Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Sri Lanka for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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#### Colombo

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## Our top choices for Sri Lanka historic hotels

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c77ceab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/ff20f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/370f763d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/57be7ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Galle Face Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

Kollupitiya

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1,004 reviews)

"Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff. "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Paul

CA $142

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/15169225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/f14327a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/85d4cd2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/e1fc1686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-The-Lakeside-Hotel-At-Nuwarawewa.h8794057.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.2/10

Good

(40 reviews)

"This property offered value for money - it was cheap. In its heyday, it must have been a very nice hotel but maintenance has fallen behind over the years. The common areas are fine but the rooms and exterior/grounds are very tired and badly need to be updated. Perhaps the owners can't afford it - there were only 4 guests booked in on the night we stayed."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

michael

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-The-Lakeside-Hotel-At-Nuwarawewa.h8794057.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/469b1133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/e07979ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/88a7b96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/9c567869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Nilketha-Villa-Eco-Hotel.h8965793.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

6.2/10

(31 reviews)

"A notre arrivée, l'hôtelier nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation à notre nom, qu'il venait de racheter cet hôtel et que pour pouvoir y dormir, il fallait annuler notre réservation auprès d'hotel.com (ce qui était impossible sans perdre les 60 € déjà payés car il nous demandait une annulation pour le jour même) et qu'ensuite, il fallait le payer en espèces le prix de la chambre (environ 45 €). Sans moyen de contacter Hotel.com car 4h du matin en France, nous avons préféré quitter cet...

![France](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/fr.svg)

VERONIQUE

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Nilketha-Villa-Eco-Hotel.h8965793.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/29bfb8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/818aeea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/7f4dc848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/9de2ae0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Sigiriya

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information)

Sigiriya

8.6/10

Excellent

(552 reviews)

"Our experience in this hotel has been amazing: the breakfast was delicious and all the staff was super caring and professional. We definitely recommend it!"

![Italy](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/it.svg)

Valentina

CA $172

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 6 - Feb 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/w842h556x0y4-2fb84a5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/2b5fb9f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/7cccb766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Banquet hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/1fcb1b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Heritage Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel.h5857549.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.2/10

Good

(70 reviews)

"The Heritage is set in a fabulous location, in magnificent grounds on the edge of a lake, peaceful and comfortable. Yet in easy reach of the Sacred City. The staff were helpful and breakfasts superb."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Jeff

CA $133

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel.h5857549.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/9c7eafb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/048b3960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/4a70a8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/078be838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage Tourist Rest

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Cottage-Tourist-Rest.h9031905.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.0/10

Good

(6 reviews)

"silent place.no meal. T V not working. other than that good place to stay for short period."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sudath

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Cottage-Tourist-Rest.h9031905.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/62f8b821.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/1a38d74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/3d434574.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/75057558.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Alakamanda

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Hotel-Alakamanda.h8036252.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

6.0/10

(14 reviews)

"Disappointing Stay – Not as Advertised This hotel looked great in the Expedia photos, but upon arrival, it was a completely different story—false advertising at its finest. The property looked nothing like the pictures, and mosquitoes were a major issue throughout our stay. Right away, we encountered problems with the hot water in our room. After multiple calls to the front desk and waiting for maintenance, it took hours to fix, and even then, we only had lukewarm water. The entrance was...

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sandyta

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Hotel-Alakamanda.h8036252.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/86343a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/4e219e7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/0aa7e743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/f94e5b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Topaz

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Hotel-Topaz.h1680453.Hotel-Information)

Kandy

8.0/10

Very good

(33 reviews)

"Beautiful property with super friendly staff and good food options for breakfast and dinner. Incredible view of Kandy and surroundings. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Dario

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Hotel-Topaz.h1680453.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/b0db85b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/10f55437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/5cb75882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/fc2fef0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Tourmaline

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-The-Tourmaline.h5616757.Hotel-Information)

Kandy

8.4/10

Very good

(51 reviews)

"Nice hotel at a good price. Very clean rooms and very friendly staff."

![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg)

Holger

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-The-Tourmaline.h5616757.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/02ac4573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/7286bd5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/03e8359d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/804a8e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information)

Kataragama

8.6/10

Excellent

(12 reviews)

"We arrived to a warm welcome from the staff. They were caring and attentive throughout our stay. There's not a lot to do after your safari in the surrounding area in terms of shops or stalls. There are however really beautiful rice paddy and lake scenes for anyone who wants to get adventurous on the bikes they provide and the locals are really friendly. The food was delicious. We didn't request anything in particular they just cooked up rice or noodles with chicken one night and the garlic...

![Saudi Arabia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sa.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Sri Lanka Hotel Reviews

![Marino Beach Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29970000/29961100/29961010/46836ee4_y.jpg)

### Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with wonderful staff."

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Marino-Beach-Colombo.h29961010.Hotel-Information)

![ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371500/102371455/bab414a2_y.jpg)

### ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, elegant hotel with very welcoming staff."

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-ITC-Ratnadipa-Colombo.h102371455.Hotel-Information)

![Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104800800/104800745/e4a70ad8_y.jpg)

### Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast was excellent and very clean and modern comfortable rooms Overall an excellent stay in an excellent hotel"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Life.h104800745.Hotel-Information)

![Granbell Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76370800/76370717/3e246c14_y.jpg)

### Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel very friendly staff roof top bar and pool lovely . The rooms are great especially the bathroom . Lovely sea view "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Granbell-Hotel-Colombo.h76370717.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/181900/181855/4895c143_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"A full service Hilton hotel. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo.h181855.Hotel-Information)

![Cinnamon Grand Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916300/916269/46a7601f_y.jpg)

### Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, food, pool and helpful staff"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Grand-Colombo.h916269.Hotel-Information)

![Shangri-La Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/8b709302_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms and helpful staff, would highly recommend "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Shangri-La-Colombo.h19414242.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/610000/607900/607883/8c2bb45e_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Reservations "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo-Residence.h607883.Hotel-Information)

![Radisson Collection Resort, Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111150400/111150337/f0de5305_y.jpg)

### Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the staff were all very helpful. The hotel is luxurious. Two beautiful pools and very good food. The views are stunning over the ocean. The beach is not suitable for swimming due to heavy surf and a strong side current but Talpe beach a 1.5k walk or tuk-tuk away has a safe beach behind a reef. "

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