Colombo Lighthouse was constructed to help sailors navigate through rough waters. Still a significant local landmark today, it's sure to have a few tales to tell about sailing triumphs and tragedies.

When you've spent a bit of time at this Fort longstanding beacon, why not check out Colombo City Centre, Galle Face Green, and Galle Face Beach? They're not far from Colombo Lighthouse and also popular with many travelers.

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Sigiriya Jungles

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Sep 10 - Sep 17

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Washington (DCA) to Colombo (CMB)

8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)

Only one major issue. The first night of my stay the hotel moved housekeeping staff into the room above me late at night. The banging and the noise was ridiculous and when I went to the front desk at around 11:00 p.m. there was nobody there, no night staff. Hotel shouldn't be putting staff in the same quarters as paying customers.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2023

Cocobay Unawatuna

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Sep 10 - Sep 17

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Washington (DCA) to Colombo (CMB)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)

The photos of this property LOOK okay but in real life, this place is sort of falling apart. You can’t swim in the beach as the water is too dangerous and choppy. The room we stayed in did not have a balcony door that sealed properly, so we had to switch rooms. The eating/ lounge area was very bare bones. For me, the stay would have been all right, had they not used photos likely from when this hotel first opened, when it was in tip top condition. We had a hot tub that we didn’t even feel like using, being the sealant looked cracked and gross and it just didn’t appear as clean as it did in the photos the hotel has shared with Expedia. We would never ever stay here again.

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

Taru Villas Mawella - Tangalle

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Sep 11 - Sep 17

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Washington (DCA) to Colombo (CMB)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)

Fantastic hotel can't recommend enough you must stay here

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

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