Luxury Boutiques & Villas

If you crave privacy, character, and intimate service, our Luxury Boutiques & Villas are the crown jewels of your Sri Lankan journey. These are not cookie-cutter hotels; they are restored colonial mansions, hillside retreats in Kandy, tea planter bungalows in Nuwara Eliya, and ultra-private villas with dedicated butlers and private pools. Most have fewer than 15 rooms, allowing for bespoke experiences like in-villa cooking classes, private yoga on a veranda, or candlelit dinners under the stars. We inspect each property annually to ensure that “luxury” means genuine quality—from Egyptian cotton sheets to knowledgeable local hosts. Ideal for honeymooners, families, or small groups wanting exclusivity, these accommodations blend Sri Lankan heritage with contemporary comfort. Let us match you with a villa that feels like your own secret hideaway, not just a room.

sunrises creeping up through magnificent mountains and golden sunsets over crystal blue beaches. Witnessed amazing wildlife in the most extraordinary fashion. Every which way we looked we were in for a surprise and the desire to explore more, soon became an obsession. The obsession became an obligation to share with the rest of the world on what we discovered. So, we formed Barefoot Lanka Holidays, and we want everyone to fall in love, the same way we fell in love with this little gem of an island, Sri Lanka.


Barefoot Lanka Holidays was established in the year 2014, and ever since we have passionately tailor-made holidays for more than 300 happy travellers from around the world. We’ve delivered with the utmost enthusiasm and professionalism, and we continue to do so. The secret to our success is simple, “Do what you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”.