Nestled between a rugged stretch of the island’s southern coast and Yala National Park, Wild Coast has 28 encased tents that form the shape of a leopard’s paw in homage to the park’s abundant leopard population. The plush stand-alone Cocoon Pool Suite overlooks the Indian Ocean and features a large deck and private plunge pool. Inside, elevated ceilings and glass walls optimize the views, while the cream canvas walls, teak floors, copper bathtub and sprawling four-poster bed take design inspiration from the bygone days of Ceylon.

Best feature The resort has been known to attract the park’s resident elephant population, who occasionally stop by to dip their trunks in the pool