Peliyagoda

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7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.
7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

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Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
$160 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$195 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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Probably, if not the best hotel in Colombo. I was assigned to a room that faces the sea as well as Biera Lake. The hotel, which is also accessible through one of the largest mall is a huge bonus. This gives plenty of options for food. The breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Certainly will return ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
$96 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$115 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
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Ocean view room. Awesome breakfast buffet. Infinity pool

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Fully refundable
$61 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$73 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
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8/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
Amazing views and terrace. Polite and helpful staff

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

Negombo Ocean Breeze Apartments

4.5 out of 5
28 Poruthota Rd Negombo Western Province
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Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
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7.4/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges

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Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
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8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
The apartment was tired and broken, the walls dirty, kitchen draws broken, bed uncomfortable, no kettle, the bathroom was peeling, no alcohol permitted on the premises!! Beetles in the bathroom at night, we checked out a night early as the place was so depressing - I cannot understand how it has ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

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Things to do

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Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

$28
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Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

$33
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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

$80
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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
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$31
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Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

$30
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Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
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7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree. Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

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