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Mailagama Cinnamon Residence

Kataragama

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is a recently renovated guest house set in Kataragama, 21 km from Situlpawwa.

M
Mikkel
From
Norway
Perfect place to stay! I really recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Front Yala Safari

Kataragama

Offering a garden and garden view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa.

E
Elisa
From
Sweden
Amazing staff! Really nice room with ac! They helped us with booking a safari tour and made us really good dinner and breakfast. Recommended!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Sam's Stay Buduruwagala

Wellawaya

Featuring lake views, Sam's Stay Buduruwagala provides accommodation with terrace, around 39 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

T
Taylor
From
United Kingdom
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was lovely, the place was friendly and we had a great time. Great communication between Sam’s place and us before we travelled ensuring all our needs were met when we arrived. They were very helpful and provided us with information and recommendations for things to do in the area. I would recommend and we will be booking again soon. Thank you Sam!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

White Square Home-stay

Wellawaya

Located within 12 km of Buduruwagala Temple and 27 km of Ella Rock in Wellawaya, White Square Home-stay features accommodation with seating area.

M
Mulvaney
From
Thailand
The hosts were amazing. So welcoming to our family and open. We had the most incredible dinner and breakfast cooked by them and shared with the two families. We learnt a lot about Sri Lankan culture and would highly recommend other people to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Nobel Regency

Bibile

Located in Bibile, 46 km from Maduru Oya National Park, Nobel Regency provides accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The property features garden views.

H
Henry
From
Germany
We spent one night at Nobel Regency and it was the most unforgettable time we had in Sri Lanka. In the evening, we sat together, drank tea, played guitar, and laughed so much. The next morning, we were greeted with a beautiful, traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. Afterwards, we went with Rajew and a friend to a hidden waterfall that only locals know about. We had the entire place to ourselves and were able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere for a long time. Later, we visited his friend’s home and shared a delicious meal together. The rooms were very clean and beautifully furnished, and the value for money was absolutely outstanding. It was a truly special experience, full of warmth and genuine connection. We are deeply grateful to Ruwan from the bottom of our hearts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
Price from
US$9.18
1 night, 2 adults

Mayka's luxury holiday homes and Safari Thanamalwila

Tanamalwila

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Tanamalwila, Mayka's luxury holiday homes and Safari Thanamalwila is a guest house surrounded by views of the garden.

E
Eva
From
Belgium
Big room and bathroom with space to eat (so we could eat in our room instead of the restaurant upstairs, which was very cute tho...). Best wifi we had during our trip. Great location for Lunugamvehera Safari (we did not book it with them, but it seemed like we could because they also had a safari jeep). The owner speaks dutch and is very nice! We arranged a well priced tuktuk with her, that took us to Dickwella at 7 pm after our safari (about 2.30-3h drive). We enjoyed our stay and definitly recommend when visiting the Lunugamvehera side of Yala national park. Glad there was a restaurant in the hotel, because there did not seem to be much in the area (we didn't mind tho, we were only here for the safari :))
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Okka Hotel

Buttala

Located in Buttala, 31 km from Buduruwagala Temple, Grand Okka Hotel provides accommodation with water sports facilities, free private parking, an open-air bath and a garden.

E
Elise
From
France
We had a lovely stay here! The staff was absolutely welcoming and the room was very comfortable. We were greeted with a warm cup of tea, it was wonderful :) Their large garden is a great space to chill, and they also have a book exchange! Thank you :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Serugahawatta

Wellawaya

Set in Wellawaya and only 28 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hotel Serugahawatta offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Amber
From
Netherlands
We, my girlfriend and I, have experienced our stay as a wonderful journey. When we arrived, we were faced with a closed gate, but within seconds the owner arrived. After checking in, we entered the room – perfect! A nice big bed, a clean and spacious bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and everything you could need! After having a little chat, the hotel owner asked about our plans. We mentioned that we came for the nature and tranquility, and without hesitation, he offered to show us around the area. This was the start of an experience we will never forget. 🙏 First, we went to a small waterfall, very local with no tourists – just some local youngsters hanging out who even offered us a beer. Then he took us to Diyaluma Falls – what a massive waterfall that was! He offered us lunch, which he had made himself! A sandwich we’ll never forget; it was incredibly delicious. Next, we visited Buduruwagala Rock Carvings, where the owner introduced us to Buddhism. The place was surrounded by nature – trees, plants, birds – pure enjoyment. We thought we were heading back to the hotel, but nothing could be further from the truth. We visited real monks, where we received blessings and a white bracelet from an elderly monk. They also offered us boiled corn – so tasty! After the visit, we continued back to the hotel. On the way, we ran into a friend of the owner, who invited us to their home. When we arrived, the whole family was there to meet us. What kind and friendly people! They offered us tea and chocolate biscuits, and my girlfriend even received a gift! It gave us such a happy feeling, something we will cherish forever. ❤️ Then it was time to head back to the hotel – or so we thought. Instead, we went elephant spotting! Yes, you read that right – real wild elephants! It got quite late, but we spotted several wild animals, including both a male and female elephant. This, too, will stay with us forever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Tree Top Holiday Resort

Buttala

Located just 36 km from Kataragama Temple, Forest Tree Top Holiday Resort provides accommodation in Buttala with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

S
Stefania
From
Italy
This is not a simple accomodation, this is a unique and immersive experience into nature and Sri Lanka culture. The owner is a special person and he will host you at his best, you could feel sourranded by attention since the beginning. The place is a farm in the middle of a sugarcane plantation. You will sleep having an open window to sounds of nature and fireflys will appear over your beds. Everything is super clean and the dinner was fantastic, prepared by the host’s mum. We made a Safari at Yala gate 3 and thanks to wonderful guidance we saw 3 leopards, mangust, eagles and crocodiles We are first guest from Italy..i cannot recommend it more!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$19
1 night, 2 adults

Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp

Wellawaya

Offering a garden and lake view, Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp is situated in Wellawaya, 47 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 14 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

J
Jye
From
Australia
The host and friends were amazing. Helped with everything, even showed me around the lakes. I saw elephants at sunset at the lake and the birdlife in the morning was amazing. Food was great by the hosts also!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
We had a wonderful stay! Our host showed us the sugar cane plantation, went on a little safari with us, spoiled our two little boys with sugar cane and river adventures and we couldn't have imagined a better stop on our road trip through Sri Lanka! The food was delicious, the service too and the host family was super friendly! Thank you for everything! We'll be happy to come back!
Guest review by
Janine
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
We stayed for 2 nights and it was a good variety to the touristic places we visited before. The whole family was very welcoming and Thomashas wife cooked an amazing dinner for us. Thomasha did two trips with us (Waterfall and temple) for a fair price and gave us explanations and even hiked with us to the top to some little places where we could swim. We recommend the homestay if you want to have a real local experience in Sri Lanka.
Guest review by
Hannah
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$56.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Great host. Took us through their spice trail and cinnamon processing plant which was a great experience!
Guest review by
Richie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 916 reviews
Great host and food was amazing. The stay was comfortable and location was good
Guest review by
Arun Madhavan
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
The host family is very nice. The young daughter speak a very good english and looks eager to train it and talk about their culture and traditions). The food I had was really good and they also greeted me with a fresh welcome juice. They let me help and Watch the dinner making and it was very pleasant. The rooms are big, very clean and Probably recently renewed (the a/c system seemed pretty new). The area is out of the city centre, but it is ist to get there in 20 minutes by walk.
Guest review by
nadia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
I loved the authenticity of the place and the people here. Chilled backpacker vibes. Roberto is a great host ensuring a very warm welcome to guests offering tea etc . Loved the rustic architecture , very much in tune to surrounding Nature complimented with the animals on site. Lodge is set by the river so you can go for a dip and cool down. And ample space for you to relax, read and do yoga.
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Ling
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
The Perfect home stay, a wonderful and loving family. We spent two nights at this calming place. The host made us feel safe and welcomed, a lovely experience. We had a super fun evening with her beautiful daughter and would love come back any time❤️ Best wishes Marie and Sofia from Germany
Guest review by
Sofia
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Amazing clean home stay located in a peaceful village nearby a lake. Run by some really kind staff who are extremely accommodating! They are able to provide everything you need and cook tasty meals upon request. Also have options to see wild elephants, visit local village, or go on a boat ride. I injured my knee before arriving and they also took me to see a special Ayurvedic doctor. Would absolutely stay again!
Guest review by
Michael
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$12.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Biindu is an amazing host. So is his wife. It is such a nice place to chill,, see the local spectacular views and get a bit away from the busy tourist-towns. Bindu can arrange transport. This is a true homestay. You get amazing breakfast and I also had traditional Sri Lankan dinner.. Better than any restaurant! I'll come again!
Guest review by
Gitte
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
I really liked the cold beers in the fridge when I got back from an awesome safari with Bhagya, also I loved being able to make coffee and tea anytime, also Bhagya’s mum makes awesome Sri Lankan dinners, loved the shower room , basically a great professional homestay.
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