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

By editor 6 Min Read

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

By editor 11 Min Read

“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

By editor 8 Min Read

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

By Royston Ellis 5 Min Read

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

By editor 5 Min Read

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

Fairway Colombo – Cosy Comfort

Fairway Colombo - What a pleasure it was to stay here in June 2019. It’s a

By editor 9 Min Read

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

By editor 6 Min Read

Fairway Sunset: A Galle hotel for all budgets

“Go to Galle,” is our advice for somewhere that’s fun and safe to stay in

By editor 11 Min Read

A heritage holiday in the hills : Kelburne Mountain View

Stay in Ceylon in today’s Sri Lanka: Kelburne Mountain View Sri Lanka is unique in

Yathra Houseboat by Jetwing: Houseboats in Sri Lanka

The waterways of Kerala and Kashmir have houseboats so, thought Hiran Cooray of the innovative

By editor 2 Min Read

Marino Beach, Colombo’s fun place to stay

From the long infinity swimming pool on the rooftop of Colombo’s newest hotel, Marino Beach, there are views

By editor 4 Min Read