Guest house holiday rentals in Sri Lanka

A true retreat, nestled in the mountains. think stunning views, tranquility, wild peacocks and monkeys,but not a handy location to sight see from. Map was misleading and Haputhale is an hour away. Rooms are simple with delightful antiques. Staff are very courteous but have very limited English. Food was simple and delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. Make sure you book meals in advance. They kindly arranged a delicious birthday cake for us. Beautiful gardens with architectural features everywhere, lovely views, good swimming pool but lacking any comfortable seating. A truly unique place to get away from modern life.

The house was very beautiful, amazing views of the lake Gregory, mountains and perfect spot to view sea plane landing. Our family loved it. Kitchen could be equipped more with spoons, utensils etc. Pradeep and his Mom were very helpful. Bathroom could be more clean and glass doors need to be revamped as the water came out while taking shower. Perfect house for our Christmas gateway. Thanks.

First of all, I liked the location, a very nice beach, close to everything you need, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, a store, a pharmacy, a hospital and even a police station. Very nice and kind, not intrusive hosts. We were worried that the train and the temple would interfere with our vacation, but we did not hear the temple ever, and the train only during the day, but it drove so quickly that we did not always understand that it was him. Very friendly hosts, treated us to coconuts and bananas, it was a pleasure.

Our stay at Bandara’s place was a truly remarkable one. The place was designed by the host himself and has a local feel to it. The host is wonderful and responsive. The breakfast we ordered was also healthy and fresh. Bandara’s wife offered us fresh watermelon juice after a long day and it was a great touch. Bandara and his family were always one floor away and were very helpful and responsive. Bandara sent us a van for pickup from the airport at a convenient price and greeted us with tea. He offered to drop and pick us up to surrounding places. The host also arranged for a jeep to pick us up for a safari at a very reasonable price. Bandara also spoke to us about his personal experiences and told us some stories about himself and provided us with excellent local tips. We enjoyed our stay at Bandara’s place and would recommend Iduwara Guest to anyone. Looking forward to visiting again!

Amazing place to stay, highly recommend

We really enjoyed our stay with Sharmini!! She was a lovely host that made us feel right at home, with recommendations on what to do and where to eat. Highlight was the meal she cooked for us and the tea. She helped us coordinate pick ups/drop offs and guided us to the bus station. Made us feel very safe. Highly recommend

This was our favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Little Tamarind’s hosts are the kindest and most helpful you could hope to have. Views 10/10, really comfy beds, delicious food, close to the best beach (silent). Can’t wait to come again

It was a really nice stay. Bandula was a friendly host and gave tipps for sigiriya. The breakfast was a a really nice top on. We would recommend it and its a good location to slow down a little bit and reach everything good in sigiriya.

Only stayed 2 nights and I absolutely loved it! Such a beautiful place!! It’s a short walk into town. Host was super helpful. I would 100% stay here next time I visit.

Lovely people and very hospitable. Perfect location and very nice hosts

the location is superb in terms of views, tranquility and away from traffic and commotions. The kitchen was well equipped and had all the desired amenities as well. There was a spare room available which was used by the driver. The kitchen had most of the amenities but not much of stock in terms of food grains or eggs which you have to have beforehand. Kandy town is 14 km away. Otherwise it was a pleasant and refreshing stay. wish we had more days to spend here. Also the main bedroom has a breathtaking view. In short loved it. Had some trouble finding the place initially as the address given by Airbnb and that by the host separately did not match.

Wonderful family that was very helpful and cared for us well. Their son took us on a beautiful boat trip to the river to see the wildlife. He made sure we got there safe and took us to a recommend restaurant after. Breakfast was beautifully laid out for us when we woke up everyday. The eldest daughter does a great cooking class that we unfortunately could attend as we were moving onto Mirissa that day. Room was perfect in their lovely grounds. When you stay at Gypsy Gardens guest house, you feel like your part of the family ❤️

We had a wonderful stay! The family is very helpful and attentive. We were surprised with fresh coconut in between. We will definitely be back! Thank you for everything ☺️

Staying with Ramal was an absolute DREAM – one of the best Airbnb experiences! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were being welcomed by a friend rather than just a host. Ramal has the kind of energy that instantly makes you feel at home – kind, thoughtful, funny, and so genuinely caring. We were two people traveling, and Ramal went above and beyond every single day – helping us organize transport, recommending incredible local restaurants and giving us the best tips and insider knowledge. Every conversation with Ramal felt warm and easy, and his place had the coziest, most peaceful vibe – we truly didn’t want to leave. It’s rare to find someone who hosts not just with hospitality, but with heart. We came looking for a place to stay… and we found a place that felt like home, and a host who feels like a friend. Ramal, thank you for everything – I am so grateful to have crossed paths with you. Until next time!

This family are so friendly ,helpful and completely reliable , Clean house , quick respond for your needs , I was lucky got upgraded by them , lot of space for solo traveler . you can totally trust them for many other aspects, highly recommended to stay .

Great Hospitality and Excellent Value, but Noisy Location We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb, thanks to Shan’s kindness and hospitality. He was an incredibly accommodating host, always ensuring we were comfortable. The property itself is beautifully maintained, with a pristine pool and a hardworking team that keeps everything spotless. Having three rooms at our disposal was a real luxury, especially at such an affordable price. However, light sleepers should be aware that the noise from the road and nearby train made it difficult to get a good night’s rest. There was also a minor issue with the water, but overall, the experience was positive. If you’re not too sensitive to noise, this place offers unbeatable value and warm hospitality in a well-kept setting.

Great apartment! Separate living room, bedroom, kitchen. Everything is new. There is absolutely everything you need. Lovely host! The only disadvantage is that there is no air conditioning, but on the second day I am used to it))

I had a wonderful one-month stay at the Kurulu Gardens! The house was lovely – spacious and beautiful. It was very high under the nice wooden ceiling, which kept the air inside cool (relatively! meaning the sun doesn't heat the place up. The temperature is typically around 27-29 degrees celsius unless you turn on the AC in one or both of the bedrooms) and fresh inside. The porch is absolutely fabulous: it is made in good taste and faces a wonderful luscious well kept back garden that the house has all to itself. The kitchen has fairly simple standard, but is well equipped. The bathroom is good and functional: apart from toilet, sink and shower it has a great washing machine and a drying rack. The place was clean and very well furnished. Some of the furniture shows some age, but is nice and in good taste – in light of the prize, I found it all to be excellent value. The owners and staff crowned the experience: they were all absolutely wonderful – helpful, friendly, very sweet people.

Great place to stay in Midigama. Would recommend 😊

Celayo's City Apartment is a cute, cozy, clean rooftop apartment, with an open kitchen and dining, little rooftop garden, and a spotless we'll appointed bedroom. It is literal steps away from a Keels Supermarket and has bakeries and snacks shops all around it. The family themselves are incredibly sweet, welcoming, and incredibly responsive. They even shared their traditional Sri Lankan breakfast with us, and helped us with our bags, booking cabs/tuktuks, and had plenty of suggestions for sightseeing. This is a brilliant stay, where my wife and I were incredibly comfortable, and loved the open spaces. Highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't mind a 10 min ride to Galle Fort, and wants a feel of the local family experience while in Galle

Friendly staff, easy check in, big beds with mosquito nets and an electric mosquito swat in the room - very handy! Nice little plunge pool, close enough to beach/Main Street to walk - within 10 mins or so. Very affordable. More like a guest studio, not a stand alone apartment Only small niggle was shower pressure/temperature was temperamental

Priyal and staff were awesome. Great location and bohemian chill environment. JT

It was our first hotel in Sri Lanka and couldn’t be better! Milan helped us with an early check-in with no hesitation. The room is simple but have everything you need for that price. The location is quiet and calm and have a direct access to the lake pathway. Milan also arranged for us two tours with tuktuk to Mihintale and the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, and even one to the bus station when we had to leave. We highly recommend this place!

We had an amazing stay at Sanath’s apartment, it was comfortable and clean and well located for Weligama beach (within walking distance), and Mirissa (short taxi or tuktuk away). Sanath is a very kind and lovely host and was always quick to respond to any questions. He was flexible when it came to check out and collecting our bags from the apartment. We loved the breakfast which was very kindly cooked for us! I would highly recommend this apartment! Thank you Sanath :)