2 Best Hotels in Sri Lanka

This modern, friendly business hotel is on busy Galle Road, close to the sea and a short distance south of downtown Colombo. It's also in the vicinity of several shops and restaurants. Clean and comfortable rooms are well-appointed, brightly furnished, and have wooden floors. There are two bars, and the hotel's restaurant offers a choice of traditional Sri Lankan, Indian, and European cuisines; rooms can be booked on a B&B, half-, or full-board basis.

Very often in Sri Lanka, the best values and most personal experiences are found in family-run B&Bs, and the Garden Guest House is a wonderful example. There's a small garden, and even an indoor fountain. The three guest rooms are pink and flowery, clearly furnished with a woman's touch, but also very homey. The owner and his mother will help you in every way possible, right down to picking you up personally at the airport. As is the case with many Sri Lankan B&Bs, you can also choose to have all, some, or none of your meals in-house, family-style. You can choose from Western or local cuisine, and it will be cooked to order for you from the freshest ingredients. If you don't fancy that, there's also a private kitchen for guests to use.