Top Guest houses in Sri Lanka

Boasting a location only a short walk from Tangalle Lagoon, the 3-star Cinnabar offers views of the sea as well as a treatment room, an outdoor swimming pool and hot public baths.

Featuring 9 rooms with views of the garden, the Happy Man Bentota is set a 10-minute ride from Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Center.

Set at a 2.5 km distance from Srilanka Best Safari, the 3-star Nature House Udawalawe has a French restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.

Set at a 950-metre distance from Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage, the rooms in the 3-star Green View Udawalawe have views of garden.

Situated 30 metres of Hiriketiya Beach, the Dots Bay House offers 17 guest rooms.

Ul-Khizr Mosque is at a distance of 2.7 km from the Humbhaha, while Yala National Park Sri Lanka is approximately 10 minutes' drive away.

Set 7 km from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, the family Oruthota Chalets Kandy boasts spa therapy and a shared lounge available on site.

Offering a prime location approximately 5 minutes' walk from Kudapaduwa North, the 3-star Marine Guest House holds a total of 19 rooms and boasts spa therapy and a garden.

Vessagiriya is at a distance of 3.9 km from the 2-star Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours, while Tissa Wewa is around 10 minutes' drive away.

The 4-star Handagedara Mirissa with an outdoor pool is just 1.2 km from Parrot Rock Bridge.

The 2-star Salt House Dickwella lies 25 minutes' walk from Wewurukannala Vihara Temple and offers an American restaurant and an outdoor pool onsite.

Set 5 minutes' drive from The Church of St Paul, the rooms in the Rosa Kandy have views of river.

While staying at the Mercuryfm 101 Yarl Mercury Inn you are invited to discover Jaffna Dutch Fort, set about 25 minutes' walk away, or Nallur Kovil, which is about 2 km away.

Sigiriya Museum is just 1.4 km from the Hungry Lion, while Pidurangala Rock is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.

Set 2.6 km from Marakolliya Beach, the Villa Tangalle lies in the Tangalle Beach district.

There are rooms facing mountain and the Dream Cottage Nuwara Eliya is set 350 metres from Moon Plains.

Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex and Midigama Beach are located 7 km and 2.4 km from the Waters Edge respectively.

The Green Mart is situated at a distance of 4.3 km from Star Gate and around a 15-minute drive from Ruwanwelisaya.

Guests can also enjoy access to Ella Rock, which is 3.7 km from the recently renovated Wonder.

Offering 18 rooms with views of the garden, the 2-star Pearl Of The Bay is set in the Arugam Bay City district of Arugam Bay, within a 10-minute drive of Muhudu Maha Vihara.

Located a 10-minute ride from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the cosy Clove Garden Kandy overlooks the garden and features an à la carte restaurant.

While staying at the budget Elegance Colombo you are invited to discover Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, set 2.9 km away, or Galle Face Green, which is around 10 minutes away by car.

The 4-star Aathma Colombo is found a mere 14 minutes' walk from Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte Municipal Council, offering guests Asian cuisine.

While staying at the 5-star Geoffrey Bawa'S Home Number 11 you are invited to discover Thimbirigasyaya, set a 25-minute walk away, or University of Colombo, which is about 700 metres away.

While staying at the Kingz Negombo you are invited to discover Dutch Fort, set about 6 km away, or St. Mary's Church, which is around 10 minutes' drive away.

Galle Lighthouse is at a distance of 2.1 km from the Sahana Villa, while Dutch Church Galle is about a 10-minute drive away.

Featuring an outdoor pool and 8 rooms, the Oasis Ayurveda Resort Wadduwa is 25 minutes' stroll from City of Gem Museum.

The recently renovated Vintage Rest is nestled right in the centre of Anuradhapura and at a distance of 4.5 km from Ruwanwelisaya.

The Mountain Bliss Villa is situated within a 7-km distance of Temple of the Gadaladenia and nearly a 10-minute ride from Ambakka Temple.

While staying at the modern Mount River View Kandy you are invited to discover Museum of Rajaa Elephant, set 7 km away, or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is a 15-minute ride away.

While staying at the Anthony Guesthouse Hikkaduwa you are invited to discover Turtle Beach, set 10 minutes away by car, or Saffron Robes Gallery and Studio, which is 2.8 km away.

Nestled in the Arugam Bay City district, the Sand Dune Beach Villa N Surf Camp Arugam Bay is within easy reach of Pasarchenal.

The Bandulas is situated at a distance of 4.8 km from Turtle Beach and about a 20-minute drive from Ratgama Lake.

Staying at the family Bay Dreams, guests can discover the rural area right at Pottuvil Lagoon.

Placed a 10-minute stroll from Arthur's Seat, the 3-star King Of provides guests with a lobby area and a restaurant.

The Dions Negombo is situated within 20 minutes' walk of St. Mary's Church and just 1.8 km from Ave Maria Convent.

Set a 15-minute drive from Seenigama Muhudu Viharaya, the Jasmine Garden Hikkaduwa lies in the Hikkaduwa Beach district.

Koneswaram Temple is also set around 10 minutes by car from the Sea Shadow Trincomalee.

While staying at the 2-star Turtle Lamp you are invited to discover Galle Dutch Fort, set 3.6 km away, or Fort, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car.

The Saffron Dickwella with a swimming pool is 0.8 km from Blue Beach.

While staying at the Rock Face you are invited to discover Rawana Waterfall, set nearly 10 minutes away by car, or Kithal Ella Falls, which is about 3.2 km away.

Dhowa rock temple is within a 10-minute drive of the Seven Heaven and R. M. S Antique And Brassware is around 0.6 km away.

While staying at the 3-star Gatetrees Resort you are invited to discover Kadurugoda Buddhist Temple, set 1.1 km away, or Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre, which is 18 minutes' walk away.

Situated 2 km from the centre of Tissamaharama, the apartment with a view over the garden offers a terrace.

Buddhist Temple is within a 9-km distance of the Abc Guest Inn & Restaurant Haputale.

The Heritage with mountain views lies only 9 minutes' walk from Ella Spice Garden.

The 3-star Central Mirissa offers 13 rooms along with snorkelling, diving, and fishing, while also boasting a location just a 9-minute walk from Secret beach.

Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is at a distance of 3.7 km from the Green Gregory Villa, while Moonplains Safari & Mini Worlds End is approximately 25 minutes' walk away.

Ventura Beach is 3.4 km from the beachfront Aliya Lanka Beruwala and features shopping and dining.

Srilanka Best Safari is a 25-minute walk from recently renovated The Elephant Udawalawe and features shopping and dining.

Udawalawe Dam is about 10 minutes by car from the Owls Nest.

2.6 km from Ul-Khizr Mosque, the Safari Kataragama boasts an Asian restaurant and 11 rooms.

Hakgala Botanic Gardens is at a distance of 63 km from the Gregory Hills, while Pedro Tea Factory is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

The beachfront Oriental Rest is located in the coastal part of Hikkaduwa, 3.3 km from One Big Turtle Point.

Set within 7 km of Kustaraja Gala, the 3-star Surf & Yoga Sri Lanka - Surf Camp And Yoga Retreat With Coworking Space Mirissa features an infinity swimming pool and a continental breakfast.

While staying at the Villa you are invited to discover Lipton's Seat, set about 10 minutes' drive away, or Lake Richmond, which is 4.5 km away.

Located at a 650-metre distance from Turtle Conservation Project Turtle Watch, The Lookout Tangalle is a 7-minute stroll from Turtle Point.

Offering a swimming pool, the Gypsy Garden Kosgoda is located at a distance of 3.5 km from Kothduwa temple.

Rakkhiththa Kanda Aranya Senasanaya is a mere 50 metres from the Eagle View, while Ella Rock is approximately 6 km away.

While staying at the Cliff House Weligama you are invited to discover Midigama Beach, set about 25 minutes' walk away, or Ahangama Beach, which is about 4 km away.

Hummanaya Blow Hole is at a distance of 3.7 km from the Jungle Escape and Dickwella Beach is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.

University of Colombo is only 0.8 km from The Dutch Burgher Union, while National Art Gallery is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

Located in the centre of Galle, within 5 minutes' walk of Fort and within walking distance of Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, the Orchard House offers a sunbathing terrace and a garden.

While staying at the Namara Green Ella you are invited to discover Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, set around 25 minutes' walk away, or Little Adam's Peak, which is about 3 km away.

Talalla Beach is a 10-minute drive from the Gaia Soul Godauda and features shopping and dining.

The Moon Plain is a perfect vacation spot 3.8 km from Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya and other Nuwara Eliya landmarks.

Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is 2.5 km from the Merchants and features shopping and dining.

Tea Plantation View is 2.7 km from the Mirage Talawakele and features shopping and dining.

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project is a 25-minute walk from the Villa Havana Bentota and features shopping and dining.

Honey Bee Garden is only 1.2 km from the Ella Green Ella, while Rawana Waterfall is approximately a 10-minute drive away.