Mirissa
Formerly a dated concrete hotel, this place has been reinvented as a contemporary abode thanks to a successful renovation. The bright rooms are very…
Must-see hotels in Sri Lanka
Kandy
This well-designed hotel boasts a stunning location, its large pool located right by the riverbank. Designer-chic rooms in chocolate tones and grey slate…
Colombo
Part of the well-regarded Indian chain, this vast edifice has elegant public areas and a lovely 11-acre garden, as well as myriad restaurants and bars,…
Colombo
This very professionally managed hotel and hostel has an ideal location just east of the Dutch Hospital. In its renovated four-storey building there are…
The Hill Country
This hotel enjoys some of the most spectacular views in the entire Kandy area from its ridge-top perch, with astonishing vistas across the Mahaweli river…
The South
Five small artistically decorated rooms in a guesthouse known for its good vibes and chilled atmosphere; you'll pay extra for air-con. The rooms are a tad…
Yala National Park
Only 4km from the park entrance, this posh resort is set amid the dunes near the beach. Its modish rooms boast stunning views from their balconies, or…
Polonnaruwa
This rural villa has high ceilings, pleasant balcony sitting areas and a quiet location amid the rice paddies, making it a peaceful choice. It's a bit far…
Mirissa
This colonial-style, colonnaded L-shaped two-storey hotel is right on its own patch of beach and has a good in-house restaurant. The nine rooms are…
Kandy
Lots of potted plants, balconies with views, a warm welcome, spotless rooms (some have shared bathrooms) and the opportunity to mix with the hospitable…
Kandy
Manager Malik and his French wife run a tight ship here. Rooms are plain but spacious with good bedding, though the bathrooms are more prosaic. There's a…
Mirissa
A fine little guesthouse with just three very clean and spacious rooms located in a separate block to the side of a garden compound. All have a front…
Ella
Down a quiet forested lane five minutes’ walk from central Ella, Sita’s Heaven offers the best of both worlds, with privacy and great views. The owners…
The Hill Country
These beautifully presented cottages, with attractive furnishings and a stylish touch, are in a lovely spot under eucalyptus trees on the edge of the…
Kandy
Staying at this intimate six-room guesthouse is a pleasure. It's bursting with pictures, colour and decorations and has a warm, homely feel. Rooms are all…
Tangalla & Around
A German-run beachside place set in luxuriant gardens with bungalows decorated with vintage furniture, including lovely carved wardrobes. The compound has…
Unawatuna
This little English-run gem of a guesthouse has five spacious rooms, all with air-con and ceiling fans, that are very comfortable and have nice private…
Ella
There's an artistic touch evident in this place, which has a collection of attractive, slightly quirky two-storey cottages scattered around a hillside…
Galle
A bright, inviting guesthouse that features very good hostel rooms. Each has three or four beds, is fan-cooled and boasts reading lights and lockers. Two…
Kandy
Tucked away up a quiet lane, not far from the lake, this well-run guesthouse has seven rooms with good-quality furnishings and a lot more style than many…
Jaffna & the North
In a mixed Hindu/Muslim residential neighbourhood, this well-run, architecturally eclectic guesthouse has 21 rooms all with private bathrooms. The English…
Uda Walawe National Park
Run by Percy and Mali, a charming local couple, this budget guesthouse has clean rooms, a nice garden and good home-cooked food. The owners will help out…
Ella
A traditional homestay where you're assured of a warm welcome from the helpful owner, who can provide a hiking map and advise about public and private…
Negombo
This is one of the best-run cheap guesthouses in Negombo. Rooms might not have sea views, but the beach is only 20m away and in every other way it’s…
The South
There's a row of simple beach-chic rooms here at the back of the restaurant, all thoughtfully designed in creams and whites; the beds have deep,…
Kandy
Hemmed in by jungly forest filled with birds, this traditional homestay has eight simply furnished rooms, a very warm welcome and fine home-cooked…
Kandy
A fine family-run guesthouse with lovely lake views from some of its 10 comfortable, clean and well-presented rooms. You'll enjoy the dining area and its…
Nuwara Eliya
Resembling an alpine chalet, this fine hillside guesthouse has outstanding views from its balconies and homely rooms. Food is available, tasty and freshly…
Hikkaduwa & Around
About 1.5km inland from Narigama Beach, set in lush gardens and with a fine pool and spacious rooms, this is a quiet and romantic option if you don't mind…
Ella
A sunset-orange guesthouse with welcoming owners who prepare some of the best breakfasts in town and also offer cooking lessons. Rooms are small and well…
Anuradhapura
This fresh and modern property run by Milano Tourist Rest has 10 tiled rooms, a large restaurant, garden seating and a quiet central location. Milano is…
The East
Upscale surfers' digs right on the beach. If the water seems too far, there's a big pool. Rooms are in bungalow-style units with thatched roofs. The…
Colombo
One of Colombo's best cafes also rents out five rooms (four with king beds, one with twin beds). Just like the great coffees downstairs, the decor is rich…
The East
Offers good rates for its 10 remodelled rooms, which have little front porches for lounging. Various rooms here sleep from two to four people and are…
Colombo
A little bit of Bali in Mount Lavinia, this walled compound hosts several bungalows that have wide terraces that look onto gardens. It's very clean and…
Ella
Run by a welcoming family and located right by the start of the trail to Little Adam's Peak, these three well-appointed rooms with fans and minibar enjoy…
Mirissa
This welcoming two-storey homestay features simple, attractive rooms painted in cheery colours, and big smiles from the owners. It's a five-minute walk…
The East
Back from the beach, but with its own private path to the sand, this professionally managed hotel has clean and comfortable rooms in two-storey blocks…
Kandy
'If expecting a regular hotel experience best look elsewhere' says the marketing blurb, and that's 100% accurate, for Helga's Folly could have been dreamt…
The Hill Country
Set within 32 hectares of grounds, which include tangled forest and even a waterfall, the planters-style bungalows here are cool, calm and impeccably…
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