Sri Lanka

Expect period furnishings like four-poster beds sharing space with modern details like sculptural freestanding bathtubs – along with a peaceful outdoor pool and charming courtyard. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Grand, modern and distinctively Sri Lankan, Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo hotel is a 10-room sanctuary in one of the capital city's most elite neighbourhoods. — Mr & Mrs Smith

A sprawling tea estate in Hill Country dotted with luxurious tea-planter bungalows, decorated in colonial style. — The Telegraph

This hotel makes the most of its elongated oceanfront with most rooms and a sweeping fibre-optic-lit pool running parallel to a sandy sliver of wave-washed beach. — The Telegraph

This historic Galle hotel has a spectacular location on a headland just west of Galle, and is a reliable choice for families and couples looking for a comfortable southern seaside escape. — The Telegraph

This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade. — The Telegraph

The gorgeous, upscale Buckingham Place boutique resort is a peaceful, secluded retreat with Rekawa Beach access and within a wildlife sanctuary. — Oyster

Nine freestanding pavilions blend into the lush jungle at this former private home set on a 12-acre working tea estate five miles inland from Galle Fort. — Condé Nast Traveler

This colonial-era villa has been lovingly converted into a beautiful boutique hotel, with excellent service, earthy tones, polished concrete and gnarled wood. — Lonely Planet

Affordability is the buzz word here and for those looking for a full-service hotel on a budget in Colombo, OZO delivers. Rooms are well-equipped and there’s a popular rooftop bar. — The Telegraph

In an undeniably romantic setting with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, Cape Weligama offers secluded residences with subtle interiors and sizeable beds. — The Telegraph

A dense tangle of palm trees tower over an 800-metre stretch of sugary sand at Awanwella hotel, a seafront boutique in Sri Lanka near the town of Tangalle. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Seaside chic dates to the 19th century at Paradise Road The Villa Bentota hotel on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast. — Mr & Mrs Smith

The reality of the place has already exceeded the vision I hold of it in my imagination. — Afar Magazine

Industrial-chic boutique with a serene plunge pool and a sleek rooftop bar overlooking Colombo's skyline. — Jetsetter