A selection of the best 3, 4 and 5-star hotels in Sri Lanka - according to tourists' reviews and in terms of price-quality ratio. Also our recommendations for choosing a holiday region and useful links.
Sri Lanka is actively developing in the field of tourism: many new hotels and restaurants are opening, more and more travelers choose Ceylon as a holiday destination. The island is also popular with package tourists. True, this is not the most budgetary destination, even the prices for visiting attractions are high, but the country with its luxurious nature and ancient architecture is worth shelling out for. We remind you that it is convenient to search and book last-minute tours on Travelata.
We recommend not to linger in Colombo - this is a bustling capital with all the ensuing consequences. It is better to give her a couple of days and go to a quiet resort - there are quite a few of them: Unawatuna, Bentota, Galle, Negombo, Wadduwa ... Europeans-expats have settled in Galle, this is a pretty neat city with beautiful villas, Hikkaduwa is suitable for active youth, and the beach Bentota is for the more mature and respectable. Unawatuna, according to travelers, is considered one of the most beautiful and comfortable beaches for families with children - the bay is protected by coral reefs. Thus, when choosing a place to stay, consider the status of the resort and its infrastructure.
Remember that "stardom" in Ceylon can be deceiving: for example, among three-star hotels there are both those that claim to be a full-fledged "four", and those that are clearly far from the "three" - their cost is clearly overpriced, so prices for Sri Lanka hotels correspond to the "stuffing" of the hotel. Such is the specificity of housing on the island.
A selection of the best 3, 4 and 5 star hotels in Sri Lanka was compiled based on the options found on Roomguru.ru, which helps you find the best rates among several leading booking engines. We tried to select accommodation taking into account the following criteria:
- only verified high-rated hotel travelers;
- the most inexpensive Sri Lanka hotels in its category (3, 4 and 5 stars).
The article discusses the cost per night in a double room in Sri Lankan rupees and is duplicated in Russian rubles for a better perception. Prices in rubles are shown in accordance with the exchange rate and are current at the time of publication of the article (they may change).
Exchange rate: 100 Sri Lankan rupees (LKR) ≈ 41 RUB.
3 star hotels in Sri Lanka
Prices for 3-star hotels in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, start from 4000 Sri Lankan rupees (2065 rubles) per night in a double room - for example, in Hotel Sansu from 4545 rupees, rating - 6.2 by 37 reviews. Guests noted the good location, clean rooms and panoramic city views from the rooms, as well as free Wi-Fi.
Another hotel marked with good feedback from guests is Lavinia Villa 3 *. Rating - 8 out of 10 out of 21 tourist recommendations. The cost of a double room is from 4723 rupees. The hotel is beautiful and modern, located far from the center of bustling Colombo (12 km), but practically on the seashore - at the famous Mount Lavinia Beach, in the Mount Lavinia resort. The nearest bus station is a 20-minute walk away, so it will not be difficult to get to the capital.
Room rates in Kandy, a popular resort in Ceylon, start at Rs 2,754. We recommend Mountain Breeze and Alcam Holiday Home hotels - although they are far from the center, this is not a problem at all - you can rent a bike or a car. Cost per night in a double room 4987 and 4990 rupees, respectively, breakfast and internet included, rating - 8 and 7 out of 10 points.
In the resort of Negombo, there are good hotels such as BluMarine Guest House 3 * with its own beach and sea views and Marine Tourist Guest House - also on the seashore. The price per night in a double room is 2281 and 4232 rupees, respectively. The rating is 7 and 8 out of 10 points.
Prices for double rooms in 3-star hotels on the famous beach of Sri Lanka Unawatuna - from 5700 rupees, Hikkaduwa - from 3359 rupees, in Galle - from 2000 rupees (1032 rubles), in Anuradhapura - from 1500 rupees.
4 star hotels in Sri Lanka
The cost of rooms in 4-star hotels in Sri Lanka differs significantly from the previous category. In Colombo, prices start at 7389 rupees (3800 rubles) - for example, this is how much you can rent a room at Ascot Loft. Another four-star hotel in Colombo is a favorite with travelers - Whitehouse Residencies, rated 8 out of 10 based on 87 reviews. It is well located, not far from the center. A double room will cost 10,747 rupees.
Accommodation in Kandy can be found from 6,000 rupees for two (3,100 rubles). So, you can rent a double room at the Serene Grand Hotel for 10,747 rupees. The hotel is located close to the center of the town of Kandy, not far from Wales Park. Earl's Regent Hotel 4 * is also attractive, however, at a sufficient distance from the city. There is a pool, spa, massage. The cost of a double room is the same.
As for Negombo, the range of hotel prices is wide: from 2 to 70 thousand rupees per room. According to the reviews of tourists, the Villa Araliya 4 * hotel is good, its rating is 8 out of 10 according to 264 responses (cost - from 12 thousand rupees). In Hikkaduwa, double rooms - from 14 thousand rupees, in Unawatuna - from 5.5 thousand rupees, in Galle - from 6700, in Anuradhapura - from 2 thousand rupees.
5 star hotels in Sri Lanka
Luxury hotels in Ceylon are far from uncommon: the best 5-star hotels in Sri Lanka offer excellent rooms, high-level service, fine cuisine and a variety of services. Prices are not too high: for example, a double room at the Hilton Hotel Colombo costs from 16.5 thousand rupees (8500 rubles). Rating - 7.8 out of 10 over 1.5 thousand reviews. Guests have at their disposal a fitness center, golf course, spa, massage, casino and other pleasures.
In the mountain town of Kandy, one of the most popular and inexpensive five-star hotels is Theva Residency Kandy. For a night in it, you will have to pay from 22,100 rupees. Rated 9 out of 10 out of 330 recommendations, visitors praise the modern design, good service and stylish apartments. The hotel offers services such as an outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, dry cleaning, Wi-Fi, bar. Each apartment has a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave - you can cook your own meals.
In Negombo, a 5-star hotel can be found from 14,700 rupees per night for two - for example, Hotel Pledge, which is located on the beachfront and not far from the city center. However, tourists are advised to stay at the chic Jetwing Beach 5 * - an exquisite hotel where you can relax with your body and soul. It is located on the beachfront, on the first line, and is perfect for families with children. Guests praise Jetwing Beach with a 9 out of 10. The apartments have their own balconies overlooking the sea, however, the cost per room is not affordable for everyone - from 69,425 rupees, which is approximately 35,800 rubles. Therefore, we advise you to pay attention to the less modest, but worthy hotel The Cove Beach Villa on the seashore, where rooms cost from 16,121 rupees (breakfast included).
The Fort Printers hotel is attractive in Galle - stylish and distinctive. Its rating is 9 out of 10 on 335 recommendations, however, the cost of living is quite high - from 27,148 rupees for a double room. In cozy Unawatuna, you can rent a room for two from 16,157 rupees, in Hikkaduwa - from 13,400 rupees.
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