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Thomasha Homestay & Tuk Tuk Service

Wellawaya

Offering a garden and garden view, Thomasha Homestay & Tuk Tuk Service is set in Wellawaya, 6.9 km from Buduruwagala Temple and 26 km from Ella Rock. The air-conditioned accommodation is 34 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The guest house features family rooms. Very nice and basic place for a good price. The host is very friendly and helpful and prepared a really tasty dinner for us

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9.4
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence

Kataragama

Mailagama Cinnamon Residence features free WiFi and views of mountain in Sellakataragama. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Every room comes with a patio with garden views. The property is within 6 km of Yala Block 5 and Lunugamwehera wildlife parks. My wife and I spent 7 days at Mailagama Cinnamon Residence. The hotel is located in a very beautiful and quiet place in the middle of green rice fields. We loved to walk and there were many routes around - there were large lakes nearby. You meet very few people, just many-many peacocks or a lonely lizard. The hotel is nice looking and comfortable. Our room was clean and large. There was very good hot water pressure, probably the best of the 9 hotels in Sri Lanka where we stayed. Terrace with beautiful views of the surrounding area. There was a large space for working on a laptop, doing yoga and meditation, with fans running. As we are freelancers it was essential for us. We were delighted with the food cooked by two very kind ladies. The hotel manager was incredibly attentive to all our needs, very punctual and obliging. We were also glad to meet the hotel owners. Indira and her husband showed us their cinnamon plantations. It is not like in numerous “Spice gardens”, where they try to sell tourists cinnamon at an increased price. There was a small family production here, which was specially shown to us. You can buy cinnamon, but no one imposes it. We bought some as gifts for our friends. And we were also very grateful to our hosts for driving us along the highway. Within half an hour we met 3 elephants, a herd of buffalo and deer. And this was not a nature reserve, but an ordinary road. On another day we went on a safari to Yala Park. We saw 3 leopards, wild pigs and many other animals. The safari was booked through the hotel, the price was quite normal. Overall, this is one of the best hotels in terms of price-quality. Many people only stay for a day to go on safari, but this place deserves more. We are going to return here next year and recommend this hotel to everyone who likes nature

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9.5
Exceptional
208 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Lake Front Yala Safari

Kataragama

Offering a garden and lake view, Lake Front Yala Safari is located in Kataragama, 18 km from Tissa Wewa and 18 km from Situlpawwa. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house provides a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. An amazing property and family. The room was huge and spacious with fan and AC and the bathroom was big. The whole property was very clean and tidy. The owner, his wife and daughter were lovely and made us so welcome. The daughters English is fantastic and she loves to practice it with you. This has to be the best place we stayed in 16 days in Sri Lanka. If you are doing a safari to Yala then this place is so close to the entrance (closer thank Tisso) and the owner can organise a jeep at a very good price. The owners wife even allowed me to watch and help her cook our dinner in her kitchen. The food was amazing. We would definitely recommend this place.

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9.2
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Hotel Serugahawatta

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. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also 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.

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Forest Tree Top Holiday Resort

Buttala

Offering river views, Forest Tree Top Holiday Resort is an accommodation located in Buttala, 36 km from Kataragama Temple and 37 km from Buduruwagala Temple. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Buffet and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available daily at the homestay. There is a coffee shop and bar. I travel extensively and the stay with Bathiya’s family at Forest Treetop holiday resort was a highlight of my trips. Bathiya picked us up from the main road and drove us in his jeep to his beautiful treehouse surrounded by farm. We fell in love with the farm immediately . There are all kinds of fruit and vegetables. He took time to explain to us the vegetables and fruit. He also took my son to do gem digging in the river surrounded by monkeys and peacocks. Later he showed us around in his jeep and also took us on a night tour near the farm. His mother cooked an amazing Sri Lankan dinner for us, we felt at home . the next morning he took us on the safari tour in Yala Park. He was amazing at spotting animals and birds . We basically owned the whole park to ourselves because we entered through the Galge entrance and most tourists go to the southern block. This is a place NOT to be missed . And you will feel true Sri Lanka hospitality with Bathiya ! And we miss the dog John

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9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp

Wellawaya

Boasting garden views, Ethili Lake view & Safari Camp offers accommodation with balcony, around 47 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features lake views, an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. 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!

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Kande Gedara Resort (කන්දෙ ගෙදර)

Monaragala

Boasting garden views, Kande Gedara Resort (කන්දෙ ගෙදර) features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 45 km from Buduruwagala Temple. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation offers full-day security and room service for guests. Clean room, comfy bread, great breakfast. Owner was lovely and took me on a walk in the mountains

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9.3
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Yala Avian Eye Safari 3 stars

Buttala

Located in Yala, Yala Avian Eye Safari has water sports facilities and free bikes. With a garden, the property also features a shared lounge, as well as a bar. The property offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. The place is incredibly well built and you can see the love in every detail! Baghya, the host, took us with his PickUp to find elephants and with the tractor to a swimming spot at a river. The food, the family cooks for the guests, is amazing. Everything is clean and well maintained. Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!

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9.7
Exceptional
77 reviews

Bindu Homestay

Wellawaya

Boasting garden views, Bindu Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 35 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the homestay also features car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Felt very welcomed the moment I arrived. Refreshing juice on arrival was nice. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. I had a nice sociable night and can recommend staying here if your in the area. Thanks🙂

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9.2
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Kataragama Homestay

Kataragama

Boasting a terrace with garden views, free bikes and a garden, Kataragama Homestay can be found in Kataragama, close to Kataragama Temple and 18 km from Situlpawwa. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. It was an amazing experience and really comfortable stay. Cosy room with A/C, it’s large and very clean inside. Stunning nature and the sounds of birds in the morning. Nice breakfast, fragrant tea. Thank you very much for the warm welcome.

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9.3
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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