Deniyaya accommodation from NZ$38

The Dambulla Cave Temple is one of those attractions that you simply must see. The Bluesky Guest House and Governor's Gangula Dambulla are within easy walking distance of Dambulla Cave Temple.

The Rainforest Ecolodge is situated 6 kilometres from the heart of Deniyaya. Or, alternatively, the Athgira River Camp is positioned 30 kilometres away. More places to stay worth checking out around Deniyaya are the Kottawatta Village and the Sinharaja Birder's Lodge.

Don't shoot through before you have checked out the Dickwella Beach and Wewurukannala Vihara Temple in Dickwella. Should you wish to spend a few nights in Dickwella, check out the Dickwella Resort and Spa and Blow Hole View Home Stay. 50 kilometres to the southwest of Deniyaya, you'll find Galle, home to the Galle Heritage Villa By Jetwing and Jetwing Lighthouse. While in Galle, make sure you visit the Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fortress.

If sport is what you love, make sure you visit Sugathadasa Stadium, which is 100 kilometres to the northwest of Deniyaya. Book accommodation nearby to the action at the Kingsbury or the Galadari Hotel.

If you are travelling into or out of Bandaranaike International Airport and choose to stay nearby, try the Full Moon Garden Hotel or the Cockpit Hotel.