"Charming 18th-century manor house near Galle Fort, with an outdoor swimming pool and Balinese-inspired spa." Full review

"This 19th-century former British Admiral’s mansion has been converted into a small boutique hotel with 10 luxurious rooms, fine service and a jungle-fringed pool." Full review

"Set amid lush greenery, the 12-room Tamarind Hill by Asia Leisure is an upscale boutique, 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from Galle Dutch Fort." Full review

"Carved out of an 150-year-old riverside mansion, this historic Admiral’s abode-turned-boutique hotel is part and parcel of the region’s colonial history, and forays into Galle’s 17th-century fort, a 10-minute car drive away, are both recommended and easily arranged through the hotel" Full review

"The 78-room Jetwing Beach is an upscale property along Negombo Beach, conveniently located near restaurants and shops, and a 25-minute drive from the airport." Full review

"The rooms are luxurious, with sea-view balconies, and glass-walled bathrooms that boast walk-in showers and circular two-person bathtubs." Full review