By Fathima Rukaiya,
Looking for a private and peaceful spot to escape the stress of daily life? This list features 9 of the best boutique hotels in Sri Lanka for 2025, along with their updated prices, facilities, and what makes each one special. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, family trip, or solo getaway, there’s something here for everyone.
1. Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge – Knuckles Range
Prices start at USD $215 per night.
18 remote tent-lodges with private balconies overlooking foggy valleys, located in the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountains. An organic kitchen garden, spa, fire-lit evenings, an infinity pool, and guided nature hikes and waterfall trips are included.
Phone: 0813 801 052
2. Chena Huts – Yala Coast
Prices start at $140 per night.
Rustic ocean-edge bungalows with individual swimming pools located on 7 acres of land close to Yala. It is perfect for wildlife safaris and coastal leisure, and it also offers a spa and buggy transport.
Phone: 0472 117 100
3. Ceylon Tea Trails – Bandarawela
Costs around $472 per night.
Five restored colonial-era plantation bungalows with private butler service, tea-inspired food, an infinity pool, and authentic tea plantation experiences are available. Fully inclusive rates for rooms start at $670 per night.
Phone: 0112 821 516
https://www.resplendentceylon.com/resort/ceylon-tea-trails
4. Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa – Mirissa
Prices start at about US $349 per night
Large 8 -14 villas (many with views of the sea), surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and an oceanfront infinity pool. A peaceful patio for yoga or relaxing, health and wellness services on-site, and a variety of home-cooked Sri Lankan and foreign meals
Mirissa Beach, which is ideal for whale viewing, snorkeling, or a peaceful morning dip, is only a 2-minute walk away.
Phone: 0417 451 090
https://www.srisharavibeachvillas.com
5. Jetwing Vil Uyana – Sigiriya
Cost: around $300 – $400 per night; peak season rates are up to $450
Eco‑boutique resort built around restored wetlands and paddy fields. Home to rich wildlife; birds, butterflies, even small mammals. Three restaurants and high ratings from Condé Nast Traveller.
Phone: 0662 286 000
https://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingviluyana
6. Diyabubula – Art & Jungle Hideaway – Dambulla
Cost: around $250 to $350 per night
Laki Senanayake’s five art-designed villas are situated within water-garden landscapes. Peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature; a canvas for tourists and art enthusiasts alike
Phone: 0662 285 882
7. Helga’s Folly – Kandy
Cost: around US $200 – $300 per night
Esme de Silva created a vividly adorned Art Nouveau “anti-hotel” in a former family house. 16 rooms filled with historical charm, fresco art, and unusual antiques. Known for its unforgettable uniqueness
Phone: 0812 234 571
8. The Kandy House – Kandy
Starting at about $320 per night, which includes breakfast
It includes yoga sessions, Ayurvedic treatments, a boutique bar, nine antique style rooms, a pool, and magnificent tropical gardens in a renovated 19th-century house. Adults only, calm, and rich in history.
Phone: +94 81 2 425133
9. Haritha Villas & Spa – Hikkaduwa
Cost: between $180 and $250 per night
Seven luxurious villas with private pools in an environmentally friendly colonial design. provides spa services, organic gardens, an on-site Ayurvedic doctor, a yoga pavilion, and easy access to the beach and surf.
Phone: 076 011 1346
Tips:
Ceylon Tea Trails offers all-inclusive pricing, including meals, teas, guided walks, and kayaks.
Because Chena Huts only has 14 cabins, reservations must be made in advance as it fills up fast.
Spend more time in the hills: 3 – 4 nights stays are the ideal way to experience Madulkelle’s secluded setting and peaceful atmosphere.
Transport: Plan ahead for driver-only car rentals or airport-to-holiday transfers; remote lodges may have limited access.
These boutique hotels located in some of Sri Lanka’s most peaceful and scenic spots, are perfect for calming the mind while still giving you a fun and refreshing escape. And this is just the beginning; there’s so much more to explore across this beautiful island. Hope this article helped you plan your next dream escape and enjoy your getaway!
