Tangalla & Around
These large bungalows (some sleep up to four) have spacious verandas facing the sea or lagoon. It's a good spot for families, as the mangrove waters are…
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Negombo
With latticework window frames, comfortably worn-in furniture and breezy balconies, this is a well-priced and friendly option with just four rooms set…
Nuwara Eliya
This 140-year-old tea planter’s bungalow certainly has bags of character with its antique furniture and colonial ambience. However, the heritage charm of…
Jaffna
All the rooms at this new hotel have large suites. There's a simple modern style. The tiled pool is large and there is a gym. Rooms are in two-storey…
The East
Moni is in the midst of things, but has a good family feel. The nine rooms are basic, but kept tidy, and the family owners prepare filling meals,…
Unawatuna
The tranquil gardens here feature a pool, and the bright-orange tower of a guesthouse has equally colourful, though slightly dated rooms; furnishings are…
The East
A welcoming family-run place with a selection of very clean rooms with mosquito nets and wooden furnishings; those in the new block are a bit smaller. The…
Nuwara Eliya
This historic residence was once a British governor’s mansion and has stunning gardens. Its plus points include a lovely lounge area and a fine old bar…
Galle
This place (with the timeless name) has beautifully presented, spacious rooms with creaky, polished wooden floors and lovely soft beds; all have satellite…
Mirissa
Offering good value, the pristine rooms here are set around a pretty, shady courtyard; each has a nice outside sitting area and hammock. It's just inland…
Colombo
Self-sufficient travellers will appreciate the large rooms and limited staff interface at this multistorey guesthouse, down a small lane. It's all spick…
Anuradhapura
This friendly, family-run guesthouse of just five rooms is a good budget choice. Rooms are simple and a bit dark, but all come with hot water (some with…
Jaffna
A good choice, located on a leafy plot on a quiet street, with eight spartan, white rooms. The family owners are helpful, offer tasty meals and can…
The Hill Country
Around 6km southwest of Kandy, this good-value hotel has a selection of very well-presented rooms (including air-con dorms with four beds) and very…
The South
About 250m from the beach, this guesthouse has rooms split between humble bungalows (best) and a rather looming three-storey main building. Decor is…
Galle
The ever-beaming owner of this guesthouse offers decent, basic rooms and a perfect people-watching balcony. Economy rooms are somewhat cramped, but you…
Colombo
Great value and style in a central location are the appeal of this clean and well-run hotel. The four- and six-bed dorm rooms have a dash of style, while…
Tangalla & Around
This older property has rooms in cement bungalow-style units. The site is nicely shaded with mature plants, while the open-front cafe has a good water's…
Weligama
The ocean is your pool at this beachside hotel. Facilities are aging a little, but the rooms are comfortable enough, and some have air-con, those upstairs…
Kandy
Terracotta tiles and French doors lead to balconies with, from some rooms, excellent forest views. The rooms are spacious and airy, and you can look…
Kandy
Boutique hotel in a suburban location atop the hills of Kandy. The rooms enjoy wonderful views from their balconies and are some of the largest in town,…
Ella
This long-running place has views of Ella Gap to die for from its terrace, and is surrounded by verdant gardens, giving a sense of privacy. Rooms are…
Anuradhapura
This excellent-value guesthouse has nine spacious rooms in a huge Spanish-style villa. Rooms aren't exactly stylish, but come with air-con and a fridge,…
The Hill Country
Out of town, surrounded by forest, this Tarzan-style den has a very rustic theme, with its bamboo beds and decor. The helpful owners organise good trips…
Arugam Bay
Slightly up a hill and a three-minute walk from the beach, this newish place has four pleasantly large rooms. There are fridges and little porches with…
Unawatuna
This bright three-storey guesthouse is close to the beach and has pleasant communal balconies for chilling. The tidy and spacious rooms are well…
Colombo
A good no-frills option in a central location. Rooms in this multistorey building have bold colour accents and tile floors. Bathrooms have showers; there…
The South
Offering clean tiled rooms with fresh linen, mosquito nets and cold-water en suites, this is a good choice located just 200m from the beach. The owners…
Colombo
This place has three tidy, very basic rooms that surround a leafy courtyard in a five-star part of Colombo. It’s a secure refuge for female travellers;…
Tangalla & Around
Run by a bunch of energetic and music-loving young guys, this guesthouse has large, airy, tidy rooms and is popular with backpackers. This is a good place…
Kandy
Located 3km southwest of the centre, this friendly hostel is run by helpful people and offers very cheap beds in mixed dorms. They've a guests' kitchen…
Negombo
An excellent, budget beachfront option with Arabian-style arched portals and neatly tiled rooms that have a balcony/terrace and odd tent-like mosquito…
The East
Run by a welcoming family, this basic aqua-and-white guesthouse occupies a shady plot on a quiet side street, two blocks from the town centre. The nine…
Jaffna
Very basic accommodation at a small house just northwest of the centre. The two rooms are spotless and the family owners couldn't be nicer. There's a…
Tangalla & Around
Right on the beachfront road, east of the centre, this budget-friendly place has basic (a bit dark, but clean) fan-cooled rooms with mosquito nets, and…
Colombo
A little lane provides breathing room from the Colombo 4 hubbub for this 14-room inn with a minimalist motif. There is a small bamboo-filled courtyard and…
Negombo
There's an inviting family vibe to this smart guesthouse a short stroll back from the main strip. Rooms are spacious and immaculate and have little…
Colombo
A real urban retreat, the 15 rooms here have a light colour scheme and are flooded with light. Many have balconies. It's down a quiet lane away from…
Hikkaduwa & Around
This slice of a guesthouse has well-furnished upper-floor air-conditioned rooms overlooking the beach, and cheaper but darker side rooms that have more of…
Arugam Bay
Right on the beach by the fishing boats, but tucked away in a garden. Staff are helpful, and rooms, though small, have little porches. The cheaper rooms…
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