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Villas in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations when it comes to staying in private villas, perfect for small groups and extended family holidays. From beachfront hideaways to colonial-era homes in heritage towns, the island offers a wealth of unique stays, but not all villas are created equal. Here's our guide to some of the best villas in Sri Lanka

Because villas in Sri Lanka vary in terms of quality, management, and location, it's essential to book through a trusted company with deep local knowledge and reliable on the ground support. Normally a villa stay is an extended stay, and includes staff, which is why it's important to get this right.

At Red Dot, we've curated a small, handpicked collection of villas that we know well and use regularly. These vary in size, quality, style and location, primarily along Sri Lanka's stunning southern coastline and just in land. We can match each guest with the villa in Sri Lanka that best suits their needs and the group that they are travelling with.

Below are a few of our favourites that can be booked as a standalone trip, or the villa can be included in one of our wider tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays. It's easy to combine any of our villas with a selection of other stays across the island, please just let us know.

41 Lighthouse Street – Galle Fort

While most visitors stay in hotels in Galle, 41 Lighthouse Street offers a rare alternative for those seeking privacy and character in the heart of Galle Fort. Hidden behind a discreet entrance, this beautifully restored three-bedroom villa blends colonial charm with contemporary comfort. Available as an exclusive-use property or on a per-room basis, it features elegant interiors, a serene courtyard garden and a tranquil pool. Its quiet location makes it an ideal base for exploring the fort’s historic streets, boutiques, and cafés.

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The Six - Weligama

Set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, in the surf town of Weligama, The Six is a sleek collection of ultra-luxury beachfront villas. Each of the six villas has its own distinct aesthetic, inspired by Sri Lankan art and design, featuring four bedrooms, a private pool, butler service and refined indoor-outdoor living spaces. With space for up to eight guests, these villas are perfect for families or groups of friends. Larger parties can book multiple villas, which sit side-by-side on a prime stretch of beach.

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Ranna Beach House – Near Tangalle

For those seeking excellent value without compromising on style, Ranna Beach House is a serene three-bedroom villa set on a quiet stretch of beach near Tangalle on Sri Lanka's south coast. Designed for privacy and barefoot luxury, it's an ideal hideaway for families or small groups seeking a peaceful, coastal escape. The villa offers the perfect balance of comfort and tranquillity, making it a wonderful choice for a more intimate Sri Lankan experience.

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We create trips that are designed just for you - your exact interests, your unique tastes, your perfect adventure. Everything is built from scratch, which means we can push boundaries and create something truly special.

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Drivers and Guides

Our drivers and guides don't just get you from place to place - they make your entire journey. It's our carefully selected relationships that set us apart. Just check our reviews and you'll see what we mean!

Curated Stays

We're passionate about beautiful, unique places that tell a story. Our recommendations come from years of experience and honest feedback, and we'll always encourage you to choose the small, characterful hotels over the big chains - trust us, you'll thank us later.

Value

Exceptional doesn't have to mean expensive. We take value seriously because we want you to feel confident that every pound is well spent and every experience is worth it.

Talaramba villas (Sulanga and Vatura)

Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Villa Ahasa

Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Villa Sulanga

Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka

Tanamera Estate

Thalpe, Sri Lanka

Sri Villas

Bentota, Sri Lanka

Ranna Beach House

Ranna, Sri Lanka

The Six

Weligama, Sri Lanka

41 Lighthouse Street

Galle, Sri Lanka

Dutch House

Bandarawela, Sri Lanka

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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 Read the whole review here Tripadvisor

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 Read the whole review here Tripadvisor