Best Budget Hotels in Sri Lanka: Hotel Report
October 4, 2010
The top 7 best budget hotels from Lincoln's extensive September reconnaissance in Sri Lanka . . . in no particular order Palm Garden, Anuradhapura - bungalows set around spacious grounds and a beautifully cultivated garden, along with a swimming pool, make this a great hotel great value. Queen's Hotel, Kandy - a grand old dame of Kandy and one of the oldest hotels in the country. A star performer in the 'Faded Glory' category, but excellent central location and genuine heritage rooms, all for around US$50 Ambiente, Ella - simple rooms but fantastic views to Ella Gap and Little Adam's Peak. Very homely feel Mangrove Beach Cabanas, near Tangalle - this gets the prize for best value. Free standing bungalows with sitting area and beach views. Simple but well done and all for around $40 Tallala Retreat, Matara - a surfing and yoga retreat. Rooms have balconies/sitting area and are completely open to the sea breeze. The kind of place you could spend a few weeks at Ladyhill, Galle - small rooms with even smaller TV, but great rooftop restaurant/bar with super views over the bay. Good if you dont plan on being in the room too much apart from sleeping Lake Lodge, Colombo - small hotel just behind Galle Face. Simple rooms with nice interiors and exceptionally clean.