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Thomasha Homestay & Diyaluma Falls Tour, hotel in Wellawaya

Offering a garden and garden view, Thomasha Homestay & Diyaluma Falls Tour is set in Wellawaya, 34 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 6.9 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

This is a genuine feedback. One of the best service we have had in 4.5 months of travelling across Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia. The owner was superb in helping us out. He text before hand if we needed picking up from bus stop for free. He has his own tuk tuk and took us to bus stops and showed us on our way to sites we were visiting. Hit water for tea/coffee was always available in beautiful tea pots. He offered to cook us an evening meal in his home and invited the other single guest. Amazing tasty food of dhal, pumpkin, coconut and herb mix, rice. Only 900 rupees each. He then dropped us off to the bus stop 8-10 mins away for free. We obviously offered him money but he was more keen that we wrote of our experiences of the accommodation. Would definitely recommend.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£7.21
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Serugahawatta, hotel in Wellawaya

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Hotel Serugahawatta is set in Wellawaya. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

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 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£26.69
1 night, 2 adults
Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp, hotel in Wellawaya

Boasting garden views, Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp offers accommodation with balcony, around 47 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

The hosts were really nice and welcoming. And they turned out to be a great cook. The dinner was terrific!
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
£24.05
1 night, 2 adults
Lavista Holiday Bungalow, hotel in Wellawaya

Offering a garden and mountain view, Lavista Holiday Bungalow is set in Wellawaya, 24 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 16 km from Ella Rock.

Breakfast was amazing
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£11.35
1 night, 2 adults
Bindu Homestay, hotel in Wellawaya

Boasting garden views, Bindu Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 35 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

quiet location away from the noise of the main street. the room was basic but perfectly clean. our host was extremely kind and friendly. they prepared a delicious dinner and even had coffee waiting for us for our early morning departure. we felt very comfortable, it was very homely.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
71 reviews
Price from
£15.39
1 night, 2 adults
Sewana Guest INN, hotel in Wellawaya

Located in Wellawaya, within 35 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 12 km of Buduruwagala Temple, Sewana Guest INN provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...

Calm & Peace Place.❤ Good for couple short or long stay.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£5.61
1 night, 2 adults
Samara Guest inn, hotel in Wellawaya

Offering a garden and mountain view, Samara Guest inn is located in Wellawaya, 32 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 9.3 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

How much do you have to dislike your hotel for everything to be dirty?
Scored 5.4
5.4
Rated passable
Average
5 reviews
Price from
£6.67
1 night, 2 adults
Dinimuthu Rest Inn, hotel in Wellawaya

Boasting city views, Dinimuthu Rest Inn features accommodation with balcony, around 32 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

The host and hostess are very helpful and welcoming.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
34 reviews
Price from
£10.82
1 night, 2 adults
Eagle View villa, hotel in Ella

Featuring lake views, Eagle View villa offers accommodation with balcony, around 18 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Awesome view, nice staff , good price Out of Ella's touristic crowd Strongly recommended
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
255 reviews
Price from
£31.23
1 night, 2 adults
Anura Guest Inn, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella and only 17 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Anura Guest Inn features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Very clean
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
6 reviews
Price from
£27.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Wellawaya

  • Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp offers accommodation with balcony, around 47 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    Super environnement Super accueil A ne pas manquer

  • Thomasha Homestay & Diyaluma Falls Tour
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 135 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Thomasha Homestay & Diyaluma Falls Tour is set in Wellawaya, 34 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 6.9 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

    Great Host, Good price. Pretty close to Diyaluma Falls.

  • Hotel Serugahawatta
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Hotel Serugahawatta is set in Wellawaya. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

    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.

  • Bindu Homestay
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 71 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Bindu Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 35 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

    -food -family -safety -recommendations for local activities

  • Lavista Holiday Bungalow
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 24 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Lavista Holiday Bungalow is set in Wellawaya, 24 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 16 km from Ella Rock.

    it’s quiet and nice. great for couples and big groups. the service is great.

  • Sewana Guest INN
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Wellawaya, within 35 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 12 km of Buduruwagala Temple, Sewana Guest INN provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who...

  • Dinimuthu Rest Inn
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 reviews

    Boasting city views, Dinimuthu Rest Inn features accommodation with balcony, around 32 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    The host and hostess are very helpful and welcoming.

  • Samara Guest inn
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 5 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Samara Guest inn is located in Wellawaya, 32 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 9.3 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

  • Wellawaya Rest House
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Wellawaya Rest House is situated in Wellawaya, 32 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 9 km from Buduruwagala Temple.

  • Randeniya Rest inn

    Offering a garden and mountain view, Randeniya Rest inn is located in Wellawaya, 17 km from Buduruwagala Temple and 19 km from Ella Spice Garden.

  • Randeniya Rest inn please call befor e booking

    Randeniya Rest inn please call befor e booking, a property with a garden, is situated in Wellawaya, 17 km from Buduruwagala Temple, 19 km from Ella Spice Garden, as well as 20 km from Ella Railway...

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  • Avg. price/night: £8.02
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 135 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.
    Hannah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £24.05
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 142 reviews
    The location is so amazing. The river is simply beautiful and we loved swimming in it with the locals. We got a free room upgrade, which was very kind. The staff was very friendly and they have a cute dog. We enjoyed our stay here mainly because of the amazing location at this beautiful river. The room and bed were clean and comfy. The AC is great as well.
    Vivian
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 8 reviews
    Wonderful location, among mountains, forest, rice field and river. At night you can see a large number of fireflies right in the yard, monkeys near the river, beautiful mountains right in front of the house and a rice field where an elephant sometimes enters. lovely hostess, kind and helpful:)
    Диана
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.05
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 13 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!
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.39
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 71 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!
    Gitte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.43
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1 review
    The place is very charming, with a GREAT host. Off the beaten path for sure. Note to visitors: trust googlemaps, ignore the locals' 'helpful' advice. Googlemaps will lead you to the archeological centre. Park the car, cross the street to the 'Pastoral Centre'. That's it!
    Darko
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £8.02
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 135 reviews
    Really enjoyed our stay at thomasha’s homestay, very reasonably priced accommodation which was perfect for our stop over. The owner was really helpful and brought us to Ellawela and diyaluma waterfalls which we highly recommend to anyone staying here in the future.
    Shane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.05
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 142 reviews
    Very clean place, the owner and family take a lot of pride in this home stay. Go for a swim in the river in the morning. Definitely would come back. They helped us with local transport reasonable prices. Thankyou, great place to stay!
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £12.02
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 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.
    Sean
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £8.02
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 135 reviews
    Great Host, Good price. Pretty close to Diyaluma Falls.
    Simon
    Young couple