Serene seascapes, tea plantations, timeless ruins and cinnamon estates to explore… discover the best sights of Sri Lanka in comfort and style with a stay at one of The Best Villas in Sri Lanka!
Whether it be a villa amongst palm tree plantations or an oceanfront villa with a sparkling infinity pool – The Asia Collective has got you covered.
CENTRAL SRI LANKA
VILLA MALIGA KANDA
Address: Unique View, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 7 | Guests: 16
Simple, yet modern with colonial-influence and surrounded by flora in the southern capital of Galle makes Villa Maliga Kanda the ideal holiday retreat. Inside you’ll find features such as floor to ceiling white pillars, marble floors and elegant decor. Comprised of seven bedrooms, this villa is perfect for a big family holiday or a tropical vacation with your closest friends.
This location will grant you utmost privacy as you dip into the 20-metre infinity-pool dotted by palm trees. Be spoilt by their friendly staff and experienced chef who will ensure that you enjoy culinary delights with every dish he prepares. Travel out to boutique shops and the Amangalla spa, or to Koggala beach for an evening stroll -the choice is yours!
- Prices for Villa Maliga Kanda, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$880++ per night (US$55++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
HIGHGROVE ESTATE
Address: 23 Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 20592, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 3 | Guests: 7
Set in an abundant tea estate, this villa has a serene backdrop of the surrounding hills. Converted from what used to be a planter’s bungalow in the 19th century, guests can expect a stay with vast views out across the authentic tea fields and farms.
Those with an appreciation of antiquities can peruse the estate’s collection of old books, prints and maps stored in their library. Being situated about 5000 feet above ground, expect to enjoy the fresh, clean air of the hills and a sense of seclusion. Coupled with home-cooked meals which have been created with fresh produce grown on the estate, one will feel right at home at Highgrove Estate.
- Prices for Highgrove Estate, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$365++ per night (US$52++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
THE FAR PAVILION
Address: Edwards Estate, Idulgodakanda Rd, Werawella, Sri Lanka (Location map)
Bedrooms: 2 | Guests: 4
Find this little gem located amongst 90-acres of coconut palm plantations, if you love unique and cultural stays – this one is for you. While staying at the plantation, guests can make their own organic coconut oil straight from the farms produce, help to milk the cows or assist in the horse stables. Once you’re done with your duties – kick back by the private pool and deck.
The Far Pavilion is one of the stunning creations of the Edwards Collection. The two-bedroom villa is surrounded by dense vegetation allowing you to feel as though you are one with nature. A unique fusion of 20th century Indian and Western influence reigns supreme in the styling of the villa, the interior featuring hardwood floors, quality linen, glass walls and antiquities.
- Prices for The Far Pavilion, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$648++ per night (US$162++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
SOUTHERN SRI LANKA
KABALANA HOUSE
Address: Koggala, A2, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 8
Nestled along the Sri Lankan southern coast, walk just minutes from Kabalana House to stunning turquoise waters and pristine white sands. Beautifully designed featuring grey concrete structures, accented with wooden finishings, the villa is elegantly minimalistic yet homely.
Indulge in comfort in one of the four double bedrooms which each have an en-suite bathroom. The living quarters are conscientiously created to allow families and loved ones to gather. If you love food and discovering local markets, join their in-house chef on a trip to the market for produce. Known for creating a home-away-from-home experience, the villa’s staff boast unrivalled hospitality and care.
- Prices for Kabalana House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$760++ per night (US$95++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
WOOLAMAI BEACH HOUSE
Address: Matara Rd, Talpe, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 10
Stroll out onto Thalpe Beach from this stunning, open-concept beach house. The Woolamai Beach House combines cool hues, grey concrete and warm wooden furnishings to create the faultless modern-luxe beach villa.
From outdoor rain showers and baths, the 4-bedroom villa opens up to expansive views of palm trees and emerald waters of the Indian Ocean. Complete with onsite staff to attend to your every whim and fancy. For the wave-riders or beach bums, the Woolamai Beach House is one of the best villas in the south of Sri Lanka with some of the hottest surfing spots right on your radar!
- Prices for Woolamai Beach House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$600++ per night (US$60++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
CLAUGHTON HOUSE
Address: Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 5 | Guests: 11
The people behind Claughton House have perfectly captured and delivered the meaning of an experiential vacation. Designed by Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent architects, the villa reflects a perfect blend of traditional Sinhalese design and colonial modern style. Bright, clean and impeccably well-maintained, one could never guess that the house has been about since 1985.
One of the activities guests can look forward to at the villa include tagging along with their long-term chef, Ajith, to the local markets where they can indulge their senses in the fresh aroma of produce and spices. With a yoga shala that faces the ocean directly, take some time to relax and unwind by booking in a yoga teacher. After a warm day out and about, book in for a pamper session in the massage room at the villa to recharge and rejuvenate.
- Prices for Claughton House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$935++ per night (US$87++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
WALATTA HOUSE
Address: Tangalle, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 3 | Guests: 6
Elope into a tropical jungle vacation with Walatta House, hidden amidst the trees as though one with nature and complete with modern amenities and stylish design. With a sustainable approach, the elements of the house have been sourced from natural materials as much as possible throughout the design.
Experience peace upon stepping foot into the villa, decored with off-form concrete floors, pillars made from coconut trees, sleek furniture and glass walls. The house parades wide-open living spaces that showcase views out across the ocean and outdoors an aquamarine 15-metre infinity pool awaits you.
- Prices for Walatta House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$432++ per night (US$75++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
TALALLA HOUSE
Address: Naotunna Road, Talalla, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 7 | Guests: 14
Able to accommodate up to fourteen people with seven en-suite bedrooms, the Talalla House is an incredible beachfront villa for choice in Sri Lanka. Fringed by sandy shores that lead to the ocean, guests can spend the day lounging indoors or sunbathing outdoors by the shoreline.
Each of the seven bedrooms open out to the ocean, complete with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. The spacious dining quarter stretches out onto the pool deck with a stunning infinity pool. Head to the rooftop where you’ll find a quaint little garden and the ultimate location to enjoy the golden hour. Enter a state of pure bliss with a massage which can be arranged for you at the villa’s private studio.
- Prices for Talalla House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$949++ per night (US$87++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
ISHQ VILLA
Address: No 828, Galle Road, Talpe, Galle, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 12
Located on the beachfront of Galle, this 4 bedroom luxury villa will bring you a sense of home and comfort. The space combines island-living styles with beachy hues, wooden furnishings, and large spacious rooms.
The suites include private garden patios, large indoor and outdoor rain showers and some with an outdoor jacuzzi, you can also sit back and listen to your favourite playlists on the Bose surround sound speakers. Up for something new? Learn how to make authentic Sri Lankan cuisine with the cooking classes headed by the villa’s chef to keep a part of your tropical getaway close to your heart.
- Prices for ISHQ Villa, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$1,260++ (US$105++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
VILLA POOJA KANDA
Address: Meepe Hospital Rd, Habaraduwa 80630, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 5 | Guests: 10
Situated a few kilometres inland from the beach, this minimalist Dutch-colonial style villa is perched on a hilltop surrounded by a magical green landscape. The two-storey villa combines pillared verandas, high-ceilings and rattan furnishings to form a tranquil villa that is easy on the eyes.
Lounge by the poolside that overlooks the serene splendour of the forest for a relaxing day at home. There is plenty of space in the garden for outdoor games and activities with loved ones, or hire a car to visit tea and cinnamon plantations which Sri Lanka is famed for.
- Prices for Villa Pooja Kanda, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$350++ per night (US$35++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
VILLA MAWELLA
Address: Morakatiyara Road, Morakatiyara, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 8 | Guests: 16
Villa Mawella is one of a charming collection of villas in Tangalle. The villa’s rooms have each been individually designed with a beachy theme. Each room has a plush four-poster bed, draped with canopy nets and air conditioning for when you need to retreat from the heat.
With direct access to the secluded Mawella Bay, enjoy early morning or late evening walks on the shore. Villa Mawella is renowned for their expertise in creating unforgetting dining experiences, you can indulge in traditional or contemporary Sri Lankan and international cuisine during your stay.
- Prices for Villa Mawella, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$560++ per night (US$35++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
BOUNDARY HOUSE
Address: Galle, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 8
Boundary House is a charming holiday home surrounded by expansive rice fields and gardens nearby Galle Fort. Four en-suite bedrooms are dressed with Authentic Sri Lankan textiles and wooden characteristics, creating a warm and cosy ambience within the villa’s walls, while outside you’ll be greeted by a tropical oasis.
Catch the best view of the surrounding fields from the 14m private swimming pool bordered by sunloungers and turquoise parasol shades. This holiday home is perfect for retreats or for large families. Taking influence from the Dutch-era Boundary House boasts a large terrace, shingled roof, and whitewashed walls, and a bonus – it even houses its own Yoga Shala!
- Prices for Boundary House, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$520++ per night (US$65++per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
WIJAYA GIRI
Address: Dharmarama Mawatha, Ahangama, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 6 | Guests: 12
This old-world colonial-style holiday home comprises six bedrooms and draws influence from the Dutch-era. Situated nearby the coastline of Galle and within reach of some of the best surf breaks on the island, this space is ideal for explorers, groups and families.
Wijaya Giri boasts white-washed walls and shingled rooves which pair perfectly with wide-open living spaces. Zen out at the yoga platform, or retreat to your private pool after a hot day exploring. Six bedrooms each have their own en-suite and are bright and capacious, the master with a king-sized four-poster bed fit for royalty.
- Prices for Wijaya Giri, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$540++ per night (US$45++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
VILLA SATIN DOLL
Address: 792 Galle-Matara Road, Mihiripenna, Galle, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 5 | Guests: 10
People love Villa Satin Doll for its old-world charm. Located in Galle, this villa is nestled amongst shady palms and offers jaw-dropping views out across the aquamarine ocean. Five luxuriously appointed suites offer the ideal homey space to retreat to after a hard day suntanning by the villas glistening 10-metre pool.
A private terrace where each of the bedrooms offers the perfect sea view to enjoy an afternoon beverage or a morning coffee. Escape to the beachfront pavilions through a private gate on the property for your own slice of paradise, the villa is only footsteps away from the pristine shoreline.
- Prices for Villa Satin Doll, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$1,300++ per night (US$130++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
ELYSIUM VILLA
Address: 776/2 Galle-Matara Coastal Road, Galle,, Talpe 80300, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 5 | Guests: 10
This lavish beachfront retreat is the epitome of tropical luxury fit for a queen. Nestled along the shoreline of Mihiripenna beach and not far from Sri Lanka’s cultural hub, Galle, Elysium Villa has all that you need right at your fingertips.
Take a step inside and be greeted by neutral hues, lavish interiors, and authentic Sri Lankan design. The villa has been designed with slanted, wooden ceilings and open-plan living areas for easy movement indoors to outdoors. With a private pool, verdant tropic gardens and the ocean on your doorstep, what more could you ask for in a tropical getaway?
- Prices for Elysium Villa, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$1,460++ per night (US$146++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
WESTERN SRI LANKA
VILLA THUYA
Address: 520/3 Colombo – Galle Main Rd, Balapitiya 80550, Sri Lanka (Location map)
Bedrooms: 3 | Guests: 6
This stunning contemporary villa is tucked away in Balapitiya on the Southern shoreline of resplendent Sri Lanka with walk-through beach access. Three en-suite bedrooms are adorned with muted hues, cosy linen, and hand-made carpets, two with king-sized beds and the other with comfy single beds. The upstairs bathroom boasts a freestanding bathtub looking out over lush vegetation and flora.
Open-plan living creates continuity between the outdoors and indoors, so you can dip in and out of the pool as you please. Popular attractions are only a short drive away, such as main Galle and Colombo, cinnamon estates and boat safaris on the Madhu River.
- Prices for Villa Thuya, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$300++ per night (US$50++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
THE SANDALS
Address: 560 Galle Road, Weralagama, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 5 | Guests: 10
Situated in a stunning oceanfront location and boasting breezy light-filled interiors, The Sandals is the ideal two-storey tropical oasis to escape to for a little luxury. Large wide open glass doors and windows are fitted in the villa amongst white walls, which are met by plush five-star furnishings and decor.
Enjoy a break away from the hustle and bustle fo main town in this seaside villa complete with a private pool and five beautiful en-suite bedrooms. The suite names are summer-inspired, the Whelk and Solarium suites are downstairs with pool access, whilst the Cowrie, Nautilus and Mother Of Pearl are on the second level offering balcony views across the ocean.
- Prices for The Sandals, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$1,180++ per night (US$118++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
GLENROSS PLANTATION BUNGALOW
Address: Neboda, Kalutara, Kalutara, Sri Lanka (Location Map)
Bedrooms: 4 | Guests: 8
Located amidst a rubber estate, elope into the lush embrace of the hills. The villa is surrounded by plentiful trees and greenery, transporting you from the concrete jungle to a tropical island paradise!
The villa has four spacious suites, each with plush king-sized beds complete with a bathtub or shower. Enjoy a cup of tea or whip up a storm in the colonial-contemporary styled living room and kitchen, with clean white walls and dark wooden floors. For the explorers, the villa is within reach of several landmarks; the Kalutara Bodhiya, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Udawalawe National Park.
- Prices for Glenross Plantation Bungalow, one of the best villas in Sri Lanka start at US$800++ per night (US$100++ per person). Get in touch for best available prices.
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