“A dazzling luxury hotel hidden on a leafy hilltop inland from Weligama. You can expect striking Mughal-inspired architecture, an impressive gourmet restaurant and 14 suites — each with a private plunge pool & spell-binding views. Verdant gardens are filled with birds. An exceptional escape. ”

Recommended for

  • Honeymoons

    • Private suites with plunge pools are ideal for indulgent honeymoons, complete with massages & gourmet fare
  • Total relaxation

    • A hillside haven for yoga, meditation and spa treatments, plus total immersion in nature
  • Gourmet

    • Expect fabulous cuisine, in part made using produce from the organic kitchen gardens
  • Great walks

    • Walks through the grounds — following the tree trail or exploring the kitchen garden — come highly recommended
  • Yoga

    • Speak to the team about private yoga classes with the resident instructor — the setting is stunning
  • Birdwatching

    • Guided bird watching tours are marvellous — there are a multitude of birds in the resort's gardens
  • Cooking classes

    • Take private classes with the hotel's chefs, learning to make delicious Sri Lankan specialities
  • Outstanding location

    • Stunning hilltop location with dazzling views of the surrounding paddy fields and Weligama Bay
  • Surfing

    • Head to Weligama for great surf, with board hire, friendly instructors & breaks for all levels
  • Cycling

    • Borrow the hotel's bicycles and zip along verdant lanes beside the surrounding paddy fields
  • Eco

    • The hotel has a strong eco-focus, with efforts to rewild the hillside and reduce waste
  • Restaurant

    • A fabulous gourmet restaurant with dazzling views, fresh seafood and Asian flavours
  • Disabled access

    • Villa 107 is wheelchair accessible — as is the main house
  • Private Pool

    • Each suite has its own private pool
  • Hills & mountains

    • On a hillside inland of Weligama
  • Restrictions on children

    • Guests must be aged 12+
  • Quiet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Spa hotel

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Air conditioning

  • 5* Luxury

  • Spa

  • Artworks

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Secluded setting

  • On an island

  • Wellbeing

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    14 rooms in this hotel
  • Massage

    Rejuvenating massages in the spa pavilion, or on your private terrace, are a real treat
  • Restaurant

    A fabulous gourmet restaurant with dazzling views, fresh seafood and Asian flavours
  • Bar

    Craft cocktails are a delight, many made using botanicals from the gardens
  • Garden

    Beautifully landscaped gardens, filled with endemic trees and birdlife
  • Disabled access

    Villa 107 is wheelchair accessible — as is the main house
  • Swimming Pool

    Large swimming pool alongside the restaurant
  • Private Pool

    Each suite has its own private pool
  • Restrictions on children

    Guests must be aged 12+
  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Bicycles available

  • Air conditioning

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Safe

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Walks through the grounds — following the tree trail or exploring the kitchen garden — come highly recommended
  • Yoga

    • Speak to the team about private yoga classes with the resident instructor — the setting is stunning
  • Birdwatching

    • Guided bird watching tours are marvellous — there are a multitude of birds in the resort's gardens
  • Cooking classes

    • Take private classes with the hotel's chefs, learning to make delicious Sri Lankan specialities
  • Surfing

    • Head to Weligama for great surf, with board hire, friendly instructors & breaks for all levels
  • Cycling

    • Borrow the hotel's bicycles and zip along verdant lanes beside the surrounding paddy fields

Map & Location

Other reviews

Malabar Hill Sri Lanka - Hotel Review

"Enjoy bird’s-eye views of forested hills, rice paddies and Weligama’s palm-dominated coastline from this highly styled hotel..."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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