Country Info
- Colombo
- Capital
- Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR)
- Currency
- 19,408,635
- Population
- LK
- Country Code
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Top Hotels in Sri Lanka
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Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo
325 reviews -
Colombo Hilton
372 reviews
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Galadari Colombo
146 reviews -
Trans Asia Colombo
190 reviews
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Kandalama Dambulla
578 reviews -
Ceylon Continental Colombo
77 reviews
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Mount Lavinia Hotel
389 reviews
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Cinnamon Grand Colombo
466 reviews
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Riverina Hotel Beruwela
189 reviews
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Taj Exotica Bentota
428 reviews
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Hilton Jaic Tower Colombo
76 reviews
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Galle Face Colombo
170 reviews
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Heritance Ahungalle Ahungalla
288 reviews
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Neptune Beruwela
136 reviews
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Tangerine Beach Kalutara
212 reviews
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Palm Garden Club Beruwela
202 reviews
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Hotel Suisse Kandy
106 reviews
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Airport Garden Hotel Colombo
131 reviews
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Mahaweli Reach Kandy
180 reviews
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Blue Water Wadduwa
398 reviews
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Holiday Inn Colombo
119 reviews -
Dolphin Waikkal
670 reviews
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Golden Sun Resort Kalutara
188 reviews
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Pegasus Reef Hotel Colombo
79 reviews -
Lighthouse Hotel Galle
303 reviews
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Global Towers Hotel Colombo
64 reviews
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Earls Regency Kandy
232 reviews
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Royal Palms Beach Kalutara
313 reviews
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Sigiriya Village
178 reviews
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Chaaya Citadel Kandy
269 reviews
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Blue Oceanic Beach Negombo
170 reviews
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Giritale Hotel Polonnaruwa
40 reviews
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Jetwing Beach Negombo
381 reviews
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Camelot Beach Hotel Negombo
58 reviews
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Hotel Hill Top Kandy
78 reviews
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Lihiniya Surf Bentota
72 reviews
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Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
213 reviews
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Serendib Bentota
12 reviews
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Sea Shells Hotel Negombo
201 reviews
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Kani Lanka Resort & Spa Kalutara
514 reviews
Sri Lanka
Travel Blogs from Sri Lanka
And so the team blog continues
This is a top pick! Nikki, AnnaKins and Jackson here reporting for blog duty part 2! So let's start with yesterday. Nikki spent the morning, and we mean all morning, slicing the ends of the green beans. When you think Smile have to feed 150plus people, that equates ...
Guns and Water Features…..we must be in Sri
This is a top pick! ... a wonderful 9 hours in Heathrow Airport because BMI decided that flights from Belfast to Heathrow shouldn't be as frequent as someone flying to Sri Lanka would like them to be. Therefore, to make the most of our time, we decided to become experts in the 5 ...
Do you have servants?
This is a top pick! Today I was amused by one of the questions Melanii (a teacher) asked me...."do you have servants in England?" The thing is, it was a genuine question so I explained indeed we didn't. Today the older preschoolers started to learn how to write ...
Rain andd no electric-a perfect Saturday!
This is a top pick! Yesterday was a picnic compared to Thursday's antics! The older preschool class where drawing with stencils and grasping the concept of using scissors. The younger class colored in a bunch of bananas that I had drawn - that's the height of my creativity. ...
If u crocodile, don't forget to scream!
This is a top pick! Today Gourie who helps in the kitchen, was off so Milani helped to cook meaning she asked to teach her Preschool class. It just so happened that the 3 loudest and worst behaved where all present so it was all fun! I'm well used to them now and to be fair ...
Team weekend no1
This is a top pick! ... happy they were despite how little they had. On Sunday morning we attended, quite possibly, the longest church service in Sri Lanka. It started as 930am and finished after Midday. The service was translated into English for us, and was lead by ...
My 1st week
This is a top pick! ... their names and 2) I can't even draw a straight line! But that did not defeat me - now hanging in a classroom in Sri Lanka, there are 15 deformed pictures of flowers and apples with phonetically spelt names that bear no resemblance to what they really ...
C for Crocodile
This is a top pick! ... preparing them. They also have exams in maths, Sinhala and I think the final subject is along the lines of Social Studies. Had another Sri Lanka breakfast today. This time it was noodles and potatoes in a sauce. It's funny how this now seems ...
Back to the South
This is a top pick! We left the hotel at 5am to travel back to Hambantota. Made it back just before 10am so it really pays off to set off before hitting the rush hour traffic. Yesterday was a very relaxing day at the hotel. While Mark slept for a few hours, I ...
One big birthday party
This is a top pick! ... wasn't supposed to be taking it, but ended up doing so. So the first thing we played was "musical statues" - that's culture for you! Sri Lankans have some good dance moves! They enjoyed it and by the end of it, it was hard to get anyone out. I then ...
Up late tonight!
This is a top pick! ... our new housemate (translator) is coming on Friday after his driving test. To be fair, from experiencing their driving, you wouldn't think Sri Lankans took driving tests, but apparently they do! It'll be good to see a few different faces about the ...
This is the day
This is a top pick! Today was the start of the 2.5day kids camp at church. It is running from 8am-10pm, and finishing before the Sunday morning church service. Ages range from about 4 right up until 15 and I counted around 40 kids. All the children are sleeping in the ...
We've found him....we've found Banda!!
This is a top pick! Today was our last day with the afterschoolers as we are leaving tomorrow at lunchtime. There was a great deal to be getting on with. In the morning time we went with Nayani to Samodagama School, a very poor school in a deprived part of Hambantota. We ...
Little power
This is a top pick! Another day without electricity. Apparently the day long powercuts are on purpose. They are working on the generators. It wasn't too bad as I was outside most of the day, but the others felt the heat! There is still limited power and i'm expecting ...
Bringing out my artistic side
This is a top pick! In Preschool today, they were drawing fruit bowls! It is something else when a 4/5year old can produce a better drawing than you. There was also a parents meeting for the preschool parents. This was to inform of the Sports day that is happening at the ...
And she's down....
This is a top pick! ... empty, which will fill overnight, so we have 1 shower between 5 of us! On the plus side, we were at the beach to see Sri Lanka's amazing sunset. And as I type, Mr Gordon is flying back to England. He shall return as he's left his beloved hat!! ...
Everyone say cheese
This is a top pick! ... night! The comical highlight of today was Gordon learning how to cook! He wanted to know how to make this delicious Sri Lankan steamed pudding so Parody (the cook) with Gourie her able assistant, came over for a cooking demonstration. Mark and I ...
It's raining, it's pouring....but it's still warm!
This is a top pick! So it has rained on and off all day today, but our spirits weren't dampened! I was interested to see how the day would work, especially for preschool, as they spend most of their time outside. It all worked out well - we were able to improvise and all in ...
The old and the new
This is a top pick! Today we left at 8a, for Galle. Galle is the fourth largest town in Sri Lanka and is divided into the old town, which is contained within a fort, and the new town. Before exploring Galle, we went a few miles outside to a beach where you can go ...
Is it Christmas already?
This is a top pick! It's been a busy and tiring few days. Wednesday was Poya, which is a Buddhist festival. It happens every month when there's a full moon so everywhere, including the school, are closed for the day. On Tuesday after school we traveled up to Colombo as we ...
Lots and Lots of aliya
This is a top pick! Today we went to an elephant park where 500 wild elephants roam free over 73000acres, or maybe it was 7300acres! This meant another jeep ride, although I have to say it was the tamest so far. The elephants came right up to the jeep. The tour guide seemed ...
It's been a month
This is a top pick! How independent the preschoolers have come - today they didn't want the teachers to do the Hokey Pokey with them, so we had to stand back and watch from afar. Well they needed some prompts now and then! Today didn't do too badly with the lack of ...
Weekend round up
This is a top pick! Yesterday afternoon while sitting outside listening to music, a lovely snake crawled out in front of me. It's been a few weeks now since the last sighting. Maybe it was the mysterious one that was never found in the school or perhaps ones of its friends. ...
Toilet anyone?!
This is a top pick! ... ! The journey from Colombo to Hambantota should usually take between 5-6hours, but today it took 8-9 hours. This is because we had Sri Lanka's slowest driver who also seemed to get a bit lost and would only take directions from his wife who did not know ...
Indescribable
This is a top pick! After 5 weeks, we are well into our Sunday routine! It has also become the day that makes up for our lack of exercise throughout the week! We make the 1.5 km stroll to church and back again. In the heat of the morning, it seems like quite a distance! ...
Saturday minus electricity
This is a top pick! Have just put dinner in the oven - am very hungry so looking forward to our chicken, potatoes and carrots! the electric has been off from 9am and came on again around 5pm so it's been a very laxy day. The height of our expeditions was a walk down to ...
Moths, baby food and plane tickets
This is a top pick! ... in Hong Kong has been on a spending spree with my card, totaling 3000! This is the second time it has happened to me while in Sri Lanka - it happened in August with someone in Oz living a fine life on my money! If you are by chance the person who is ...
Still raining!!
This is a top pick! Another Friday and another afternoon of rain and power cuts. As I keep saying, I can't believe the weekend has come around again! The afterschool class on Friday is the one that has the most knowledge so they are actually the most challenging ...
Sri Lanka's got Talent
This is a top pick! ... at their standard yet…apparently it’s all in the way you move your hips! Britians not quite got talent yet, but Sri Lanka certainly has! We are pleased to announce that Smile Lanka has finally heard Caroline’s pleas and got a fish ...