I reside in Sri Lanka most of the year, roaming the island as freely and safely as I have done for 22 years. Plan a basic itinerary, many hotels operate seasonally; try to arrange transport in good time but overall, relax, enjoy your holiday and let your hosts take good care of you. Also, be happy in the knowledge you support Sri Lankan hospitality workers simply by being here, as the country strives to put its economic woes behind it. You will be made as welcome as ever, if anything more so. (Nick Buckingham).

Yes, please book your airport to hotel transfer when booking your stay. All other transport needs can be met after arriving at the hotel.

No. Simply email reservations@buckinghamplace.lk with your preferred stay dates, this will do just fine.

Our overnight rate is for two occupants sharing a King-Size double bed and includes a la carte breakfasts, local levies/VAT/taxes and service. Some accommodation can accommodate 1 / 2 (extra) single beds by arrangement at extra charge (US$50 per-person per-night, kids 5 / 12yrs stay free with breakfast included). Whether solo or double occupancy our overnight rate remains the same.

Yes, breakfast. Other meals are charged separately.

Yes. Per-person per-day full / half board options are US$55 / US$39 respectively. Guests can choose an option after sampling our cuisine, but for guidance, most prefer to pay as they go as our kitchen crew tend to be generous!

Please pay at the hotel on departure or as you go, or at agreed intervals by Visa/MasterCard (or by cash in US$ preferably).

Yes. If you must cancel we ask that you please notify us as early as possible, preferably more than 72 hours before you are due to arrive. Subject to government exchange control rules, if you have paid an advance we need only deduct bank charges.

Easily. Airport transfers/transport is excluded from overnight rates and arranged with approved sub-contractors at competitive prices. The transfer from Bandaranaike Airport (Colombo) to the hotel costs US$95 for 2 passengers/luggage and for 3/5 sharing a passenger van, US$110. The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport (Mattala, Hambantota) to hotel transfer (50 mins) costs US$60 for up to 5 passengers.

No, these are easily arranged after arrival. You do need to book your transfer from the airport to the hotel before you arrive however, if you are travelling independently.