Colombo is Sri Lanka's capital city, its main port and the country's commercial and financial centre. Just one hour from Colombo International Airport this bustling metropolis is a blend of old and new. Hectic and noisy Colombo is hardly conducive to a relaxing holiday in Sri Lanka but can make for an explosive introduction to this vibrant country and is ideally placed for a nights stop-over before transfers to a beach resort or the start of a Sri Lanka tour.

Home to big hotels rather than private villas and boutique hotels the options for accommodation in Colombo are slightly limited. Having said that, what is available is of a very high standard ranging from sleek city apartments to Sri Lankan colonial classics and restful rural hideaways.

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SLC004 - Hideaway is a recently converted three-bedroom colonial estate mansion set in a peaceful Sri Lankan coconut and pineapple estate, within an hours drive of Colombo airport. Full details

SLC005 - Horathapola is a renovated plantation mansion one hour away from Colombo airport, with 2 beautiful suites and a family apartment which can sleep 6. Full details