I’m at that point in my life when so many
of my friends are getting married and planning their honeymoons… So a question
I get asked often is ‘where is the best place to go on honeymoon?’ Personally,
I think it’ll be just as amazing to travel around Sri Lanka as it is to go
abroad… and cheaper too!
So here’s a list of my top 10 personal
picks in Sri Lanka for honeymooners:
Ulagalla
This by far is hands down the most amazing
hotel that I’ve been to in Sri Lanka. Located in Thirippane, close to the
ancient city of Anuradhapura, Ulagalla has a traditional vibe mixed with modern
comforts. Each villa room is hidden away and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding
greenery. It also comes with a living room
area, a deck and your own private plunge pool…!!!
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| The oil lamp that you light as you check in... |
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| The villa, the deck and the plunge pool |
Maya
A touch less extravagant when compared to Ulagalla,
Maya is located in a little town called Beliatta which is close to Tangalle. It
is on this list because of its simple and elegant charm. It is a beautifully
restored old colonial style bungalow that is a great place to just relax and
enjoy the breeze… The large garden at Maya ends with a paddy field… so it looks
like the garden is endless…!
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| One of the lounge areas |
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| The infinite garden... |
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| Tea, cake and a light breeze = perfection. |
Hunas Falls
This one’s the most popular hotel for Sri
Lankan Honeymooners! A soon to be 'Small Luxury Hotel', the main attractions at
Hunas Falls is the cosy weather, the scenery and the waterfall hidden behind
the hotel… It’s located close to Kandy but away from the hustle and bustle of
the city. It’s perfect for nature lovers…
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| The waterfall... |
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| How about a romantic boat ride? |
Aditya
If the beach is what you’ve got your eye
on, Aditya Resort in Galle is what I’d recommend…! Each Suite at Aditya has it’s
own unique layout and décor… and of course, they all have private plunge pools…!
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| A private plunge pool with an amazin view! |
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| One of the suites... |
Kandy House
The Kandy House is a 200-year-old manor
house which was built by the last Chief Minister of the Kandyan Kingdom. It was
restored to become an award winning boutique hotel that maintains its old school
elegance but with modern comfort for guests.
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| Old school elegance... |
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| The infinite pool... |
Jetwing Vil Uyana
A property that’s similar to Ulagalla, Vil
Uyana also has chalet type rooms called dwellings that are on stilts and placed
within paddy fields. Each of them have private plunge pools as well. Whether
you call it eco-living or rural simplicity… Vil Uyana is an ideal place for
your honeymoon!
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| A dwelling on stilts... |
Warwick Gardens
Another property done by Jewting Hotels,
Warwick Gardens takes you back to the colonial era when the British Planters
used to run the tea estates… This very
cosy property in located close to Nuwara Eliya and is surrounded by tea estates
and lush mountains. The view is amazing.
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| The living area |
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| The cozy bedroom |
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| The view from the garden |
The Wallawwa
Located very close to the Katunayake airport,
the Wallawwa is ideal for your first day in Sri Lanka to rest after a long
flight. This too is an old colonial home with a modern twist. My favourite
feature is the pool!
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| The poolside at the Wallawwa |
Leopard Safaris
This one is a very different option to the
others on the list. Leopard Safaris provides luxury tented camping in the
jungle. If you want a unique honeymoon, this is what I’d suggest! They offer
two campsites, one at the Yala National Park and the other at the Wilpattu National
Park. It is a truly exceptional experience.
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| Dining under the stars at the Campsite |
Tamarind Hill
This is one of my all-time favourites…! Yet
another old colonial manor house turned boutique hotel in Galle, Tamarind Hill
is so relaxed and airy with its open spaces and its lovely courtyard…
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| The living area |
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| The courtyard - my favourite! |
As usual, I had to cut down my list of
around 20 hotels to the top 10 so as to not bore you! So don’t limit yourself
to this list… there are many other good properties out there. These are just my
personal favourites!
If you’re planning on having your honeymoon
in Sri Lanka, get in touch and I’ll help you out!
