Managing your Money

Cash

Island wide banks accept major currencies including US Dollars, Euro and Sterling Pounds. We suggest you to change back the Sri Lankan Rupees to your currency before departing the Island since it has been reported that out of Sri Lanka most of the banks will not change Rupees.

Travellers Cheques

You can change your travellers' cheques at most of the major banks. Thomas Cook, Visa1 and American Express are the mostly accepted Island wide. Banks will give you a slightly better rate for travellers' cheques, but it will be convenient for you to have some cash to be used when the banks are not reachable.

ATM & Credit Cards

ATMs are seen in most of the major cities. Credit cards are mostly accepted in Colombo and Kandy. Withdrawals from Visa and Master Card are possible at major banks Island wide. In Villa Rosa, we accept Visa, Master and American Express.

Payment Tips

A 10% service charge and 10% VAT is added to nearly every accommodation and meals bill - also at our place.