ANANTARA PEACE HAVEN TANGALLE RESORT, Tangalle

The resort has 152 rooms and pool villas. Thirty-two five-star private villas include individual plunge pools and a personal butler. Select villas also offer a dedicated Villa Host service for an enhanced stay.

Three restaurants serve a range of cuisines: Il Mare specializes in Italian dishes, Verala offers Asian cuisine, and Journeys provides buffet dining with ocean views. The resort grows its own rice in a paddy field and sources ingredients sustainably for farm-to-table meals. Guests can join Spice Spoons cooking classes to learn local recipes.

The Anantara Spa provides Ayurvedic treatments and wellness programs based on authentic principles. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, yoga classes, and a fitness centre with personal trainers. Spa/wellness packages cover body scrubs, wraps, facials, and massage therapies.

Exclusive surfing programs with Tropicsurf are available for beginners and experienced surfers. Complimentary nature walks led by a Nature Guru focus on the property's biodiversity, including peacocks and monkeys. The resort also offers a kids' club, tennis courts, badminton, billiards, and a daily boat ride through the lagoon.

The resort sits on a secluded stretch of coastline near the town of Tangalle, 3 hours south of Colombo airport. Nearby attractions include Galle Fort, Yala National Park, and Mulkirigala Rock Temple. Seasonal whale watching and fishing excursions are arranged through the on-site tour desk.

Location: Secluded beachfront near Tangalle, 3 hours from Colombo

Rooms: 32 private villas with plunge pools and personal butlers

Dining: 3 restaurants including Il Mare, Verala, and Journeys

Wellness: Anantara Spa with Ayurvedic treatments

Activities: Exclusive Tropicsurf surfing programs, nature walks with Nature Guru

Family: Kids' club, babysitting, children's playground