No. 01
Saman Villas
A spectacular cliff-top hotel between two beaches — the area's flagship.
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The best luxury hotels
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No. 02
Lunuganga Estate
Geoffrey Bawa's own country house, bookable as a private villa hotel.
No. 03
Anantara Tangalle sister-stay
Use Anantara Kalutara, just up the coast.
No. 04
Taj Bentota Resort
Refurbished classic on the river mouth — long Bawa heritage.