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Sri Lanka
Accommodation
Our portfolio of accommodation in Sri Lanka is carefully considered. Whether you dream of sleeping above the clouds or glamping under the stars, we've got just the place for you.

Incredible people, amazing spaces

From architect designed beach retreats and "pinch me" villas to seriously special tea planters’ bungalows and luxury glamping, our Sri Lanka specialists  seek out the very best stays to suit your style and taste, and make your money go further. It's the warm welcome of your accommodation and hosts that truly makes the difference so let us help you design a tailor-made trips with all the careful selections that will make your trip truly stand out. 

All Boutique hotels Classic hotels Resorts Beach Retreat Homestay or Ancestral Home Palace / Haveli Lodges Safari Camp Tented experiences Villas and Exclusive Use Spas and Wellness Wilderness Camp Treehouse Heritage Eco Lodges
All Colombo & Negombo Cultural Triangle / Ancient Cities East Coast Gal Oya National Park, Kumana & Arugam Bay Galle Jaffna & the North Kandy & Hill Country North West Coast & Wilpattu National Park Sinharaja & Kitulgala South Coast & Yala National Park West Coast
All Favourite accommodation
The Mudhouse, Anamaduwa
Anamaduwa, Sri Lanka
The Mudhouse
The Mudhouse in Anamaduwa is not just a place to stay; it is an experience that immerses you in the beauty of Sri Lanka's natural landscape. Nestled in the tranquil forested countryside, The Mudhouse offers a unique…
Flameback Eco Lodge, Weerawila
Weerawila, Sri Lanka
Flameback Eco Lodge
Flameback Eco Lodge offers an environmentally friendly, lakeside glamping retreat nestled within the protected estate of an endemic bird sanctuary. Its blend of comfort mixed with a sense of wilderness and simplicity…
Wild Glamping, Knuckles Range
Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka
Wild Glamping
Escape the ordinary at Wild Glamping Knuckles, a secluded eco-luxury campsite offering understated comfort in the heart of the Knuckles Mountain Range.
Notarys House, Makandura
Makandura, Sri Lanka
Notarys House
Notary’s House is a peaceful lakeside retreat in the village of Pannala, just 40 minutes from Sri Lanka’s international airport, making it a fantastically accessible place to start or end your trip.
Stafford Bungalow, Ragala
Ragala, Sri Lanka
Stafford Bungalow
Stafford Bungalow is a beautifully restored 130-year-old planter’s bungalow, situated within the scenic Stafford Tea Estate in the village of Ragala, near Kandapola in Sri Lanka’s hill country.
Kalkudah Beach House, Kalkudah
Kalkudah, Sri Lanka
Kalkudah Beach House
A discreet hideaway on Sri Lanka’s east coast, Kalkudah Beach House is a soothing blend of coastal calm and understated luxury. Nestled within a 25-acre coconut grove, the hotel opens directly onto a long, unspoilt beach…
Kings Pavilion, Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kings Pavilion
Kings Pavilion in Kandy is an elegant boutique hotel tucked away in the misty hills of Sri Lanka’s cultural capital.
Landesi, Galle
Galle, Sri Lanka
Landesi
Tucked inside the storied walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle Fort, Landesi (meaning ‘of Dutch Origin’) by Nyne Hotels is a beautifully restored heritage villa that blends colonial charm with artistic flair.
Arachchi Heritage, Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Arachchi Heritage
Arachchi Heritage, located in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is not just a serene retreat by Tissa Wewa lake but also a gateway to exploring the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Palagama Beach, Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
Palagama Beach
Nestled on a tranquil stretch of Kalpitiya’s Alankuda beach, Palagama Beach Resort is an intimate, eco‑chic hideaway featuring just 16 handcrafted cabanas and villas designed by Cecil and John Balmond.
Rangala House, Theldeniya
Theldeniya, Sri Lanka
Rangala House
Rangala House is a one of Sri Lanka’s secret escapes, an immensely inviting and individualistic colonial-style bungalow on the edge of the Knuckles Mountain Range but just 30 minutes from Kandy.
Leopard Trails Wilpattu, Wilpattu
Wilpattu, Sri Lanka
Leopard Trails Wilpattu
Set within the wild heart of Sri Lanka’s Wilpattu National Park, Leopard Trails offers an authentic and intimate safari experience in one of the country’s most remote and untouched wildlife reserves.

What our travellers say

If Red Dot ever ceased to exist and I wanted to return to Sri Lanka I would probably go somewhere else instead. They were, in every way shape and form, impeccable. From Samanthie who created the itinerary to Wicky who drove us here, there and everywhere I cannot imagine anybody doing it better. Impeccable. I need say no more except it doesn’t get any better.
Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We chose this company as we wanted our money to benefit the people of Sri Lanka rather than international companies. Their work supports smaller businesses, projects and communities as well as the environment
Jessica E (August 2025) London, UK Read the whole review here Feefo
Our 11th visit to this magical Island with always something new to discover and see. This time we made it up north to Jaffna, via Mannar Island, after beginning in the tea country and acclimatising to the heat, after leaving a very cold UK in January. We had total confidence that RedDot would organise everything to perfection, having used them many times before
Roy L (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
We had a fantastic holiday. The itinerary and choice of hotels was spot on, and seamlessly organised.
Charlotte (August 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour of Sri Lanka with Dami. We cannot recommend Dami at Red dot tours highly enough. As our guide over 9 days he made sure that our trip to Sri Lanka was unforgettable- always going above & beyond to impart his knowledge, show us things off the beaten track, looking after us, getting us to try many local delicacies & making us laugh .. a LOT. Cannot imagine anyone doing a better job- if we could take him with us on every holiday we would!
Sarah (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Feefo
Dulmini did a great job listening to our wishes and arranged an itinerary that was very busy but met all our needs. Sisira, our guide, was outstanding, providing us with great local knowledge and suggesting other activities on our travels. He was a great driver on the busy Sri Lankan roads, was always punctual but above all added colour to the whole trip.
Malcolm (April 2024) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
I cannot recommend Red Dot Tours more highly. Thank you so much to Samanthie for her patience with me and all her hard work at putting together the perfect itinerary for my family. I had done a lot of research before I contacted Red Dot and Samanthie created a tour that fitted in all the activities we wanted to do and secured the hotels I told her we would like to stay in (not easy to do in high season).
Nina (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
Wow what can I say, from start to finish we have had a wonderful holiday with Red Dot Tours. Dulmini was so helpful in putting an itinerary together for us as a family of 6 and catering to all of our needs. We have ticked off so many of Sri Lanka’s beautiful sights during our trip. Dulmini and Dhanu were a great help to us while we were out on our travels too.
Anupa (July 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here TripAdvisor
We spent 13 days on a Bawa tour with wonderful driver and guide Manjula, including Kandalama Heritance, The Kandy House, The Last House, Jetwing Yala, Jetwing Lighthouse and Club Villa hotels. We are 3 friends, one of them in the wheelchair. Dulmini Ekanayake from Red Dot Tours was very helpful and very patient and found solutions to all our special demands.
Rene (March 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
The itinerary was absolutely perfect and the hotels wonderful, especially Thotalagala, The Warden’s House and 41 Lighthouse Street. Our driver, Indika, was a delight-charming, knowledgeable, considerate and always punctual; he showed us more of this amazing country than we could have hoped for!
Karen - United Kingdom
Wanted to take a moment to thank RedDot Tours, and specifically Jayandi for helping book a wonderful family vacation for my family and I. First time for my family and Jayandi took care of every detail, was so courteous and professional, and genuinely cared about our experience in SL. I would also like to mention Pradeep, our kind and understanding guide/chauffeur who took such good care of us while we were out and about. I cannot recommend RedDot enough!
Bob (November 2024) United States Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
We used Red Dot for the first time for our holiday in Sri Lanka. Dulmini put together such a wonderful experience for us, creating an itinerary she drew up after many discussions about what we like and also gave us suggestions for excursions and activities. It was totally bespoke and we were able to make changes throughout this process.
Gill (March 2025) Kent, United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
This is an excellent tour company. They planned our Sri Lankan holiday from start to finish. The trip was initially planned for 2022 but due to Covid and other issues we didn’t manage to undertake the trip until this year. Throughout all this time we had the same travel advisor Lahiru who responded quickly to my emails and rearranged and adjusted our holiday each year!
Anne (January 2025) United Kingdom Read the whole review here Tripadvisor
As a group of 8 we have had the most fabulous tour of Sri Lanka organised by Dulmini from RedDot who totally understood my brief of "some" culture, agriculture, nature, trekking and relaxation. The hotels chosen were a wonderful mixture of homestay, tented and pure luxury (Ceylon Tea Trails). The experiences to local villages, trekking the Pekoe Trail and climbing Pidurangala were memorable and our wonderful guide, Ananda, was so informative and knowledgeable and adapted to our needs admirable (not easy with a group of 8)
Anna (February 2025) United Kingdom
Traveller testimonial from Stuart (March 2025) United Kingdom
Tripadvisor
Rated 5 on TripAdvisor
Feefo
Rated 4.9 on feefo

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