The Realm Journal
Where to stay in Sri Lanka — boutique villas, beach hotels and hill-country hideaways, with honest tips on choosing the right base.
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Where to stay in Nuwara Eliya: town-centre hotels, tea estate bungalows and stays near Nanu Oya station, with tips for Australians visiting Sri Lanka’s tea country.
Where to stay in Mirissa, Sri Lanka: beachfront, Coconut Tree Hill, hillside villas and nearby bays compared for Australian travellers, plus whale-watching tips.
Where to stay in Negombo near Colombo airport: the best areas for your first or last night in Sri Lanka, things to do and tips for Australian travellers.
Where to stay in Sri Lanka: the best areas and accommodation types across the south coast, hill country, Cultural Triangle, Yala and east coast, for Australians.
Where to stay in Sigiriya: village guesthouses, jungle lodges, Habarana resorts and Dambulla hotels compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
Where to stay in Pasikuda: the best beachfront resorts for families, couples and value seekers, plus booking tips for Australian travellers.
Where to stay near Yala National Park: Tissamaharama, Kirinda, safari camps and beach resorts compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
Where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka: town centre, Ella Gap views, Nine Arch Bridge area and resorts compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
Where to stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka: lakeside hotels, hilltop retreats and riverside resorts compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
Where to stay in Galle, Sri Lanka: an Australian traveller’s guide to staying in Galle Fort, Unawatuna, coastal resorts and hinterland villas, with booking tips.
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