Hotels on the 8 day Highlights Tour

All our hotels have been chosen with care. All the rooms have ensuite facilities. You can also be assured that the staff at all these hotels are very attentive and helpful.

GOLDISANDS, NEGOMBO
This Hotel is set on the fabulous beach in Negombo where the golden sand stretches as far as the eye can see. Negombo itself is only 30 minutes from the airport and is therefore very especially useful for arrivals when you are tired after the long flight and also departures from Colombo Airport so avoiding Colombo itself. There are a number of hotels and restaurants along this stretch of beach, so it would give you the chance to sample those as well. It has a beautiful freshwater swimming pool which is set just behind the palm trees and overlooks the beach. Each room has its own balcony or verandah overlooking the beach.

PELWEHERA VILLAGE RESORT, DAMBULLA
Another of my very favourite hotels. This is a lovely small hotel nestling in the countryside in the Sigiriya area. All the rooms are spacious and well decorated. All have their own balcony or terrace area which look out over the gardens. The gardens are a real delight with many trees and plants and also a lovely swimming pool. There is a great cocktail bar and an open air restaurant serving good food.

THILANKA HOTEL (NEW WING), KANDY
I love this hotel. It is set on the hillside above Kandy with magnificent views over the lake. The rooms in the new wing (we only use these) are extremely spacious and well decorated. All have balconies which look down towards the lake. In the mornings, you will often see monkeys scampering across the balconies or sitting on the railings-its really good to see nature that close. The pool is lovely and the terrace around it has views of the lake and the hills beyond – it’s a great place to have your early evening G & T!

VIEW POINT VILLA, ELLA
This is a stunning small and intimate boutique hotel set in amongst its own small tea garden. It has 5 well appointed and designed rooms in cabanas. Each double room has a balcony with views to die for out over the Ella valley and the southern aspect of Sri Lanka beyond. There is a small restaurant with equally fabulous views but if you want you can have all your meals served on your own balcony. Once you arrive here, you won’t want to leave!

PRIYANKARA HOTEL, TISSA
This is a small delightful hotel of which we have had very good reports with fantastic views across the paddy fields. It has a cocktail bar and restaurant opening onto the garden and swimming pool. The rooms are really nice and all have their own balcony or terrace area.