Ayubowan & Welcome to the Southern Coast!
The Southern Coast of Sri Lanka is a region that has successive colonisers, with initially the Portuguese, then Dutch, and finally British all staking claim to the region. With a number of important ports, the Southern Coast was traditionally an important strategic region, and Galle was the administrative centre for centuries.
Much of the colonial architecture still survives in the Southern Coast cities, which successfully recreates a bygone era!
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Ypsylon Guest House
BookLocation: Beruwela
From: USD 35.00
Ypsylon Guest House is an 'A' grade guest house, certified by the Tourist Board, and located in Beruwela. A sea side resort specializing in Deep Sea Diving instruction, this resort is ideal for those interested in water sports. The German born resident manager is a 'Padi' certified Master Scuba diver, who is also actively engaged with the Sri Lankan community in the fishing villages adjoining Beruwela. [more info]
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Palm Village Hotel
BookLocation: Uswetakeiyawa
From: USD 40.00
At Palm Village Hotel in Uswatakeiyawa you can enjoy idle days and idyllic nights and soak up the sun. With its convenient transit location, it can be the perfect beginning or memorable ending to your visit to Sri Lanka. [more info]
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Hemadan
BookLocation: Aluthgama
From: USD 21.00
A Sri Lanka Tourist Board approved Guest House, Hotel Hemadan is situated overlooking the Bentota river in a picturesque setting, with the privilege of the same view as those from larger hotels in the vicinity. Home garden grown vegetables and fruits in season are a speciality at Hotel Hemadan, where locals eager to learn English will practise the language on all visitors. The owner is self taught and believes in helping other industrious youth from the area to learn the trade by apprenticing at his Hotel. [more info]
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Stemyra Tourist Guest House
BookLocation: Negombo
From: USD 23.00
Discover the magic of our beautiful paradise island from the comfort of Stemyra! [more info]
Olenka Sunside Beach Hotel
BookLocation: Marawila
From: USD 35.00
Olenka Sunside Beach Hotel is situated in a picturesque setting overlooking the sea. Surrounded by coconut trees the Hotel is an ideal resort for those seeking a quiet holiday by the sea. From October to April, the sea is calm and safe. The stretch of beach alongside the Hotel is private and the waters clean and tempting. A familiar sight to be viewed from a room balcony is fishermen with their big Madela nets dragging in the catch for the day. Toddy (locally brewed liquor) tapping is still an occupation of some villagers. Toddy Tappers spiriting up thirty-foot coconut trees, with the aid of only a coir coil around their feet, is a regular sight in the morning hours. [more info]
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Koggala Beach Hotel
BookLocation: Koggala
From: USD 73.00
Koggala Beach Hotel is one of the most enchanting hotels in Sri Lanka. This 3 star hotel is nestled on the golden sands fringed with coconut palms and tropical trees. The exquisite location, the friendly staff, superb food and excellent service makes this hotel the most sought after destination on the island. [more info]
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