Ani Sri Lanka

This luxurious oceanfront estate is divided into two villas, Monara and Divia, which have eight and seven bedrooms, respectively. Both have three Split-Level Master Suites and three Classic Master Suites. The beach is directly accessible from both villas, and both also have their own infinity pools and water slides. The rooms combine contemporary tropical architecture with the finest bespoke finishes and furnishings. Spacious rooms can be appointed with king-size beds or two twins, and all are fitted with private bathrooms with showers and bathtubs. Several of the suites even have private plunge pools. Sunlight gloriously floods into the rooms, but blackout curtains can keep it out if desired. Such modern amenities as Apple TV, Netflix, and high-speed Wi-Fi are available, as are air conditioning and minibars.

A number of facilities at the estate are geared toward relaxing and having fun with friends and family. There is a spa that provides both Western treatments and traditional ones rooted in thousands of years of development. Besides relaxing at the spa or lounging around the villa’s infinity pools, there are also numerous options for exercise. A fitness room and yoga pavilion are on-site, and there are also courts for tennis and basketball. Beach volleyball can be arranged, and a shuttle board court awaits. Finally, whether guests have aspirations of sighting whales or simply want to relax out at sea, the estate’s private yacht and catamaran are ready to whisk them away at a moment’s notice.

Chef Cyril runs the estate’s kitchen, which serves Sri Lankan and International dishes. Guests are invited to make requests of the kitchen, or they can leave it to the chef to surprise them with meals within their provided preferences. Dishes are beautifully presented and made with the freshest ingredients. A la carte breakfasts are composed of a selection of eggs any style, pancakes, waffles, juices, and daily specials, and in terms of alcoholic beverages, there is a wide array of spirits, wines, and beers available. Perhaps the biggest perk of the dining and beverage services at the estate, though, are their flexibility. Meals are catered to the guests’ specific needs, and the staff goes to great lengths to make sure the bar is stocked with their favorite drinks.