Southern boutique villas: paradise on secluded turquoise waters

The Villa Bentota is one of the foremost boutique hotels in Sri Lanka close to the beach at Bentota. It stands as a testament to the charm of old world Ceylon. There are five rooms and six suites. All the rooms are either sea or garden facing except the Executive suites that come with additional space enhancing privacy of the residents. The Mohotti suite is the largest, with double bedrooms, a lounge and an en suite bathroom. Although luxurious the bedrooms are not extravagantly furnished with simple minimalism being preferred, enhanced with striking paintings by local artists. The Villa Café caters to both non-residents as well as guests and has an eclectic menu of local and international cuisine.

Offering free parking, Dedduwa Boat House is located by the Dedduwa River in Bentota. Guests can enjoy water activities like swimming, canoeing and fishing. The on-site restaurant serves fusion Asian cuisine.Surrounded by gardens, basic air-conditioned rooms are fitted with tiled flooring and a mosquito net. Private bathrooms have shower facilities.Dedduwa Boat House is a 4-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.The hotel provides laundry and ironing services. Room service is also available.

Offering a terrace and views of the river, Yathra by Jetwing is set in Bentota in the Galle District Region. Bentota Lake is 3.5 km from the property.All units are air conditioned and feature a seating area. Each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with bath robes and slippers. Bed linen is offered.The property also offers special diet menus.The nearest airport is Bandaranaike Airport, 86 km from the property.

Villa 700 is located in the small fishing village of Induruwa on the south-western coast of Sri Lanka. Immaculately designed, the villa features wide spaces which open out to an outdoor pool and garden. Quiet sandy beaches are also just outside the villa, where guests can take long walks, swim and sun bathing.Featuring warm lighting and air conditioning, all rooms come with tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. A personal safe is included. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a rain shower.Villa 700 is a scenic 1-hour, 20-minute drive from Colombo City and a 2-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. On-site parking is free.Sri Lankan and Western meals are prepared upon request. Special dining can be arranged at the garden or beach. Barbecue dinners are also available.Guests can watch TV in the common lounge area. The villa also provides laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.

Saffron & Blue by Jetwing is located in Kosgoda, a small town in southern Sri Lanka known for its turtle conservation projects. A 40-feet outdoor pool surrounded by gardens is available. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi in public areas.The well-decorated guestrooms all overlook the pool or gardens. A personal safe and free bottled water are included. En suite bathrooms have either a bathtub or a spa bathtub.Saffron & Blue by Jetwing is 76 km from Colombo City and 132 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. On-site parking is free.01 Restaurant serves both Sri Lankan and Western dishes.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Calamansi Cove By Jetwing is located in Balapitiya. Free WiFi access is available and rooms feature air conditioning and a patio.You can enjoy sea view and garden view from the room. Extras include a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower.At Calamansi Cove By Jetwing you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The property offers free parking.Bentota River Airport is located 22.8 km from the property. Galle International Cricket Stadium is within 35 km of Calamansi Cove by Jetwing.

Enjoy the rustic solitude of rural Sri Lanka in comfort

Nestled within the wooded area of a paddy field in a quaint Southern Village close to Galle, Jetwing Kurulubedda offers you a chance to experience rural Sri Lankan life and lush nature. The bedrooms are equipped with a large terrace, private plunge pool, individual air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests are also free to use the facilities at Jetwing Lighthouse situated close by. They serve both Western and Eastern Cooking, but guests are urged to experience authentic village cuisine. The retreat is also only a short distance away from key landmarks such as the Heritage Colonial Dutch Fortress and Unawatuna Beach.   

Along the Southern coast of Sri Lanka sits the luxurious Era Beach, offering stunning natural beaches and an outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi and free parking can be enjoyed on-site.The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort is a 10-minute drive from Era Resort. Colombo International Airport is a 4-hour drive away. Alternatively, the Air Taxi service from Koggala is just 10 minutes’ drive from the resort.The elegant guestrooms at Era Beach feature four-poster beds and either a balcony or private courtyard. Each is equipped with a tea/coffee maker and minibar. Private bathrooms have bathtubs and shower facilities.Relaxing body massage treatments can be enjoyed in the comfort of the guestrooms. In the afternoons, guests may take a relaxing stroll in the landscaped gardens or dip their toes in the sea. Laundry services are provided by the resort.A daily American and Continental breakfast is served at Era’s dining room. Tapas and refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.

Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing is a 5-minute walk from the beach and Galle International Cricket Stadium. It features a dining hall and free parking on site.Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a work desk and cable television. The en suite bathroom comes with hot/cold shower.The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Laundry services are available. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk.Sri Lankan and international dishes can be enjoyed at the hotel’s dining hall.Villa Galle Heritage is 4 km from the Galle Bus and Train Stations. It is 160 km from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Landesi By Jetwing is a self-catering accommodation located just 100 metres from Dutch Church Galle and 200 metres from Galle Fort. Free WiFi access is available.The villa will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom comes with free toiletries.At Landesi By Jetwing you will find a garden. The property offers free parking. Room service is available.If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out the famous Galle International Cricket Stadium (400 metres) and Galle Light house (500 metres).

Located in Weligama, 2 km from City Centre, W15 features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries.There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for snorkeling. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 83 km from the property.

Located on Mirissa Bay’s beach, Mandara Boutique Resort offers spacious rooms with private balconies and sea views. The resort features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a gym.Boutique Resort Mandara lies between the Red Cliff Mountains and coconut plantations. It is 2 km from Kustharajala Temple. Bandaranaike International Airport is 180 km away.Rooms are air-conditioned and feature wooden flooring. They are equipped with satellite TV, a DVD player and a minibar.Guests at Mandara Resort can relax with a massage, or participate in a dolphin or whale watching excursion. The resort provides car and bicycle rentals, and offers packed lunches.The restaurant at Resort Mandara offers indoor and outdoor dining, and serves international and local specialities. Room service is available.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Casa Colombo Collection Mirissa is located in Mirissa South. Free WiFi access is available.Each room here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. You can enjoy sea view from the room.At Casa Colombo Collection Mirissa you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking.The hotel is 3.7 km from Whale Watching Mirissa. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 79 km away.

This Villa overlooks Tangalle Beach and so is close to the country’s down south attractions. There are six air conditioned bedrooms, four in the main house and two in an annexe. There is a separate dining space over looking the sea, set in the garden amidst  trees. The rooms are smoothly decorated, keeping to the theme of black and white with the occasional dash of colour. The hotel pampers its guests at the in-house spa by providing ayurvedic massages, body scrubs and Thai massages. Like most small hotels, Coco Tangalla aims at promoting local cuisine with a variety of  fresh sea food from the beach.   

The Last House has been constructed in a tranquil location by the Tangalle coastline. It has been designed for renting in its entirety but individual guest rooms are available when the whole house isn’t rented. It is eminently suitable for family getaways or for hosting an important function like a birthday party since the ambience is in living at ones’s own house, if one had as designer plush as this.The rooms are in pop colours of blue, pink set in a beach theme. The house has its own fishing boat and guests can cruise in it accompanied by crew and guides. There is complementary breakfast and a chef on call to prepare a range of local and international delicacies.  

Amaloh Boutique Hotel is located only a 15-minute drive from the popular Mirissa Beach. It welcomes guests with an in-house restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access at all public areas.Only 2 km from Matara City Centre, this elegant hotel is also a 40-minute drive from Tangalle City and approximately 2.5 hours away from Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport is 3.5 hours away by car.Rooms at Amaloh Boutique Hotel are beautifully decorated. They come fitted with a DVD player, private balcony and seating area. En suite bathrooms include a bathtub, rain-shower facilities and free toiletries.Guests can enjoy traditional Ayurvedic massages, kayaking and snorkeling activities. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and dry-cleaning services. Airport shuttle services can be arranged at an extra charge.Authentic Sri Lankan and continental meals can be enjoyed at the in-house restaurant. Room service options are available as well.