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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Travel
Lydia Swinscoe

The best hotels in Sri Lanka: From Kandy to Colombo

Sri Lanka is a resplendent island with so much to offer: from vast jungle teeming with wild leopards and Asian elephants, to quaint beachside villages, great surf and hiking opportunities galore. And it has thousands of properties from which to explore.

Having spent eight months travelling from the plains of Jaffna in the north of the country, to the southern coast and everything in-between, these are the hotels with sublime service, top-class design and captivating bedrooms where rest and relaxation come easily. There’s dreamy eco lodges, boutique city boltholes and smart architectural marvels. Some are ideal for honeymoons, while others focus on wellness, yet all are utterly charming and will elevate your trip.

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