With social distancing becoming the new norm, Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry is adapting by offering tourist groups a wide range of luxury villas to stay at during their holiday in Sri Lanka. The concept here is to encourage group travel so you can book private accommodation at these villas reserved only for your group. You can choose from a range of luxury villas suited to groups as small as 6 and as big as 20.
Below we list a few of the best villas in Sri Lanka that are all equipped with modern luxury amenities, comfortable bedding and linen, and other hotel facilities such as swimming pool, recreational activities, Wi-Fi connection and so on. While you enjoy utmost privacy at these luxury villas, sightseeing and other excursions across Sri Lanka can be arranged from here.
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, you can be rest assured that all these villas in Sri Lanka are following proper health and safety guidelines from the government, including regular sanitization of the place, staff with masks, and temperature checks. Furthermore, they offer fully flexible reservation protocols – if you need to cancel you trip even at the last minute, your booking can be converted into a credit note for absolutely no charge, which can then be redeemed at any time over the next 12 months.
1. Villa Lassana Kanda
Location: Galle, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Galle Fort, Lighthouse, National Museum, Turtle Hatchery.
Capacity: Seven bedrooms, 14-6 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Perched on a hilltop in Galle, and shaded by beautiful palm trees, Lassana Kanda is a holiday mansion that offers the perfect setting for an ultimate holiday within the company of family and friends. The property boasts elegance in all corners and state-of-the-art amenities to complete the luxe appeal for travelers. A jaw-dropping infinity pool, dreamy canopy beds, and a shaded garden are the highlights in making Lassana Kanda your home away from home.
2. Highgrove Estate
Location: Nuwara Eliya, Hill Country.
Nearby Attractions: Lake Gregory, Victoria Park, Seeta Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
Capacity: Three bedrooms, 6-8 guests.
Closest Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Highgrove Estate in Nuwara Eliya gives you a feel of living in the 19th century. Located high in the hills, about 5500ft above sea level, you are surrounded by gorgeous views of lush tea estates, valleys, waterfalls, temples, and mountains in the distance, making it one of the most breathtaking luxury villas in Sri Lanka.
3. The Far Pavilion
Location: Werawella, Pinnawela – Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province.
Nearby Attractions: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy Lake, Royal Botanical Gardens, Cultural Dance Show.
Capacity: Two bedrooms, 6 guests.
Closest Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport
Set on top of a hillock in a scenic valley, covered by high mountains and virgin forests from all sides, this secret getaway is one of a kind. The interior of this luxury villa is a mix of Indian and Western art and furniture, with huge glass windows to avoid any obstruction of the spectacular views of rising mountains. Nestled amidst a massive 90 acre coconut plantation, guests can make their own coconut oil for massages using the private eco-friendly oil pressing facility at this property. Two small streams surround the villa during rainy season for guests to enjoy a river bath.
4. Kabalana House
Location: Ahangama, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Stilt Fishing, Midigama Beach, Koggala Beach.
Capacity: Four bedrooms, 8-10 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Enjoy a dreamy seaside escape at Kabalana House, built right on the shoreline of the southern coast. Picture a relaxing beach house with authentic Sri Lankan charm – wood, cement and glass used in the interiors of the luxury villa, and a garden lined up with palm trees that directs you straight to the beach.
5. The Nine
Location: Mirissa, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Fish Market, Stilt Fishing, Whale Watching, Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock, Surfing.
Capacity: Seven bedrooms, 14-16 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
The Nine Mirissa is a striking mega villa, unlike any other Sri Lankan beach villa you’ve seen before. The property is built over nine levels, has a modern design, includes a spacious bunk room for kids, and offers plenty of space for groups to spread out and enjoy the views from the bridge – an enviable vantage point.
6. Woolamai Beach House
Location: Talpe, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Jungle Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Koggala Beach, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery, Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya.
Capacity: Four bedrooms, 8-10 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Another stunning beachfront property with an infinity pool, set on a secluded coastline within half an acre of palm filled gardens. This luxury beach villa is designed in simple, yet beautiful style – concrete floors, white walls, louvered doors, lovely ocean breeze and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean.
7. Villa Pooja Kanda
Location: Habaraduwa, South Sri Lanka
Nearby Attractions: Koggala Beach, Galle Fort, Turtle Hatchery.
Capacity: Five bedrooms, 10-12 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Majestically perched on a hill, abundant in rich vegetation, Villa Pooja Kanda is a peaceful hideaway, just five minutes from the exotic Koggala beach on the southern coast. This beautiful Dutch colonial style villa designed for relaxation boasts wide verandahs, cool wrap-around balconies, arched doorways and grand beamed ceilings. The garden is enhanced with birds singing and regular visits from monkeys that swing high up in the trees.
8. Villa Republic Bentota
Location: Bentota, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Water Sports, Lunuganga Estate, Galle Fort.
Capacity: Eight bedrooms, 16-18 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Experience an atmospheric riverside retreat at Villa Republic Bentota. This spacious luxury villa is just five minutes to the popular Bentota beach, features a private jetty, and is ideal for large groups seeking to discover Sri Lanka.
9. Cantaloupe House
Location: Ahangama, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Stilt Fishing, Midigama Beach, Koggala Beach.
Capacity: Six bedrooms, 12-14 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Bringing together Sri Lanka’s natural scenery and rich heritage, the Cantaloupe House is a boutique chic villa in the coastal town of Ahangama, just a few mins away from tempting beaches and fun-filled surf-breaks. Elegant bedrooms and stylish living areas makes it the perfect accommodation for your group!
10. The Sandals
Location: Ambalangoda, Southern Coast
Nearby Attractions: Ariyapala Mask Musuem, Madampe Lake, Turtle Hatchery.
Capacity: Five bedrooms, 10-12 guests.
Closest Airport: Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
Offering exclusive access to a secluded beach on the Ambalangoda coastline is The Sandals beach house – a rare find built right on the water’s edge. This luxury villa offers an elegant Mediterranean feel with rooms painted in fresh white and aqua blue, a luxe white décor, and a glass wall offering stunning views of the ocean.
