“We stayed one night and we wanted to extend out stay. The location is perfect, in the heart of colombo. The view of city, bere lake and the indian ocean is the best view i ever had. Its unbelievably luxurious and modern. Clean rooms with modern facilities. Roof top pool is amazing. Friendly staff and good food. Good value for money. Only problem we had was they charge you extra 5000 rupees from your credit card and they deduct the bills from that at d they re deposited it within 4-5 days. We were not aware of this. They have to stop this. But the hotel is one of the best hotels in sri lanka. Superb stay :)”

“prices for food and beverage were expensive considering sri lanka is quite cheap. food was always fresh although the menu could have been a bit more exciting if your staying there for a week or more. the rooms were cleaned daily to a good standard. bathrooms, were also good considering most hotels in sri lanka have a problems with ventilation.this hotel had no problems with that, the only thing i can say the laundry service was not good. the hotel needs a internet / business centre and a kids club then it would have all the ticks. it offered snorkingling and diving which made it easy to organise your day. i would definately return again.”

“I last stayed at this hotel when it was under another brand name. The refurbished rooms under the Ramada brand are excellent and very comfortable. The location near Galle Green is very good and with the new highway it is only 30 minutes from the airport. The check in as for most hotels did not ask for a credit card deposit. However when I put a bar account on my room number I was subsequently phoned and told I would receive services on a cash basis only. I felt like I was going to do a runner and I am honest and always pay my bills upon check out. I love the pork in Sri Lanka. At the breakfast buffet when I asked for pork bacon, the chef told me the hotel was a "Muslim hotel". A search of the Ramada website gives no indication that the hotel is Muslim or halal. So beware pork bacon lovers and book elsewhere.”

“Excellent hotel with friendly staff, extremely comfortable rooms and a great selection of bars and restaurants. I am a regular visitor to Sri Lanka as I have family in Colombo and have stayed in pretty much all of the "better" Colombo hotels at some point in the last couple of years. I would thoroughly recommend The Kingsbury - It is a very versatile hotel appropriate for various types of travellers. The rooms have a luxurious but homely feel, with seriously comfortable beds and pillows! A drink in the Sky bar is a must even if you aren't a resident. The breakfast choice and quality was pretty much the best I've experienced in Sri Lanka. I would also recommend the foyer coffee shop - A bit crowded at times but the cakes and chocs are lovely and well priced for the quality. Overall, an excellent hotel that I will most definitely be returning to!”

“The best hotel during our trip in Sri Lanka. Welcome cocktail, big room, big swimming pool, rich varity breadfast, menu a lacarte quality&price for dinner/supper, very good service with smile everywhere. The only inconvenient is the beach is not really owned by the hotel and when you get out there are local tourism people come to noisy you... there is a lagoon on the beach and very suitable for swimming, if outside with high wave it will be dangerous.”

“We got a room with direct access to pool. the children loved playing in the pool to the maximum. calm & quiet setting with minimal disturbance from others. Clean & spacious room with nice room decor & necessary amenities. very supportive staff extending the true Sri Lankan aspiration. the food cuisine tantalizing the taste buds & instilled with Sri Lankan flavors. the top floor restaurant is a must visit, to enjoy your food long with eye- catching beauty of down-south of Sri Lanka.”

“One of the pricier hotels in Colombo but well worth the extra $$ you pay. The deluxe room was neat and sufficiently spacious with a comfortable bed. The hotel even offers a nice choice of pillows which can be requested via room service. The inroom dining menu has a huge variety at decent prices. I've stayed in many hotels in Sri Lanka and the Cinnamon Grand was one of the best. Even though there are less costly options around the area this place is worth the extra money because the level of service and standards they maintain. Staff was friendly and attentive. Even the cleaners could speak decent English. It's a busy hotel in Colombo and is so for a reason. Only negative experience was we were told we can check in early even before 12pm. But after arriving at the hotel at around 1 - 1.30pm we were told that we have to wait for about 10 minutes till the room is fully cleaned and inspected because the hotel was on max capacity. This 10 minutes dragged on for about an hour of waiting. Luckily the hotel is connected to a shopping center where we spent most of that waiting time. And the staff seemed genuinely sorry for the delay. Overall I'd say its a great place to stay with your partner/family if you are after something special and willing to put in the extra $$.”

“I have stayed in this hotel over and over again. If I travel to COLOMBO and rooms are available this will always be my choice. Why? Becuase they provide a great level of service, FO Manager is one of the most Friendliest Staff I ever met from Sri Lanka. Several times I have requested for late check-out due to my work and business schedule, they never said no and always assisted if rooms are available. Special mention to Receptionist Bhanu, Bell Boys Angelo, Thalipa, and all other Bell Boys can't remember their names. Also the Quality of the Aminities in the Room and Food is considered as good considering the price. Well Done Keep up the Good Work/”

“After two weeks backpacking around Sri Lanka, the clean, comfortable rooms here made a perfect place to stop off before going back to the airport. Our room was spotlessly clean, had a great shower and even a small balcony. The hotel has a small gym and there are plenty of eating and drinking options nearby. The hotel was happy to store our bags for a few hours before we left for the airport. Overall I thought this was a perfect stay for our needs.”

“first some pro's ; A very nice way to end our round travel in Sri Lanka, it's located just on the main road... step out and walk around the street you will find plenty of interesting shops to shop some last things to take with you back home. And if possible, we also did it, request a room at sea-view side so you will not hear any traffic. Also, the bellboy (Rajindre) and the helper (Pathu), and the receptionist are very helpful and nice. Don't hesitate to ask some information, they will provide. A great tip we got from reception was to use Uber... it was more than 50% cheaper than taking two tuktuks everytime. The apartment is very nice and spacious, the pool is very clean (until people jump in with clothes on...) Some cons; - The reception guy already mentioned it, even though it's a non-smoking policy but some (arab) people still were smoking in lobby and are a bit loud and messy at breakfast. - The breakfast guy with curls is a bit rude and not well trained in hospitality...”

“The stay here was good. It was the second time I have stayed here and both times I was pleased. First of all, it is one of the few hotels in Sri Lanka that is appropriately priced. Most hotels in Sri Lanka are too much for the quality you receive, but the Calamander is actually a good price for the level of quality. Second, the staff is pretty good. Again, at most hotels in Sri Lanka, the service is well intended but just not up to par. At the Calamander, the staff is well trained and on the ball. Finally, the rooms are fresh, clean and well furnished. Unawatuna is a nice place to be as well. Overall, I recommend it”

“we had a quick stopover here before departing home and the service was lovely, the rooms were much more impressive than the previous place we had stayed which we had payed more for (mt lavinia hotel) and the bathroom was the best one i saw in sri lanka. really modern, and clean. lots of space in the room too. even though we were on the roadside, it wasn't noisy at all. the only downside i would say is that we ordered some toast the next morning and it was literally the smalling serving of toast i had ever seen in my life- and more than we were used to paying in hotel in sri lanka of that price range. but otherwise everything else was really wonderful. very good value for money”

“I used this hotel on the last 3 days of my adventure in Sri Lanka to unwind, relax as well as a place to be able to see the beautiful sights of Kandy. It’s located in an ideal situation overlooking the lake and within walking distance of the hustle bustle that is Kandy centre. My room was fantastic either all the luxuries and comfort you’d expect, it also overlooked the lake as did the roof top bar and pool. The staff were polite and very helpful. A great hotel and highly recommended.”

“we arrived at the hotel after a long sri lanka tour and we were so relaxed once we realized we arrived one of the treasury boxes of sri lanka. we were welcomed with a refreshing fresh juice drink that was lifesaving after our tiring way from kandy to the hotel. our room was very comfortable, clean with nice colonial design. we just simply loved it. it was great that the hotel offers free dvd for watching in case you decide to stay in. they also serve a buffet dinner for a very reasonable price with a great variety of food and their a la carte menu includes a wide selection of meals. the beach in this is really beautiful and quite long, it is perfect for walking or running. in case you would struggle with the transportation i advise to use the service of the hotel as they can arrange for you good drivers with good cars. the paid price is definitely worth it.”

“We stayed at Cinnamon Citadel for four nights during the last four nights of the Esala Perahera in August 2014. The hotel is somewhat far from the city center and trying to get a three-wheeler was sometimes a challenge...... either into the city...... or back from the city day or night. Yet, reception could order a ride for you quite easily if you wanted to get help from the front desk. In the city, we found that when drivers learned that we were staying at this "star" hotel, three-wheeler rates would go way up in price.... and it was hard to barter a good price to get back to the hotel. Tourist rates, right? ;-) Situated on the river, the hotel setting is beautiful. The food was delicious yet sorry to report......we found the coffee terrible... very weak. Then again, Sri Lanka is famous for tea and not coffee ;-) The dining room staff were very friendly and efficient. The pool area is simple yet beautiful and was never overcrowded. Plenty of sun chairs for guests. From our travel budget....it was pricey to stay here, especially during the Perahera. Yet in our two weeks in Sri Lanka, it was our favourite hotel of them all. As expensive as we found it, we would indulge again and stay here should we ever return to Kandy.”

“This place is great value for money if you travel in a group, we booked the three bedroom apartment and it was HUGE!!! Could easily sleep 6 people, more if you are willing to sleep on the sofa. The breakfast wasn't too great, food was quite dry, the same applies to the meal service provided. We ordered a traditional Sri Lankan fish dish, the fish was so dry I nearly choked.”

“I have stayed at this hotel many times. It is very nice and I have always enjoyed visiting this hotel. However, there appeared to be a change in marketing strategy with Chinese flags everywhere, signs in Chinese language and Chinese karaoke in the lobby. Before, you felt like you were in an upscale tropical jungle resort. Now, the environment was totally different. I was told this was temporary. I hope so as tourists visiting Sri Lanka want to feel like they are in Sri Lanka, not China - even tourists from China probably want to feel like they are visiting Sri Lanka. Besides for this issue, staff is wonderful, location is good and view of lake is very nice.”

“Upon arrival we were upgraded to 4* Pearl Grand Hotel. It's brand new, clean, good services, good location. It is really a 4* hotel by European standards, not too common in Sri Lanka. Highly recommended! Big comfortable rooms, great bathroom.”

“the galle face hotel is right in the middle of colombo opposite galle green ( a wonderful park bordered by the indian ocean.) where families fly kites every afternoon and where late afternoon (especially weekends) people gather.the galle face is one of the finest hotels in sri lanka and no holiday would be complete without at least one night there the history of the hotel lies within every wall and since 1864 this hotel has played host to royalty from every nation. the hotel is grand and in parts totally untouched from old. the setting is wonderful and the standard of service is high. each guest is made to feel special and the hotel itself grabs you on arrival with open arms. i love this place.”

“Hotel is good, food is OK. Coctails good. Enought sunbeds and towels. Drinking water they leave in the room or sell during meals is bad and taste like plastic. Newly renovated rooms are good, confortable. Best is the AC, because not blowing straight to the bed, that is common in Sri Lanka. Also thick blankets was super. Enjoied finally chilly night sleeps. Beach is bad, water brown and waves. Everybody was around the pools. Beach was empty. Good hotel for before or after flights but not for full vacation. Enjoyed full board. Fustrating was, that you had to pay for water during meals. Its not so expensive, but always problems to sighn the bills and water was not tasty. Be aware, that during check out they charge you also about the food, drinks that was not ordered. They do not give you any copy of the bills, so hard to keep everything on mind. Bar orders took sometimes up to 1 hour.”

“Best of all the places we stayed. Main highlight was the staff & service. Front staff was so attentive. Specially the small girl who was at the front took extra care to cater our family. Skinny bartender who worked at the bar was so knowledgeable. He knew exactly what I was talking about specially in Sri Lanka it was difficult to find someone who knew Western taste & mixology:) Rooms were so big & spacious. Facilities are faultless. Next time you book say Latte from Anuradhapura sent you & am sure the team will look after you ppl! Enjoy!”

“We only stayed in Cinnamon Wild for 1 night. Its one of the most popular hotels in Yala National Park so it is packed with groups and tourists from all over. If you are not into that, you better skip it! You are surrounded by nature and animal so it is very relaxing. It is located in the middle of the National Park so it was convenient to start a Safari from there (you can book at the hotel or anywhere else around it). The hotel gave a room free of charge to our driver - which is quite common in Sri Lanka - and a discount on the food. You are advised not to leave your room alone after 6pm to avoid encountering wild animals. The food.. International Buffet for dinner. Not great but good enough. It is the most expensive hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka though. I believe it is because of Yala being one of the most popular tourist spots in the country.”

“As a solo female traveller and my first time in Sri Lanka, the staff at Ceylon City Hotel went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable and answered any questions/doubts I had. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Colombo, for the price you pay the comfort and convenience is unparalleled. As for location although it isn't as central as can be, tuk tuks are readily available at a low cost to take you anywhere. All in all I loved my stay and my gratitude goes out to the excellent staff.”

“Bentota beach is the location of a lot of luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. The beach itself is relatively quite. The Surf Hotel is unusual in the area in that it is very open at the front and all rooms have views of the sea from the balconies. Staff, food, quality of rooms are all excellent. Only thing some people might find annoying is occasional train that passes hotel which can be loud - many hotels in this area will have this to contend with as train line is very close to coast at this point - didn't bother us as air con tends to drown out the noise.”

“We stayed for just a week but it was way too short, we had never stayed at the Hotel or indeed in Sri Lanka before but we promise we shall return. we had a wonderful stay at the Amari and the staff could not have been any nicer, they were just great. From the ladies at reception, the catering staff at the restaurants to the bar staff and of course the lads looking after the sun lounges and the pools. We have a special mention for two of the pools lads, Asantha and Ranil and of course Jeewana at the pool bar, they were unbelievably helpful and friendly. We were there for fives days and we were then joined by our Son, his wife, and our granddaughter, we were all so impressed by the Hotel, especially the staff, so well done the Atari”

“I would say The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in Sri Lanka. Perfectly located with a quiet surrounding still with in walking distance to the city center. Grand is a British empire era hotel and certainly lives up to it’s name. The look and the feel are undoubtably majestic. The staff was extremely friendly and I would like to mention Sasanka and Duminda from the front office for their excellent customer service, Mr. Bala from the Bar for the friendly game of pool and his vivid explanation on the history of the location ( the three pool tables are more than 100 years old and the building is a part of the original governor’s bungalow from 1800’s!) and Chef Augustus for the wonderful birthday cake (It was my son’s birthday a few days back, and the cake was complementary). The restaurant staff too were welcoming, warm and enthusiastic. The Indian restaurant is a ‘must-try’ !”

“The friendliest most helpful owners. From taking us surfin to having a meal they are the best. Thank you Alan Sonna and Rismi. You guys are legends. ”

“We stayed there for two nights and every things were just perfect ! Plus the view is spectacular! Great room, great people, delicious breakfast and dinner.... in a quiet environnement. There is not much to say more than you should definitely stay there if you are planning a trip to Haputale ! ”

“Very easy to find, 10 min from Negombo beach. It's a new hostel with new stuff. Good Chinese breakfasts. It has a hot water!”

“I will always want stay here. When I visit Sri Lanka. ”

“Nice vibe and the view is great. It’s in center next to a bus stop and convenient to do some of the attractions ”

“Great place to stay. The property is down a very quiet laneway with the beach a short walk in one direction and the main road with lots of food in the other direction. The property has a nice little garden area out the front, with a large common area with lots of seats and tables and a large common kitchen area. The rooms are big and spacious and a large bathroom too. There is also mosquito netting on all the windows which is great to keep them out. The hosts were lovely as well and allowed us use of a room after we checked out before we left for the airport and were willing to do so much to help us. Great place to start or finish your trip in Sri Lanka!!”

“Didnt have high expectations of this hotel. Boy is this place underrated. Safe to say the best hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka. Staff were super friendly and accommodating, the manager was really great to speak to, enthusiastic about great service so he commands his staff around and gets stuck in himself. Gave us some great cooking tips too! Pool is smallish but really clean. We did a tour of Kandy with a guy the hotel has used for years. We saw some great sights and were left to decide what we did and didnt do. We even paid him twice the amount we should have by accident and he came back to give us the money. Unreal. Kandy is a noisy, busy place so to stay 5 mins from the lake is well advised. Unless you want to sleep with cars honking and people shouting all night. stay here.”

“The place is great. A few steps from the beach, deen will advise you on places to see around. We could take a surf lesson. And the time we spent with deen was (f ....) very good. Thanks my friend”

“pretty pretty good”

“I have been travelling since 5 months but this was the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The family is amazing. They will make you feel at home. They welcome every guest with tea and cookies. They also serve u with amazing breakfast. I stayed for three nights with them and everyday they would serve me with deilicious breakfast. I wish I could stay there for a month so that I could try all the Sri Lanka food. I had my birthday on the day I arrived at their hostel and they gave me a surprise on that day. They also cooked BBQ for the guests. It tasted very nice. They also have a bakery which they don't share about much with the guests. But do ask them for it, because everything is made fresh and tastes very good. I would highly recommend this place. I am sure nobody will regret staying at this place.”

“A great location, just off the Negombo Beach Road means its a quiet location. We had a room at the back with a small balcony, which was good for drying clothes. Big bathroom and probably the best mosquito net in Sri Lanka. Very friendly family, warm, welcoming and extremely genuine. On our morning in Sri Lanka they didn't disappoint with a superb Sri Lankan break fast of coconut sambal, dhaal and string hoppers, with good strong coffee. Internet that worked This is a quiet location at a good price. Our only problem was finding it, our tuktuk driver took us to the Rani Resort (but that was him), a quick phone call to the new rani inn got us back on track. Highly recommended and a great way to end our month in Sri Lanka. The family also arranged (at the last minute) an 800 LKR tuktuk to the airport, which was another great last memory of the country.”

“I had a really nice stay and hang out there every evening even when i wasn't living there anymore. The owners are like family, the loveliest people I met during my Sri Lanka Trip. Perfect place for backpackers, nice and cheap. Love you Lisa and Ruwan”

“We stayed here for one night in a Deluxe Double Room. It was basic but had everything we needed - fan, mosquito net. The bathroom was very clean and the hot water worked well in the evening however did not work in the morning, not a big deal though. One thing we would have appreciated is a top-sheet between the bed and the blanket as I would assume the thick blankets are not washed after each guest. The power went off in the night which made the room very hot and resulted in a bit of an uncomfortable sleep but for only one night it was ok. The bed itself was actually one of the most comfortable I have had in Sri Lanka. The wifi was great, very strong (we were in 101). Our driver mentioned that restaurants in the area can charge you extra just because you are a tourist so advised we eat at the hotel. The dinner was delicious and very reasonably priced - breakfast was delicious also. As other reviewers have noted the hotel is literally opposite the mosque speaker. Would recommend!”

“Had a perfect welcome by the boy working there, Uditha. This guy is a perfect profesional and knows very Well how to treat clients. I Dont know how much he gets payd but for sure he deserves at least a 20% increasd salary.”

“We thought that "Agoda Homes" was some sort of medal for nice homes, but that is not. the. case. The bed was very uncomfortable and the bathroom wasn't any better. but if that isn't that important for you, the rest is nice: perfectly located and nice host who even let us leave our bags there till 4 pm the next day as we wanted to visit the town before moving on - while using his adapter to charge our powerbanks”

“Staffs are helpful and kind”

“My friend and I had the best stay in Sri Lanka here, "excellent" wouldn't begin to describe it. The rooms are very clean and the hosts super welcoming and helpful, always ready to attend to our needs and questions regarding travelling and sightseeing around the area. They were kind enough to help us arrange a tuk-tuk to Adam's Peak, and in the afternoon, when there is no tuk-tuk available to Devon and St Clairs Falls, the husband took us there with his van at tuk-tuk's price! The breakfast served here is absolutely scrumptious, and the lunch/dinner menu will be the best money you will spend in Sri Lanka (delicious and generous in portion). The curries here are excellent with the great views from the bedroom balcony. We spent two rather relaxing days here and it is definitely the highlight of our trip! I couldn't rate this place highly enough!”

“Earl's beach rest is ideally located very close to both Pasikudah and Kalkudah beach. It is a basic yet very clean and comfortable stay, total value for money. Earl, owner of the place, is extremely helpful. He helped us with local transport as well as our travel back to Colombo by bus. Big thanks to him for being very kind. They provide good food too at a nominal price. This place is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a comfortable stay at affordable price.”

“It’s a little off the beach, which was great for me. That meant I could walk through the streets with locals saying, “hi!” every couple of minutes and see more of the non-touristy side. I was non-social, but the couple who were also there sat and chatted with the family for a few hours every night. The family was very very nice, and the food was extremely tasty! I was introduced to some new Sri Lankan food, and I loved every bite. There was so much food I couldn’t even eat a fourth (and I tried, believe me). They don’t mention it (that I saw!!!) but there are fireflies/lightning bugs a 3-minute walk away in the field. It’s right at the beginning of the street to their place. It was magical discovering that while I was trying to look at the moon. Oh and agoda’s location is wrong. It’s one street over, and there’s a sign off the main road to help you get there. Anyway. Great deal. They even took me to the bus station and made sure I got on the correct bus to get to Ella. (Literally waited 10 minutes with me.) Just picture it: a cow wandering the yard as I walked out to go to the beach and a peacock visible the second I got out of my tuktuk upon arrival. Perfect. I highly recommend this rustic little cabin!”

“Not best place to stay, you can find same price for good hotel. - Bathroom water flooding to room, no soap/shampoo (asked to provide the person, but not). One good thing you can find some Indian restaurants nearby.”

“Cosy little spot in this area, the hosts are friendly helpful and organised a safari for us the next morning. The food here is delicious home cooked food, it was a feast! Cool spot to hang out outside with cards, books and a chessboard. The rooms are good with the best pressured shower we've had in Sri Lanka. If your ever in Udawalawa this place is great I highly recommend it.”

“super clean, nice dorms, comfortable beds, private fan, light and socket. large lockers. amazing free breakfast, so much food!! the staff are so nice and friendly. can rent bicyclesand motorcycles here. I would highly recommend. this place deserves more recognition!! ”

“the location is good, ten minutes walk to the town center, lakeside and Daladamaligava( the temple of the tooth)., yet in a very silent place, best place for backpackers and solo travelers who are on the budget.the owner is a nice honest guy, small place dont expect too much. the climb to the accommodation is a little stiff. its not for family traveller, highly recomended”

“It's a small place but the common room is amazing. It pretty much encourages people to go to the common room and interact with each other. Which is awesome. One of the best way to make new friends on the road. The caretaker is also friendly.”

“This home is owned by an old couple. They are too friend and make amazing breakfast. The room is spacy and they have a powerful fan to keep you cool during the night. The location is great, just north of the main touristic part of Mirissa. I would come back. ”

“we stayed in basic room. location and staff was very helpful in planning our 2 weeks stay in Sri Lanka. However my only concern is the cleanliness of the facilities. I got very bad allergic reaction when I stayed here. there's pigeon nesting at our room only ventilation window. I hope they fix this. ”

“Felt at home when I was greeted by the front desk guy and "uncle" who was helping clean the hostel. Such a sweet old man! The morning front desk guy was also sweet- they really went out of their way for me to feel safe who's a first time female solo traveler in Sri Lanka. Helped me with currency exchange, getting an honest tuktuk ride, breakfast, etc. The only awkward thing in the beginning was the fact that the dorm room had no lock, but they assured me it was safe.. and it was. I want to come back with my family.”

“The hosts very nice. Yummy food. The location and structure of the house is amaing. They have Wonderful view of garden and free bike. Uesing Kitchen also free. And...you can book safari tour.”

“Please call them and tell the staff that you are coming before you go there.”

“Excellent hotel with friendly staff, extremely comfortable rooms and a great selection of bars and restaurants. I am a regular visitor to Sri Lanka as I have family in Colombo and have stayed in pretty much all of the "better" Colombo hotels at some point in the last couple of years. I would thoroughly recommend The Kingsbury - It is a very versatile hotel appropriate for various types of travellers. The rooms have a luxurious but homely feel, with seriously comfortable beds and pillows! A drink in the Sky bar is a must even if you aren't a resident. The breakfast choice and quality was pretty much the best I've experienced in Sri Lanka. I would also recommend the foyer coffee shop - A bit crowded at times but the cakes and chocs are lovely and well priced for the quality. Overall, an excellent hotel that I will most definitely be returning to!”

“The best hotel during our trip in Sri Lanka. Welcome cocktail, big room, big swimming pool, rich varity breadfast, menu a lacarte quality&price for dinner/supper, very good service with smile everywhere. The only inconvenient is the beach is not really owned by the hotel and when you get out there are local tourism people come to noisy you... there is a lagoon on the beach and very suitable for swimming, if outside with high wave it will be dangerous.”

“We got a room with direct access to pool. the children loved playing in the pool to the maximum. calm & quiet setting with minimal disturbance from others. Clean & spacious room with nice room decor & necessary amenities. very supportive staff extending the true Sri Lankan aspiration. the food cuisine tantalizing the taste buds & instilled with Sri Lankan flavors. the top floor restaurant is a must visit, to enjoy your food long with eye- catching beauty of down-south of Sri Lanka.”

“One of the pricier hotels in Colombo but well worth the extra $$ you pay. The deluxe room was neat and sufficiently spacious with a comfortable bed. The hotel even offers a nice choice of pillows which can be requested via room service. The inroom dining menu has a huge variety at decent prices. I've stayed in many hotels in Sri Lanka and the Cinnamon Grand was one of the best. Even though there are less costly options around the area this place is worth the extra money because the level of service and standards they maintain. Staff was friendly and attentive. Even the cleaners could speak decent English. It's a busy hotel in Colombo and is so for a reason. Only negative experience was we were told we can check in early even before 12pm. But after arriving at the hotel at around 1 - 1.30pm we were told that we have to wait for about 10 minutes till the room is fully cleaned and inspected because the hotel was on max capacity. This 10 minutes dragged on for about an hour of waiting. Luckily the hotel is connected to a shopping center where we spent most of that waiting time. And the staff seemed genuinely sorry for the delay. Overall I'd say its a great place to stay with your partner/family if you are after something special and willing to put in the extra $$.”

“This place is great value for money if you travel in a group, we booked the three bedroom apartment and it was HUGE!!! Could easily sleep 6 people, more if you are willing to sleep on the sofa. The breakfast wasn't too great, food was quite dry, the same applies to the meal service provided. We ordered a traditional Sri Lankan fish dish, the fish was so dry I nearly choked.”

“I have stayed at this hotel many times. It is very nice and I have always enjoyed visiting this hotel. However, there appeared to be a change in marketing strategy with Chinese flags everywhere, signs in Chinese language and Chinese karaoke in the lobby. Before, you felt like you were in an upscale tropical jungle resort. Now, the environment was totally different. I was told this was temporary. I hope so as tourists visiting Sri Lanka want to feel like they are in Sri Lanka, not China - even tourists from China probably want to feel like they are visiting Sri Lanka. Besides for this issue, staff is wonderful, location is good and view of lake is very nice.”

“the galle face hotel is right in the middle of colombo opposite galle green ( a wonderful park bordered by the indian ocean.) where families fly kites every afternoon and where late afternoon (especially weekends) people gather.the galle face is one of the finest hotels in sri lanka and no holiday would be complete without at least one night there the history of the hotel lies within every wall and since 1864 this hotel has played host to royalty from every nation. the hotel is grand and in parts totally untouched from old. the setting is wonderful and the standard of service is high. each guest is made to feel special and the hotel itself grabs you on arrival with open arms. i love this place.”

“Best of all the places we stayed. Main highlight was the staff & service. Front staff was so attentive. Specially the small girl who was at the front took extra care to cater our family. Skinny bartender who worked at the bar was so knowledgeable. He knew exactly what I was talking about specially in Sri Lanka it was difficult to find someone who knew Western taste & mixology:) Rooms were so big & spacious. Facilities are faultless. Next time you book say Latte from Anuradhapura sent you & am sure the team will look after you ppl! Enjoy!”

“We only stayed in Cinnamon Wild for 1 night. Its one of the most popular hotels in Yala National Park so it is packed with groups and tourists from all over. If you are not into that, you better skip it! You are surrounded by nature and animal so it is very relaxing. It is located in the middle of the National Park so it was convenient to start a Safari from there (you can book at the hotel or anywhere else around it). The hotel gave a room free of charge to our driver - which is quite common in Sri Lanka - and a discount on the food. You are advised not to leave your room alone after 6pm to avoid encountering wild animals. The food.. International Buffet for dinner. Not great but good enough. It is the most expensive hotel we stayed at in Sri Lanka though. I believe it is because of Yala being one of the most popular tourist spots in the country.”

“Bentota beach is the location of a lot of luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. The beach itself is relatively quite. The Surf Hotel is unusual in the area in that it is very open at the front and all rooms have views of the sea from the balconies. Staff, food, quality of rooms are all excellent. Only thing some people might find annoying is occasional train that passes hotel which can be loud - many hotels in this area will have this to contend with as train line is very close to coast at this point - didn't bother us as air con tends to drown out the noise.”

“We stayed for just a week but it was way too short, we had never stayed at the Hotel or indeed in Sri Lanka before but we promise we shall return. we had a wonderful stay at the Amari and the staff could not have been any nicer, they were just great. From the ladies at reception, the catering staff at the restaurants to the bar staff and of course the lads looking after the sun lounges and the pools. We have a special mention for two of the pools lads, Asantha and Ranil and of course Jeewana at the pool bar, they were unbelievably helpful and friendly. We were there for fives days and we were then joined by our Son, his wife, and our granddaughter, we were all so impressed by the Hotel, especially the staff, so well done the Atari”

“The staff were very welcoming from the start when we arrived at the hotel. The hotel room(deluxe room) was very clean and tip top! They have the best shower I have seen in all of hotels in Sri Lanka. The room was very spacious and the bed was very comfy. However, the mini bar needs some improvement and the small fridge didn't have space to keep our things. The outdoor was well designed and a calming view, the swimming pool was good but not deep enough. The main con was the food for the buffet was average - minimum choice of food. Overall one of the best hotels I stayed in Sri Lanka. Definitely would recommend anyone to come and experience this place!”

“Jetwing Blue has an open restaurant concept and beautiful pools that take full advantage of the tropical trees and golden sand. You can enjoy the view as you relax by the pool or as you enjoy their delicious food. The hotel has newly renovated rooms. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and our stay was simply magical. The prices are very reasonable and the restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets so one can explore the various local and international dishes. We travel a lot and found this hotel and town to be one of our best surprises... Negombo is now in our "preferred" places list. We had been in Sri Lanka on business before and wanted to return for a holiday... We did it and plan to return. Sri Lanka is a jewel of a country with beautiful mountains, dense forests, and lots of wildlife. Now that the civil war is over, the government is taking good care of the national parks and have amazing elephant orphanages where one can observe elephants feeding and playing in the river--some were wounded during the war and have been rehabilitated. These orphanages take care of these handicapped animals. Some foundations offer elephant rides as well. Negombo is only about 14km from the airport. It's a stunning beach with charming fishing boats in bright colors dotting the coastline. The town caters to tourists, so there are dozens of little shops selling arts, crafts and jewelry. Spas are also very popular. One can get around easily by walking, on tuc-tucs or by hiring a car. If you want to give Sri Lanka a try, start with a stay at Negombo beach, and make sure you stay in Jetwing Blue Hotel.”

“One of the best hotels I stayed in Sri Lanka, an Excellent hotel located on top of the hill. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the staff and manager, The staff are incredibly friendly , helpful and generous with their time and advice. Our rooms are very pleasant , clean & comfortable . The restaurant chiefs very flexible to make you any kind of meal you desire Without doubt one Amaya Hills Staff and management exceeded the standers and are outstanding achievers​ . All of them worked very hard to make us feel at home thus made our departure that much harder Once again Thank You Very Much Everyone for the time you have given us”

“After staying in a few tuly awful places at around the same price, the Golden Crown was a welcome surprise. It is a bit out of town but we did manage to walk it. It was built less than a year ago and has a fabulous infinity pool and adjacent restaurant where we had one of our best meals in Sri Lanka. Room was equally good. The only negative was the check in process which took about 20 mins. I think they were trying to make it seem a luxury experience by making us sit on lounges and drink unwanted juices. Management please note..you need to streamline check in...most people arriving have been on a long hot drive and just want to get into their rooms. Thanks though for a great stay.”

“I will eventually buy a house on the outskirts of Kandy in the hill country where it is even cooler, this is where I went to on this visit! I stayed in the Yala National Park at a fabulous hotel called the Yale Park Hotel. Absolutely amazing place with infinity pools outside all of the rooms. The rooms without exception were all massive and really well thought out. A Chinese guy called Wesley bought the place a few years ago and has invested a fortune in making the place awesome! There are even horses there as well as fish ponds and visits from the local monkeys, a white boar and a white buffalo. The views from every aspect of the hotel were awe-inspiring and memorising! So good to wake up and unpack the entrepreneurial stress with a long distance gaze into the far off mountains! Gods creation at its best and in full affect, you cannot help but to be moved by the view. I will look for an old colonial tea plantation house to renovate rather than a new build! I love the Sri Lankan colonial architecture as it is pretty much intact from the Victorian era from when it was built. Probably cost a small fortune but my philosophy and belief system will take care of the finances! I do believe that when you think of something, write it down, unpack it from though to words and then focus positive energy onto it, the subject matter in mind and on paper will begin to manifest itself into reality, you do have to feed the thought pattern with positive affirmations and a focused belief-energy – knowing it is already real and its only the time-line that has to be traveled to make the initial thought into absolute tangible reality. Please check out my Sri Lanka Blog post: http://www.brianroe.co.uk/sri-lanka/ for pictures of Yale Kandy Park.”

“We travelled 12 days and stayed in 8 different hotels in Sri Lanka. This one dedinetly made it to the top one. 10 min from Yala National Park entrance, with beach and extremly long pool. The breakfeast was huge and quality of food also for dinner was excellent. We finally again could enjoy good espresso :), which is not always easy travelling through Sri Lanka. Rooms are big, with bathroom nearly the same size as the room. People working in the hotel have been very nice too. Definetly a place to come back again!!!”

“I would recommend the hotel if your going to Dambulla, The best rooms in Sri Lanka wonderful pool and lake view ”

“what a beautiful way to finish off our Sri Lankan 10 tour , we stayed for 5 nights for total relaxation and that we did , lots to do and not to do, the staff service was amazing we felt very welcomed , right on the beach and a nice walk to the end , big clean rooms, big pool but was not to deep , the breakfast was to die for so so many beautiful choices , love the little chipmunks running around the deck chairs they are so cute, very nice restaurant and pub across the road 5min walk called AYESHA, 310LKR for ice cold lion beer , catch the train to Colombo 60LKR express 1hr , will stay here again for sure next time in Sri Lanka”

“My wife and I stayed here the first night of our holiday in Sri Lanka. We loved everything about our stay. The room was awesome,really big, very modern, huge comfortable bed and the bathroom was massive. We were blown away by the hospitality and kindness of the owners Ranjith and Chitra who made us feel like family. We became good friends with them, my wife done Yoga with Chitra and Ranjtith rang ahead all of our accommodation and to make sure they had drivers accommodation for our driver. We had the authentic Sri Lankan lunch cooked by the in house chef Nita. This was one of the best meals we have ever had. This kickstarted our love for Sri Lankan food. Everything she cooked was amazing and would highly recommend this. The continental breakfast was very satisfying also. We also tried the authentic Sri lankan breakfast which was really good too. It was a wonderful stay and we will definitely be staying here again whenever we are in Colombo.”

“Lovely hotel in a great location. The staff were very courteous and helpful. The hotel has seven restaurants.We only used two of the restaurants. Both were excellent. The best meals we had during our stay in Sri Lanka. The pool area was well maintained. We would visit this hotel again.”

“We really enjoyed our stay. Impressive architecture, supernice pool, motivated staff and high standard bungalows with great interior design. (Best bed and pillows in sri lanka!!) The breakfast had a big variety of local and international dishes. „Order what you want, it’s all included“.”

“We stayed one night and we wanted to extend out stay. The location is perfect, in the heart of colombo. The view of city, bere lake and the indian ocean is the best view i ever had. Its unbelievably luxurious and modern. Clean rooms with modern facilities. Roof top pool is amazing. Friendly staff and good food. Good value for money. Only problem we had was they charge you extra 5000 rupees from your credit card and they deduct the bills from that at d they re deposited it within 4-5 days. We were not aware of this. They have to stop this. But the hotel is one of the best hotels in sri lanka. Superb stay :)”

“prices for food and beverage were expensive considering sri lanka is quite cheap. food was always fresh although the menu could have been a bit more exciting if your staying there for a week or more. the rooms were cleaned daily to a good standard. bathrooms, were also good considering most hotels in sri lanka have a problems with ventilation.this hotel had no problems with that, the only thing i can say the laundry service was not good. the hotel needs a internet / business centre and a kids club then it would have all the ticks. it offered snorkingling and diving which made it easy to organise your day. i would definately return again.”

“I last stayed at this hotel when it was under another brand name. The refurbished rooms under the Ramada brand are excellent and very comfortable. The location near Galle Green is very good and with the new highway it is only 30 minutes from the airport. The check in as for most hotels did not ask for a credit card deposit. However when I put a bar account on my room number I was subsequently phoned and told I would receive services on a cash basis only. I felt like I was going to do a runner and I am honest and always pay my bills upon check out. I love the pork in Sri Lanka. At the breakfast buffet when I asked for pork bacon, the chef told me the hotel was a "Muslim hotel". A search of the Ramada website gives no indication that the hotel is Muslim or halal. So beware pork bacon lovers and book elsewhere.”

“I have stayed in this hotel over and over again. If I travel to COLOMBO and rooms are available this will always be my choice. Why? Becuase they provide a great level of service, FO Manager is one of the most Friendliest Staff I ever met from Sri Lanka. Several times I have requested for late check-out due to my work and business schedule, they never said no and always assisted if rooms are available. Special mention to Receptionist Bhanu, Bell Boys Angelo, Thalipa, and all other Bell Boys can't remember their names. Also the Quality of the Aminities in the Room and Food is considered as good considering the price. Well Done Keep up the Good Work/”

“After two weeks backpacking around Sri Lanka, the clean, comfortable rooms here made a perfect place to stop off before going back to the airport. Our room was spotlessly clean, had a great shower and even a small balcony. The hotel has a small gym and there are plenty of eating and drinking options nearby. The hotel was happy to store our bags for a few hours before we left for the airport. Overall I thought this was a perfect stay for our needs.”

“first some pro's ; A very nice way to end our round travel in Sri Lanka, it's located just on the main road... step out and walk around the street you will find plenty of interesting shops to shop some last things to take with you back home. And if possible, we also did it, request a room at sea-view side so you will not hear any traffic. Also, the bellboy (Rajindre) and the helper (Pathu), and the receptionist are very helpful and nice. Don't hesitate to ask some information, they will provide. A great tip we got from reception was to use Uber... it was more than 50% cheaper than taking two tuktuks everytime. The apartment is very nice and spacious, the pool is very clean (until people jump in with clothes on...) Some cons; - The reception guy already mentioned it, even though it's a non-smoking policy but some (arab) people still were smoking in lobby and are a bit loud and messy at breakfast. - The breakfast guy with curls is a bit rude and not well trained in hospitality...”

“The stay here was good. It was the second time I have stayed here and both times I was pleased. First of all, it is one of the few hotels in Sri Lanka that is appropriately priced. Most hotels in Sri Lanka are too much for the quality you receive, but the Calamander is actually a good price for the level of quality. Second, the staff is pretty good. Again, at most hotels in Sri Lanka, the service is well intended but just not up to par. At the Calamander, the staff is well trained and on the ball. Finally, the rooms are fresh, clean and well furnished. Unawatuna is a nice place to be as well. Overall, I recommend it”

“we had a quick stopover here before departing home and the service was lovely, the rooms were much more impressive than the previous place we had stayed which we had payed more for (mt lavinia hotel) and the bathroom was the best one i saw in sri lanka. really modern, and clean. lots of space in the room too. even though we were on the roadside, it wasn't noisy at all. the only downside i would say is that we ordered some toast the next morning and it was literally the smalling serving of toast i had ever seen in my life- and more than we were used to paying in hotel in sri lanka of that price range. but otherwise everything else was really wonderful. very good value for money”

“I used this hotel on the last 3 days of my adventure in Sri Lanka to unwind, relax as well as a place to be able to see the beautiful sights of Kandy. It’s located in an ideal situation overlooking the lake and within walking distance of the hustle bustle that is Kandy centre. My room was fantastic either all the luxuries and comfort you’d expect, it also overlooked the lake as did the roof top bar and pool. The staff were polite and very helpful. A great hotel and highly recommended.”

“we arrived at the hotel after a long sri lanka tour and we were so relaxed once we realized we arrived one of the treasury boxes of sri lanka. we were welcomed with a refreshing fresh juice drink that was lifesaving after our tiring way from kandy to the hotel. our room was very comfortable, clean with nice colonial design. we just simply loved it. it was great that the hotel offers free dvd for watching in case you decide to stay in. they also serve a buffet dinner for a very reasonable price with a great variety of food and their a la carte menu includes a wide selection of meals. the beach in this is really beautiful and quite long, it is perfect for walking or running. in case you would struggle with the transportation i advise to use the service of the hotel as they can arrange for you good drivers with good cars. the paid price is definitely worth it.”

“We stayed at Cinnamon Citadel for four nights during the last four nights of the Esala Perahera in August 2014. The hotel is somewhat far from the city center and trying to get a three-wheeler was sometimes a challenge...... either into the city...... or back from the city day or night. Yet, reception could order a ride for you quite easily if you wanted to get help from the front desk. In the city, we found that when drivers learned that we were staying at this "star" hotel, three-wheeler rates would go way up in price.... and it was hard to barter a good price to get back to the hotel. Tourist rates, right? ;-) Situated on the river, the hotel setting is beautiful. The food was delicious yet sorry to report......we found the coffee terrible... very weak. Then again, Sri Lanka is famous for tea and not coffee ;-) The dining room staff were very friendly and efficient. The pool area is simple yet beautiful and was never overcrowded. Plenty of sun chairs for guests. From our travel budget....it was pricey to stay here, especially during the Perahera. Yet in our two weeks in Sri Lanka, it was our favourite hotel of them all. As expensive as we found it, we would indulge again and stay here should we ever return to Kandy.”

“Hotel is good, food is OK. Coctails good. Enought sunbeds and towels. Drinking water they leave in the room or sell during meals is bad and taste like plastic. Newly renovated rooms are good, confortable. Best is the AC, because not blowing straight to the bed, that is common in Sri Lanka. Also thick blankets was super. Enjoied finally chilly night sleeps. Beach is bad, water brown and waves. Everybody was around the pools. Beach was empty. Good hotel for before or after flights but not for full vacation. Enjoyed full board. Fustrating was, that you had to pay for water during meals. Its not so expensive, but always problems to sighn the bills and water was not tasty. Be aware, that during check out they charge you also about the food, drinks that was not ordered. They do not give you any copy of the bills, so hard to keep everything on mind. Bar orders took sometimes up to 1 hour.”

“Very clean and comfortable hotel. Rooms really nice with good wifi throughout. Has one of the nicest gyms I've seen in a hotel here. Resteraunt food is excellent. 1 hour walk from Colombo fort along the cost. Very close to barefoot shop which is worth a visit due to its excellent Sri Lanka produce ”

“After traveling around Sri Lanka for 9 days, we returned to Colombo to stay for 1 weekend. Hotel location is great as it is in the business and hotel area of the city, not a far walk to Galle Face Green which is a nice strip of public lawn along the ocean front. The hotel is just across the Dutch Hospital commercial complex with shops, spas, restaurants and cafes. It is also a walking distance to Colombo main train station and bustling commercial market neighborhood. The hotel is quite quirky with an overall Scottish theme. Room very spacious and view of government buildings. Bathroom is spacious, modern and clean. Only one set back was the shower door that wouldn't close properly so had leaking water onto the dry area. Staff were attentive and accommodating. Our flight was late in the night on Sunday, so paid for another half day to enjoy a full warm sunny day in Colombo and to get cleaned up in the evening before airport. Also asked the hotel to arrange an airport taxi which worked out well. Great ending to our Sri Lanka trip. Will recommend this hotel to friends traveling to Colombo.”

“This hotel was the best way to end our trip. My boyfriend and I wanted somewhere to stay that was close to the airport near Colombo, but quiet and away from everything. And this was the perfect fit. The room was clean, with cable television, comfortable beds, small nice and clean bathroom. It was perfect. The hotel's breakfast had plenty of options, but the best thing over all was the service and staff. The were very polite, accomodating and Always willing to help especially the front desk manager Kumudu J. He was such a delight. We wished we could have stayed an extra day in Sri Lanka just to rest up and stay at this hotel. As far as transportation goes, we ended up taking a tuk tuk to the airport. We loved taking tuk tuks everywhere (when in Sri Lanka do as the Sri Lankans do) which took about 35 minutes to get to the airport and it wasn't expensive. We made friends with a tuk tuk driver and he Always gave us local prices. If you were to take a bus to the airport you would first have to take a tuk tuk to the major road and then catch your bus, or just hire a taxi-driver. The hotel is not on a main road it s tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, which was a dream for us. Colombo's city center is also about 20 minutes away by bus. The hotel is on the beach, but if I had to say something negative it would only be that you can't go in the sea. You can sun bath, etc, but the beaches waves were to rough, but thats pretty much how it is everywhere along that side of the coast. But please if you are staying in the Colombo area go there. It's a fantastic hotel!”

“Enjoyed our last night in Sri Lanka. After touring from Colombo, Sirigiya, Kandy, Galle and final destination Bentota. Our room boy Sugath was very thorough and made sure the room was clean and of a high standard. We had a riverview deluxe, so you could enjoy watching the water sports whilst relaxing on the balcony. Location couldn't be better. A quick boat trip across river and away from the hustler and bustle. We enjoyed the Mediterranean buffet dinner night. Price was 3000LKR per person, which I thought was reasonably priced. Everynight there is a different option, Sri Lankan, BBQ, Western, Asian etc.. There were 2 other restaurants for dinner as well, Thai or Al la carte. There are daily activities for everyone, if you want to participate. Didn't use the spa facilities, but the prices are higher than you would expect to pay in Australia or Indonesia. Pool area may seem overcrowded to some, but you'll expect that when it's so hot. Overall we would of loved to have stayed one more night”

“This Hotel is stunning and right on the beach and the main road (other side). Staff is friendly and helpfull the even printed my boardingpasses for me when i asked and gave i booked an extra night with the same condition as booked on Agoda at the reception. Everything is well organized maybe best hotel i have been in Sri Lanka. I recommend this hotel if you go to Hikkaduwa ;)”

“We spent 5 of our 7 days in Sri Lanka at this hotel and it was the best decision we made. The hotel was personally recommended by a colleague and we were not disappointed. The staff is friendly, rooms are clean, bathrooms are spacious. I really liked their breakfast, and the proximity to the beach and other restaurants in Unawatuna. The best part was the convenient and affordable deals we got through the hotel for all our nearby trips: Yala National Park, Whale watching in Mirissa, etc. The hotel provided the best rates (for an end-to-end package starting from a hotel pick-up to the final drop back to the hotel) as compared with the rates you would get directly from Yala or Whale watching tour operators! The only challenge we faced was in communicating with the staff at the hotel. Only a few of them understood and spoke in broken English, and there was probably just one guy who was fluent in the language. Their menu also seemed slightly limited, but with a range of options to eat nearby, it wasn't an issue at all.”

“We stayed two nights in this hotel during our tour in Sri Lanka. Our first impression of this hotel was great, clean, quiet setting with friendly smiley staff. The rooms are large, clean and well furnished with comfortablebeds and well equipped clean clean bathroom. Great choice of food. “Lal”, who managed the dining room is very helpful and accommodating. We were surprised by the dishes provided, when we asked for authentic Sri Lankan dishes. In house Chef, “Hiran”, is brilliant, produced excellent Sri Lankan dishes as well as Western dishes for us. His ‘battered cuttlefish rings’ were the best we tried, in the country. Must try “Gune’s’’ cocktails while you are there too. Also “Enoka” who runs the hotel Spa has magic fingers. All her treatments are wonderful and healing. This hotel brings you very positive vibes all over. Last but not least must congratulate young hotelier, “Hasini”, who is very dedicated and running the place very efficiently.”

“All hotels in Sri Lanka seem to be unreasonably expensive. I would therefore normally expect a room of the quality at Zylan to be about 2/3 of the price. But that being said, Sri Lanka is unreasonably expensive, so I can't really hold that against Zylan alone. The hotel is really well designed, has excellent staff and good service. The rooms are big, comfortable, with good beds and a desk if you need to work. The television has lots of international channels, and the wifi is the best and fastest I've experienced in Sri Lanka. The showers are also good, as is the room service. The food in general is good, if a little on the expensive side. The breakfast included in my room price was excellent. All in all, if you want to stay comfortably near the center of Colombo, Zylan is an excellent choice.”

“We stayed 2 nights at the Jetwing Jaffna and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left we received only the very best of service from their plentiful and attentive staff. The breakfast was by far the very best we have experienced in our 20+ days in Sri Lanka! The Sri Lankan options were amazingly good and the tea was simply outstanding. We cannot recommend this hotel strongly enough!”

“It was just a short 4D3N at Weligama but it was one of the best place i've visited after being to so many countries. It was an unforgettable experience for us in Sri Lanka, and of course, the main reason is because of W15. All the staff are so friendly and responsive, the place is so clean n relaxing, people around are so helpful n polite. The staff's hospitality is excellent and not forgetting the delicious food served by the restaurant!”

“The nature of Sri Lanka is so beautiful. This hotel is located solitary in the nature with a magnificent view of Sigiriya. The entire hotel has been built to fit in with the nature and I must say I have not stayed in a hotel like Sigiriya before, it is quite unique. As the hotel lies in the nature expect to see monkey jumping around close to the pool and on the roofs, there will be monitor lizards crawling around and bird song everywhere. For me this was fantastic. I enjoy nature and get relaxed when being close to nature and for me this was a fantastic place. I loved to be able to sit outdoors and watch Sigiriya in the background while the monkeys were playing the trees not so far away. The food at the hotel is very good and the rooms are of good size as well. The staff is friendly, they smile at you and greet you all the time. Also, service is quick here, in the other hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka it took forever to get any service and you had to hunt the staff to get something done. At this hotel they responded every time within minutes to fix whatever problem we had and we never had to wait a long time for food. In summary, this hotel gives you a unique experience combined with good service and if you enjoy nature don't miss this hotel.”

“We stayed for a night in order to go up Sigiriya very early in the morning, which it was perfect for as literally around the corner. Also right next to a whole strip of restaurants which was very convenient. It's beautifully decorated in colonial style. We booked it as was much cheaper than some other hotels in the area but honestly don't know why as really was lovely! Having since traveled around Sri Lanka it was one of our favourites & really think it needs to increase its price for what you get. Staff also very friendly. Note: you need to book driver accommodation in advance though as can be fully booked. Only downside is shower didn't drain well at all, but think this is something that they are working on.”

“We stayed at the Calm Resort for 4 nights as part of a 3 week trip around Sri Lanka and chose this hotel as a place to relax from our other more active and adventurous places visited. The hotel is very nice and clean and right on the beach. We were upgraded to a garden villa room which I would recommend over the deluxe rooms due to the proximity to the pool and the restaurant. We had room 504 which was fantastic, very spacious, clean, great bathroom and doors that opened to a small verandah and the grassed area. We walked up and down the beach every day and dropped into the adjacent hotels to see what they were like. We were happy that we had chosen the Calm resort as the grounds and facilities seemed better or equal to its neighbours and the atmosphere at the Calm seemed better. Great pool area, gym and restaurant with live music every night. Food was excellent with a fantastic all you an eat buffet breakfast included. We considered eating at the other nearby hotels in our visits to them but the food always seemed better at ours so we ate there. A special thank you to Priya the Executive chef who looked after us when had a small problem with the cooking of our food on one night, however they resolved it to our satisfaction. Also to our room cleaner Pirathees and to the waiter Marley who both provided great service and attention to detail. The rooms were good value especially in comparison to what is being charged by the hotels on either side of the Calm. I would have given the hotel five stars for value except the drink prices are very high, and seem to be at all the hotels we visited in Kalkudah. I recommend the hotel bring the prices down in line with other major Sri Lanka hotels all alternatively bring your own. Also as a note if you organize your own driver to pick you up and take you to the next location we had a problem getting him into the hotel driveway. The hotel claimed it had to do with security but we were later told they wanted a 20% commiss”

“when my friend and I arrived, the staff told us there was no room available because agoda forgot to give them our booking confirmation, but they would pay for our stay at a different hotel, they said the hotel is as good as their hotel. We were skeptical about it, but before we said anything, they realised we needed two rooms instead of one (they thought my friend and I were a couple and only needed one room, but after double checking our agoda booking confirmation, they saw two rooms were booked), they suddenly changed their story and told us our two rooms will be ready shortly. We didn't know what was going on, but the rooms they gave us were good, so we let that go. Later we checked that another hotel on the internet, it looked terrible, old and dirty, lots of negative reviews. Other than that our stay was fine, the hotel itself is charming, very old english, rooms were comfortable, they even had quilt on the bed, most of the hotels we stayed in Sri Lanka had only sheets and blankets. We had to leave very early the next day to Hotton plains, the hotel prepared breakfast for us to bring to the trip, it was good.”

“We were surprised by the size of the family rooms which had a living area and two large beds. It was totally worth the money.It was our first stop in sri lanka so we had a lot of questions.the patient staffs were ever helpful and truthful.we had a bad experience as we were cheated by local tuktuk drivers outside.the most enjoyable part was of course having the hotel to arrange an 8 hour trip around colombo.Kudos to our sincerely dedicated driver Muhammad who made our trip around Colombo fantastic and an unforgetable one.”

“We stayed @ Grandeza Hotel for one night and it was one of the best hotel experience in Sri Lanka. The whole crew was friendly and had a warm welcome. We went 1 hr before the usual check in time,but we were provided with the room quickly. The room was quite large and clean as well. And the view of lagoon from the room was marvellous. The food at Sea food restaurant was excellent and worth all the money. Mouth watering sea foods were available at affordable prices. And the food at Crave is also really nice, fresh and tasty. I would recommend this without any hesitation. Cheers!”