Curated Stays on Sri Lanka´s West Coast — A Handpicked Selection
To discover more about this area of Sri Lanka, visit Sri Lanka Travel Guide for Discerning Travelers
I visited Sri Lanka in the summer of 2024.
You can see the highlights of my trip in this link and in this other link.
I’m here to share extraordinary stays—handpicked hideaways that stand out for their bespoke service, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional design. Each selection is thoughtfully curated to highlight spaces where aesthetics, comfort, and personality come together naturally.
Some of the links in this list are affiliate links—if you book through them, it won’t cost you anything extra, but it helps support this project (kind of like buying it a coffee, but way more exciting)
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Warahena, Bentota
Villa – 3 suites
You can rent the entire villa or individual rooms.
In the summer of 2024, I spent a few days at this wonderful villa, where the service is top-notch, the food is spectacular, and you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets from a nearly private tropical beach right at the villa’s doorstep. I absolutely recommend it.
Dining at Kirana is an experience in itself. Taking inspiration from the iconic Santani concept of intelligent eating, the meals are based on the Ayurveda philosophy of ‘Rasa Haya,’ which means six tastes. This unique approach focuses on taste-based nutrition, ensuring that the body receives the nutrients it needs to achieve a perfect state of balance.
Prices starting from 399€
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Negombo
Hotel – 7 rooms
I stayed at this incredible place in the summer of 2024, and I cannot recommend it enough! The service is outstanding, the facilities are amazing, and the warmth and attentiveness of the staff make your stay truly unforgettable.
Start or end your Sri Lankan story at Riva, a heritage-style manor hotel in Negombo’s Kochchikade, just a 30-minute drive from Colombo’s International Airport.
Prices starting from 123€
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Kosgoda
Hotel – 5 cottages
Prices starting from 153€
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Panadura
Guesthouse – 4 rooms, terrace and garden
Prices starting from 62€
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Dedduwa, Bentota
Country Estate – 10 rooms
Prices starting from 179€
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Kotugoda (15 min from Colombo airport)
Hotel – 18 rooms
Prices starting from 248€
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Colombo
House – Only the two-bedroom Visitor’s Suite is available for rent
Prices starting from 353€
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Colombo
House – 4 rooms
Prices starting from 75€
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Colombo
Hotel – 9 rooms and suites
I stayed at this place in the summer of 2024, and it was full of personality and authenticity—bright, cheerful, and full of good vibes. Aathma Colombo House is far from the mainstream, offering an eclectic and boho boutique experience that stands out for its originality and vibrant decor.
Prices starting from 117€
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If you have any questions or need personalized recommendations, feel free to reach out!
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This selection is regularly updated, so be sure to revisit for new accommodations that will be added over time. If you find it helpful, please share it with lovers of design and low-key luxury.
In this guide, the focus is on highlighting accommodations with soul, character, and charm, catering to design-oriented travelers who appreciate unique and thoughtfully curated spaces, embracing the essence of slow travel and a mindful approach to hospitality.
If you know of any special places that you think should be added to this list, please contact me to consider including it.
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I only recommend places where I would stay myself. Some of the links in this guide are affiliate links. This means that if you click on them and book, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me keep this project going and continue curating beautiful places to stay around the world.
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