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Alankuda Beach

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US $ 154.58 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Cabana, BB Basis, Twin)

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Alankuda Beach is a tranquil eco-retreat designed with an elegant, deliberately rustic style on Sri Lanka's sparsely populated north-west coast. Its wattle-and-daub cabanas, family villas and Kohomba house lie amidst swaying palms, sandy beaches and the ocean which is home to dolphins and whales during the season.

Amaya Lake

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US $ 147.97 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior Room, BB Basis, Double)

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Amaya Lake is a simple hotel of four-star standard, which enjoys a peaceful and beautiful setting by the banks of Dambulla lake, in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. An excellent eco hotel, with simple low-level cabanas in gentle, woodland surroundings, offering luxurious calm to those seeking tranquillity.

Amaya Langdale

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Amaya Langdale is a luxurious 13-room boutique hotel set on a hillock in Radalla about 30 minutes west of the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. A colonial-period property of much charm, immediately recognisable by its white picket fence, it offers the serenest of hill-country settings.

Ashburnham Estate

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US $ 117.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Bedroom, BB Basis, Twin)

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Ashburnham Estate is an old planter’s bungalow that has been caringly renovated by its British owners. It lies on a 75-acre tea plantation in the village of Elkaduwa, about an hour from Kandy in the Knuckles mountains. Five comfortable ensuite bedrooms are sold by the room – a great choice for walkers and nature lovers.

Bentota Beach

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US $ 240.12 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard A/C Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Bentota Beach has long been one of Sri Lanka's most trusted beach hotels. This large, Geofrrey Bawa-designed property is advantageously placed alongside a broad, sandy beach and next to a lagoon with watersports. Good sports facilities, well-regarded buffets and nightly entertainment will delight families seeking a traditional beach hotel.

Blue Water

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US $ 241.28 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe A/C Room, BB Basis, Double)

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If you like water, you'll adore Blue Water: mini-ponds, streams and fountains are everywhere and its swimming pool is one of the largest in the world. Another creation of Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s celebrated architect. Wadduwa, the start of the west coast beaches, lies barely an hour south of Colombo, putting this luxury hotel within easy range.

Browns Beach

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Perched at the edge of an idyllic stretch of private beach in the heart of Negombo, is Browns Beach, a mid-range large hotel with very much of a homely feel that guests eagerly return to time and again. Red Dot recommends the Beach Rooms which have direct access to the beach and is a delight following refurbishments.

Buckingham Place

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US $ 215.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Bed Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Buckingham Place is an appealing boutique hotel on a five-acre estate overlooking the tranquil Rekawa lagoon in the deep south. This is a peaceful spot in a relatively undiscovered part of Sri Lanka, a stylish 11-roomed hotel contemporary in design with tasteful interiors.

Chaaya Blu

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US $ 147.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior Room, BB Basis, Double)

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Chaaya Blu, which lies midway between Trinco and Nilaveli, has the white sands of the beautiful east coast beach in front and thick foliage as its backdrop. This retro-chic beach hotel, rebranded and refurbished, is among the best hotels leading the east coast’s move back towards popularity.

Chaaya Citadel

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US $ 135.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior a/c, BB Basis, Twin)

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Chaaya Citadel offers luxurious accommodation with scenic views. This reliable 3/4-star hotel has been rebranded and refurbished, and provides tranquil surroundings away from the busy city of Kandy. Days begin to birdsong and perhaps a warm mist rolling away from the river. The riverside setting also adds lustre to the twilight hours.

Chaaya Tranz

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US $ 188.04 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior Room, BB Basis, Double)

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Chaaya Tranz offers a successful blend of 4-star comfort with a laid back, informal feel. Inspired by the `Trance’ genre of music that is popular in this youthful beachside town, this old hotel has come alive once more with the spirit of Hikka.

Chaaya Village

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US $ 135.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior a/c Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Chaaya Village set on an acre of garden blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings amidst tall trees and tropical foliage and a vast serene lake that brings nature right to the doorstep. Numerous species of birds and butterflies, monitor lizards, monkeys and rock squirrels have all shared this natural habitat with the surrounding villagers for centuries. Chaay Village is a treat for those wanting to experience Sri Lanka’s unhurried and wholesome rural village lifestyle, the rich cultural heritage, and the tropical wilderness – with the added comforts of luxurious living, good food, and courteous service.

Cinnamon Grand

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US $ 222.04 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Courtyard Wing Room, BB Basis, Double)

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The five-star Cinnamon Grand belongs to the exclusive Cinnamon properties of the John Keells group. This city hotel combines the Cinnamon signature touch of grandeur and opulence with a degree of warmth and sensitivity giving it much character. It's central location, luxurious facilities, personalised service, up-to-date modern conveniences and the added convenience of an adjoining three-storey up market shopping mall, makes Cinnamon Grand an ideal resting point at the end of your holiday in Sri Lanka.

Cinnamon Lodge

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US $ 210.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior A/C Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Cinnamon Lodge is blessed with a tranquil and picturesque 27-acre woodland location next to a beautiful lake. The large gardens are filled with tropical trees and tranquil waterways all providing home to a variety of birds, grey monkeys and rock squirrels. Luxurious two-storey chalets have verandahs and balconies and offer much privacy.

Citrus

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US $ 185.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior a/c, HB Basis, Double)

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Citrus is a mid-market beach hotel in Hikkaduwa, a chilled-out resort which sprang to prominence as a favourite haunt on the Sixties backpacker trail and is regaining its youthful, informal feel, with one of the best surfing beaches in Sri Lanka and a scattering of decent beachside bars, restaurants and sporadically-appearing nightclubs.

Club Bentota

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US $ 257.60 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior Room, All Inclusive Basis, Twin)

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Club Bentota is an all-inclusive mid-range hotel with a secluded beachfront setting on the broadest beach on Sri Lanka’s west coast: Bentota. It has a privileged position between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean on the other and a strong sporting emphasis, offering a good range of traditional beach activities for all ages.

Club Hotel Dolphin

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US $ 175.45 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe a/c Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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There are activities galore at Club Hotel Dolphin, a popular mid-market package-holiday hotel conveniently situated only half-an-hour north of the international airport, and benefitting from extensive refurbishment of its restaurants and beach villas in 2010. Recreation activities range from kayaking to horse riding in a hotel that delights those seeking a traditional beach hotel in a smart yet unpretentious atmosphere.

Club Palm Bay Hotel

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US $ 203.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room, AI Basis, Twin)

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One hour north of the airport at Marawila, Club Palm Bay stands between a mangrove lagoon and the Indian Ocean. It has a private unspoilt beach – with that rare thing in Sri Lanka: hotel sun loungers on the beach -- a gigantic swimming pool and a wide range of watesports. Best for those who prefer a full-board deal in a traditional 4-star hotel.

Coral Sands

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US $ 176.32 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe A/C Room, HB Basis, Double)

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Coral Sands is a 75 roomed hotel with beach frontage, garden, recreational facilities and several leisure activities on offer. The long strip of beach just in front of the hotel is safe for swimming throughout the year and is also ideal for children.

Deer Park Hotel

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US $ 125.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Duplex Cottage, BB Basis, Double)

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The Deer Park Hotel, now managed by Angsana Resorts & Spa, stands in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle overlooking an ancient reservoir at Giritale. It is a cosy eco resort with high levels of style and comfort and a tranquil, natural feel despite quite a compact setting.

Dickwella Village

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US $ 168.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard a/c Room, HB Basis, Double)

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Dickwella Village has a prized south-coast location, on a headland surrounded by two sandy and tranquil beaches. It offers respectable mid-market accommodation in individual cabanas and has a very clubbable spirit, investing much enthusiasm, for instance, in its nightly entertainment programmes. A good group choice.

Dolphin Beach

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US $ 154.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room, BB Basis, Double)

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Dolphin Beach is for those seeking laidback, barefoot living in natural surroundings. This is a property with a difference, with comfortable accommodation in four a/c tented chalets. A relaxed environment on a quiet stretch of Sri Lanka’s escapist north-west coast.

Earls Regency

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US $ 210.01 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard a/c room, BB Basis, Twin)

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The Earls Regency, lying alongside the broad Maheweli River, offers modern and spacious four-star comfort on Kandy’s outskirts. Earls strives for a sense of grandeur, and can claim to be the best-appointed hotel in town, but some find it lacking in atmosphere for a Sri Lankan hotel. The most conveniently-situated hotel for Victoria golf club.

Eden Resort & Spa

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US $ 226.88 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard a/c Eden Room, BB Basis, Double)

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The Eden Hotel is unashamedly traditional, but it remains one of the finer hotels on Sri Lanka’s west coast, and certainly the best on the Beruwela strip. It bravely strives for a sense of grandeur, but its huge swimming pool and sandy beach are the main attractions for many. Claims for 5-star status are excessive, but it has much to commend it.

Garden Beach Hotel

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Garden Beach is a small, modern hotel which offers good-quality rooms and food to the traveller on a tight budget. The sun-garden by the sea is well-tended. Garden Beach Hotel is one of only two hotels on the turtle beach at Kosgoda, where the endangered Marine Turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

Helgas Folly

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US $ 210.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe, BB Basis, Double)

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Helga's Folly, in Kandy, is an enchanting, high-camp hotel decorated by antiques, heirlooms and flights of fancy. Its rooms are individualistic, if quite simple, and its bohemian public areas are adored by those with an artistic bent. If you yearn for something different, and prefer gothic, wax-laden candlesticks to cool, cement floors, dare to try it.

Heritance Ahungalla

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US $ 358.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room a/c, BB Basis, Double)

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Heritance Ahungalla is a large five-star west-coast beach property and an early creation of Sri Lanka's famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa. Rooms are well-appointed and spacious, leisure facilities are extensive and the hotel is designed to allow maximum views of a quiet beach and the Indian ocean beyond. Few beach properties are as reliable as this.

Heritance Tea Factory

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US $ 210.01 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Premium Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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The Tea Factory lies, alone and unique, on the slopes of the tea plantations at Kandapola, high above the popular hill country town of Nuwara Eliya. It is what it says – a beautifully converted tea factory – and offers high-grade accommodation in a sparsely-populated land of rolling tea-green hills. Still one of the finest hotels in the highlands.

Hunas Falls

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US $ 168.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe, BB Basis, Twin)

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Hunas Falls Hotel enjoys one of the most scenic hotel settings in Sri Lanka. From the Hunnas Giriya mountain range, a waterfall cascades through the steeply-banked tea and spice plantations to end in the small lake alongside which this hotel is situated. This is a land of fascinating sunsets and early-morning mist. It will appeal to guests seeking seclusion in a peaceful mountain retreat.

Indisch

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US $ 1466.25 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Whole Villa, VO Basis, Twin)

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Indisch is an exquisite five-bedroom beachside boutique hotel in the south-coast surfing village of Ahangama, 15 kms south of Galle. It was designed with a strong colonial-style flavour by an American architect Richard Emery, and gives thought to facilities for young children.

Jetwing Blue

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US $ 386.40 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Jetwing Blue is a luxurious contemporary beach hotel in Negombo, offering further proof that new optimism abounds in this most convenient of beach resorts. Barely a trace of the old Blue Oceanic remains after an extensive refurbishment. Jetwing Blue is a light and airy hotel with a Mediterranean feel, only 20 minutes from the airport.

Kalus Hideaway

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US $ 116.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard A/C Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Kalu’s Hideaway is the brain child of the former Sri Lankan cricketer Romesh Kaluwitharana. This comfortable and welcoming eco lodge sits on a small hill by Walawe River, surrounded by the untouched wilderness, Kalu’s Hideaway has five rooms and a living area and is an ideal, keenly-priced location from which to explore the jungles of Uda Walawe.

Kirchhayn Bungalow

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US $ 351.93 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard Room, BB Basis, Whole Villa)

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This century-old colonial planter's bungalow and the surrounding Aislaby Tea Estate is steeped in history. The property is still owned by the only remaining British planting family in Sri Lanka: the Bostock's who arrived in Ceylon in 1884. The estate has been in the family since the early 1920's. Claire Bostock, daughter of the original owner, Norman Bostock, still manages this family guest house and ensures that high standards are maintained. The bungalow - which can be rented as a whole or by the suite - has a warm homely feel with a successful blend of old world charm and modern day conveniences.

Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa

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US $ 324.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room, HB Basis, Twin)

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Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa lies secluded on a pristine stretch of beach fronting the turquoise waters of Pasekudah Bay on the East Coast. Opened in June 2011, this idyllic beach escape became the first to open in Batticaloa after the dawning of peace in Sri Lanka. A blissful resort designed along the lines of a `wadiya’ or fishing village.

Mahaweli Reach

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US $ 195.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe a/c Room, BB Basis, Double)

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An intriguing mix of aristocratic Kandyan and colonial gives Mahawelli Reach a certain cachet: sumptious, refined yet not too stuffy. Its public areas are spotless, its buffets arguably the finest in town and a huge outdoor pool licks alongside the the tasteful terraced restaurant.

Max Wadiya

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US $ 359.60 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Suites, FB Basis, Twin)

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Max Wadiya consists of two gleaming beach villas on a beautiful stretch of sandy beach in the West coast village of Ambalangoda. Two villas have a total of five bedrooms and are set in an extensive garden scattered with coconut trees and overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Mermaid Hotel & Club

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US $ 203.40 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard Room, AI Basis, Double)

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Mermaid Hotel & Club is the sister property of the more up-market Saman Villas located further along the coast. Mermaid Hotel reopened in September 2011 following a refurbishment of their rooms. The main hotel area consists of 82 a/c bedrooms with most having sea views, restaurant, and swimming pool.

Nisala Arana

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US $ 175.50 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Coconut Wing, VO Basis, Whole Villa)

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Nisala Arana – or `abode of peace’ – offers restrained comforts on a four-acre estate a couple of miles from the expansive sandy beaches of Bentota on Sri Lanka's west coast. It is a romantic spot and many weddings and celebrations have taken place in its gardens. It was once the estate of the village Ayurvedic doctor and the doctor’s house’ and extensive gardens have been caringly maintained.

Palagama Beach

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US $ 154.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Begonia House, BB Basis, Double)

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Palagama Beach is a tiny village in itself that spreads across acres of secluded private land in the north-west fishing village of Alankuda. This is an escapist area of wild beaches, sand dunes, and coconut palms. Guests have a choice of staying in one of three colourful wooden cabanas or one of two more spacious houses.

Ruwala Resort

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US $ 148.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Cabanas ( Mangrove View ), BB Basis, Double)

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Ruwala is a combination of eco retreat and activity centre. It lies in a nine-acre coconut estate on the banks of the Kalpitiya lagoon on the unspoilt north-west coast. Two chalets and two cottages offer simple, contemporary accommodation, and achtivities include kayaking, whale and dolphin trips, scuba diving and snorkelling, fishing and camping.

Serendib Hotel

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US $ 258.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Superior Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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The Serendib would not claim to be the largest, or the most ornate hotel in Bentota. But there is a hospitable feel to this simple, serene hotel that charms many. An envied position on the heart of Bentota beach, arguably the broadest beach in Sri Lanka, certainly helps. Rooms are simple but comfortabe and the public areas are stylish and inviting.

Sharon Inn

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Sharon Inn is a delightful guesthouse on the hillside overlooking Sri Lanka’s hill country capital, Kandy. This property is spotlessly clean, comfortable and well run by the Sri Lankan and German owners. Good food and a relaxed atmosphere make this a great guesthouse option in the town.

The Fortress

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US $ 277.95 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Fortress Room, BB Basis, Double)

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The Fortress is a new boutique hotel with a prime location on the broad sands of Koggala, only a few miles south of the historic city of Galle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel, which opened in 2006, is managed by the world-renowned Per Aquum Resorts & Spas, a group most famous for their luxurious properties in the Maldives and Seychelles.

The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden

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US $ 158.40 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden is a traditional 4-star airport hotel set in a coconut plantation leading to Negombo Lagoon. Owned by the Taj group, it has 113 rooms and is only 4 kms from the airport.

Turtle Bay

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US $ 232.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Standard Room, BB Basis, Twin)

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Turtle Bay is a beachside boutique hotel with seven bedrooms perched on a hillock with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. It is reached through the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary and is about half-an-hour from Tangalle in Sri Lanka’s deep south.

Ulagalla Resort

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US $ 374.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Ulagalla Wing, BB Basis, Double)

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Ulagalla Resort is the most luxurious choice close to the ruins of the ancient capital Anaradhapura. Individual chalet are set amidst 58 acres of lush woodland, paddy fields and the Ulagalla reservoir in Anuradhapura. Among the many activity options, Ulagalla even has its own riding stables, enabling you to explore the area on horseback.

Victoria Golf Chalets

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US $ 96.49 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Non a/c Chalets, BB Basis, Double)

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The Victoria Golf Chalets offer exceptional value and are perfect for the golf enthusiast, who wants to waste no time before getting on the first tee. The Victoria Golf & Country Resort also offers a host of recreational activities that even non-golfing travelling partners as well as children will enjoy. All chalets have private verandahs with stunning views of the Knuckles Mountain Range.

Viventa by Taj

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The Taj group is intent upon spreading its reputation for 5-star service from the city to Sri Lanka’s west coast. Taj Exotica is situated on its own rocky headland, with glorious views over Bentota beach, the most expansive beach in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a wide range of sporting facilities. Rooms are bright with ocean views and balconies.

Wild Grass Nature Resort

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US $ 276.00 * Price inclusive of all taxes (Deluxe Room, HB Basis, Twin)

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Wildlife is a luxurious eco retreat, 15 minutes from Sigiriya rock, with five smart villas that deserve to be ranked alongside the best accommodation in the cultural triangle. Surrounded by jungles, a small lake and hills, Wild Grass is set in 33 acres of unfenced jungle land frequently visited by birds, wild rabbits, deer, and even an occasional elephant.