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The last place the FAM group visited was Glenross Living Kalutara. It was such a pleasure to take the group here so they could experience this special property, and this is the first FAM group who have stayed over. Everyone loved the villas which cantilever out from the hillside, overlooking rubber plantations, paddy fields, cinnamon and hills of lush jungle. The hotel has a wellness theme, and the team enjoyed a demonstration of local martial arts and of course checked out the spa as well.

Thank you to Ajith, Ashwin and the team for their kind hospitality.

What a way to wrap up and amazing FAM trip! If you would like to join one of our future FAM trips, please let us know.

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Why House has been closed for the last couple of months for some refurbishments and is now open again, looking better than ever. The pool has been completely re-done and we can't wait to dive in!

We are open!

We closed for two months to do some major renovations to the swimming pool and other maintenance work around the property.
The pool is looking amazing and the team are excited and looking forward to our first set of arrivals this week.

The dining pavilion is open and day passes are available again to enjoy lunch and dinner.

Get in touch for any information.

Our Fam trip continued on down to the south coast where we checked out KK Beach before checking in to Kahanda Kanda - Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka with its glorious pool, hilltop setting and fields of tea! The team then visited The Tanamera Estate, a private three-bedroom beachfront villa (managed by the wonderful Why House team) before staying at Thesunhouse Galle, touring Galle Fort and lunching at the Fort Bazaar.

We then moved up the west coast to The Villa Bentota by KK Collection which delivered an amazing Indian Ocean sunset! Eleanor also celebrated her birthday here and was surprised by National Guide Ajith with balloons and decorations on the bus!

Thank you George, Shamila, Henrietta, Tim, Henry, Manoj and their wonderful teams!

FAM trip update! Our lovely group travelled into Sri Lanka's beautiful Tea Country to experience the scenic train journey, the picturesque mountain scenery, the tea estates and the charming hospitality of two iconic former tea manager's bungalows, Goatfell and Camellia Hills, both managed by the superb Teardrop Hotels team! Thank you to Henry, Manoj and each bungalow team for having us all to stay and looking after us so well. Everyone was blown away by the views!



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It is that time of the year again when we welcome a super group of tour operator partners to Sri Lanka on an educational (but fun) FAM trip. Our agents hail from the UK and Germany, and are spending the next week visiting our hotels, experiencing activities first-hand, meeting some of the owners and key sales people and generally getting a real feel for this incredible country. Eleanor is travelling with them.

After meeting at Wallawwa, and enjoying a super first lunch in Sri Lanka (and a tour of this beautiful near-airport hotel) the group moved on to Santani, our fabulous wellness hotel in the hills near Kandy. The team acclimatised to life in Sri Lanka by walking to the Hanging Bridge in Werapitiya, dipping into the river for a wild swim, enjoying spa treatments and a 7-course tasting menu! Thank you to Vickum and the team for hosting us!

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Our hoteliers were all over last week for some super productive roadshow of meetings, including two events in London and Cheltenham. It was wonderful to see so many Sri Lankan supporters and discuss our favourite subject – Sri Lanka’s best boutique hotels!

Thank you to everyone for coming, and to our hoteliers and sales managers from Teardrop Hotels, Why House, The Villa Bentota by KK Collection, KK Beach, Kahanda Kanda - Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka, Gal Oya Lodge, The Kandy House, The Last House, Water Garden Sigiriya, Glenross Living Kalutara and Santani for coming all the way from Sri Lanka to tell us more about their incredible hotels.

Thank you to Cinnamon Air too for supporting us as well.

Heaven = Why House!

A huge shoutout to our incredible guest for leaving this outstanding review on TripAdvisor! Your kind words inspire and motivate us to keep delivering memorable experiences. Thank you for choosing Why House, we hope to see you again.

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History and style go hand in hand at this timeless west coast escape in Bentota. The Villa Bentota by KK Collection was originally conceived by Sri Lanka's iconic architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa, and its series of intertwined buildings are the epitome of classic tropical modernist architecture. Today the property is managed by the KK Collection, and their blend of contemporary styling accented by pops of colour, great service and consistently good food and drink have really brought this exceptional boutique hotel to life. This is a wonderful place to while away your days beside a long golden beach, soak up the beauty of a tropical garden or even host a wedding or event.

Lovely to see Nine Skies and Santani featured in this top Sri Lanka hotels guide from London On The Inside

The Best Hotels in Sri Lanka If you’re planning a trip to this little island (it’s 25% smaller than Scotland!) then you’ll be looking for the best hotels in Sri Lanka.

When it comes to amazing destinations, Camellia Hills by Teardrop Hotels is up there with the very best. Tucked amidst emerald tea gardens overlooking the seven-kilometre-long Castlereagh Reservoir, it is every bit as peaceful, view-blessed and spectacular as it looks!

Gourmet happenings at Why House! Tickets still available!

Sri Lanka firmly in the spotlight thanks to

Nice mentions for Santani The Villa Bentota by KK Collection Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa Country Estate , and great to see so many of our travel partners mentioned in the piece who sell our fabulous hotels.

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A very Merry Christmas from Eleanor, Emma and our exceptional Sri Lanka Collection hotels!

Have a wonderful Christmas break and all the best for 2024!

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Congratulations to Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa Country Estate and Teardrop Hotels for their entry in Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2024! An amazing accolade and very well deserved!

We'd like to introduce you to our newest collection member. Welcome to The Sun House in Galle!

Some of you may already know this glorious boutique hotel in Galle, however it has recently undergone a thorough upgrade under new management (who also run the brilliant Gal Oya Lodge). The building dates back to the 1860s and is a valuable part of Galle's history, and so it is wonderful to see it back to its best. Great care was taken to modernise the inner workings of the property whilst retaining its nostalgic character, original features, and eclectic furniture, artwork and profusion of books (there are a LOT! One suite has its own library).

The hotel is home to seven very individually designed bedrooms, each with its own unique look and feel that captures the essence of Sri Lanka, and in particular Galle.

As part of the restoration of the house, more indoor dining space was created to allow space for both in-house guests and outside diners. The hotel has always been a destination for fine dining in Galle, and its in-house restaurant and bar, ‘The Gallean’, serves eclectic Asian fusion dishes and artfully concocted cocktails.

From here you can walk down the hill into the heart of Galle, and beyond to its famous test cricket ground and UNESCO-certified Galle Fort. The closest beach is a 10-minute drive away.

There are still some rooms available over the festive period and also during the Galle Literary Festival in 2024!

When in … our FAM group stayed at the gorgeous Why House and were looked after by Hen’s superb team. The setting is idyllic, the rooms so comfortable and the food/hospitality is always second to none! Thank you for having us all!

From Why, the team joined an Idle Bikes circuit to experience life on two wheels. They enjoyed a peddle inland around paddy fields and local villages. They also ventured into Galle Fort for a guided walk around this UNESCO World Heritage Site and afterwards, for superb a wonderful lunch at Fort Bazaar by Teardrop Hotels. Thank you to Henry, Manoj and the team.

The team also visited our newest member, the revamped The Sun House in Galle (more on this very soon). They were very impressed with the updates and sensitivity around the hotel’s upgrade. Tim was there to meet them all, and show them around. The Sun House is the newest sister hotel to Gal Oya Lodge.

It was lovely that Eleanor could join us for these visits too!

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Our FAM trip travelled from the hills to the south coast. Their first stop was for an exceptional lunch at The Last House near Tangalle where they enjoyed a tour of this iconic Geoffrey Bawa-designed property by owner Tim Jacobson and a wander along its secluded sandy beach. Thank you to Tim and the team!

From there, they moved on to stay at KK Beach, a superb 10-bedroom boutique hotel along Habaraduwa’s long sandy beach. The team met KK Collection owner George Cooper who also took them on a tour of sister hotel, Kahanda Kanda - Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka, a chic hilltop hotel with pool villas popular with honeymooners. Thank you to the KK team!

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Our FAM group loved spending time in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Thank you so much to Teardrop Hotels for their kind hospitality at Goatfell Bungalow and Nine Skies Bungalow where everyone stayed. These are two of three colonial tea bungalows-turned-hotels managed by Teardrop, and they are unique, small properties with a wealth of charm and character. Activities enjoyed by the group included a tea factory visit, local walks and an exhilarating train ride.

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From our FAM trip moved onto the remote easterly region of for a stay at Gal Oya Lodge.

We always recommend stays of 2-3 nights at least to enjoy the rich variety of wildlife-, nature- and cultural-focussed itineraries, but our team had 24hours to get a feel for the lodge, it’s surroundings and experiences. This included a safari by boat atop Sri Lanka’s largest freshwater lake and a hike up to the top of Monkey Mountain for incredible 360-degree views. The team spotted a variety of wildlife including a small herd of elephants. Thank you so much Tim and the Gal Oya Lodge team. Everyone loved it!

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From the ancient cities to Kandy’s famous Temple of the Tooth! Our group FAM moved on to Kandy for a stay at the incomparable The Kandy House. Whilst in town they visited the temple and enjoyed a tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya hosted by an expert botanist. Lastly, the team enjoyed a fabulous dinner at The Kandy House. Built in 1804 by the last Chief Minister of the Kandyan Kingdom this palatial home was converted into a boutique hotel some 200 years later, and is one is Sri Lanka’s most exquisite hotels.

Thank you so much to Tim and the whole Kandy House team!

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We have just wrapped up the most amazing FAM trip around Sri Lanka. Our lovely group of tour operators from the UK and Europe have been led on a trip that has encompassed a tropical cocktail of hotel and villa inspections, presentations, sightseeing and local experiences. Over the coming week we will be sharing some images of the group visiting our hotels and experiencing beautiful Sri Lanka.

Their first stop was Water Garden Sigiriya, a stunning 30-villa boutique hotel near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya. Our group each lit the oil lamp upon arrival. In Sri Lanka, oil lamps are lit to mark special occasions and new events.

After a wonderful dinner and a good nights sleep, the group woke early to climb Sigiriya. The views from the top are amazing and this is an experience not to be missed.

Thank you so much to the team at Water Garden!

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Look at all these spices!

A Sri Lankan cookery class – such as this brilliant one at Why House – is a great way for your clients to immerse themselves in Sri Lanka's culinary story, and return home with recipes to share with family/friends, invoking memories of a brilliant time away.

Ever wonder why Sri Lankan food tastes so good? It's not just the spices and ingredients used, it's also the preparation and the techniques passed down through generations.

We explain this during our cooking demonstration, which includes taking part in the skilled coconut grating, coconut washing, tasting the different stages and having a go at making some hoppers. And followed by sitting down to a delicious lunch you just helped prepare.

Don't miss out and book this during your stay (open to outside guests too).

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Yes! The Villa Bentota by KK Collection has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller UK's article on Destination Weddings. This seaside boutique hotel in Bentota is an epic venue for a wedding in Sri Lanka and is sister-property Kahanda Kanda - Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka is an exceptional place for guests to enjoy a honeymoon (or get married - as it is a perfect venue too)! The KK Collection team are very detail-orientated, and experts in bringing weddings to life in their beautiful properties.

We have a new member! We are delighted to share the news that we now represent Glenross Living Kalutara. Sister hotel to the beautiful Water Garden Sigiriya, Glenross is a luxurious boutique hotel located on the side of a lush valley amidst a 98-acre rubber, tea and cinnamon estate. Centred around a refurbished 19th century former tea plantation house (which is home to three very large suites, a restaurant and a bar), the hotel also has seven very impressive freestanding duplex villas with private pools. Mature tropical gardens wrap around the property.

The hotel's location feels incredibly serene yet Glenross Living is just 45 minutes from Kalutara Beach and a short drive from the Southern Expressway. This makes it particularly suitable for those looking to taste Hill Country life without having to travel too far from the coast. it also works really well for a first destination before travelling further south or as a link between the north and south. Experiences include walks, spa treatments, picnics and visits to local temples and markets.

The hotel welcomes guests of all ages yet also enshrines transformative wellness. Facilities include a restorative spa, yoga shala and curated menus whilst a team of experts is on hand to tailor bespoke programs championing healthy living. The ultimate goal is to help guests find a balance, and promote a wholesome way of living that they can easily incorporate into their daily lives after returning home.

We love it! What do you think?

The elusive Loris, spied in the vicinity of Gal Oya Lodge!

🌟 Embark on an Extraordinary Encounter at Gal Oya Lodge! 🏞️✨ Just beyond our lodge, a remarkable spectacle unfolds – an enchanting loris graces us with its presence. With eyes that mirror the mysteries of the mother nature, the loris unveils its secrets in the heart of the wilderness.

Congratulations The Kandy House!

Thrilled and honored to be crowned the Traveller's Choice Winner 2023 for The Kandy House in Sri Lanka!

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful guests and supporters who made this achievement possible. Your trust, love, and positive reviews have fuelled our passion for providing exceptional hospitality. We are truly grateful and we promise to keep delivering unforgettable experiences.

We're so happy to see so many of our hotels in 's latest Hot List 2023 of the best hotels in Sri Lanka...

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