3 star hotels in Sri Lanka

I had mostly stayed in high- priced hotels like St. Andrew's and Araliya on my previous visits, so did not expect very much from a guest house a bit away from the city. When I walked into the place however, I was pleasantly surprised how nice and innovative this wood cabin guest house was. It had a very nice ambiance and the view of Gregory lake from the window & the balcony was soothing to the eye...

One of the best places to stay in Nuwara Eliya, convenient location/ easy access with best views of the Gregory lake. Service was next level, staff were very friendly and food offered was delicious!😊 I would recommend this place and definitely stay again in my next visit to Nuwara eliya!

I would like to recommend this hotel. The food is very good, the rooms are clean and always well organized and the hotel staff is always happy to help and very friendly. We stay at wooden villas that was really nice If some one looking villa or rooms in nuwaraeliya this is the best option. Highly recommended for family and friends of yours.

The best place to stay for a weekend get away. Cozy and the most amazing views you can get. Excellent staff and excellent food. You can do a lot of things near the hotel. Boat rides, horse rides and a lot of them.

The owner and his assistant Udaya were both lovely and so helpful. The owner went out of his way to get me vegan breakfast and Udaya showed me around some sights near Nuwara Eliya.

Wonderful experience with Dhammika and his Magic Place. The Food is delicious and Dhammika is very humble, sweet gentleman with a passion to make conversation and our stay a wonderful one. This place is much recommended!!!!

This place is amazing. It is off the beaten path, not beach front. But, it is a wonderful facility and property. The tranquility here is amazing. I could imagine a large family or company renting g the whole thing out and spending some good quality time together. The pool is small, but sufficient. During this covid time it is pretty barren. I was the only person there but they seen fit to provide...

We stayed in Dhammika Magic Palace two years ago and decided to celebrate NewYear this year here. Lovely place, very quiet hotel surrounded by natural dzungel. Hotel located 2,2 km far from ocean front shore but it takes 7 min drive by tuk-tuk to get to Wadduwa beach mostly best beach in West-South of Sri-Lanka. Wadduwa beach is wide and not crowded at all. You will deep in local life following fishermen...

Lovely place! Secluded and peaceful. Great swimming pool with a nice lawn. The food is superb! We loved the host who is a sriankan film celebrity, fun stories from his days of fight coordinating in srilankan cinema. Nice spacious clean rooms with bathroom amenities and hot water.

Hotel is very comfortable, nice garden, new pool, big clean room, friendly staff. We were happy and want to return here. Highly recommended to everyone!

The best place i ever visited! Thank you for all !!!

Beautiful surf beach just meters from the sea. Food was nice. Staff friendly. Place is rundown but still nice. Pool great

Excellent location, excellent customer service with 5 star level food. Staff was attentive and made food and all services available at request. Responsiveness is on point

The Location its just wow. Realy cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Nice rooms and good value for the money. The best stay this hollyday

Koggala Beach Cabanas was an amazing experience for our December holidays. It was clean, hygienic and the staff was friendly too. The spa was a relaxing experience blended with local ayurveda. We would definitely recommend to any guests local or international.

It was a fabulous stay with good food, amazing service, great rooms and ambience. Sumudu and his team did an excellent job in taking care of us, we will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

A delightful experience with family! Staff was kind and courteous. Food was simple, but adequate and the service was excellent. Not too many European tourists which was an added bonus!

We stayed at the hotel for two nights. Breakfasts were okay. The two pools were nice and clean. There's no beach access. You have to go either left or right from the hotel. The rooms are pretty tired. We were put in a room where the safe didn't work and the lamps weren't working. They replaced the lamps and gave us keys for the safe; otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to open it. We ended up at...

Staff is quite friendly and did what they can, but I was surprised at how old the hotel felt because it says its 4 stars. The room seemed pretty old, pictures look better online. Hotel was empty, not a lot of visited but it’s also off season. Staff is quite helpful though, but the hotel it’s as high quality as in the photos, seems like it needs to maintenance. We also didn’t swim cause we couldn’t...

The room facilities are old, and the swimming pool is OK.

I stayed at this hotel recently and have mixed feelings. The room was spacious and offered spectacular sea views, which was a big plus. I also enjoyed the two pools, where the water was in perfect condition. The nearby beach, although small, was very nice to walk around. The hotel is well located, with several restaurants within walking distance for dinner in the evening, which is convenient. However...

The room is very clean, the hotel is in a good location, the service is very warm and thoughtful, the swimming pool is very beautiful, there is a beach behind the hotel with various water activities, the price is affordable, and the sunset is beautiful

The condition of the property is satisfactory. The food in the restaurant is a solid 4. Excellent view of the ocean from the room.

The hotel is good. It is easily accessible from the airport and has a beach at back of the hotel. Their restaurant has some delicious food including some sea food. My stay here was good except for one thing. They did not provide soap, toothpaste and toothbrush. Wifi strength and speed is ok.

Preserving old wood and historical items for interiors this place gives a good feel of old vibes

Right next to the ocean was very nice food was ok

Nice hotel with very cordial staff. Quarantine service was amazing with the delicious food they provide is sufficient for two person in a single meal.

Have been there more than 3 times for dinner. I always love their food, the view and their customized service. ❤

Look, this is a good hotel - especially considering that when I came here with my girlfriend we were in transit and the airline put us here for free. The rooms are big and air conditioned with cool tile floors and comfortable beds. These are all based around a courtyard which leads out onto two swimming pools and the beach. Food is a nice if unspectacular buffet.

A wonderful hotel with a recent renovation, the beach and surf schools are just across the street. A fish market is 10 minutes away, where you can pick out seafood and have it cooked for you right away. A supermarket, souvenirs, and a currency exchange office are all within walking distance. The hotel restaurant offers an à la carte breakfast. The only problem is, we stayed for three days, and three...

A lot of ants in the room even after cleaning. The laundry price is not clearly stated and it did not seems to be very well washed. I noticed some missing socks after departure. The outlets are definitely placed randomly. To plug your tools or even the kettle i'ts doable but you need some imagination sometimes... We had hot water 2 days out of 5. Basically if other people in the hotel have a shower...

Only one road from the beach, the hotel gave us a very pleased welcome . The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was big with a huge bathroom and the fan and air conditioning worked very well. We stayed for three nights and ate at The Natural Earth restaurant which is only 5 minutes walk away. The hotel has a long pool and offers yoga and massage. We would have stayed longer if we had the...

We, as a family spent a week at this amazing hotel where people are super friendly, and welcoming. Food for Christmas dinner was delicious , and can be organised at any time with fresh fish and fruits and veggies. We fell like a family hotel where all the people working there are really taking care of us. The atmosphere here is very friendly. You just need to cross the street 6 meters to get to the...

Very good location. Directly opposite Weligama beach, and most of the surfing school. Clean bathroom too and helpful staff.

Nice hotel with clean rooms, nice view, friendly staff, close to the ocean. A great place to relax with the whole family or with friends!) If you surf, Chill Bay is a great choice, as there are many cool surf camps across the street. I recommend you to visit, you will not regret it

As always, a very enjoyable stay at Seahorse Hotel & Spa, Negombo, which has been my preferred arrival and departure property for the past six years. Spent some quality time relaxing poolside — always a highlight and the perfect way to unwind. The rooms are relaxing, well-appointed, and offer a very good price point, making the stay even more worthwhile. The buffet breakfast offered an excellent...

Most people seem to stay for one night on way to or from the airport, and thats enough. The room was well appointed but no outside view because the window was blocked by an unnecessay spa room. We could not have stayed in such a room for longer. Pool and restaurant good. The nearby beach road was just awful and blocked off the beach, so we never got to it. Very pleased to leave and things improved...

Room & the entire hotel was spotless. Staff are super friendly & helpful.

Good short stay Good short stay after a late night arrival. Got us checked in promptly. Rooms are comfortable, spacious and clean. Breakfast was standard fare and good to get you started for the day. Special mention to Rohana in the restaurant for his friendly welcome and service.

The staff is vey professional and kind

Works in progress which will be completed very soon, other than that the hotel was good value hit money!! The only other point being asked to pay extra for water with your breakfast isn’t ideal!!

Lovely hotel with an old colonial vibe. Although the we loved the place but it could do with a refurbish in the bathrooms. Lovely pool and gardens with a short walk down to the terrific massive beach. The hotel also has the novelty of the coastal train line running past the end of the garden which was quite fun. The staff were beyond reproach and the food was really good with an enormous breakfast...

We love this place. The gardens are very beautiful and well maintained. The staff are very friendly. The rooms are a bit older but still in keeping with the period of the hotel. The food was delicious and breakfasts are amazing! Thanks for such a wonderful stay

This was the last of the 4 hotels we did in our 10 day trip. Boutique resort, just 15 rooms and a lovely lawn and a 20 met pool. Outstanding service, good food and just a min walk across the tracks to the bentota beach.

This is not our first time here, everything went great last year, and so with the wealth of options on the island we decided not to tempt fate and stay here again (we were welcomed with even greater hospitality than the year before), especially since the price was more than right. The room was on the second floor of a separate building, and the room itself had an extra floor where there was an extra...

Beautiful garden, beautifully landscaped pool, very nice, large rooms. The bathroom could use a refresh, but the overall atmosphere of the hotel is very pleasant and sophisticated, rounded off by very friendly staff with excellent service. I would book this hotel again.

The building is beautiful as is the art work. Excellent pool and wonderful gardens giving easy access to the beach. Service is very attentive and the meals are extremely good ( great banana bread!). A great place to relax and enjoy a few days of rest. It is good value for money and food and drink is very reasonable but don’t get your laundry done here it is ridiculously expensive.

It is not a luxury hotel but the relationship between quality and price is excellent. In a good beach spot, very calm. With a lot of water activities that could be made. Very nice staff. Excellent swimming pool. Less positive: no one makes your room or changes your towels

Recently visited this hotel , basically I booked the Passivilla however the GM has graciously transferred us to Marina beach hotel due to the sandy beach facilities . The room sizes were big and the toilets are vey clean .All the staffs are very friendly .we had some lovely time at the beach with beach sports . I have to give a huge thanks to GM Janaka for his warm welcoming and hospitality . Lovely...

Nice location Beautiful beach Good staff. Menu should be improved

This is a tranquil, calm, and clean location from which to appreciate the beauty of Pasikudhah beach. I'm not sure it's a 4-star because there isn't enough employees or a strong service attitude, but it's a terrific deal for this area. The pool is great, and there are plenty of water activities to choose from. The food was excellent and wonderful. Rooms are comfortable, big, and luxurious, with all...

LSR water sports center operates from here, that's the best place ( probably the only place in Passikudah Beach) to do water sports like jetski, canoeing, banana boat rides etc. Also Mr.Sujith is a very experienced and qualified dive master for all your scuba diving needs.

we had a great vacation with them. The food is very tasty. The beach is perfect for kids. their hospitality is excellent. Their commitment during this pandemic situation is great.

I’ve visited the hotel for a wedding function. The hall is good and spacious. Food and drinks are in average range.

I recently stayed at this hotel and found it to be an average experience overall. The location was convenient, and the staff was friendly, but there were a few areas that could use improvement. The room was average offering a comfortable bed and basic facilities. However, the bathroom was a letdown. It could have been cleaner, and some fixtures seemed worn out or in need of maintenance, making it...

Good one, service is also very good.. the location is little inside, but worth to stay…

Great place and wonderful location for the photos

Food is really amazing.. I dont know about the prices but its obviously worth. This place is highly recommended for a special date. Better check in and try.

Rooms were very clean. Maybe because it was built recently. Food was OK.

There is no amenities (shampoo,shower gel,water)and the cleaning service is not good.

Very beautiful,calm and quiet place.friendly staff and good beach and very big pool.good restaurant and good maintenance

If you find calm place this hotel I can highly recommend.it was directly on to the beach.its a fantastic location.rooms also very clear.staff was very friendly & helpfull.if any one need to go hikkaduwa, please try this hotel.

I spent 10 days there and it felt like home. The staff and manager is extremely friendly, helpful in any matter and really care about the hotel and guests. The breakfasts were delicious, Patt cooked and served pancakes, fish, made coffee and other specialities. There is beautiful beach, calm and quiet, but center of Hikkaduwa can be reached on foot. The clean and intimate swimming pool and the beautiful...

Fantastic place, had a wonderful 4 days and could easily stay longer. Service was outstanding and food was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable with great view. We had room 106, chosen for bed softness. They were all different so if this matters to you ask to see a view rooms and check beds. The staff were the best, very attentive, just lovely.

Nice place on the edge of crowdy part of Hikkaduwa

As per our budget hotel is good and clean and service is also good

Great little hotel, would definitely go back

Just ok. Little expensive. The room we had (106) had two single beds placed next to each other to make a double bed. They kept seperating. We checked out after our first night. Location is not bad. The management seems to consist of two gentlemen. One is extremely friendly and polite while the other makes every task seem mountainous. The A/C in our room also worked only on full power and could not...

Well looked after hotel with good amenities. Great swimming pool, clean rooms, air-con, good showers and good breakfast. Conveniently located near the main street of Hikkaduwa and Hikkaduwa Railway Station but in a quiet location.

Very pleased with this hotel, great pool, good room service and only 5 minutes away from the beach. The laundry service is slightly pricey and there is not a big selection of food. All rooms have air con and fans.

We had a wonderful stay in Kandy! The room was super comfortable, and the restaurant served absolutely delicious food. The location is perfect.so close to the Temple of the Tooth, and we could easily walk into Kandy town. Highly recommended!

Our purpose was to visit the Temple of tooth relic. This hotel is the best place to stay inside the Kandy city. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean & comfortable rooms. Highly recommend

Well worth the price. The staff was really helpful and friendly. The room was clean, had a great balcony view as well. The linen could be better, but I have no complaints because of the relatively low price I had to pay. Small, but quite a handy place with everything you need for a couple days' stay. Many thanks to the establishment for charging a fair local price despite of the increasing dollar rate...

When my friends and I go on a trip to Kandy, let's choose the kandy city say hotel as our accommodation. Its surroundings are beautiful. Clean and tidy. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Booked the Deluxe Room for one night. Everything was clean and room was spacious. We were told that the rooms on the upper floors are generally the better ones. For the cheap price very good. Location is good only 10 min from the Railway. You can also walk to the city or malls takes around 15 to 20minutes. For a short Stay in the city the hotel is perfect.

Capsule hotel. Basically you will be allocated a capsule bed built like lockers into the walls of the building basement. Very cheap and clean but be prepared for the minimalist design. WiFi and mobile internet do not work in the capsule

The room was too hot, and the air conditioner seemed to be malfunctioning, cooling down very slowly. Staying there in this nearly 40°C weather was unbearable. I'm not sure if the price of over 900 yuan is cheap or expensive.

The room was spacious and the building was a colonial style typical of Galle, making it a wonderful experience.

The hotel is located inside a castle, making it convenient to go anywhere, and its best feature is its proximity to the sunset spot. It has a Dutch style, is clean and tidy, offers excellent service, and provides a set breakfast that is quite tasty.

Beautiful boutique hotel with blue and white theme in its accessories which was what captivated my interest into booking one. The room was huge but only a small tv. AC was noisy through the night with a tick tick sound which was annoying. Thus was reported to the staff in the morning. Breakfast choice had to be selected the day before. The eggs Benedict could have been better. However, the fruit juice...

The breakfast was great, with a variety of set menus to choose from. The hotel was beautiful. The first-floor rooms had absolutely no soundproofing; every sound was clearly audible. Movement noises from the second floor were amplified tenfold due to the wooden partitions, making it impossible to sleep all night. The bed was too soft; my back ached when I got up. The shower water wasn't hot.

I stayed for two nights and it was a very friendly and pleasant stay. The interior was also very nice. Thank you for accommodating my early morning departure.

I recently stayed at Grand Rockland Hotel with my family. The place is clean, comfortable, and offers great value for money. The service was friendly and kind, and the staff were very helpful. Even though the hotel was fully booked, they kindly arranged nearby rooms for our family, which we really appreciated. The rooms were very clean and came with a bathroom and a small private outdoor sitting area...

We had a wonderful dinner experience at this restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the staff welcomed us warmly and made us feel comfortable. The service was truly exceptional — the team was attentive, polite, and very professional throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and served on time. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The staff...

Good rooms for the price, which is cheap , comfortable rooms Bathrooms are clean Very nice and polite staff Hot water running out is a problem. lower ground rooms can be refurnished because it is dusty and fungus is there. When place is having an event sound is a problem if you want peace and quiet.

The well fare party of our bank officer that we held yesterday was very beautifully arranged. There was good service. The food was very tasty. Also, the manager Mr. Malith, thank you very much, I only spoke by phone but everything was very beautiful ..

We celebrated my sister’s birthday here, and it was the perfect choice! The location is ideal and suits family functions really well. The atmosphere gave us a lot of freedom to enjoy, and the staff was very friendly and supportive throughout. Everything was well-arranged, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable celebration!

You can taste very delicious foods here. Service is very good and friendly. ❤️

Beautiful resort with a stunning lake view and a peaceful atmosphere. We loved watching the many birds around the lake — such a relaxing experience. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The restaurant was excellent with delicious food and great service. Highly recommended!

We booked directly with the resort, and from the moment we made the reservation until check-out, the receptionist provided excellent service. He was very helpful, friendly, and professional throughout our stay. The staff was very good, always supportive and attentive to our needs. The location is beautiful — the lake view is absolutely stunning, and the sunset at Tissa Lake in the evening was truly...

We were planning to stay there 2 nights but ended up checking out after our first night. Location and views are fantastic but the bathrooms need an update and service was sub par. We also got our laundry done but according to my husband they didn't use detergent and smelled like they cleaned them in a well. On a good note the srilankan breakfast was fantastic!

The rooms need a good deep clean. No matress covers. The views are amazing and having breakfast outside looking at the lake was a treat. If you are into bird watching this is your place. We had breakfast and dinner there and the food was lovely. We were told the card machine was broken and we had to pay our final bill in cash. The staff are all very nice, in particular Prabodha who was really kind...

Very beautiful place, service is perfect and staff also very kind, best place to stay in the down south.

This place need lots of work. But the bedrooms were okay, clean and comfortable. Our lunch took nearly 1.5 hours to arrive. Swimming pool was one reason I booked this hotel but it wasn't usable during our stay. Staff were friendly.

We had the vacation we'd dreamed of, with natural beauty, the lake providing refreshing refreshment, and the birds singing. The rooms were clean, the service was friendly, and they always attended to everything, and the cuisine was excellent.

Villa Birdlake in Hikkaduwa is truly a paradise that makes staying in a joy 🌿✨. With its tranquil surroundings and thoughtful amenities, you hardly feel the need to venture out—everything you need for a peaceful and rejuvenating stay is right here. The cozy accommodations 🏡, serene views 🌊, and delightful infinity pool 🏖️ make it easy to lose track of time just relaxing. The lush gardens 🌺 and calming...

Beautifully located next to the lake. The rooms are well appointed and clean, the food is incredible. Has free wifi a lovely pool and staff so very friendly. We stayed for 4 nights in suite with ajoining rooms and a fully appointed pantry. Is a short trip in tuk tuk to main beach so is much more idyllic location to stay.

Spent two amazing days at this beautiful Villa with my family. Hotel staff was very helpful and friendly which made our elderly parents very comfortable and they had a splendid time. Superb location to get away from all the rush. Will definitely go back

When we visited Bird lake with our family. It was a wonderful experience.we stayed for 2 nights and 3 days, the location and view was amazing and very peaceful,Staff were so friendly and flexible and mostly the main host Mr.Trevor who was making it feel like home. This is a wonderful place to come with family and friends. The food was prepared with love and care . Land scaping is done realy well. We...

The gardens are so peaceful and beautiful. The pool is a great temperature and very clean. The hosts made us feel at home and organised a scooter and taxis. We will be back soon. Thank you very much.

It is a friendly family run hotel. We found staff very cheerful and helpful. Our room was a decent size and clean and overlooked the pool and garden. The pool is very large and well maintained and the garden is lovely. While we were there we had some very nice meals. Tip: ask them to buy in some fresh fish or seafood for your evening meal - good quality and reasonably priced. The place is located reasonably...

The hospitality was exceptional, making us feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. The rooms were incredibly comfortable, providing a perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city. The beautiful pool added a relaxing touch, making it a great spot to unwind with friends, family, or even as a couple. The food was fantastic—delicious and beautifully prepared, adding to the overall enjoyment...

We enjoyed our stay, the staff is really nice and helpful. The property is well maintained and clean.

The hotel grounds are well kept gardens and a big pool area, but beware of the millions of mosquitoes. The whole place overall is a bit lifeless and run down. The beds around the pool are torn. The rooms are old, we had the creakiest, most uncomfortable bed, very old air conditioner, and the bathroom is big but very outdated and needs a really good clean. If you are on the ground floor, the upstairs...

Stayed for 1 night before the safari. The rooms are small but clean and well maintained. Good mattresses, quality linen👍 Excellent pool in the shade, had a great rest from the road The restaurant cooks deliciously, the price is about the same as everywhere else. The reception helped with the safari, everything was clear and on time

Great tucked away resort... Being one of the very few guests during my stay, I got full attention and felt well looked after. Pool was nice and breakfast very good, I recommend this place for overnight if going to Yala for a safari.

The hotel overall is nice, the pools in the garden are great and the reception & security are extremely kind. However, a bunch of mosquitoes with no incense or anything around the garden, cold showers, no shower gel or shampoo… WiFi also didn’t work 90% of the time Not the best value for money overall despite having amazing potential

We booked to stay here last minute and wow we were glad we did. Firstly the room was spacious, clean, and had good facilities. Staff were amazingly hospitable and hung out our laundry for us when we arrived with it wet and brought us cold juice and water. The security guard on the gate walked us to our taxi with an umbrella to keep us dry-thank you sir!

We booked a room here very last minute and we are so happy we did! The staff were amazing and so friendly, our room was incredible for a “budget” room, and the outdoor area is lovely. Two pools! Also not far from the beach and grocery shops. Highly recommend

We loved our stay at Arcadia resort! The ourdoor area was amazing, with not only one, but two pools, a lot of plants and ideal for relaxing. The room was clean and the bed comfy. The owner and staff were lovely. The location was a bit outside of the crowded centre of Hikkaduwa, which we liked, as it’s more quiet, but only 10 Minutes to walk.

The location is close (a 7-minute walk) to the train station and bus station. It's a 20-minute walk to Turtle Beach and a 10-minute walk to regular beach. For a hassle-free check-in, I recommend bringing your English-language reservation voucher. The staff is pleasant. A dedicated person guards the gate. The resort consists of several buildings; I stayed in The Pearl of Arcadia. My room is a decent...

The welcome at Arcadia was very warm, which continued throughout my stay. The hotel was well presented and clean. Garden and pool provided a great space to unwind and relax. Some minor issues with ants, just need to be very careful with food and open doors/windows. Excellent value for money, I would recommend a stay here for the budget conscious.

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We booked a two-night stay to enjoy the ocean view, but instead, we saw construction at the hotel and nearby—building 2 is under construction, apparently getting ready for the season. We were offered dinner for the inconvenience, but we still didn't get what we wanted. I was alone in the pool and jacuzzi, but construction workers were constantly walking around the hotel, which didn't make for a relaxing...

Everyone working there is very helpful, friendly, and provide great services. Location and views were perfect for us. Will always come back.

It's very close to the beach, with a private beach and clear water. There are also small crabs and fish, and the breakfast is also good. The hotel is in a good location, the scenery is particularly beautiful, and there is also a small swimming pool for children to swim.

The room is nice. The service is good. The location is also good.👍

The room is close to the sea, about 20 meters away, with beautiful scenery. The store took in two cute 🐶. We also saw a rainbow 🌈. Special experience, impressive. Recommended!