Hotels and other accommodation for young backpackers in Sri Lanka
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Trincomalee, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is a luxurious 4-star beachfront resort located 4 mi from Trincomalee. It provides spacious accommodations with a freshwater pool, 3 dining options and free Wi-Fi. Simple yet modern rooms are air-conditioned, and equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, cable TV, and a mini-bar. Trinco Blu by Cinnamon has a PADI certified dove center that provides water sport activites such as snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving. Captain's Deck serves a range of Asian and continental dishes. The Crab Restaurant offers delicious seafood, featuring crab specialties. Drinks and light snacks can be enjoyed at the Rumhold. Trinco Blu by Cinnamon is located on the north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka, the fifth largest natural harbor in the world. It is 165 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport and 162 mi from Colombo City.
Lagoon Paradise Beach Resort
Marakolliya , Tangalle, Sri Lanka, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Located by the beach, Lagoon Paradise Beach Resort is set amid a tropical landscape across 5 acres and features modern rooms and thatched roof bungalows, Guests can enjoy turtle watching just 6.2 mi away. Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with a balcony or veranda. They also offer a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and mini-bar. The private bathroom features hot/cold shower facilities. Guests can sunbathe on the beach or relax with a swim at Lagoon Paradise Beach Resort's outdoor swimming pool. Kayaks are also available for hire. Water sports such as scube diving and snorkeling can be arranged. Other activities that can be enjoyed include beach volleyball, badminton and carom. Big Crocodile Beach Restaurant serves seafood, as well as international and local dishes. Guest services include laundry, ironing and room service for a fee. Free internet access is available. Matara Railway Station is 37 mi away, while Udawalawe National Park is 47 mi from Lagoon Paradise Beach Resort. It is 140 mi to Katunayake International Airport.
Turtle Bay
Kalamatiya, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
A small boutique hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean, Turtle Bay is located in Kalamatiya, Sri Lanka. Just steps away from the beach, it features an outdoor pool and Ayurvedic spa. Rooms offer a rustic atmosphere with their wooden furnishings. Each room has a mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has a hot and cold shower and a hairdryer. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. Turtle Bay is a 5-minute walk from Kalamatiya Bird Sanctuary and 30 minutes’ drive from Rekawa Turtle Camp. Colombo International Airport is 150 mi away. Guests can enjoy the quiet beach area, or relax in the sauna. The hotel offers car or bicycle rental and laundry services. Free Wi Fi is available in public areas. The restaurant offers à la carte dishes, which guests can enjoy anytime and anywhere on the property, or even on the beach. Drinks are available at the bar. Turtle Bay, Sri Lanka offers yoga and fitness classes at its 2 yoga pavilion at an additional charge.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Goyambokka Estate, Tangalle, Sri Lanka, 82200 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Featuring a mesmerizing secluded beachfront, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is located on cliff in a large coconut plantation with panoramic sea views. Be welcomed with a cultured experience with the beating of traditional "raban drums", and leave with a local blessing and sundown ceremony with local drums and traditional Sri Lankan conch shell blowers. Offering in-room check-in services, Anantara Peace Haven features 32 5 star private villas featuring individual plunge pools with highly trained personal butlers at your service. Choose between either villas overlooking stunning views of the beach or a private garden. These villas reflect Sri Lanka's elegant cultural beauty and are a perfect place to calm your nerves. All villas are fitted with a wine humidor, a fully stocked personal bar and an espresso machine, Bose sound systems, separate rain showers, a bath tub and Themae bath products. The resort features, six dining options including a Sri Lankan inspired Teppanyaki beach restaurant and a specialty Italian restaurant, Il Mare, which offers dramatic views of the ocean. Wine tasting and parings can be arranged by our Wine gurus. Cooking enthusiasts can sign up for a Spice Spoons Sri Lankan cooking classes. Pamper yourself at the Anantara Spa with Ayurvedic massage and reflexology treatment rooms, with an impressive outdoor swimming pool and a kids & teen club with trained child care professionals. Ten-minute in villa foot rituals can also be arranged by a spa therapist. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a 30-minute drive from Mulkirigala Rock Temple, a 1 and a half hour drive from the infamous Galle Fort, and 2-hour drive from Yala National Park providing guests with the opportunity to see Elephants and Leopards. The onsite travel and tour office offers excursions to an array of cultural and marine activities including surfing, cycling, wildlife safaris and blue whale watching. Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a 2.5 hours drive from the Bandaranaike International Airport.
Anara Villa
Uyanawatta, Thalpe,, 80000 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
Located close to the beach, Anara villa offers peaceful and comfortable accommodations with free WiFi access in its public areas. Activities such as cycling, fishing, diving and snorkeling can be arranged upon request. Simply furnished, fan-cooled villa comes with a private entrance, a wardrobe, mosquito net and freshly-laundered bedding. Villa includes an attached bathroom with shower facility, bidet pipe, hairdryer and free toiletries. At Anara villa, guests may rent a car to explore the area and visit nearby attractions. Laundry and ironing services are provided, while airport transfers can be arranged at a surcharge. Free parking space is available on site. This nonsmoking property is about 5 mi from Galle Lighthouse and 5.2 mi from the well-known Galle Fort. Dutch Church Galle and Galle International Cricket Stadium are within 5.4 mi away.
L&D Stay Inn
Pannamgoda Meda Para Road, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Nestled within a garden, the beautiful L&D Stay Inn provides free WiFi access. The property is located about 175 m from Hikkaduwa Beach. The Stay Inn has a tour desk and provides scooter rental services. The property is elegantly decorated and comes equipped with air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring free toiletries, the private bathrooms also come with toilet rolls and towels. You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. Extras include a mini-bar, a seating area and satellite channels. The villa is located 5.6 mi from Galle Town, Galle Bus Stand and Galle Railway Station. Hikkaduwa Railway Station and Hikkaduwa Bus Stand are located 0.6 mi away. At L & D Stay Inn you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. It features a kitchen and other facilities which guests can share among themselves.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Bentota, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa - Level 1 Certified is located in Sri Lanka's Galle District, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Pampering spa services, an outdoor pool and 5 dining options are provided. The property's well-lit rooms come equipped with a mini-bar and tea/coffee maker. It provides a cable TV and safety deposit boxes. Private balconies have outdoor seating areas and overlook the sea. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa is 37 mi from South Colombo. It is approximately 56 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free parking. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness center. The hotel also provides a business center and room service. The Palms 24-hour restaurant serves international cuisine, while authentic Chinese food is offered at Oriental Pavilion. Other dining options include fresh seafood at the open-air S.H.A.C.K., fine dining at Sea View and cocktails at the hotel's 2 bars.
Blue Beach Hotel
#18, Thalpitiya, Wadduwa, 12560 Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a private beach area, Blue Beach Hotel is located in Wadduwa. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with an electric kettle and a mini-bar, the dining area also has a dining table. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathroom also comes with bathrobes and free toiletries. You can enjoy sea view and pool view from the room. At Blue Beach Hotel you will find a private beach area. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The property offers free parking. The Pinwatta Railway Station is 1 mi and the Bandaranaike International Airport is 39 mi away.
Bluewater Beach Resort
No. 182, Nilaveli Road, Alesgarden, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Set in Trincomalee in the Trincomalee District Region, Bluewater Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and views of the mountains. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. Some units include views of the pool or garden. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk and a lush green garden at the property. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Koneswaram Temple is 3.3 mi from Bluewater Beach Resort, while Fort Frederick is 2.9 mi away.
Nico Lagoon Hotel
113/A/1 Seththappaduwa, 11370 Negombo, Sri Lanka
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a barbecue, Nico Lagoon Hotel offers accommodations in Pamunugama. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the lagoon, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Each room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. This hotel has water sport facilities, Jet Ski, bike hire and car hire can be arranged on request. Colombo is 14 mi from Nico Lagoon Hotel, while Negombo is 7.5 mi away. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 4.3 mi from Nico Lagoon Hotel.
Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
No.06 ,Carron Place, 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
Located in Negombo, 0.9 mi from Negombo Beach, Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include Negombo Beach Park, Ave Maria Convent and St. Mary's Church. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 5 mi from Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa.
Palms Villa
2nd KM Post Minuwangoda Rd, Galkanda Junction, Kadirana, , 11500 Negombo, Sri Lanka
Featuring rustic Sri Lankan-style décor, Palms Villa welcomes guests with its own outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant. The property is 6.2 mi away from Bandaranaike International Airport and free WiFi, is available at all areas. The rooms at Palms Villa all come fitted with air conditioning, ironing facilities and a large wardrobe. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and free bath amenities. Some rooms enjoy pool views while others overlook peaceful garden views. Unwind at the hot tub after a long day out or enjoy various activities including billiards and squash. The property also offers barbecue facilities, a business center and bicycle rental services. The friendly staff can arrange for water-sport activities including windsurfing and diving. This secluded bed and breakfast is 2.3 mi away from Negombo Railway Station. Traditional Sri Lankan meals can be sampled at the on-site restaurant.
Saman Villas
Aturuwella, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka
Saman Villas is in the peaceful fishing village of Aturuwella in Bentota. Featuring a beachfront location on the golden sands of Bentota, it has an infinity-edge pool, a spa and beautiful suites with private balconies. Spacious suites have elegant hardwood floors and furnishings. They provide a day bed, ample seating space and private bathroom facilities featuring both an open-air bathtub and shower. Suites offer sweeping views of the ocean. Massages are available at Villa Saman. The hotel also provides a sauna and a hot tub. Other facilities include a book and CD library. Saman’s main restaurant offers an international menu and local specialties for dinner, while the terrace restaurant provides breakfast and lunch. Guests can also enjoy stunning views of the ocean with their drinks at the bar. Villa Saman is surrounded by tropical gardens and coconut plantations. It is on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, about 64.4 km from Colombo. The International Airport is about 91.7 km away.
River Breeze Villa Bentota
Thotupola Road, Yathramulla Bentota, 80500 Bentota, Sri Lanka
Offering a barbecue and sun terrace, River Breeze is set in Bentota. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a kitchenette. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the lake or river. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. The area is popular for cycling and fishing. The bed and breakfast also offers free use of bicycles and bike hire. Bentota Lake is 1.1 mi from River Breeze, while Lunuganga is 2.2 mi away. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 52 mi from River Breeze.
Esha Beach Resort
No. 90, Nilaveli Road, Uppuveli, 31000 Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Set in Trincomalee, 400 m from Uppuveli beach, Esha Beach Resort offers accommodations with a bar, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a garden view. All guest rooms at Esha Beach Resort come with a seating area. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodations. Kanniya Hot Springs is 3.1 mi from Esha Beach Resort, while Fort Frederick is 3.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is SLAF China Bay, 5 mi from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The Waves - Unawatuna
Walledewala Road, Unawatuna Beach, 80680 Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
The Waves - Unawatuna is located just a few steps away from the Unawatuna Golden Sandy Beach. The air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a satellite TV, work desk and seating area with sofa. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle and a dining table. The private bathrooms come with a shower and free toiletries. You can enjoy sea view from the balcony. At The Waves - Unawatuna you will find a terrace. Other facilities offered include shops (on site). An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking. The guests can enjoy their meals at the in-house restaurant and refreshing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages at the bar. Room service is available.
Mandala villas
Wellodaya road Tangalle, Ranna, 82125 Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Located in Tangalle, 0.9 mi from Rekawa Beach, Mandala villas provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. 16 mi from Hummanaya Blow Hole and 7.5 mi from Tangalle Lagoon, the property features a garden and a private beach area. The accommodations offers evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a patio with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box. Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available daily at Mandala villas. The accommodations offers a terrace. Guests at Mandala villas will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tangalle, like hiking and cycling. Mulkirigala Rock Monastery is 8.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 22 mi from Mandala villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Serendib Village Guest House
No112/A St Joseph street Ethukala negombo, 01154 Negombo, Sri Lanka
Set in Negombo, 400 m from Negombo Beach, Serendib Village Guest House offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. 0.7 mi from Negombo Beach Park and 1.6 mi from St Anthony's Church, the property provides a garden and a casino. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. At Serendib Village Guest House, the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodations. Serendib Village Guest House offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the guest house. Maris Stella College is 2.7 mi from Serendib Village Guest House, while Dutch Fort is 3.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 5.6 mi from the accommodations.
Riff Hikkaduwa
870, Thirangama Galle Road, 80240 Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Located in Hikkaduwa, 0.7 mi from Hikkaduwa Beach, Riff Hikkaduwa provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a garden. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. At Riff Hikkaduwa each room includes a seating area. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodations. Guests staying at Riff Hikkaduwa have access to the on-site wellness area which includes a sauna. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hikkaduwa, like cycling. Riff Hikkaduwa provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Hikkaduwa Coral Reef is 0.9 mi from the accommodations, while Hikkaduwa Bus Stand is 1.3 mi away. The nearest airport is Ratmalana International, 50 mi from Riff Hikkaduwa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The Blue Water
Thalpitiya, 12560 Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Located in Wadduwa Town, Blue Water features 4 dining options, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. The hotel offers spacious rooms with a private balcony and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the whole property. Located on the western coast of Sri Lanka, The Blue Water is 22 mi south of Colombo City. The hotel is 42 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport. Fitted with either wooden or tiled flooring, modern rooms at Resort Blue Water come with a seating area and a mini-bar. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities and a separate bathtub. Some rooms come with a spa bathtub. Aside from exercising in the fitness center, guests can make use of the business center or arrange a day trip at the tour desk. Car rental services are available at a fee. Free parking is provided. Meals can be enjoyed at The Seven Seas, which offers 24-hour dining and room service. The poolside bar and cafe serves snacks and drinks. The Blue Water also houses 2 other bars.
Heritance Ahungalla
Heritance Ahungalla, Kalutara Bentota, Southern Province, 80562 Bentota, Sri Lanka
Heritance Ahungalla is luxurious beachfront hotel located 75.6 km from Colombo. It offers stylish 5-star accommodations with an outdoor pool, a golf putting green and free parking on site. Air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Accommodations and meals are free for hired drivers of in-house guests. Hotel Heritance offers a tennis court, a well-equipped gym and karaoke rooms. The tour desk can assist guests with making travel and trips arrangements. Laundry services are available on site. The hotel’s restaurants serve a wide variety of Sri Lankan and international cuisines. Casual and fine dining experiences are both available. Bandaranaike International Airport is located one kilometer from Heritance Ahungalla.