Ranweli Holiday Village in Puttalam

On a peninsula between the Gin Oya River and the Laccadive Sea, this coconut plantation-turned-upmarket, beachfront resort is 12 km from Angurukaramulla Temple.Refined rooms and thatched bungalows are decorated with local crafts and include solar-powered water heaters. All come with air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and views of the sea or the river; some have flat-screens and/or minibars. A secluded cottage includes a kitchenette.There's a restaurant serving Sri Lankan and international fare, plus an open-air bar by the outdoor pool. Other amenities include an Ayurveda spa and an internet cafe.