Galle, Galle and the South Coast, Sri Lanka

This chic boutique hotel in the historic old quarter of Galle is ideally located for visiting the town’s sights, as well as the famed test cricket ground and region’s sandy beaches. Dominated by avocado greens and whitewashed walls, its understated interiors have a distinctly Middle Eastern flavour, as does its fabulous cuisine, both of which richly reflect the fort’s Moorish history. The hotel’s ‘18 Bazaar’ and ‘Banyan’ bedrooms open onto a central courtyard flanked by cushioned alfresco seating and the three incredibly spacious ‘Upper Suites’ boast balconies with views over the fort’s red-tiled rooftops. Linger for an indulgent treatment in their lovely ‘Z’ spa. The property also has a delightful 15-metre pool.