It was like stepping back in time as I enjoyed an endless supply of complimentary drinks and cigarettes while being escorted to the complimentary restaurant. Un...
Not sure why we chose them initially but certainly glad we did. We had the amazing Priyantha or Priya to his friends and he did everything he could to ensure we...
A resort style hotel within easy walk to the shops and next to the train station. Set on the beachfront with all rooms overlooking one of the two large pools an...
We enjoyed an excellent lunch from a full menu and the Chinese was particularly good. Fresh, spicy and well worth a visit. Enjoy…..
Not that easy to find but worth a visit. Seafood, shellfish and much more along with a great team to look after you. Pricey for Sri Lanka but fine dining if you...
From what I could understand - you can take a shortcut which is a lengthy descent on foot or you can take a Tuk-tuk which is an 8 km trip around the houses. Eit...
A very steep entrance accessed by a courtesy vehicle but what fabulous views. It felt like a new hotel and the room we had was excellent. There are views from l...
So far the best food on our trip and thanks to Lasa, everybody left with a smile on their face. It’s a huge place and the great service ensures that there is al...
A fabulous hotel surrounded by wildlife and in the heart of the game reserve. Food was great, a nice pool area and you can’t watch the crocodiles bask in the su...
The falls are accessed via the Hotel which is a steep 5 min walk from the car park. The lift was 100 rupees per person and will take you down to the falls entra...
I loved this place, watching and learning how so many people grow and manufacture so much tea in such an old fashioned way. The guide will take you through the ...
An impressive setting as you arrive from the madness and clearly a British colonial type design. We only had one night and not sure I would recommend. The staff...
Up in the mountains with stunning views and plenty of areas to relax and unwind. Facilities include a really nice pool as well as a gym and yes a squash court. ...
Although the Trip Adviser website says they are closed, I can confirm that they are very much open. We were getting bored of the local selection so decided to g...
There are a few options - enter at the front of the statue and take a few free pics or at the rear, you can tackle 400 odd steps straight up to the mountain cav...
It’s a tough climb but worth it just for the views. There are different stages as you ascend so plenty of time to catch your breath and take on water. We got up...
We stopped a couple of nights primarily to visit Sigiriya and it was a pretty relaxing place. Extensive grounds on the lake with chalet type accomodation that s...
Said to be over 2,500 years old and a sacred part of everyday life. There is a strict dress code and it was incredibly busy although it’s really difficult to se...
A Buddhist shrine, extremely popular and the local draw card. It was very busy and the ticket cost around 7,500 Sri Lanka. Be careful because this one ticket gi...
A mixed bag really - I wasn’t sure if the chap on reception was the owner, Manager or simply the oldest person on site but he seemed pretty hopeless with little...