Cape Weligama - Relais & Chateaux

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026 | Condé Nast Traveler

"Perched on a clifftop in the Southern Riviera of Sri Lanka, Cape Weligama is fresh from a makeover. There’s a shiny new beach club, a new kids’ club, and eight additional interconnecting family suites beside the family pool. Meanwhile, grown-ups will love the infinity pool that sweeps around the headland. The all-day menu at The Atlas keeps everyone happy (try the salt-crusted barramundi fillet) or treat yourself to Tableau, a live cooking experience held on the cliff’s edge. The revamped bar, The Society, serves up inspired tipples within candlelit nooks. When it’s time for bed, retire to one of the 39 gargantuan terra-cotta-tiled suites and villas, which feature marine-inspired interiors. Wake up to a floating breakfast in your pool and a choice of numerous activities, from herbal massages in the Balinese spa to whale watching. From $667. —Harriet Compston" - CNT Editors