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Anantara Kalutara Resort
Kalutara · Resort
Explore Anantara Kalutara Resort, a five-star beachfront retreat between the Kalu Ganga and Indian Ocean, with private-pool villas and an Ayurvedic spa.
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Kalutara · Resort
Explore Anantara Kalutara Resort, a five-star beachfront retreat between the Kalu Ganga and Indian Ocean, with private-pool villas and an Ayurvedic spa.

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Tangalle, Hambantota District · Resort
Discover Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, a five-star beachfront resort with ocean views, an infinity pool, private-pool villas and Ayurvedic wellness.

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Unawatuna, Galle District · Resort
Stay at Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna, a five-star beachfront hotel with ocean-facing rooms, an infinity pool, spa and direct beach access.

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Nuwara Eliya · City Hotel
Explore Araliya Green City, a five-star hotel in central Nuwara Eliya with a heated pool, spa, dining and easy access to hill-country attractions.

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Bentota, Galle District · Resort
Discover Cinnamon Bentota Beach, a five-star resort between the Bentota River and Indian Ocean with direct beach access, water sports and family facilities.

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Beruwala, Kalutara District · Resort
Stay at Cinnamon Bey Beruwala, a five-star beachfront resort with ocean-view rooms, a large outdoor pool, spa and dining on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Explore Cinnamon Grand Colombo, a five-star city hotel with extensive dining, two pools, spa facilities and major wedding and business event spaces.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Discover Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, a five-star lakefront hotel by Beira Lake with a large pool, spa, dining and conference and wedding venues.

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Colombo · Integrated Resort Hotel
Explore Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a five-star integrated resort hotel in Colombo with ocean views, dining and large-scale event spaces.

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Habarana, Anuradhapura District · Nature Resort
Stay at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, a five-star nature resort in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle with tropical gardens, a pool, spa and cultural attractions nearby.

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Weerawila, Hambantota District · Resort
Discover DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort, a five-star lakefront stay near Yala with a pool, spa, dining and family-friendly facilities.

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Kandy · Resort Hotel
Explore Earl’s Regency, a five-star hillside hotel near Kandy with a pool, spa, family rooms and spacious venues for weddings and conferences.

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Ahungalla, Galle District · Resort
Stay at Heritance Ahungalla, a five-star Geoffrey Bawa-designed beachfront resort with an infinity pool, private balconies, spa and water sports.

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Dambulla, Matale District · Nature Resort
Discover Heritance Kandalama, a five-star nature resort overlooking Kandalama Lake with iconic Geoffrey Bawa architecture, an infinity pool and spa.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Stay at Hilton Colombo, a five-star hotel in the city’s business district with six dining venues, an outdoor pool, fitness centre and event facilities.

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Ahungalla, Galle District · All-Inclusive Resort
Explore Hotel Riu Sri Lanka, a five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort in Ahungalla with three pools, children’s facilities and 24-hour service.

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Colombo · Luxury City Hotel
Discover ITC Ratnadipa, a five-star oceanfront hotel at Galle Face Colombo with elevated pools, a sky bridge, Kaya Kalp spa and premium event venues.

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Negombo, Gampaha District · Beach Hotel
Explore Jetwing Blue, a five-star beachfront hotel in Negombo with sea-facing rooms, two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a large ballroom.

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Kandy · Resort Hotel
Stay at Mahaweli Reach Hotel, a five-star riverfront retreat in Kandy with an outdoor pool, spa, tennis, dining and conference facilities.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Explore NH Collection Colombo, a five-star city hotel near Galle Face with a rooftop infinity pool, spa, four restaurants and dedicated event spaces.

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Colombo · Luxury Hotel
Discover NÜWA at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, an ultra-luxury five-star Colombo hotel with premium rooms, suites and elevated city and ocean views.

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Beruwala, Kalutara District · Resort
Stay at Occidental Eden Beruwala, a five-star beachfront resort with outdoor and children’s pools, Ayurvedic spa treatments and family facilities.

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Negombo, Gampaha District · Beach Hotel
Explore Sentido Heritance Negombo, a five-star beachfront hotel on Lewis Place with ocean-facing rooms, a pool, spa and convenient airport access.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Discover Shangri-La Colombo, a five-star oceanfront hotel at One Galle Face with luxury rooms, restaurants, spa facilities and major event spaces.

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Hambantota · Resort
Stay at Shangri-La Hambantota, a five-star beachfront resort with an 18-hole golf course, three pools, Ayurveda spa and extensive family facilities.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Explore Sheraton Colombo Hotel, a five-star ocean-facing city stay with an outdoor pool, Shine Spa, fitness centre and business meeting facilities.

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Bentota, Galle District · Resort
Discover Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront retreat with sea-view rooms, Ayurveda therapies, a pool, tennis and wedding facilities.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Stay at Taj Samudra Colombo, a five-star oceanfront hotel at Galle Face with a pool, fitness facilities, 24-hour room service and meeting spaces.

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Wadduwa, Kalutara District · Resort
Explore The Blue Water Hotel and Spa, a five-star Geoffrey Bawa-designed beachfront hotel in Wadduwa with ocean views, a pool, spa and ballroom.

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Kandy · City Resort Hotel
Discover The Golden Crown Hotel, a five-star hillside stay near Kandy with an infinity pool, suites and grand venues for weddings and business events.

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Kandy · City Hotel
Stay at The Grand Kandyan, a five-star hill-country hotel with a rooftop pool, Balinese spa, city views and multiple wedding and conference venues.

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Colombo · City Hotel
Explore The Kingsbury Colombo, a five-star waterfront hotel with Indian Ocean views, nine dining venues, a pool, spa and premium event facilities.

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Weligama, Matara District · Resort
Discover Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront hotel with ocean-view rooms, private balconies, a spa, kids club and surf access.
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A concise guide to what this directory does—and what it deliberately does not do.
The directory currently lists 33 Sri Lankan properties identified through our research as officially classified five-star hotels.
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Use them as a comparison starting point. Facilities, policies and classification details can change, so check anything important to your trip directly with the hotel.
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