Best places: Resort hotels in Thimbolketiya, Sri Lanka

Sophisticated resort with 2 restaurants, a gym & a spa, plus 2 outdoor pools & direct beach access.

Sleek rooms & suites with reservoir views, plus a fusion restaurant, a spa & 3 outdoor pools.

Serene getaway with refined dining & bars, as well as beach access, an outdoor pool & yoga classes.

Upscale property offering 3 airy restaurants, 2 pools & a spa, plus private beachside dining.

Luxe villas in an upscale resort offering a spa & lush gardens, plus an open-air restaurant.

Airy quarters in an upscale lakefront resort offering 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool & a spa.

Polished rooms & villas in an upscale beachfront resort offering dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.

Polished quarters with ocean views in a luxe beachfront resort with a spa, dining & 2 outdoor pools.

Low-key rooms in a relaxed guesthouse featuring a rooftop terrace with ocean views, plus meals.

👍👍 Stunning hotel in a very quiet, peaceful location. Hidden among the beautiful tall trees and a lake, it's a piece of paradise. Great for mindfulness and relaxation, just the sound of birds. The pool is big and very welcoming. The small lodges are roomy and comfortable. Staff are very attentive and...

Upscale hotel offering quarters with mountain views, a polished restaurant, an outdoor pool & a spa.

Relaxed, colourful lodging on the beach, offering outdoor dining, water sports & 2 outdoor pools.

Cosy quarters with plantation views, plus a spa & a high-end restaurant in a 1930s train carriage.

Elegant suites & villas, plus a bar, 3 restaurants, 2 pools, a spa & a gym.

Airy quarters, some with plunge pools, in an upmarket beach resort offering bars & a spa.

👍👍 Excellent place to stay if you love the outdoors. All the meals served are fresh and they use seafood caught by local fishermen. The staff are excellent and love what they do. We went out on the ocean to see dolphins and saw at least 50, maybe closer to a hundred. The kids loved the horse riding and...

High-end hotel offering rooms & suites with river views, plus fine dining, an outdoor pool & a spa.

Vibrant rooms & suites in a chic Turkish-themed lodging offering 2 pools & 7 dining options.

👍👍 Booked a suite at this hotel for two nights. Located high in the mountains, the place is private and the view from the room and the restaurant was quite beautiful. The best feature was the exceptional service; all staff members were always ready to help and served the guests with good care. The set...

👍 Hidden Gem in Tangalle Though the property might be a bit away from the heart of Tangalle - and other popular beach resorts - that is the charm of this place. The seclusion brings a lovely charm and romantic vibe, and much more affordable than the overpriced posh digs like the KAYAM house that are...