Enjoy an afternoon of observing and learning at Pinnawala Zoo. Sheltering all types of animals, there's a creature to spark everyone's curiosity here.

This wildlife attraction is located in Pinnawala. Once you've seen everything you want to at Pinnawala Zoo, check out nearby Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Alagalla Mountain, and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden.

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The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

$1,108

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 21

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

7.4/10 Good! (10 reviews)

This property is located a short tuk tuk ride from the airport. It makes sense to locate first or last nights close to airport with early or late flights since Colombo is a long way from its international airport. There is no suitable public transport to or from the airport into Colombo other than Uber. This hotel has a respectable bar and restaurant attached which is handy since not much is in the local area. The rooms are pretty basic and are really only suitable for a one night stop. I would use the hotel again if coming in late or leaving early from Sri Lanka.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Terrace Green Hotel & Spa

$1,258

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 21

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

9/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)

Airport pickup efficient, checkin easy, room clean, tasty breakfast. Nothing to fault. The staff are especially welcoming and nice. Our second time at Terrace Green, definitely not the last time!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo

$1,486

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

7.6/10 Good! (169 reviews)

The hallmark of the hotel is the staff. Amazing friendliness, very accommodative and made us feel very much at home. Hotel overall was convenient and did justice to our stay. Check in was delayed for at least 45 minutes. It didn’t appear to be busy at the reception. Restaurant: Dinner was quite good with a well planned menu. Much variety and on point when it came to taste. Desserts could be better as seemed to be in the same spectrum. Breakfast could have been better on quality. Rooms were good sized, beds with average comfort. TV remote did not work but didn't really use it. Bathroom was well equipped. Showers with good pressure and wonderful hot water. Could have better utility for hanging towels and hooks for cloth storage. Would like to come back and enjoy the hospitality again.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Sigiriya, Elephants & Kandy Day Adventure

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Kandy Full Day Tour from Colombo and Negombo and CMB Airport

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Tea Plucking & Tea Factory Tour

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