Holiday rentals in Sri Lanka

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Best holiday rental deals in Sri Lanka

-29%
Apartment ∙ 5 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Wellawatte, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
from £25 £35
HomeAway
4.5
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-38%
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
from £81 £129
Tripvillas
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-22%
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Kuruduwattha, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
from £58 £74
HomeAway
5.0
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Browse 49,735 accommodation options featured in Sri Lanka and find a wonderful home for your getaway. HomeToGo directly highlights the best offers by comparing all available accommodation options.

Recommended holiday lettings in Sri Lanka

Rent a holiday home, apartment or cottage in Sri Lanka from just £14 per night

Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Jayathilaka, Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
from £20
HomeAway
4.5
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House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
Yatinuwara, Kandy, Sri Lanka
from £16
HomeAway
4.0
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Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Jayathilaka, Kalubowila, Sri Lanka
from £20
HomeAway
4.0
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House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Pallathoddam, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
from £13
Airbnb
5.0
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House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Medaketiya, Tangalle, Sri Lanka
from £13
Airbnb
4.5
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Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Kuruduwattha, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
from £13
Airbnb
5.0
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House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Kuruduwattha, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
from £14
Airbnb
5.0
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Unusual rental ∙ 2 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
from £13
Airbnb
4.5
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Villa ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
from £9
Airbnb
5.0
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Best holiday homes with a patio or terrace

Balcony/Patio
House ∙ 2 guests
Mirissa, Matara, Sri Lanka
from £14
Booking.com
4.1
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Balcony/Patio
Resort ∙ 4 guests
Mahawaskaduwa South, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
from £61
Expedia.co.uk
4.1
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Balcony/Patio
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Kuruduwattha, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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HomeAway
5.0
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Recommended pet-friendly holiday lettings

Pet-friendly
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Daluwakotuwa, Negombo, Sri Lanka
from £12
Airbnb
5.0
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Pet-friendly
Villa ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Navalady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
from £24
Airbnb
5.0
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Pet-friendly
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
New Town, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
from £27
Airbnb
4.0
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Best holiday lettings with a pool

Pool
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
from £183
HomeAway
5.0
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Pool
House ∙ 4 guests
Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
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Expedia
4.2
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Pool
Resort ∙ 4 guests
Kalapuwa, Kalutara, Sri Lanka
from £133
Destination2
4.7
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Popular holiday rental amenities in Sri Lanka

  • Internet (40,743)
  • Kitchen (29,665)
  • AC (24,961)
  • TV (24,756)
  • Washer (22,166)
  • Parking (19,784)
  • Garden (19,305)
  • Balcony/Patio (14,190)
  • No smoking (14,003)
  • BBQ (10,796)
  • Pet allowed (10,408)
  • Pool (8,534)
Finding a rental that includes a pool shouldn't be too hard in Sri Lanka. More than a fifth of the holiday lettings provide one. Our data show that more hotel rooms offer pools than house rentals. Additionally, they're able to host 4 holidaymakers, on average, while house rentals with pools can host an average of 6 visitors. Among these offers, more than half are within 2 kilometres of water. Holidaymakers who are specifically searching for a pet-friendly property will find Sri Lanka suitable, as many holiday rentals are pet-friendly. Pet-friendly lettings in Sri Lanka cost, on average, £53 a night. A few of the pet-friendly lettings are situated less than 2 kilometres away from the city centre.

Accommodation options in Sri Lanka

More than a quarter of the offers (29.08%) in Sri Lanka are house rentals. They are the most common holiday lettings on offer there. These properties have an average size of 101 m² and a median price of £66 a night. Moreover, the majority of house rentals in Sri Lanka can accommodate groups of 5, which makes Sri Lanka an ideal destination for medium-sized groups and families. You might also like to compare other types of accommodation in Sri Lanka. Hotel rooms are another common accommodation type in Sri Lanka, with 13,304 properties to compare. Hotel rooms have an average size of 55 m² in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka holiday lettings on this stunning island nation

Rent an authentic Sri Lankan beach hut or opt for a more sumptuous affair with a high-end hotel. This fantastic island nation is packed with stunning beaches, temples and exotic wildlife. Explore Sri Lanka for yourself and be in awe of its majestic beauty.

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Food & Drink

Food and drink in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan food is heavily influenced by its larger neighbour India. You can expect dishes to be packed full of the same flavours and spices like turmeric, chilli, garlic and paprika. Kottu roti is a type of stir-fry and the country's favourite street food – available all across the country, this delicious dish will satisfy every time. Some other must-try dishes include dhal curry, green jackfruit and sour fish curry. Be adventurous with your food and restaurant choices. Just because a cafe or stall looks basic, this doesn't mean that the taste is.

You won't have to stray far from you Sri Lanka accommodation to find fantastic food. If you're spending some time in the capital Colombo, then head to Ministry of Crab, The Lagoon or Upali's by Nawaloka. When you're travelling around, there will be a lack of formal restaurants, instead, you'll be greeted with authentic shacks and stalls. While they may be simple, they serve incredible food.

Art & Culture

Getting cultural in Sri Lanka

This island nation has a rich history and there is plenty to keep you busy when you visit. For tea estates and villages which resemble English architecture, then head to Nuwara Eliya. If you're keen to immerse yourself in some ancient temples, then either Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa should be on your list of places to visit.

Kandy is well regarded as one of the must-see destinations in Sri Lanka. Famed for attractions like The Temple of the Tooth, The Bogambara Lake and its elephant orphanage, many regard Kandy as the cultural capital of the country – it has also been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Exploring Sri Lanka

Much of the country is dominated by rolling rice fields and lush jungle topography. Yala National Park is the undisputed king of wildlife, and many visitors flock here to partake in one of the excellent safaris. The varied ecosystem means that you'll see a hugely diverse range of flora and animals – as well as some of the most stunning scenery in Sri Lanka.

Mirissa is a picturesque beach destination where you can spend your days whale and dolphin watching and relaxing on the golden sands. There are also facilities to take part in a range of watersports from diving to sailing if you want to explore your inner adrenaline junkie on your Sri Lanka holiday.

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