Just 2.5 hours from the airport, with beautiful sandy beaches and an abundance of activities such as water sports, horse riding and deep sea fishing, Sri Lanka 's west coast has everything you could want from a beach holiday. The beaches remain wide all year round regardless of the season and the hotels are ideally placed for day trips to Sri Lanka's Galle Fort, Colombo or even the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Our favourite boutique hotels are listed below, but for a personal recommendation why not call us on 0207 112 0019 or email us

SLB001 - The River House is a stunning 5 bed villa on Sri Lanka's west coast, which can be booked as a whole sleeping 10 adults and 2 children or by individual suite. Full Details

SLB002 - Taru Villa is a boutique guesthouse in Bentota with 9 suites leading directly onto the beach. Very high levels of service but friendly atmosphere and superb food. Full Details

SLB003 - Club Villa Hotel has recently been renovated to create a spaciously laid 17 suites, located in Bentota on Sri Lanka's west coast. Full Details

SLB005 - Nisala Arana meaning 'quiet and peaceful place' was formerly the colonial residence of Bentota's "vedha mahathaya" (Sri Lankan ayurvedic doctor) before being transformed in to a beautiful 6 bed roomed boutique hotel. Full Details

SLI002 - Villa 432 This picturesque hotel resting on an elevated cliff overlooking the scenic Beratuduwa Bay, has 10 well appointed rooms, a large pool and steps down to a semi-private beach. Full Details

SLG026 - Aditya is a small all-suite luxury boutique hotel with only twelve suites. Its well located on a hidden stretch of beach in southwest Sri Lanka, between the tourist playground of Hikkaduwa and the historic city of Galle. Full Details

SLB008 - The Serendib is a simple 3 star hotel on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, but the staff are very friendly and the grounds attractive. Full Details