sense of warmth and connection.
With its stunning setting, refined design, and heartfelt hospitality, Cape Weligama offers an unforgettable coastal sanctuary for discerning travellers.
The Fort Printers is an elegant boutique hotel set within an 18th-century mansion in the heart of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally offering five suites, the property expanded in 2013 with three heritage villas, now featuring 16 beautifully appointed suites that embody understated elegance and warm, personal service.
Once home to Mahinda College and later the Fort Printers press, the mansion’s rich history spans Dutch and British colonial periods, reflected in its high ceilings, arched doorways, and grand windows. Lovingly restored, it retains its architectural charm while offering modern comfort and sophistication. The Fort Printers invites guests to experience heritage, culture, and hospitality in an intimate, atmospheric setting steeped in Galle’s storied past.
Nestled beside Sri Lanka’s famed forest, Malabar Hill embodies the essence of conscientious luxury travel, built using sustainable, eco-friendly practices that honour its natural surroundings. Located just a short drive from Weligama Bay, the boutique retreat features 12 exclusive villas, each offering breathtaking views, saltwater-chlorinated pools, and elegant interiors inspired by Sri Lanka’s rich heritage. Designed with minimal environmental impact, the architecture blends harmoniously with the landscape, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
The open-plan layouts, organic materials, and earthy tones evoke a luxuriously bohemian aesthetic, inviting guests to unwind in comfort while staying close to nature. Malabar Hill is more than a destination—it’s an immersive experience in sustainable sophistication and serene tropical living.
Tucked between emerald paddy fields in a quiet inland corner of Talpe, The Sa House is a restored former cinnamon plantation home turned private three-bedroom villa, inviting guests into a world of slow, intentional island living. Restored by its owners, the home celebrates Sri Lankan heritage through natural materials, local craftsmanship, and tropical modernity. Hand-carved teak furniture, antique accents, and open views reflect a quiet elegance shaped with care. The villa features a 17m infinity pool, sunset lounge, serene study spaces, and airy living and dining areas curated for balance and calm. Meals are garden-to-table, made with herbs and produce grown on the property and fresh ingredients from nearby markets. At The Sa House, time slows — offering space for stillness, simplicity, and connection to the island.
Braganza House is a tropical-chic retreat nestled near Talpe’s stunning beaches, just 20 minutes from the historic Galle Fort. Completed in December 2021, this elegant villa masterfully blends Moroccan and Mediterranean influences to create a distinctive coastal escape.
Designed by renowned British interior designer Chlöe Elkerton, the property features a spacious open layout, a vibrant colour palette, and artfully curated interiors that reflect Elkerton’s passion for global cultures and eclectic design. Expansive verandahs open onto an organically shaped pool, surrounded by lush greenery that enhances the sense of tranquillity.
With alfresco dining spaces, thoughtful details, and a warm, dedicated team, Braganza House offers an unforgettable experience of refined comfort and effortless tropical sophistication.
Named after the Sanskrit god of the sun and located on a beach that you could call your very own, Aditya holds an unforgettable experience in luxury, wellness, and comfort in an island paradise.
The experience of Aditya is captured in 14 bespoke suites, each of them narrating whispers of history discovered through art and artefacts from South and Southeast Asia, replete within our property – and complemented by private plunge pools to elevate the intimacy and sensuality that we strive to curate for you.
With the award-winning skills of our culinary team, Aditya showcases exceptional local dining with international flair.
Award-winning Kahanda Kanda, perched on a hilltop encircled by 13 acres of tea, is an exquisite retreat, defined by its tropical modernist architecture, its Koggala Lake views and discreet, private atmosphere. Each of the 12 suites and villas is a tranquil haven of timeless tropical style – 8 of the villas have their own private plunge pools, and all have their own private outdoor space for relaxation.
At Kahanda Kanda, the emphasis is on unadulterated relaxation and comfort, aligned with a mouthwatering array of foods, with many of the ingredients grown on the estate. We offer a mix of Western and Sri Lankan dishes, along with cuisine from Thailand and other Asian countries.
Doornberg has been called the most beautiful house in Galle. It sits atop Richmond Hill with a panorama that takes in the views of the historic UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort and the Indian Ocean beyond.
The home, with its hilltop position that takes advantage of the sea breezes, is set within an acre of lawn and garden that includes a secluded pool area. In addition to the great room and library, the house contains four luxury suites each with independent access to the garden.
The house is furnished with a mix of Dutch colonial and contemporary pieces, set against a collection of art from both Sri Lankan and International artists.
The Galle Face Hotel is more than just a hotel it’s a piece of Sri Lanka’s soul. Since 1864, it has stood gracefully along the shores of Colombo, watching history unfold while embracing generations of travelers with its timeless charm. Its colonial elegance, sunlit verandas, and gentle ocean breeze whisper stories of a bygone era, where royalty, writers, and dreamers once wandered its halls. From the soothing sound of waves at sunrise to the warmth of an evening spent over high tea, every moment here feels like stepping into a living legend. The Galle Face Hotel isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to belong.