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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.

T
Tina
From
Croatia
Absolutely stunning property. Lovely staff. Very helpful with organizing safari and rides onward. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 349 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.

J
Jasmine
From
Switzerland
Lovely host family. Upon arrival they were quick to offer us tea and biscuits, setting up a table outside our room. We had a lovely discussion with them in the evening, and they gave us mangos and bananas from their tree :)
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, 21 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.

V
Viraj Madhushan
From
Sri Lanka
It's a traditional Sri Lankan house converted to a hotel and it's located right in the center of the Bibila city. The hotel staff is very polite and friendly to us. The food was also really delicious and we enjoyed it. The garden is also full of the plans and greens. 💯 recommended.
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.

C
Caroline
From
United Kingdom
Mayka is a lovely host! She and her husband organised an amazing safari for us and were really helpful and accommodating.
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.

W
Whittington
From
New Zealand
Lovely place and very quiet. Clean room and bathroom. Lots of space around the property. AC and fan too. Lovely owner, very helpful! We enjoyed our stay very much! 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.

I
Isuru
From
Sri Lanka
Even though hotel is located by the Ella-Wellawaya road, the location is very calm. Construction wasn't done in some parts of the facility. But the available rooms were at good standard. Good value to your money.
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.

M
Milan
From
Germany
It was a fantastic experience. Our host, Bhathia, took such loving care of us. He showed us and explained the many plants in his garden. His mother is an amazing cook and spoiled us every day with a hearty breakfast and a wonderful dinner. The private safari in the nearby Yala Park was also very nice; we even saw a leopard. The house has no windows, but that wasn't a problem at all. Quite the opposite: it was lovely to hear all the animals and birds—real wildlife at day and at night. There is a mosquito net over the bed so you can sleep peacefully and not get bitten by moskitos. A small river behind the house is perfect for cooling. All in all, a very nice stay in the middle of nature with very friendly and helpful hosts. Don't expect luxury, but everything is very clean. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back sometime.
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.

K
Kelly-marie
From
United Kingdom
Such a beautiful peaceful surrounding. The owner was very attentive and they provided the most amazing dinner spread.
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, 159 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$71.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 350 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$38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 918 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, 676 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.
Guest review by
Ling
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 76 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
Avg. price/night: US$18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Had a solid stay. Rangan was a great host and took us to a local's only viewpoint where we took in the view and may have enjoyed a few Lion lagers.
Guest review by
Sean
Family with young children