Southern Coast Responsible Accommodations

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]

A Sri Lanka Tourist Board approved Resort Guest House, Terrena Lodge is situated in Aluthgama in a picturesque setting over looking the Bentota River. Repeat visitors, and frequent comments like "Just an absolutely brilliant stay, wonderful staff, food, service and a beautiful setting we couldn't have asked for more" in the Guest Book, says it all. Visitors to the Hotel will find young newcomers to the trade working alongside seasoned senior staff, gaining 'hands on' experience of the hospitality trade. [more info]

Endless golden beaches for you to explore in solitude. Azure skies leading up from the infinite horizon of a mysterious Indian Ocean. Warm and friendly hospitality that Sri Lanka - the Pearl of the East - is famous for. [more info]

One of Geoffrey Bawa's earliest and most famous works of architecture. This hotel has been designed to match the genuine beauty of its surroundings; the Lighthouse is a combination of luxury hotel and majestic spa. The most distinctive upon entering the hotel is a sculptured metal balustrade enclosing a spiral staircase, which ascends to the roof top. It depicts a tale of the Dutch invaders, featuring the Sinhala king playing his flute and life-size horsemen in battle.

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Taj Exotica is one of the most luxurious five star beach resorts in South Asia. The 162 deluxe room hotel is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, along the golden mile beach at Bentota. Taj Exotica is uniquely located on a large headland overlooking the Indian Ocean. [more info]

The Villa 432 is a blend of elegant living and tranquil ambience, with only the sound of the rolling waves hugging the beach and the whispering noise of the palm trees. [more info]

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]

Beautiful Bentota Beach Hotel, designed in the style of a colonial Dutch Fort, offers an architectural masterpiece in an unusual beach resort setting. This spacious holiday resort faces the Indian Ocean on one side and the calm waters of the Bentota river lagoon on the other. Relax on the golden, sandy, sun-drenched tropical beaches of the south coast of Sri Lanka. Enjoy the deluxe luxury hotel 4 star resort facilities. [more info]

On the Beach at Induruwa. Get in touch with nature. Walk on stretches of endless beaches. Enjoy the shimmering tropical moonlight. Be treated royally by traditional Sri Lankan hospitality that is world renowned. [more info]

Riverina has a choice of 192 tastefully furnished rooms and suites, and is the ideal choice for a family holiday on a tropical beach. [more info]

A recently renovated 17th Century Dutch Villa in the Unesco World Heritage Site in southern Sri Lanka; a perfect base for visiting beaches, temples, wildlife parks, tea plantations, spas, ayurvedic treatment and some of the friendliest staff and best food in Sri Lanka. [more info]

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]

This is the stuff that dreams are made of - golden beaches with glistening sands caressed by the gentle roll of the Indian Ocean. Spacious and airy, the Royal Palms Beach Hotel is a five-star beach resort situated on Sri Lanka's beautiful south west coast, 40 kilometres from Colombo and 2 kilometres from the town of Kalutara. [more info]

Experience the holiday of your dreams in a tropical paradise by the sea. Pamper yourself in the warmth of traditional hospitality, in a luxurious hotel with a beautiful 5 acre landscaped garden and an inviting surf. [more info]

Surrounded by the warmth of a golden sunset and miles of pristine sandy beaches, The Eden Resort and Spa has a distinct style, gracious accomodation, inspired cuisine and staff eager to fulfill your every need. [more info]

Experience the exotic charm of Sri Lanka at the 95-room Berjaya Mount Royal Beach Hotel. Situated only 10 km south of Colombo, the hotel is the perfect setting for both business and pleasure. The newly-refurbished rooms are comfortably equipped with amenities that include a mini fridge and bar, IDD telephone with voice-mail facilities and TV with satellite programmes. [more info]

Golden sands. Days spent lazing on the beach of Sri Lanka's southern coast. Exploring the ocean, diving shipwrecks, snorkelling the reef. Poolside cocktails. Seaside lobster. [more info]

It's time to free your mind, body and soul with a visit to the Lihiniya Surf Hotel, Bentota. One of the pioneer hotels in the Bentota Beach Resort complex, Lihiniya offers a complete holiday experience for the traveller. Come on down and unwind like never before. [more info]

The Tangerine Beach Hotel is a hotel with much charm in a friendly environment, located on a fine stretch of beach at Kalutara, about 40 km south of Colombo, in a large tropical garden dominated by many shady palm trees. [more info]

Club Villa is neither a resort, nor is it a hotel. Instead, you are encouraged to regard it as a home away from home. It is in a setting that induces a sense of hypnotic, dreamlike relaxation, where every wish is anticipated and answered by discreet staff whose presence is felt rather than heard or seen. [more info]

Browns Beach Hotel stands amidst landscaped gardens and palm groves in the West of Sri Lanka. It is renowned for having one of the best and widest beach fronts, offering a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. [more info]

Kani Lanka Resort & Spa, situated on the tip of the Kalu Ganga River mouth, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, is truly in a spectacular setting, where two opposite forces of nature, "Karadiya" (sea water) joins "Miridiya" (river water). It is the "Konaya", meaning corner, where a Great River meets the Indian Ocean, where the soul encounters the spirit, where dreams become reality. [more info]

On an island isolated from the hustle of the world, reachable only by ferry, with the tang of salt sprayed in the breeze, Hotel Ceysands stands as a hot spot of excitement. [more info]

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]