Must-see hotels in The South

  • Hotel Weltevreden

    Galle

    A heritage-listed Dutch building, the Hotel Weltevreden has real colonial character, though its ten rooms, set around a courtyard garden, are basic and a…

  • Surf Sea Breeze

    Mirissa

    On its own shady plot of sand at the west end of the beach, this compact hotel has basic, slightly overpriced rooms spread between a three-storey main…

  • Village Inn

    Unawatuna

    A very simple guesthouse that can’t be beaten on price, but could be better maintained. All 11 rooms have private bathrooms and a balcony or veranda,…

  • Moonstone Villas

    Tangalla & Around

    Offers modern and pleasantly decorated rooms in leafy, lush grounds, though rates are a tad steep given the location: the beach is down and across the…

  • King Fisher

    Tangalla & Around

    Bright colours abound at the best ultra-cheap option on the strip. The very basic rooms are adequate for a night or two if you're really intent on rupee…