The Ancient Cities - Sri Lanka - page 481

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 072 334 0591; [e-mail] ;105/A New Town Rd;r with
fan/air-con Rs 1800/2800; )
Good vibes are guaranteed at this fine guesthouse thanks to the efforts of genial owner
Upali and his family. Rooms are well-priced and sparkling clean, all with mosquito nets
and sprung matresses (though those abutting the main road suffer some traffic noise). It's a
sociable place with tables for playing Parcheesi or sampling the delicious home cooking.
Jeep safaris to Minneriya and Kaudulla can be organised, and bikes are available (Rs
300 per day).
Devi Tourist Home HOMESTAY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 3181; [e-mail] ; Lake View Watte;r Rs 2200-3000;
)
Down a quiet, leafy suburban lane this well-run, inviting and orderly homestay is a good
choice, with rooms (the cheapest are fan-only) arranged around a pretty garden. Meals are
filling (don't miss string hoppers for breakfast), bicycles are available (Rs 200 per day) and
they have their own tuk-tuk for pick-ups.
Samudra Guest House GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 2817, 077 692 8813;Habarana Rd;r Rs 2000-3500; )
Budget rooms (the cheapies have fans and cold water) are pretty good value in this ram-
bling old house, though the owner is often not around - call for service. The rear garden is
lovely, and meals are offered. Bicycles can be hired for Rs 300.
Thisara Guest House GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 2654, 077 170 5636; www.thisaraguesthouse.com ;r with fan/air-con
Rs 2500/3000; )
About 100m off the main road south of the Old Town, this place has clean, spacious rooms
in two blocks, those at the rear with rice-paddy views are better and the ones to book.
Bikes cost Rs 300 per day. Call for a pick-up from the bus or train station.
Manel Guest House GUESTHOUSE