Southern Province
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka, better known as "Down South'' within our island paradise, is renowned for its seas of many stilt fishermen. A part of Sri Lanka where abounding turtle hatcheries and whale watching are celebrated, while iconic landmarks like the Galle Fort and pristine beaches give this seascape a whole new definition! Tourist lodgings, star studded hotels and peaceful boutique resorts tell a story that capture the beauty and pride of our country. Sailors riding the smooth waves and busy streets filled with so much life & great food, call for much excitement. Yet, the most remarkable site of all this is the sparkling blue seas surrounding the Island, fit to make anyone's stay at the Southern Province, a truly sensational one.
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Designed by Geoffrey Bawa, a world-renowned name in creating simple yet elegant living styles, the boutique hotel in Benthota creates the ideal home-away from home stays. From the architecture design to the services, the team pursue to offer the best experience of warm hospitality that Sri Lankans are famed for. Offering the ideal setting for a romantic and intimate wedding, the Villa is a preferred choice for exchanging vows outdoors by the beach or on the garden.
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Designed by one of Sri Lanka’s best architects Philip Weeraratne are two contemporary style villas which are not only spacious but offer you great views of the Bentota river. The Villas are designed with elegant interiors, polished cement floors and tall windows that highlight the beautiful riverside views. The gardens are spread across a vast piece of land that extends out to the river for a spectacular panoramic vista. The best part is the luscious tropical foliage that grows wherever you see, with trees, plants, flowers, and more creating a ideal venue for your dream outdoor wedding.
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Delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the Southwest coast, the Hotel is riding on a fresh new wave. But it remains one of the best resorts in Sri Lanka, blending with the Indian Ocean. With lots of different locations for you to choose, from outdoor venues to ballrooms, this venue is perfect for your holidays and dream wedding celebrations.
SOUTH 4
With an exquisite history, sun-streaked golden beaches, shore excursions, and natural beauty, Balapitiya is understood to be one of the most pristine and seclusive coastal towns in Sri Lanka. From the beauty of the Madu River and picturesque fishing villages, Balapitiya is a dream come true for ardent holiday vacationers. This modern-contemporary boutique hotel can host intimate weddings up to 100 people while facilitating catering and other celebratory requirements. Say your vows on the sun-streaked golden beach followed by an intimate reception at the beautiful lawn at the hotel.
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Beneath gently swaying coconut palms on a serene boulder-sprinkled seafront sits a contemporary beach hotel in Balapitiya home to 10 indulgent bedrooms, chic living and dining areas basking in the open air, and a generous lawn with infinity swimming pool. Balapitiya’s powder-soft beach is footsteps away, and this exclusive Sri Lanka beach hotel is an enchanting place to relax, unwind, eat well, enjoy personalized, high-end service & celebrate your marriage ceremony.
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This lovely villa has been called an “architectural gem” by many of our guests because of its indoor/outdoor feel and stunning location. Unwind in the large living and dining area which has a lovely “inside-outside” feel flanked by garden and pool features. The inside space is tastefully decorated with comfortable sofas, antiques, and a large round table for dining. The living space opens through louvred doors to the pool terrace and garden with an unforgettable ocean vista for all of your outdoor activities.
SOUTH 7
The Luxury Beach Villa is informal, homely, and bespoke. Family-owned villa takes its name from the Arabic word for love and passion. Located along Galle’s ‘French Riviera’ is a four-bedroomed luxury villa that first came to be in the 1990s, a part of the original fabric of the island’s first luxury villas designed by the renowned architect Bruce Fell-Smith. Today, the villa marries a love for clean design with oceanic hues and brings together all the comforts of a boutique hotel with the privacy and exclusivity of a private villa.
SOUTH 8
This is a private and modern beach front villa in Sri Lanka close to the historic town of Galle. Offering 5 suite bedrooms, a large pool, games room and children’s playground with direct access onto one of Sri Lanka’s best beaches. This villa provides for a fun and luxury family beach holiday. Ideal for families or groups of friends, the contemporary layout of the villa allows for both comfort and privacy.
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Arguably one of the most romantic wedding hotels in Sri Lanka, the five-star hotel is abounding with magical settings that are no less spectacular than you deserve on your special day. Should you wish to host your wedding in a traditional setting, the hotel ballroom can accommodate up to 250 Pax. However, for a one-of-a-kind beach wedding, you may even choose to hold your ceremony, upon the coastal lawn, or even amidst the sea spray on the rocks at the hotel shores.
SOUTH 10
From the breezy central courtyard to the opulent hall, the colonial grandeur of this 250-year-old manor house offers an enchantingly regal setting making it one of the best wedding hotels in Sri Lanka. Special enough to spark the imagination and birth a vision, this exotic destination features a strong design aesthetic which weaves the spirit of a bygone era, contemporary luxury, and the magic of nature. From the breezy central courtyard to the opulent hall, the colonial grandeur of this 250-year-old manor house offers an enchantingly regal setting making it one of the best wedding hotels in the island.
SOUTH 11
The luxury hotel lies within the ramparts of Sri Lanka’s 17th-century Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Offering views of the Fort and harbor on one side and the hotel’s lush gardens and swimming pool on the other, the historic residence presents lofty-ceilinged suites, elegant fine dining and a tranquil spa complex known as The Baths. The hotel’s gracious ambience suits occasions of all kinds, whether intimate weddings or extravagant birthday celebrations.
SOUTH 12
High on a hill, yet within minutes of the city center, the luxury villa, has set the pace in redefining luxury accommodation for the individual travelers in Sri Lanka. Highly exclusive with only four suites, this country house, built in 1712, ensures complete privacy for its guests.
SOUTH 13
A 5-bedroom luxury villa that boasts a sublime situation on Koggala lake. Influenced by modern vernacular and designed by one of Sri Lanka’s leading architects, this villa sleeps 10 very comfortable rooms. Equipped with a 20-meter infinity pool, hammocks in the garden, sunbeds, and a pool table you are unlikely to want to leave. However, this villa’s prime location means you are also near to the South Coast’s best beaches, surf breaks and a plethora of wonderful local activities. If you are looking for a beautiful and serene place with extensive stunning gardens and beautiful views to host your wedding ceremony, this villa could be it.
SOUTH 14
Set amidst the palm-fringed jungle and tea plantations of southern Sri Lanka, the boutique hotel is a hidden gem where culture, wellness and luxury combine. Incredibly stylish, completely exclusive and set against the stunning backdrop of a tropical tea estate, at this boutique hotel you really can host your dream destination wedding in Sri Lanka.
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Situated along the South coast in the outskirts of Ahangama, the boutique beach villa offers a peaceful getaway to the discerning traveler, amidst palm-lined golden shores and azure blue seas. The villa combines the luxuries of a star class hotel with the comfort and privacy of a home to give you an experience unlike any other. The well-manicured gardens are perfect to relax while private parties and wedding ceremonies can be organized in this boutique beach villa.
SOUTH 16
Located in southern Sri Lanka, the boutique beach front villa combines the elegance of grand colonial architecture with the comfort of relaxed, modern tropical living and amenities in a peaceful garden setting by the sea. The villa offers guests the luxury of a tranquil barefoot beach side holiday, surrounded by a superb collection of colonial antiques from the East Indies which stretched from Ceylon through today’s Indonesia, together with colorful abstract modern art making it a perfect setting for an intimate wedding or other special function in tropical luxury by the sea.
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An impossibly romantic island villa eccentrically accessible only by wading through the sea built in the 1920’s by the romantically named but self-styled Count de Mauny-Talvande. The island, with its neo-Palladian mansion, has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, aristocracy, writers, and eccentrics, giving it a very colorful history, which guests can now share.
SOUTH 18
Situated along the coast of the south beach, the 5 Star Hotel is the perfect place to experience Weligama and its surroundings. For those planning events in Sri Lanka, the Weligama hotel has sophisticated meeting and event facilities, including a picture-perfect ballroom and a beachfront lawn.
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Two and a half acres of lush tropical gardens, the steady sea breeze, and the hypnotic sound of the Indian Ocean rolling onto the reef, make this a very special place to unwind and reconnect with the simpler things in life. Combining the best of contemporary Sri Lankan design, with traditional materials and craftsmanship, the two main villas has four large en-suite double bedrooms, its own swimming pool, and house staff who will happily attend to your every need.
SOUTH 20
The villa is an incredibly romantic setting fronting onto beautiful Mirissa white sanded beaches, a fantastic place to celebrate the biggest day of your life. Providing the ideal backdrop for a reunion or a romantic wedding celebration, the villa can accommodate up to 18 people. Their very own beach front offers one of the best locations for surfing.
SOUTH 21
The private plantation, close to the sea where buildings of excellent quality offer a serene and memorable experience of Sri Lanka- surrounded by slopes lushly planted with Cinnamon. A perfect destination to choose for a romantic wedding, where the pavilion at the end of the garden frames the magic moments.
SOUTH 22
On Sri Lanka’s sun-drenched south coast, a winding track through lush jungle finally reveals the hotel and its incomparable seaside setting. Designed for blissful seclusion and natural exploration, this contemporary beach retreat claims a vast swathe of golden sand fringed with coconut palms and lies close to revered temples, rolling tea plantations and Sri Lanka’s finest National Parks.
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The resort sits on a rocky outcrop on the southern coast of Sri Lanka near the old fort town of Tangalle. Golden-hued beach fringed by coconut palms overlooks the roaring Indian Ocean. Exchange vows on a cliffside overlooking the Indian Ocean. Celebrate afterwards with banqueting under open skies or contemporary yet rustic domes. A beautiful coastal setting is your backdrop, to be enriched by details of your choice.
SOUTH 24
The Luxury villa and surrounding tropical gardens are located in a small coastal fishing village in the southern region of Sri Lanka. Set in a private 23-acre estate, the gardens flow onto the soft white sandy beach at Tangalle that stretches as far as one can see. The property boasts a breezy open-plan design, an unabashedly vast private pool and sweeping landscape views reaching all the way out into the ocean.
SOUTH 25
The Hotel features inspired venues for your event – from a magical wedding under swaying palms to a high-powered conference in the ballroom. Overlooking the pristine southern coast of beautiful Sri Lanka, the hotel is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in rich history.
