Stay
Where to stay in Sri Lanka? No problem! The island’s accommodation suits all budgets. Tourism began as a response to adventurous young travellers discovering Sri Lanka in the 1970s and staying in beachside and village homes. Now “home stays” are regulated to assure basic standards but can still cost less than US$15 a night. We review the worst to the best of where to stay, from no-stars guest houses to plantation bungalows and five-star hotels, letting readers know what to expect, the hidden costs, the culture clashes, and how to get there. As frequent guests (we pay our way) we know what’s good, fun and comfortable – or a rip-off.
Self Catering apartments in Galle – The Fairway Sunset
Sri Lanka has been slow in providing self catering apartments in Galle for guests. That’s probably because tourism, when it started formally in the 1970s, was…
Fairway Sunset: A Galle hotel for all budgets
“Go to Galle,” is our advice for somewhere that’s fun and safe to stay in Sri Lanka; moreover, it has a spick and span new…
North Gate by Jetwing – Jaffna Luxury Hotel
Jaffna, located on the northern tip of Sri Lanka, has been welcoming travellers for almost two decades and is fast becoming a must-see destination for…
MF Estate Bungalow – A home in the hills of Bandarawela
Just six kilometres away from Bandarawela town is MF estate bungalow. The tea holiday bungalow has not been converted from a neglected tea plantation residence…
Surf and Chill in Matara at The Doctor’s House
This is not your usual surgery, nor indoor or beach bar. Doctor’s House is a 200-year-old, former Dutch and Ayurvedic hospital in south Sri Lanka…
DoubleTree Weerawila: Unveiling Nature’s Luxe Escape
Embarking on Nature's Luxe at DoubleTree Weerawila Situated on Sri Lanka's southeast coast, overlooking Wirawila…
Surf and Chill in Matara at The Doctor’s House
This is not your usual surgery, nor indoor or beach bar. Doctor’s House is a…
Amarasinghe Guest House Haputale. A pioneer guest house with modern rooms
One of the most spectacularly situated of all Sri Lankan towns is Haputale (pronounced as…
North Gate by Jetwing – Jaffna Luxury Hotel
Jaffna, located on the northern tip of Sri Lanka, has been welcoming travellers for almost…
Leisure Mount View Holiday Inn, a boutique hotel with stupendous view
Located in the southern cleft of the central mountains in the hill country is Haputale…
RIU spells “Really All Inclusive”
Riu Hotel in Sri Lanka seems to have been built for bargain hunters. That’s because…
