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Where to stay in Sri Lanka

Accommodation styles across the island, from simple guesthouses to boutique hotels.

Sri Lankan guesthouse

Guesthouses

Family-run and budget-friendly, often with home-cooked meals included.

Boutique hotel in Sri Lanka

Boutique hotels

Small, design-led properties, often in restored colonial buildings.

Beach resort in Sri Lanka

Beach resorts

Full-service resorts along the south, west and east coasts.

Tea estate bungalow in Sri Lanka

Tea estate bungalows

Colonial-era planters' bungalows set among working tea estates.

Eco lodge near a Sri Lankan national park

Eco lodges

Simple, nature-focused stays near national parks and forest reserves.

City hotel in Colombo

City hotels

Mid-range and upscale options in Colombo and Kandy.

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