The best PLACES TO STAY en route

Plan your Sri Lanka holiday

These are a few of our favourite handpicked hideaways in Sri Lanka. To view our full range, visit: https://www.kuoni.co.uk/sri-lanka/hotels.

Heritance Tea Factory

Great for scenery:

The impeccably restored Heritance Tea Factory is set among rolling, tea-covered hills. Immerse yourself in the tea-making process by hand-plucking your own leaves, indulge in a decadent high tea and explore the waterfalls and emerald plains of this quintessentially British corner of the hill country.

Highlight:

Dining on Wheels is a once-in-a-lifetime gourmet experience. Dine in a train carriage that once transported tea and enjoy a culinary journey through six ‘stations’.

ALIYA RESORT & SPA

Great for young explorers:

The first thing that’ll dazzle you at this beautiful resort is the cinematic views of Sigiriya Rock. After busy days sightseeing, return to this peaceful pad for a sunset swim in the infinity pool, followed by traditional Sri Lankan dishes cooked on clay stoves in Nagala restaurant.

Highlight:

The Suites are great for families, with two separate bedrooms, a kitchenette and your own plunge pool, jacuzzi and sauna.

SANTANI WELLNESS RESORT & SPA

Great for wellbeing: Find inner peace at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa, a boutique mountain bolthole with private chalets. The resort offers wellness programmes in Ayurvedic medicine, detox and cleansing, and personalised yoga sessions. The benefits of this pampering and enlightened learning for healthy living will stay with you long after you leave.

Highlight:

The food is exquisite, with nutritious, locally grown cuisine tailored to your requirements and artistically presented in the restaurant-with-a-view.

Great for boutique luxury:

As far as Sri Lankan safari retreats go, this is by far the most luxurious. Head out on game drives with an expert ranger, enjoy top-notch dining experiences and relax in the plunge pool in your super-chic cabin hidden in the dunes.