North of Colombo
The Belgium artist-owners of this place were inspired by the safari lodges of Africa and they've done a sterling job of replicating the rustic-chic luxury…
Must-see hotels in North of Colombo
Negombo
With its imposing entrance and high ceilings, this place feels like a temple – a temple to minimalist luxury, that is. The rooms are luxurious, with sea…
North of Colombo
Down a maze of confusing tracks from Kalpitiya town, this place is aimed squarely at kitesurfers. Rooms vary from basic tents and dorms (US$40 per person)…
Negombo
The three air-con rooms above this family house are modern and spotless, even if prices are at the top end of good value. It's a five-minute walk from the…
Negombo
The spacious private villas here are excellent value, with minimalist yet luxurious furnishings. The bathrooms are the real highlight and soaking in one…
Wilpattu National Park
This is safari the old-fashioned, decadent way. Mahoora offers a luxury tented camp on the edge of Wilpattu Park. Whatever safari tent type you opt for…
Wilpattu National Park
This reliable family-run hotel is an appealing base for visiting Wilpattu, especially as it has its own safari jeeps. Choose from the quiet and immaculate…
North of Colombo
This friendly, family-run and good-value place looks out onto a fine section of beach. The rooms are a little ramshackle (wooden budget cabanas are the…
Negombo
This is one of the best-run cheap guesthouses in Negombo. Rooms might not have sea views, but the beach is only 20m away and in every other way it’s…
North of Colombo
Probably the best bet around Alankuda Beach, this stylish and friendly place has nine whitewashed, thatched cottages huddled under the palms, 100m from…
Negombo
This stand-out choice has a variety of modern rooms – most featuring exposed red-brick walls and dark wooden furniture – but the uniting factor is that…
Negombo
A gorgeous traditional villa with lots of colour and flair (or ‘Swissness’, as the sign says – to which you could also add ‘and a little eccentricity’)…
North of Colombo
On the coast near Waikkal, the Ranweli Holiday Village has a fine beachside location if you don't mind the tour-group vibe, with 90 rooms and buffet-style…
Negombo
This small German-run beachfront pad might be discreet, but it packs all mod cons, along with plenty of sun loungers and a good restaurant. The six…
North of Colombo
This French-run kitesurfing camp has a good range of accommodation aimed at surfers, from simple tents to comfortable en suite villas. There's a sociable…
Negombo
This modern and fresh hotel has spacious split-level rooms that are all about sleek minimalism. The hotel doesn't have much natural light, but there's…
Negombo
With latticework window frames, comfortably worn-in furniture and breezy balconies, this is a well-priced and friendly option with just four rooms set…
Negombo
An excellent, budget beachfront option with Arabian-style arched portals and neatly tiled rooms that have a balcony/terrace and odd tent-like mosquito…
Negombo
There's an inviting family vibe to this smart guesthouse a short stroll back from the main strip. Rooms are spacious and immaculate and have little…
Negombo
The five simple but clean rooms in this family house are set around a pleasant roadside garden, though it suffers from traffic noise. Breakfast is Rs 600…
Wilpattu National Park
This tented safari camp was recently bought by a boat-based scuba tour company and is being upgraded.
