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“Fantastic hotel”

Galle Face Hotel

5 of 5 stars
unlikelylad
Salisbury
Nov 19, 2009

i travelled to Colombo for a friends wedding which was held in the Galle Face Hotel, naturally we stayed there too. all i can say is what an immense hotel. the Regency wing where we stayed was perfect...more

“Wonderful Hospitality!”

Garden Guest House

5 of 5 stars
ha06375
UK
Nov 19, 2009

I cannot recommend this guest house enough! As I was travelling alone and in Sri Lanka for the first time I found the warm welcome and kind hospitality of all those at the Garden Guest house...more

“A unique experience and oasis of calm”

Garden Guest House

5 of 5 stars
MardiG
London, UK
Nov 19, 2009

The guest house provided a 'home from home' in the centre of Colombo, where I was treated with incredible warmth and generosity by my hosts. Mrs de Fonseka and her family were attentive but not...more

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