Holiday rentals in Bay of Bengal

Sampath's place was the perfect starting point for our Sri Lanka trip. The secluded location offered breathtaking views, and everything we needed was taken care of. My family, including my kid and parents, loved it there. The caretakers, were incredibly friendly and great hosts. The food she cooked for us was also really great! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it!

We stayed at Aether Hilltop Villas for 4 nights and honestly, The views were amazing, the vibe was super peaceful. It’s one of those spots that actually looks better in real life than in photos — which is rare! This stay completely exceeded our expectations. Would 100% come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful escape. Also What really stood out was David’s hospitality, you can tell he truly cares about the guests and puts so much love into the place.

Thank you to Shafeena, Sahal and the team at Buona Vista Heights for providing one of the best holiday experiences we’ve ever had. The property, staff, surroundings far exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional - we ate out a couple of times but quickly realised that the best food was cooked by Sahal and his team at home. We experienced delicious Sri Lankan cuisine including chilli fresh crab. Communication was excellent from the moment i booked the property which was very re-assuring having never visited Sri Lanka. All our excursions were arranged through Sahal, including a day trip to Yala National park - this made it so easy for us to make the most of our time in Sri Lanka. The property is so peaceful and a sanctuary but only a short tuk tuk trip to the hustle of Unawatuna shops, bars, restaurants and beach. We were a group of friends travelling from Australia, Uk and Dubai and we have all agreed that we will return. Thanks again to all at Buona Vista

Some places you stay at, others stay with you - this was definitely the latter. We came to celebrate our daughter’s first birthday, and somehow everything just clicked - the people, the setting, the timing. Shirani, our host, was incredibly kind and thoughtful, and her help made the day feel so personal and special. The home is stunning, peaceful, beautifully designed, and full of character. Even the most beautiful photos can’t capture the feeling of actually being there. Chef Kavin’s food was unforgettable. Absolutely soul-satisfying. We pushed our checkout just to have one more meal. Kapila, our butler, quietly ensured everything ran smoothly. Milan, the manager was kind, responsive and was always ready to help. Chandra and the gardener kept everything spotless, quietly working in the background. This trip became one of those rare, treasured memories. Our hearts are full and this place will forever be a part of our daughter’s first chapter.

Sandalwood is a beautiful villa with a stunning view. The house and the interiors are modern and tasteful. The infinity pool overlooking the river and the mountains is superb. The staff is very gentle and proactive. Leslie prepare fresh breakfast and cook excellent dinner. Kumara is taking care about the house as if it was her property and perform perfect laundry service. Very interesting the Victoria golf club’s history and how this beautiful project run by big Sri Lankan’s company help the local community.

My partner and I stayed here for 2 weeks as we wanted a relaxing holiday to South Sri Lanka. We were very pleased with our stay. The apartment is in a fabulous location making it very easy to walk to breakfast/dinner and beach front bars in the evening. La belle on the doorstep of the place is great for sunset. Gianluca is a super friendly host, was very helpful, always responding quickly, he also arranged a bike for us for our stay which was very helpful. The apartment was cleaned regularly & we were provided with fresh shower & beach towels. Highly recommend staying here.

Very atypical accommodation but the cabins are great: from bed to shower to the cleanliness of the cabin! We didn't have a direct view of the lake but we took a look and the view is nice but we preferred the cabin format! The breakfast is very hearty and the meals are good. For a safari in Yala we recommend, one night is enough!!! Thanks to the staff!

Our beachside stay in Trincomalee was absolutely perfect. The view was stunning—waking up to the ocean each morning felt like a dream. The house itself had a beautiful, well-thought-out aesthetic that made it feel both stylish and relaxing. It was just a short walk to plenty of activities, including what I’m convinced is the best scuba shop in all of Sri Lanka. Housekeeping was consistently on time and incredibly helpful each day, making the stay even more comfortable. The TV was a nice bonus too, preloaded with tons of great movies for when we wanted to unwind. No complaints at all—just a peaceful, beautiful stay in a perfect location. Highly recommend!