The Luxe List 2016: Tri Lanka

Poolside at Tri Lanka.

Poolside at Tri Lanka.

Lush greenery beckons at the eco-luxury hotel.

Lush greenery beckons at the eco-luxury hotel.

Perched on the edge of Koggala Lake just inland from Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Tri Lanka is the island’s latest forward-thinking eco-luxury hotel, conceptualized to mirror the ancient Fibonacci sequence (golden ratio) of nature. The 10 sleek suites have an enchanting tree house-luxe charm, with “living” walls and gardened roofs that spiral down a hill crowned by a cinnamon-stick-clad water tower, which contains three more guest rooms of its own. Waking up each morning to the soothing chorus of birds and lungsful of fresh air guarantees a tranquil start to the day. The cuisine here is equally innovative, built around an array of quality ingredients that impart fresh Sri Lankan flavors with a fine-dining touch: think lentil wade (a popular local street food) infused with lemongrass, or the irresistible sweetness of white-tea panna cotta with jaggery ice cream. Tip: If you’re not up for the three-hour drive from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport, opt for a seaplane flight instead: local outfit Cinnamon Air can get you to Koggala in just 35 minutes. (94­ 777/708­ 177; trilanka.com; doubles from US$270).

This article originally appeared in the December 2016/January 2017 print issue of DestinAsian magazine (“The Luxe List 2016: Tri Lanka”).

Share this Article

Related Posts

Emirates Launches a Limited-Edition Bourbon Blend

Woodford Reserve Emirates Personal Selection will be available aboard certain flights throughout Jul...

Don’t Miss These Summer Offers at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc

The French colonial–style retreat in Vietnam’s premier beach destination has released a trio of ...

Citilink Adds Three International Routes

The Indonesian airline has introduced a twice-weekly Bali–Port Moresby service and is now returnin...

Qantas Teases A350 Cabin for Project Sunrise Flights

A dedicated Wellbeing Zone will allow for more stretching and movement at 30,000 feet.

In Bali, This Forest Retreat is One for the Wish List

A 2.5-hour drive from the busy beach resorts of the island’s south, Munduk Cabins by Desa Hay may ...

AirAsia X is Returning to Amritsar

Operated with Airbus A330s, the four-times-weekly flights will take just under six hours each way.