1. Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
Fancy waking up to jungle forested mountain vistas covered in magical rolling fog? This collection of luxe mountainside tents is dotted around the wild, secluded greenery near the UNESCO Knuckles Mountain Range, each one is kitted out with hardwood floors, king-sized beds, ensuites with rolltop baths and wrap-around terraces where you can have breakfast looking out over the Sri Lankan countryside. There’s an infinity swimming pool, for top-notch Insta shots, you can book personalised spa packages at the onsite wellness centre, and the bar and restaurant serve dishes with organic vegetables picked in the hotel garden.
Mood? Wilderness luxury.
Location perks? Right in the heart of a UNESCO-certified mountain range.
Budget range? Super affordable.
Time Out tip: Ask staff to arrange trekking and day trips, as well as campfires and visits to the nearby tea factory.