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Lighthouse Point
Cliff-edge infinity pool facing the lighthouse, five minutes' walk from the ramparts.
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Luxury in Sri Lanka
Small, quiet properties with good service and room to breathe. A few have plunge pools, infinity pools or a single restored house to themselves.
What to expect
Luxury at a glance
WhereGalle Fort, Sigiriya, the cliffs above the coast
StayRestored townhouses, cliff-edge pools, quiet inland retreats
DoSlow mornings, private dining, unhurried days
Best timeYear round. The coast is at its best from November to April.
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How do you judge luxury?
By privacy, service and character, not only star rating. Verified star classifications and guest scores are shown separately.
Stays for Luxury
Where to stay
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The Rampart House
A restored merchant townhouse built into the fort walls, six suites, rooftop plunge pool.
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The Water Garden
Built around 5th-century water gardens, eighteen rooms, one of the quietest stays inland.
From $210
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7 nights
The Quiet Fort and the Water Garden
Six suites in the fort walls, then eighteen rooms around fifth-century water gardens.
Galle · 4nSigiriya · 3n
Stays from $1,510
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