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NAME OF HOTEL |
LOCATION
COAST OR INTERIOR |
SUMMARY REVIEW |
HOTEL GROUP
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PALMS (STARS) RATING SYSTEM |
LAST VISIT |
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ADITIYA |
GALLE
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SOUTH COAST BEACH:
Located on a stretch of pristine beach, lavish
spacious suites with private plunge pools.
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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17
MARCH 2007 |
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AMANAGALLA |
GALLE
ALSO FEATURED IN
GALLE
DUTCH FORT COM |
SOUTH COAST GALLE
TOWN: In Galle Fort. Multi million
£ restoration of the old Oriental hotel. Near
beaches on South Coast
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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20
JANUARY 2007 |
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AMANWELLA |
TANGALLE
ALSO FEATURED IN
GALLE
DUTCH FORT COM |
SOUTH EAST COAST BEACH:
Lap of luxurious Pacific Villa suites with private
pools and balconies with stunning Ocean views
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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21
JANUARY 2007 |
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AMAYA HILLS |
KANDY
ALSO FEATURED IN
KANDYAN
HOTELS COM |
ISLAND INTERIOR
KANDY HIGHLANDS: Scenic setting amongst
hills just outside Kandy. Building amongst
natural rock outcrops.REQUEST
E BROCHURE |
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MAY 2003 |
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AMAYA LAKE |
DAMBULLA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM |
ISLAND INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE:
Formerly Culture Club. Dispersed
chalets or eco resort deluxe village huts
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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MAY 2003 |
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AMAYA REEF |
HIKKADUWA
ALSO FEATURED IN
HIKKADUWA
HOLIDAYS COM |
SOUTH WEST COAST
BEACH: Basic tourist facilities in small hotel
in the down market holiday resort of Hikkaduwa.REQUEST E BROCHURE
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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AYURVEDA
PAVILLIONS
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NEGOMBO
TO BE FEATURED IN
NEGOMBO HOLIDAYS COM |
NORTH COAST BEACH:
In popular beach resort of Negombo nr airport. Villas but without direct
beach frontage. Ayurveda hotel
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APRIL 2007 |
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BENTOTA BEACH HOTEL |
BENTOTA
ALSO FEATURED IN
BENTOTA
BEACH HOTEL COM |
OUTH COAST BEACH:
On sands of Bentota Beach. A Geoffrey Bawa
architectural masterpiece in the style of the old
Dutch Fort at Galle.
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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APRIL 2007 |
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BLUE WATER |
WADDUWA |
SOUTH COAST BEACH AT
WADDUWA. Delightful 4 star hotel set amidst
pools and ponds. New rooms are 5 star.
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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JANUARY 2009 |
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BOULDER GARDEN |
SINHARAJAH
FOREST |
ISLAND INTERIOR HILLS
BORDERING SINHARAJAH FOREST. Unusual eco hotel
with luxury rooms in rock caves |
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JANUARY 2006 |
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CEYSANDS |
BENTOTA |
SOUTH COAST BEACH.
Best aspect to Ceysands is boat ride to entrance.
Basic tourist hotel thereafter. |
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JANUARY 2009 |
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CHAAYA CITADEL |
KANDY
ALSO FEATURED IN
KANDYAN
HOTELS COM |
ISLAND INTERIOR
KANDY HILLS. Beautiful river front setting.
Tastefully decorated spacious superior rooms. Food
mediocre.REQUEST E BROCHURE
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DECEMBER 2005 |
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CHAAYA VILLAGE |
HABARANA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM |
ISLAND INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Recent renovation. Lovely hotel. Charming terraced
pool. Cottages with open air bathrooms and 4 posters
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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MARCH 2009 |
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CINNAMON LODGE |
HABARANA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM |
ISLAND
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Accommodation at Lodge is in
dispersed luxury chalets with lake views
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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MARCH 2009 |
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CLUB HOTEL DOLPHIN |
WAIKKAL |
NORTH COAST BEACH
Unusual architecture astride the largest swimming
pool in Sri Lanka. Long frontage to deserted
but shingle beach.
REQUEST E
BROCHURE |
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JANUARY 2009 |
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CLUB OCEANIC |
TRINCOMALEE
ALSO FEATURED IN
TRINCOMALEE LANKA COM |
EAST COAST BEACH:
Reopening in 2010 after refurbishment. Long sandy beach.
Basic Standard rooms chalets
better |
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APRIL 2003 |
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CORAL GARDENS HOTEL |
HIKKADUWA
ALSO FEATURED IN
HIKKADUWA
HOLIDAYS COM |
SOUTH COAST BEACH Probably the best hotel in
downmarket Hikkaduwa but with access to coral reef,
unfortunately degraded. No balconies.REQUEST
E BROCHURE |
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DECEMBER 2009 |
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DEER PARK |
GIRITALE |
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Charming eco resort facing huge ake
at Giritale. Accommodation in luxury chalets and
Presidential suite |
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MAY 2003 |
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DICKWELLA
VILLAGE
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MATARA
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SOUTH EAST COAST BEACH
Unusual location near fishing village.
Beach. Interesting dining terrace with view over
rocks and sound of breaking waves |
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JANUARY 2006 |
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EDEN RESORT
SPA |
BERUWELA
ALSO FEATURED IN
EDEN RESORT
SPA COM
BERUWELA
BEACH. COM
SRI LANKA
WEDDINGS
CO UK |
SOUTH EAST COAST BEACH
5 star hotel built around magnificent swimming pool.
Paradise Deluxe rooms or rooftop suite recommended
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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DECEMBER 2008 |
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ELEPHANT CORRIDOR |
DAMBULLA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM
and
SRI LANKA
WEDDINGS
CO UK |
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Accommodation in 22 spacious luxury suites with
private plunge pools. Suites face jungle and
Sigiriya Rock. Romantic suite with pool in bedroom
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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MAY 2003 |
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ELEPHANT REACH |
YALA
ALSO FEATURED IN
YALA
SAFARI COM |
INTERIOR YALA
3 star tourist hotel
near Yala National Park provides accommodation in
chalets. Good base for safari. |
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MARCH 2007 |
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FORTRESS |
KOGGALE
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SOUTH EAST COAST BEACH.
Magnificent setting on beach. Once inside fort
rooms, lofts with plunge pools. Delightful timber
decked pool area
REQUEST E
BROCHURE |
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MARCH 2007 |
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FRANGIPANI TREE
NEW
VISITED 26 NOV 2009 |
THALAPE
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SOUTH COAST BEACH
12 Luxury spacious suites on quiet beach only 8 kms
from Galle fort.
Stress on privacy and quiet.
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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GRAND HOTEL |
NUWARA ELIYA
ALSO
FEATURED IN SRI
LANKA TEA TOURISM COM |
INTERIOR HILLS.
Grand hotel in Little England. Luxurious suites and
deluxe rooms in large garden estate adjacent to golf
course.
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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JUNE 2003 |
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HERITANCE |
AHUNGALLAH
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SOUTH COAST BEACH
Formerly Triton. Luxury beach hotel with spacious
superior rooms. Vast pool creates memorable
impression on entry |
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JANUARY 2008 |
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HOTEL SIGIRIYA |
SIGIRIYA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM |
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE.
3 star tourist hotel facing Sigiriya Rock fortress.
Stunning sunsets on rock
REQUEST E
BROCHURE |
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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HUNAS FALLS |
KANDY |
INTERIOR HILLS.
Eco resort adjacent to Hunas falls. Beautiful
reflections of hotel in lake. Average accommodation
compared to scenic beauty. |
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APRIL 2007 |
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JETWING
BEACH
NEW VISITED 23 JAN 2010 |
NEGOMBO |
NORTH COAST BEACH.
Undoubtably the most
luxurious hotel in the
rather downmarket resort of
Negombo, only 6 kms from
international airport. lap
of luxury suites with sea
views over magnificent
Negombo Beach. |
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JANUARY 2010 |
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KANI LANKA |
KALUTARA |
SOUTH COAST BEACH
Very average tourist hotel on south coast beach.
Superiors and suites good accommodation but nothing
special to write home about. |
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2007 |
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KOSGODA BEACH RESORT
NEW VISITED 02 JAN 2010 |
KOSGODA |
SOUTH
COAST
BEACH
Difficult
hotel to review. Clean up issues. Plus points. Sited on deserted beach.
Duplex villas offer added privacy. Potential. Could
upgrade to 4 palms after clean up.
REQUEST E BROCHURE
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APRIL 2007 |
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LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL |
GALLE
ALSO FEATURED IN
GALLE
DUTCH FORT COM AND
LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL SPA COM |
SOUTH COAST BEACH
On outskirts of Galle
Fort, magnificent settings with views of waves
breaking on rocks. Luxury rooms. Designed in style
of Galle Fort
REQUEST E
BROCHURE |
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DECEMBER 2008 |
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LIHINIYA
SURF |
BENTOTA |
SOUTH COAST BEACH
Average tourist hotel
on much better Bentota beach. Nothing much to
recommend. Creates no lasting impression |
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DECEMBER 2005 |
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MAHAWELI REACH |
KANDY
ALSO FEATURED IN
KANDYAN
HOTELS COM |
INTERIOR HILLS
Five star Kandy hotel,
luxurious suites and deluxe rooms. Beautiful
architecture and pool facing river. Food average |
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MAY 2003 |
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MT LAVINIA |
COLOMBO
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COLOMBO BEACH
Sited on rocky headland
with stunning views from Governor's terrace.
Definitely a heritage hotel with a romantic history. |
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AUGUST 2004 |
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PEACOCK BEACH
HOTEL |
HAMBANTOTA |
SOUTH
COAST BEACH
Superb
beach setting where jungle meets the sea. Basic
accommodation, except for 2 suites. Compensated by
stunning views from roof floor terrace |
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JANUARY 2010 |
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RAMADA RESORT
CRITICAL REVIEW:
FROM DEC 2009 VISIT
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KALUTARA
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SOUTH
COAST BEACH
Fine beach setting
close to Colombo. Terraces to soak up sun.
Unfortunately, hotel let down by serious
maintenance issues. See images of our room,
illustrating safety issues. |
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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RIVER HOUSE |
BALAPITIYA
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SOUTH COAST RIVER
SETTING: Luxurious rooms with private
courtyards. Some rooms with plunge pools. No direct
beach access |
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2007 |
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RIVERINA |
BERUWELA
ALSO FEATURED IN
BERUWELA
BEACH. COM |
SOUTH
COAST BEACH
Beruwela beach 4 star
hotel. Dining room has character. Part of the
Confifi group chain of 3 Beruwela beach hotels |
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MARCH 2007 |
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ROSEN
RENAISSANCE |
YALA
ALSO FEATURED IN
YALA
SAFARI COM |
INTERIOR YALA
Five star hotel with
very spacious rooms, delightful pool. Reproduction
Indonesian furnishing adds to charm |
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JANUARY 2006 |
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SERENDIB |
BENTOTA |
SOUTH
COAST BEACH
Geoffrey Bawa designed
3 star hotel on Bentota beach. Basic rooms basic.
Teak floored superior rooms. |
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JANUARY 2006 |
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TAMARIND HILL |
GALLE
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GALLE 150 year
old P&O admiral's mansion coverted to luxury hotel.
Vast admiral's room with Antique reproduction
furniture. No direct beach access. |
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APRIL 2007 |
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TAJ EXOTICA |
BENTOTA
ALSO FEATURED IN
SRI LANKA
WEDDINGS
CO UK |
SOUTH
COAST BEACH
Luxury 5 star beach
hotel belonging to Taj Hotels. Super luxury 6th
Floor junior suites Also weddings venue |
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29 NOVEMBER 2008 |
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TOPAZ |
KANDY
ALSO FEATURED IN
KANDYAN
HOTELS COM |
INTERIOR HILLS
Just outside Kandy atop
a hill, two hotels side by side. Accommodation
average. Deluxe suites better. |
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MARCH 2007 |
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VIL UYANA |
SIGIRIYA
ALSO FEATURED IN
CULTURAL TRIANGLE COM |
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE:
Luxurious eco hotel built on paddy field. Luxurious
Forest dwellings with private pools
REQUEST E BROCHURE |
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MARCH 2007 |
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YALA SAFARI |
YALA
ALSO FEATURED IN
YALA
SAFARI COM |
SOUTH COAST BEACH YALA:
Yala Safari Village luxury safari lodge on rugged
coast. Range of deluxe accommodation cottages. Beach
chalets best. Easy park access
REQUEST E BROCHURE.
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JANUARY 2006 |
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YAPAHUWA PARADISE
RESORT
NEW 2010
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YAPAHUWA
ALSO FEATURED IN
UNDISCOVERED
SRI LANKA COM |
INTERIOR CULTURAL TRIANGLE:
Yapahuwa Paradise Resort grandiose hotel 0.8 kms
from ancient Yapahuwa rock fortress. Accommodation
in chalet blocks facing lake. Adjacent Ayurveda
Kuren resort. Easy access to Anuradhapura and
cultural triangle sites
REQUEST E
BROCHURE |
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JANUARY 2010 |
