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Boutique hotel opportunities in Sri Lanka

We’re seeing a strong and marked shift in the boutique hotel landscape in Sri Lanka. ‘Accidental’ owner-managers who conceived boutique hotels here 10-15 years ago are giving way to new entrants with the scale and experience to navigate a more competitive and regulated market.

Tourist numbers continue to improve whilst there is, at last, a decided focus on attracting high-spending (read ‘boutique-friendly’) visitors.

It is an interesting and exciting time in Sri Lanka for any current or would-be boutique operator.


Max spent the first 6 years of his Sri Lankan life operating and working with boutique hotels across the island. He has a clear understanding of the economics, opportunities and challenges in this space.

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Read the report

We’ve written a short report looking at trends in boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. We discuss why sellers are looking to sell, what opportunities buyers and operators should consider and look at valuation methods in what remains a relatively shallow market.

We also look in outline at what we see as the best ‘Private Market’ boutique hotel opportunities right now.

Featured boutique hotel opportunities

Off-market boutique hotels

Many hotel owners prefer not to list their businesses publicly for sale. We are working with several in that category and can share details with genuine buyers on application.

We currently have compelling off-market opportunities in:

Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Thalpe, Habaraduwa, Galle, Kandy & Colombo

Outline details can be seen on our Boutique Hotel Collection page.

For full details and to be updated on new opportunities, please complete the form or contact us directly.

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Max - +94 76 640 4373