Family holidays in Sri Lanka are a common sight as the country's excellent hygiene record becomes widely recognised, but families come in many different shapes and sizes - and so does our Sri Lanka family accommodation. For young families, we can seek out little extras like babysitting services or children's swimming areas. For teenagers, it is often about keeping them occupied, but not every teenager wants to seek out an adrenalin rush. We have listed some Sri Lanka accommodation for families here, but really it is about us providing the personal solutions you need.
Madulkelle Eco Lodge
Knuckles, Kandy
Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge is set on a working tea estate in the little-visited Knuckles Mountain Range. Accommodation is in private wooden cabins looking out to sensational hill views.
Mahaweli Reach
Kandy
An intriguing mix of aristocratic Kandyan and colonial gives Mahawelli Reach a certain cachet: sumptious, refined yet not too stuffy. Its public areas are spotless, its buffets arguably the finest in town and a huge outdoor pool licks alongside the the tasteful terraced restaurant.
Meeru Island Resort and Spa
Meerufenfushi, North Male' Atoll
Meeru is one of the larger resorts in The Maldives, but this mid-priced resort wears its size well and provides an excellent range of facilities in a relaxing atmosphere.
Old Palm House
Heenatigala, Galle Coast
The Old Palm House blends naturally into tropical vegetation in the low hills close to the historic south-coast town of Galle. The house has four bedrooms, sleeping seven, and there is a pool and pavilion at a lower level. A blissful and natural spot, within easy reach of the Galle coast's finest beaches.
Palmyrah House
Mannar, Jaffna & the North
Palmyrah House is a 14-bedroom boutique hotel on Mannar Island in the north west of Sri Lanka. This remote region is popular for birdwatching during the season from October to March when migrant birds in their thousands line the lagoons and water holes.
Parawa House
Galle Fort, Galle Coast
Parawa House is a gorgeous “best budget” guesthouse with six bedrooms. Rich bursts of colour combined with the greenery of the courtyard gives the property a cheerful and happy vibe.
Roo Mansala
Sigiriya, Cultural Triangle
Roo Mansala is a six-room hotel set in a quiet countryside spot just a short drive from Sigiriya town. The hotel boasts magnificent views of both Sigiriya Rock and neighbouring Pidurangala Rock, and offers a good-sized swimming pool, restaurant and guided nature trails.
Rosyth Estate House
Kegalle, Kandy
Rosyth Estate House is a refurbished planter’s bungalow on a working tea and rubber estate in Kegalle, an hour south of Kandy. The seven-bedroom bungalow, sold in whole or part, is set on a hillock with excellent mountain views. There is a pool and Wi-Fi.
Samudra House
Habaraduwa, Galle Coast
Samudra House is a modern beach villa on the Galle Coast with two en suite bedrooms and a large swimming pool set amid tropical gardens. Sea views are enticing.
