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…
Must-see hotels in The South
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mirissa
'Palace' is pushing it, but this hotel certainly has a fine position on the headland at the western end of the bay. The raised cottages have Hindu accents…
The South
This aging hotel has a wonderful elevated location above the waves and the owners are helpful. However the accommodation has not been renovated for years…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
