Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island

Situated on a hillock overlooking the Indian Ocean and a palm-fringed stretch of golden beach, the Vivanta by Taj - Bentota is a stylish de luxe property that has 162 luxurious rooms and suites, most of which offer spectacular views out to the Indian Ocean. The hotel is set in lush tropical landscaped gardens and offers a selection of dining options and a wide range of recreational activities, including a large freshwater swimming pool, which is surrounded by palm trees and frangipani. The guestrooms are elegantly appointed and feature large bay windows, a sea-facing balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a minibar, ceiling fan, personal safe and a television with satellite channels. The Standard rooms offer guests a partial sea view while the Superior rooms have a direct sea view and the Deluxe rooms are larger with a full sea view.

Situated close to wildlife-rich Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala offers a perfect balance of affordable luxury and environmental harmony. The 82 rooms and 14 luxury tents are decorated in earthy muted tones and feature either a balcony or a terrace. The hotel's facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and yoga platform. The range of dining options include local or international cuisine that can be served in the tree-house, in-room or on the sand dunes by the beach.

Set over 2,000 metres above sea level, The Heritance Tea Factory was built as the Heathersett Tea Factory in the days of the British Raj. The conversion combines much of the original building's style and machinery with a range of modern innovations. The views are entrancing, with a wide panorama to the front and gentle pastoral scenes to the rear. One of the hotel's restaurants is set in a train carriage.

The Heritance Kandalama stands on the shore of an ancient manmade lake, at the foot of a rocky outcrop, which once was the home of hermits who sought isolation for meditation in its caves. Designed by leading Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, the hotel has been designed to blend perfectly with the natural environment and is surrounded by forest. The main building, with more than 152 rooms, stretches out for more than a kilometre with the terraced building giving the appearance of being built into the cliff, while the overhanging jungle foliage is now an integral part of the hotel design. The hotel strives to be a model for sustainable development in south Asia, and became the first in Asia to be awarded the prestigious environmental 'Green Globe 21 Certification' award.

This 5 star property is situated in Ahungalla, a former fishing hamlet. The setting is idyllic: a long stretch of unspoilt palm fringed beach on the southwest coast beside the Indian Ocean. The air conditioned guestrooms offer stunning views of the ocean and the property has two sprawling swimming pools. Within the Heritance Ahungalla’s extensive premises, understated luxury complements an atmosphere of tranquillity and seclusion. Features: 152 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, cafe, 4 bars, infinity pool, green pool, gym, spa, tennis court, kids club, library, WiFi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities, private balcony, cable television, minibar, safe, hairdryer, rain shower.

The Earl's Regency hotel is set in the Dumbara valley, overlooking the lush Knuckles mountain range and the Mahaweli river. Each of the 104 en suite bedrooms have their own private balcony overlooking the countryside. The Earl's Regency has two excellent restaurants with dining options ranging from local favourites to international feasts. Features: 104 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, desk, tea & coffee making facilities.

Set in the heart of Colombo, on the edge of the Beira Lake, the Cinnamon Lakeside is set among 2.8 hectares of lush landscaped gardens. With elegant interiors and a modern design, the hotel features 349 air-conditioned rooms and suites, which overlook Colombo's skyline or Beira Lake. The hotel has an eclectic range of food and beverage outlets ranging from a Chinese restaurant to casual al-fresco dining by the pool, and other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa and a library.

Situated on a hillock overlooking the Indian Ocean and a palm-fringed stretch of golden beach, the Vivanta by Taj - Bentota is a stylish de luxe property that has 162 luxurious rooms and suites, most of which offer spectacular views out to the Indian Ocean. The hotel is set in lush tropical landscaped gardens and offers a selection of dining options and a wide range of recreational activities, including a large freshwater swimming pool, which is surrounded by palm trees and frangipani. The guestrooms are elegantly appointed and feature large bay windows, a sea-facing balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a minibar, ceiling fan, personal safe and a television with satellite channels. The Standard rooms offer guests a partial sea view while the Superior rooms have a direct sea view and the Deluxe rooms are larger with a full sea view.

Situated close to wildlife-rich Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala offers a perfect balance of affordable luxury and environmental harmony. The 82 rooms and 14 luxury tents are decorated in earthy muted tones and feature either a balcony or a terrace. The hotel's facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and yoga platform. The range of dining options include local or international cuisine that can be served in the tree-house, in-room or on the sand dunes by the beach.

Set over 2,000 metres above sea level, The Heritance Tea Factory was built as the Heathersett Tea Factory in the days of the British Raj. The conversion combines much of the original building's style and machinery with a range of modern innovations. The views are entrancing, with a wide panorama to the front and gentle pastoral scenes to the rear. One of the hotel's restaurants is set in a train carriage.

The Heritance Kandalama stands on the shore of an ancient manmade lake, at the foot of a rocky outcrop, which once was the home of hermits who sought isolation for meditation in its caves. Designed by leading Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, the hotel has been designed to blend perfectly with the natural environment and is surrounded by forest. The main building, with more than 152 rooms, stretches out for more than a kilometre with the terraced building giving the appearance of being built into the cliff, while the overhanging jungle foliage is now an integral part of the hotel design. The hotel strives to be a model for sustainable development in south Asia, and became the first in Asia to be awarded the prestigious environmental 'Green Globe 21 Certification' award.

This 5 star property is situated in Ahungalla, a former fishing hamlet. The setting is idyllic: a long stretch of unspoilt palm fringed beach on the southwest coast beside the Indian Ocean. The air conditioned guestrooms offer stunning views of the ocean and the property has two sprawling swimming pools. Within the Heritance Ahungalla’s extensive premises, understated luxury complements an atmosphere of tranquillity and seclusion. Features: 152 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, cafe, 4 bars, infinity pool, green pool, gym, spa, tennis court, kids club, library, WiFi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities, private balcony, cable television, minibar, safe, hairdryer, rain shower.

The Earl's Regency hotel is set in the Dumbara valley, overlooking the lush Knuckles mountain range and the Mahaweli river. Each of the 104 en suite bedrooms have their own private balcony overlooking the countryside. The Earl's Regency has two excellent restaurants with dining options ranging from local favourites to international feasts. Features: 104 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, desk, tea & coffee making facilities.

Set in the heart of Colombo, on the edge of the Beira Lake, the Cinnamon Lakeside is set among 2.8 hectares of lush landscaped gardens. With elegant interiors and a modern design, the hotel features 349 air-conditioned rooms and suites, which overlook Colombo's skyline or Beira Lake. The hotel has an eclectic range of food and beverage outlets ranging from a Chinese restaurant to casual al-fresco dining by the pool, and other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa and a library.

Situated on a hillock overlooking the Indian Ocean and a palm-fringed stretch of golden beach, the Vivanta by Taj - Bentota is a stylish de luxe property that has 162 luxurious rooms and suites, most of which offer spectacular views out to the Indian Ocean. The hotel is set in lush tropical landscaped gardens and offers a selection of dining options and a wide range of recreational activities, including a large freshwater swimming pool, which is surrounded by palm trees and frangipani. The guestrooms are elegantly appointed and feature large bay windows, a sea-facing balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a minibar, ceiling fan, personal safe and a television with satellite channels. The Standard rooms offer guests a partial sea view while the Superior rooms have a direct sea view and the Deluxe rooms are larger with a full sea view.

Situated close to wildlife-rich Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala offers a perfect balance of affordable luxury and environmental harmony. The 82 rooms and 14 luxury tents are decorated in earthy muted tones and feature either a balcony or a terrace. The hotel's facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and yoga platform. The range of dining options include local or international cuisine that can be served in the tree-house, in-room or on the sand dunes by the beach.

Set over 2,000 metres above sea level, The Heritance Tea Factory was built as the Heathersett Tea Factory in the days of the British Raj. The conversion combines much of the original building's style and machinery with a range of modern innovations. The views are entrancing, with a wide panorama to the front and gentle pastoral scenes to the rear. One of the hotel's restaurants is set in a train carriage.

The Heritance Kandalama stands on the shore of an ancient manmade lake, at the foot of a rocky outcrop, which once was the home of hermits who sought isolation for meditation in its caves. Designed by leading Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, the hotel has been designed to blend perfectly with the natural environment and is surrounded by forest. The main building, with more than 152 rooms, stretches out for more than a kilometre with the terraced building giving the appearance of being built into the cliff, while the overhanging jungle foliage is now an integral part of the hotel design. The hotel strives to be a model for sustainable development in south Asia, and became the first in Asia to be awarded the prestigious environmental 'Green Globe 21 Certification' award.

This 5 star property is situated in Ahungalla, a former fishing hamlet. The setting is idyllic: a long stretch of unspoilt palm fringed beach on the southwest coast beside the Indian Ocean. The air conditioned guestrooms offer stunning views of the ocean and the property has two sprawling swimming pools. Within the Heritance Ahungalla’s extensive premises, understated luxury complements an atmosphere of tranquillity and seclusion. Features: 152 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, cafe, 4 bars, infinity pool, green pool, gym, spa, tennis court, kids club, library, WiFi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities, private balcony, cable television, minibar, safe, hairdryer, rain shower.

The Earl's Regency hotel is set in the Dumbara valley, overlooking the lush Knuckles mountain range and the Mahaweli river. Each of the 104 en suite bedrooms have their own private balcony overlooking the countryside. The Earl's Regency has two excellent restaurants with dining options ranging from local favourites to international feasts. Features: 104 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, desk, tea & coffee making facilities.

Set in the heart of Colombo, on the edge of the Beira Lake, the Cinnamon Lakeside is set among 2.8 hectares of lush landscaped gardens. With elegant interiors and a modern design, the hotel features 349 air-conditioned rooms and suites, which overlook Colombo's skyline or Beira Lake. The hotel has an eclectic range of food and beverage outlets ranging from a Chinese restaurant to casual al-fresco dining by the pool, and other facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, spa and a library.