Beach Hotels

The most popular tourist beaches are to be found in Sri Lanka's south-west corner, stretching from Negombo, just above Colombo, beyond Galle at the island's southern tip.  Negombo is a popular choice due to its proximity to Colombo's international airport just four miles away, and is consequently the island's most developed resort.  Bentota, another favourite, and attractive Beruwela to its north are known for their good choice of upmarket hotels plus Ayurvedic resorts.  Nightlife is generally low key in Sri Lanka, but party lovers will enjoy Hikkaduwa, which is good for watersports, particularly diving and surfing.