... so I am looking for proximity to good food options plus nice beach. Does it exist? (I hear the beaches around Galle can be dirty) I would also love to hear some recommendations on holiday rentals versus hotels. (We tend to like a bit of luxury). Thanks for your help ... more

... Colombo first and getting an apartment at Crescat Residences. This place is like a resort in the heart of COlombo. You get all the benefits of the Colombo Plaza hotel which is in the same complex along with a shopping mall, spa, pools and so much more including dry cleaning ... more

... for the beach house (see holiday rentals) most guests talk very favourably about the Cinnamon Gardens - especially the food - it looks like its only a 200 rpe tuk-tuk ride to the main action so you have best of both worlds - beautiful beach and easy access to bars etc. Let ... more

can anyone recommend a decent cheap place to stay in Bentota? Would also consider a house or apartment thanks! ... more

... great 2 bedroom, air conditioned apartment that we rented which was only a 2 minute walk to the beach. It was much much cheaper than any decent hotel room. The owners of the apartment also drove ... ... you want any of the contact details for the house or apartment. Cheers Sue ... more

Hi I have a questions how you were searching for apartment or house to rent, jus asking people or on internet is it safe? ... more

... 2012. Our family has 5 adults and 2 children. We would appreciate any suggestions for family/safe stay in Hikkaduwa. Our preference, if possible, shall be a clean apartment/cottage/hut with 3 bed-rooms, within 100 meters walk to the beach. Look forward to some suggestions please. Regards JN ... more

... bound to get little response. Apartments (selfcatering) are VERY rare in Lanka's tourist towns, and mostly used in the big towns for expats or winter-longstay people. The closest shortstay equivalent would be a rented villa, of which Hikkaduwa area has quite a lot. However no price benefit compared ... more

... Hikkaduwa......I'd like an apartment, villa, condo, cottage or whatever that isn't just a hotel room. I'd like AC, safety, microwave, fridge, TV, washer, easy walk to town restaurants and food markets/shops, decently priced. Any ideas? Thank you very much!! Kathy P.S. Do you, will ... more