uncover sri lanka

Curating meaningful journeys
With Resplendent Ceylon

At Resplendent Ceylon, we believe tourism is a force for good. Curating meaningful journeys is at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Fernando family’s legacy through Dilmah, we hold dear the principle inspired by Merril J. Fernando: 'Business is a Matter of Human Service.' We are committed to developing Sri Lanka, giving back to the community, and sharing the richness of our island. As a Relais & Châteaux member, we also know that the new luxury is defined by small brands with big stories. We look forward to sharing ours with you. See you in Sri Lanka soon!

- Malik j Fernando | Managing Director
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an island
of Treasures

uniquely crafted journeys through
sri lanka

A collection of transformative journeys defines Sri Lanka. These crafted itineraries celebrate our island's enduring natural and cultural legacy through tea plantations, pristine seas, and thrilling safaris.

"the finest island
in all the world
"

-Marco Polo

Our island is steeped in heritage and boundless natural beauty, beckoning you to uncover its charm. Once part of the ancient silk route, Sri Lanka has long enticed explorers, voyagers, philosophers and poets to its shores, weaving together a tapestry of history, tradition and spirituality to create a vibrant cultural identity found nowhere else on Earth.

intimate exploration
and authentic experiences

Traverse the wilderness, find stillness beside the ocean, and reconnect in nature with Resplendent Ceylon’s meaningful experiences that seek to share the best of Sri Lanka with curious yet discerning travellers.

Positive impact | MJF Charitable Foundation

kindness to both
people and nature

Our vision is inspired by our founders, the Fernando family, who believe that business is a matter of human service. At the heart of this philosophy is our commitment to positively impacting the ecologically sensitive landscapes where we exist and transforming the lives of people in our communities through the MJF Charitable Foundation.

Browse Our Special Offers

Experience the best of Sri Lanka and explore our selection of exclusive offers and inspiring itineraries.

Ceylon Tea Trails
Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
The Resplendent Journey Offer

Private tea tastings, cookery classes, guided safaris and whale watching, bike rides that explore the tropical vibes of rural charm, and guided explorations of World Heritage Sites are some of the experiences we have included in this one of a kind offer.

Norwood Bungalow
Resplendent collection, Ceylon tea trails
Private Escape Offer

Save up to $1900 by booking a 5-room bungalow at USD 4750 per night, per bungalow for this fully-inclusive private getaway, perfect for a family or a group of friends.

summer at tea trails
Resplendent collection, Ceylon tea trails
Summer at Tea Trails

Stay at one of our planters’ bungalows at Ceylon Tea Trails and enjoy quality time with your loved ones, with personalised service, a private chef and butler and a plethora of activities to choose from. Save 15% off your stay, with an additional 30% saving on all spa treatments.

Ceylon Tea Trails
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Ten Night Tea Retreat

This tailor-made ten night package is full of specially curated, guided experiences so that you can discover the best of Hatton’s wildlife, history, and local culture in and around Ceylon Tea Trails in unmatched depth and detail.

High Tea at Ceylon Tea Trails
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Extended Stay Savings

Extend your stay for 6+ nights at Ceylon Tea Trails, save more and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime. Revel in old-world charm and refinement in the picturesque highlands with your own restored private tea planter bungalow at a discounted rate of 25% when you book 6+ nights!

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Walking Holiday Offer

Ceylon Tea Trails is offering a special 6-night Walking Holiday, to enjoy these walking experiences at leisure.

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Advance Purchase Savings

Book 60 days in advance to enjoy a savings up to 20% on stays at Ceylon Tea Trails. Sri Lanka’s tea country awaits you.

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Stay for five nights, pay for four

Enjoy a complimentary fifth night when you book a five-night stay.

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Three or Four Nights Offer

Enjoy the old-world charm of Ceylon Tea Trails and save 15% on three or four night stays.

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Four-Night Discovery Offer

This tailor-made four-night offer is designed to provide an immersive, luxurious journey through the heritage of Ceylon Tea, all in unparalleled style.

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Stay five nights, pay four nights

Enjoy your fifth night on us on five-night stays as you retreat to Kayaam House on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

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Extended Stay Savings

Experience Kayaam House’s collection of rooms and suites at a 25% discount when you book six nights or more. Relax in tastefully designed spaces, which include a veranda to lounge in, a semi-private lap pool and a dedicated guest service manager.

Kayaam House, Reverie collection
Stay 3 Nights and Save

Experience Kayaam House’s collection of rooms and suites at a 15% discount when you book three nights or more! Design, attentive staff, wellness, curated experiences and gastronomy make Kayaam House your ideal escape.

Minimalist living areas
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Advance purchase savings

Book 60 days in advance to enjoy savings up to 20% on stays at Kayaam House.

Kayaam House, Reverie collection
Summer Savings at Kayaam House

We invite you to stay at Kayaam House and experience a soulful escape on the Southern Coast. Save 15% off your stay, with an additional 30% saving on all spa treatments.

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Heal & Balance

This is a natural path to mental healing through authentic Ayurvedic therapies, remedies, yoga, and meditation. Find relief from emotional imbalances, past traumas, negative thoughts, and physical stress.

A person is revitalized as they receive a soothing shoulder massage while lying on a massage table with a green towel. Resplendent Ceylon
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Renew & Revitalise

In this ayurvedic immersion, we prioritise both inner well-being and anti-aging while enhancing rejuvenation of both skin and hair.

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Ayurveda Immersion

This introductory journey combines Ayurveda therapies with yoga and meditation. Ideal for individuals who are new to Ayurveda and wish to learn more about the benefits of this ancient science. Minimum Stay 4 nights.

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Kayaam House, Reverie collection
Detox & Cleanse

Experience holistic purification. This is a combination of sudation therapies, panchakarma, personalised dietary plans, herbal remedies and Ayurveda medicines. It serves as an ideal approach to cleanse the body and mind, facilitating internal healing. Minimum Stay 10 nights.

In a calm, softly lit room, a person receives a warm herbal compress massage on their back, offering a serene cleanse to help detox the body and mind. Resplendent Ceylon
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Remedy & Restoration

This is a comprehensive programme that centres around healing through traditional Ayurvedic curative therapies such as Abyanga, Sweda, Dhara karma, Panchakarma, and natural remedies, combined with personalised dietary plans.

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Weight Loss

This treatment is designed to optimise your metabolism and improve your digestive well-being using Ayurvedic medicine, natural remedies, balanced meals, evidence-based dietary practices, and targeted therapies. Minimum Stay 15 nights.

Ahu Bay, Reverie collection
Stay five nights, pay four nights

Enjoy your fifth night on us on five-night stays as you retreat to Ahu Bay on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. From stunning sunset views to idyllic locations to rest and relax, a five-night stay is the perfect holiday getaway.

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Extended stay savings

Experience Ahu Bay’s collection of villas and suites at a 25% discount when you book six nights or more. Relax in tastefully designed spaces, which include a veranda to lounge in, a semi-private lap pool and a dedicated guest service manager.

Ahu Bay, Reverie collection
Stay 3 Nights and Save

Experience Ahu Bay’s collection of rooms and suites at a 15% discount when you book three nights or more! Sri Lanka’s charming south coast awaits you.

Ahu Bay, Reverie collection
Advance purchase savings

Plan your journey to experience idyllic tropical vibes. Book 60 days in advance to enjoy savings of 20% on stays at Ahu Bay.

Ahu Bay, Reverie collection
Summer Savings at Ahu Bay

Experience Ahu Bay’s collection of villas and suites at a 25% discount when you book six nights or more. Relax in tastefully designed spaces, which include a veranda to lounge in, a semi-private lap pool and a dedicated guest service manager.

Aerial View of cocoon suites
Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Extended Stay Savings

Extend your stay for 6+ nights at Wild Coast Tented Lodge, save more and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

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Summer at Wild Coast

Stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge and enjoy quality time with your loved ones on a safari adventure, afternoon high tea experience and an intimate dinner beneath the stars. Save 15% off your stay and a 30% saving on spa treatments.

private plunge pool
Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Ten Night Wild Retreat

This tailor-made ten night package is full of specially curated, guided experiences so that you can discover the best of Yala’s wildlife, history, and local culture in and around Wild Coast Tented Lodge in unmatched depth and detail.

Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Advance Purchase Savings

Book 60 days in advance to enjoy a saving of 20% on stays at Wild Coast Tented Lodge.

Curated Spaces
Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Stay for five nights, pay for four

Enjoy a complimentary fifth night when you book a five-night stay.

Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Four-Night Discovery Offer

This tailor-made four-night offer is curated to offer an immersive, luxurious and memorable experience as you discover the best of Yala’s wildlife, history, and local culture.

Resplendent collection, Wild coast tented lodge
Three or Four Nights Offer

Enjoy Sri Lanka’s most luxurious safari experience at Wild Coast with 15% off on three or four night stays.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Extended Stay Savings

Extend your stay for 6+ nights at Cape Weligama, save more and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Stay for five nights, pay for four

Enjoy a complimentary fifth night when you book a five-night stay.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Summer at Cape Weligama

Explore the heart of Southern Sri Lanka this summer while staying in a luxurious villa or suite at Cape Weligama. 

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Cape Weligama Exclusive Garden Offer

Welcome to the exclusive Garden Package at Cape Weligama, where you can experience the best of luxury and indulgence amidst the natural beauty of Sri Lanka.

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From Resplendent with Love

Celebrate your love at Cape Weligama with a 3-4 night stay, featuring intimate dining, couples’ spa treatments, a sunset cruise and more.

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Ten Night Cape Retreat

This tailor-made ten night package, is full of specially curated, guided experiences so that you can discover the best of Weligama’s wildlife, history, and local culture in and around Cape Weligama in unmatched depth and detail.

sri lankan dining
Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
The Culinary Escape

Embark on a culinary adventure at Cape Weligama with a 3-4 night stay, featuring immersive experiences such as indulging in Sri Lankan flavours, exclusive dining, and hands-on cooking sessions in serene coastal elegance.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Three or Four Nights Offer

Enjoy the best of Cape Weligama’s cuisine, hospitality and experiences while saving 15% on three or four night stays.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Four-Night Discovery Offer

This tailor-made four-night offer comprises of curated experiences to immerse you in the fascinating cultural heritage of Sri Lanka’s south coast, with luxurious accommodation and indulgent gastronomic experiences that make for a memorable holiday.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Advance Purchase Savings

Book 60 days in advance to enjoy a saving of 20% on stays at Cape Weligama.

Resplendent collection, Cape weligama
Five-Night Surfing Package

Enjoy a customised surfing holiday, luxurious accommodation, great food, and spa treatments with this special 5-night offer.

our Journal

The magic of our island lies in our inimitable blend of culture, wildlife, nature and cuisine. Immerse yourself in our journal and seek inspiration for your journey ahead.

resplendent Ceylon in the press

Resplendent Ceylon is a real gem, with hotels situated in the island’s most stunning locations.

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