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Nov
83°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
Dec
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
Jan
86°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
Feb
87°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
Mar
87°F 30°C
74°F 23°C
Apr
87°F 30°C
75°F 23°C
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Sunday
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75°F 23°C
Monday
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82°F 27°C
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71°F 21°C
Tuesday
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80°F 26°C
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Galle Face Hotel

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

Garden Guest House

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

Garden Guest House

5 of 5 stars
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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