Central★ 9Illustrative photoHeritance Kandalama
Dambulla
Geoffrey Bawa's landmark eco-resort, built into the rock above Kandalama Lake with long views towards Sigiriya.
$300 /night
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6 stays in Central Province
Central★ 9Illustrative photo
Central★ 9Illustrative photoHeritance Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya
A converted tea factory high above Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by working tea fields and reached by a winding estate road.
$210 /night
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Central★ 8.9Illustrative photoJetwing Lake
Dambulla
A contemporary hotel on the edge of a lake outside Dambulla, with a long pool and easy access to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya.
$175 /night
View stayCentral★ 8.7Illustrative photoAraliya Green Hills
Nuwara Eliya
A large highland hotel on the edge of Nuwara Eliya, with mountain views, a heated pool and easy access to the surrounding tea estates.
$160 /night
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Central★ 8.4Illustrative photoSigiriya Village Hotel
Dambulla
A garden resort in Dambulla with direct views of Sigiriya Rock, a pool and an easy early-morning start for the fortress climb.
$130 /night
View stayCentral★ 8.3Illustrative photoHotel Suisse
Kandy
A colonial-era hotel on the edge of Kandy Lake, within walking distance of the Temple of the Tooth and the city centre.
$120 /night
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How we choose our stays
Location first
A short walk to the fort, the surf break or the park gate beats a fancy lobby every time.
Character over chain
We favour independent villas, heritage buildings and eco-lodges with a sense of place.
Honest pricing
Indicative nightly rates in US dollars, with no sponsored placements in the ranking.
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