5 star hotels in Sri Lanka

Featuring 50 rooms with views of the hills, the luxury Heritance Tea Factory Nuwara Eliya is set 15 minutes' drive from Sita Temple.

Featuring an à la carte restaurant together with hiking and cycling, the Heritance Kandalama is located within a 10-minute drive of Popham's Arboretum.

The Heritance Ahungalla features rooms with views of the pool, while a beachfront location provides access to Madu River, which is about a 10-minute ride away.

Located 5 minutes' walk from Browns Beach, the 5-star Heritance offers an outdoor pool and a fitness club for guests.

The deluxe Earl'S Regency features a luxurious location in the heart of Kandy as well as a swimming pool and an Asian restaurant.

Set in the very heart of Colombo, the award-winning Hilton offers 332 rooms overlooking the ocean.

The 5-star Mermaid Hotel & Club Kalutara features an outdoor swimming pool and 75 rooms facing the pool.

A large outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar are offered for guest convenience at the luxury Blue Water.

Located only 550 metres from Galle Dutch Fort, the Amangalla features 28 rooms with views of the street.

Offering views of the ocean, the charming 5-star Taj Samudra Colombo is placed within a 5-minute walk of Galle Face Terrace and boasts an outdoor swimming pool.

The luxury Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden Seeduwa, lodged in a business district, boasts a pool bar and views of the lagoon.

Located within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Park Entrance, 5 minutes' stroll from Royal Turf Club, the perfect Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand features spa therapy and billiards along with 148 rooms.

A 10-minute ride from Dutch Canal, the low-budget Goldi Sands Negombo features an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

Located less than 10 minutes on foot from E. L. Senanayake Children's Park and within 15 minutes' drive of Sri Dalada Museum, the Thilanka Kandy features hiking and cycling.

Set near an underground station in a shopping district, the luxury Kingsbury Colombo includes 229 rooms as well as fitness classes and loungers.

Offering fitness classes and live entertainment, the Mahaweli Reach Kandy is situated 10 minutes by car from the cricket Sri Lanka Cricket Office.

Boasting a location in the central district of Colombo, the business Cinnamon Grand has an à la carte restaurant and squash, tennis and golf onsite.

At a 38 km distance from Bally's Casino, the business Cinnamon Lakeside boasts a swimming pool and gives an opportunity to enjoy a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room and a hot tub.

195 rooms along with sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool are offered in the 5-star Turyaa, located in a touristic area, within 3.9 km of Kalutara North.

The 5-star Jetwing Lighthouse Galle is located in a business area, overlooking the Indian Ocean and boasts an outdoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool on-site.

While staying at the Kabalana Villa Ahangama you are invited to discover Sea Turtle Conservation Project, set a 10-minute ride away, or Lagoon Herbal Garden, which is a 10-minute drive away.

At the Ceylon Olive Villa Galle, guests can enjoy different activities, including diving, surfing and cycling.

Featuring 501 rooms, aerobics, facials and massage therapy, the 5-star Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive is 2.5 km from Kothduwa temple in Ahungalla.

While staying at the Jetwing St Andrew'S Nuwara Eliya you are invited to discover Victoria Park Entrance, set 5 minutes away by car, or Single Tree Hill, which is around 10 minutes away by car.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, fitness classes, spa therapy and various recreational opportunities, the smoke-free Aditya Boutique Rathgama is located approximately a 15-minute ride from Naga Viharaya.

The Mandara Rosen Yala, is set within 3.4 km of Weheragala National Park and approximately a 10-minute ride from Sivam Kovil.

Located within 4.6 km of Seeduwa Methodist Church, the luxury Wallawwa Katunayake welcomes guests with an outdoor pool and a tropical garden.

Staying at the comfortable 5-star Avenra Garden Negombo means you will be about a 25-minute stroll from Sri Mutthu Mari Amman Temple, while enjoying an outdoor swimming pool onsite.

Kalapuwa Herbal Garden and Koggala Lake are located 4.4 km and 3.1 km from the Mosvold Villa respectively.

The facilities of the Maya Tangalle include an outdoor swimming pool, massage therapy and entertainment activities.

The 5-star Queenswood Cottage is a good starting point to Nuwara Eliya's sights including Victoria Park Entrance, which is less than a 5-minute stroll away.

Set at 450 metres of Japanese Peace Pagoda, the Levels Unawatuna has 9 rooms with classic decor and offers a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool for pure relaxation.

The 5-star Jetwing boasts a prime setting and features a swimming pool along with views of the sea.

The 5-star Aliya Resort And Spa - Thema Collection is located 25 minutes' drive from Sigiriya Air Force Base airport and offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness centre.

Set at a 3.4 km distance from Menikdena Archeological Reserve, the rooms in the 5-star Arika Villa Dambulla have views of river.

Located only 0.7 km from Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area, the 5-star Calamansi Cove Villas By Jetwing Balapitiya features an outdoor pool for guests to relax in.

The 5-star Serene King'S Villa has a swimming pool plus a lounge bar and awaits guests 5 minutes by car from Lover's leap Waterfall.

Situated in the Galle City district of Galle, the Postcard offers quick access to Koggala airport within 24 minutes' drive.

Offering access to an outdoor swimming pool, the Movenpick Hotel Colombo also provides fitness classes, spa therapy and recreational facilities near a tube station and within a 5-minute stroll of Colpetty Jummah Masjid.

The Jie Jie Beach By Jetwing Wadduwa is located 600 metres of Panadura Beach and comprises 180 rooms with modern comforts.

The 5-star Casa Colombo Collection is nestled in the heart of Colombo and within 10 minutes' drive of Pettah Floating Market.

The Amanwella Tangalle is located 850 metres of Silent Beach and comprises 30 rooms with modern comforts.

Settled in a tourist area at 150 metres from Sigiriya Tank, the Sigiriya provides also an outdoor pool.

Located within 1.4 km of Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, the colonial style Queen'S Kandy offers views of the lake and an outdoor pool.

Situated in the very heart of Yala and around a 17-minute stroll from Kirinda Temple, the 5-star Elephant Reach offers 35 rooms.

The Suisse Kandy, placed within 10 minutes' drive of Sri Lanka Cricket Office, features a swimming pool and a tropical garden.

Within a 10-minute stroll of Clock Tower, the comfortable Fort Printers Galle has massage therapy, recreational facilities and entertainment activities along with a poolside bar.

While staying at the eco-friendly Occidental Paradise, which is located in the historical district of Dambulla, you can enjoy the pool bar and a swimming pool.

The 5-star Paradise Road Tintagel, located in a business neighbourhood, has fitness classes, spa therapy and entertainment activities.

Approximately 35 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International airport, the 5-star Chaarya Resort & Spa offers a spa salon for guests' enjoyment.

Offering a setting at a 7 km distance from Pidurangala Rock, the luxury Elephant Corridor Sigiriya includes 21 rooms and features sauna facilities and an indoor pool.

Featuring 12 rooms, fitness classes and spa therapy, the boutique Kahanda Kanda is nearly a 10-minute ride from Lapoint Surf Camp in Koggala.

Situated in the historical district of Nuwara Eliya, the 5-star Jetwing Warwick Gardens Nuwara Eliya offers quick access to Gregory Lake SPB airport within 22 minutes' drive.

Nestled within a 5-minute stroll of Sea Turtle Farm, the Tamarind Hill By Asia Leisure features a swimming pool and 15 rooms.

While staying at the 98 Acres Resort & Spa you are invited to discover Nine Arch Bridge, set about a 14-minute stroll away, or Dhowa rock temple, which is around 4.8 km away.

Located in the Mihiripenna Beach district of Unawatuna within a 10-minute drive of Jungle Beach, the 5-star Frangipani Tree By Edwards Collection Unawatuna has 9 rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.

Galagoda Shailatharama Viharaya is within 4.9 km of the 5-star Roman Lake Ayurveda Boutique Resort - Level 1 Certified, while Galbokka Turtle Hatchery is nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Set a 25-minute stroll from Yoda Lake, the 5-star Ekho Safari Tissa Tissamaharama features 50 rooms with private bathrooms.

The upscale 5-star Amagi Aria Airport Transit featuring 93 rooms also has a swimming pool and pool bar, therefore guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or at the swimming pool.

Featuring a swimming pool and views of the ocean, the Ekho Surf offers guests to enjoy international dishes.

Within a 15-minute drive of Ariyapala Mask Museum, guests of the Shinagawa may engage in a variety of activities, including snorkelling, diving and canoeing.

Offering a storage room and a restaurant, the 4-star Fresco Water Villas lies in a historical neighbourhood, at a 2.5 km distance from Lion's Paw and around 20 minutes on foot from Sigiriya Museum.

Set about 15 minutes' walk from Adisham Hall, the family Melheim Resort And Spa Haputale features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.

Guests at the perfect 4-star Araliya Green Hills will enjoy spa therapy and horse riding activities along with an à la carte restaurant 8 minutes on foot from Victoria Park.

Featuring entertainment activities and billiards, the 5-star Theva Residency Kandy also provides a traditional Hammam and sauna facilities.

Hakgala Botanic Gardens is at a 3.3 km distance from the 5-star Anilana Craigbank Nuwara Eliya and features shopping and dining.

The Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara is set within 15 minutes' walk of Kande Vihare Temple and within a 10-minute drive of Ventura Beach.

Set within a 10-minute stroll of Fort, the 5-star Fortaleza features spa therapy and recreational facilities.

Rukmani Devi Park is at a 4.7 km distance from the 5-star Cove and Dutch Fort is 10 minutes' drive away.

Offering various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, the 5-star Pandanus Beach Resort & is situated approximately a 10-minute ride from Temple.

Located at a 2 km distance from Pigeon Island National Park, the 5-star Anilana Nilaveli Trincomalee features steam baths and spa therapy for guests' convenience.

Comprising 79 rooms in the very heart of Kandy, the 5-star Grand Kandyan lies 15 minutes' drive from World Buddhist Museum.

Situated in the Hikkaduwa Beach district, at a 6 km distance from Tsunami Photo Museum, the boutique Beach Hikkaduwa accommodates its guests in 6 rooms and offers a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

University of Colombo is nearly a 10-minute ride from the 5-star D Pavilion Boutique and Dehiwala Zoological Garden is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

Located around a 10-minute drive from National Museum of Kandy, the 4-star Oak Ray Regency features massage therapy and recreational facilities on-site along with a poolside bar.

The Uga Residence Colombo features a swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant, boasting a location at 700 metres from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.

The Thawthisa The Boutique Hotel Unawatuna is located 20 minutes' drive from Koggala airport and offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness suite.

Kehelgamu Oya is merely 450 metres from the 5-star Craig Appin Bungalow Dickoya, while Eagles Ridge Log Cabbin is approximately 2.3 km away.

Featuring a swimming pool, the perfect Garton'S Cape Ahangama offers 22 rooms right in a beach area.

Offering spa therapy and recreational facilities, the 5-star Taru Villas - Rock Villa - is situated within 15 minutes' walk of Bentota Lake.