This old colonial hotel was built in 1864 and was once said to be the largest hotel east of Aden let alone Sri Lanka!
It has the most fantastic situation right by the Indian Ocean overlooking Galle Face Green, yet right close to the heart of Colombo. The old part of the hotel has recently undergone a very sympathetic renovation and refurbishment.
This modern budget hotel in Kandy is in a great position on a hill overlooking the city but being only a kilometre from the town centre, is very easy for site-seeing in Kandy.
All the rooms offer the usual modern amenities though Wi-Fi is only available in the public areas. Of particular note is the lovely swimming pool. This budget hotel offers great value for money.
This is a beautiful old stone built colonial bungalow set way off the beaten track deep in the heart of the fantastic Knuckles Mountains. It’s a 2hr drive from Kandy –and there is very little other accommodation to be had in the area. It is far more basic but it’s the scenery that is the star here – take in the astonishingly beautiful scenery from the verandah and do several of the walks to explore this area where very few tourists go.
Forest Edge offers a comfortable eco-friendly retreat on the banks of the famous Kelani River with wonderful panoramic views across the neighbouring tea plantations.
A great hub for exploring the island, Forest Edge has a twenty four hour reception and WiFi connectivity in the public areas of the hotel.
While Kitulgala generally experiences a mild climate each room also has air conditioning and additional fans to ensure your stay is comfortable.
A World Heritage site and treasure trove of historic relics, the ancient City of Polonnaruwa is among the best planned archaeological sites in Sri Lanka and is not to be missed during your Sri Lankan tour.
Polonnaruwa was declared the first city by King Vijayabahu in the 11th century, replacing Anuradhapurawhich had been left abandoned to the invading armies from India. The city reached its golden age during the reign of King Parakramabahu during the 12th century and much of the grandeur and awe-inspiring monuments erected during this time are still present to this day.
