Tangalle, Sri LankaGoyambokka
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Coconut plantation clifftop resort
Goyambokka Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
AnantaraCoconut plantation clifftop resort
Spread across a coastal coconut grove on a rocky promontory, the resort looks straight out over secluded Indian Ocean surf.
“During their stay, guests go on nature walks, experience personalized yoga sessions, and sample a slew of inclusive spa treatments, ranging from massages to acupuncture.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A resident sixth-generation Ayurvedic doctor guides bespoke consultations alongside cliffside yoga sessions.
Notable
Dedicated butler service across private pool villas, with bikes waiting at your doorstep.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The secluded location of Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coastline makes for spectacular views of the Indian Ocean; some of the rooms look directly out to sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Goyambokka's crescent beach sits right below the headland, while the carved caves of Mulkirigala Rock Temple are thirty minutes inland.
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The rooms
Rooms come dressed in handcrafted teak and local woven cotton, while standalone villas add private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter infinity pool stretches through coconut palms toward the rocky coast, fitted with in-water loungers.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites use native herbs beside dedicated steam rooms. Across the grounds, a timber-floored gym stays open around the clock.
At the table
Verala cooks teppanyaki inside slatted domes on the beach, and cliffside tables at Il Mare look out over the ocean.
A secluded stretch of beach on the southernmost coast of Sri Lanka is just one of the smart draws of this 152-room resort, where the sound of the ocean is louder than patrons’ chatter.
How it began
Sri Lankan conglomerate Hemas held this 21-acre coconut grove for twenty-five years before opening the property in 2015.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.