Mr. Tennakoon's place was amazing! The garden and the pool,wow! Also Mr. Tennakoon himself was welcoming and helpful with everything and his wife also. The breakfast was awesome too. We will recommend this place to everyone!

This was simply the best stay we've had in years! Champ's dad went far and beyond the hospitality standards of even 5-stars hotels! We were constantly asked how our stay was, and were given tour suggestions and delicious breakfast to go with our travel. Moreover, the place was amazing. It sure felt like living in a jungle, which was an experience we were always looking forward to. Can't wait to go back again soon! Thank you Champ's family for such wonderful stay, especially to Champ's dad. :)

Very quiet and nice place in Kandy. We enjoyed the pool and the nice breakfast. Champ's family was very welcoming and happy to give useful recommendations.

A veritable paradise in Kandy !!! Everything is designed with great taste. The house is surrounded by lush vegetation as well as the beautiful pool that we were booked. We were able to bathe under the prankster look small monkeys. Field's parents welcome you with great kindness and availability. Field Dad is always ready to organize your day! It is very cheerful and good company! Small dej were tasty and bedroom, with air conditioning and mosquito net, was very nice and very spacious. We recommend very strongly this unique place!

We had the most amazing time staying at this hotel. The place was gorgeous and we were very well looked after by the tenakoon family. The location was very handy for the main sites but felt like another world with the gates shut sitting by the pool. The place is undescribably beautiful and tranquil and the hosts were extremely generous, friendly and helpful and fantastic chefs! Thanks for an amazing stay!

Amazing! This truly is a taste of paradise! Mr and Mrs T went out of their way to make our stay truly memorable. Their kindness and local knowledge made this a highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. The gardens and pool are a little oasis of calm in Kandy. The breakfast is amazing and Mrs T is a great cook! Nothing is too much trouble and they truly are a warm and welcoming family. We were fortunate to meet Champ - what a great guy! Fantastic communication throughout - would definitely recommend this place. Thank you

This place is a blessing and a curse in one. A blessing because you are actually feeling like a god in this little paradise, a curse because no other place we've booked during our trip could compare to it. It starts with the communication with Champ. One week before arrival he send us clear direction. Couldn't miss out when we get there. The key to this amazing experience is Champ's father. This man is such a wonderful person. So helpful and full of tips and tricks about the environment. Saved us a lot of money! The property itself is truly a little paradise. Full of beautiful plants and trees and cosy places to sit down and relax. Then there is the private swimming pool of course. You've got it all by yourself. The host is only hosting one couple at the time, so complete privacy guaranteed. The room was clean and fully equipped with all the things you need, just like the kitchen next to it. There's no doubt we'll come back when visiting Sri Lanka again. Thank you for everything Champ and your lovely parents of course!

It was really a wonderful experience in Kandy!Champ's house is in a quiet place,and beautiful as a wonderland.They just accept one couple of tourists one day,offering us a beautiful room which is surrounded by the trees and flowers.the swimming pool,that's the highlight,even though you can't swim,you still want to have a try,sometimes,maybe there's a little frog swimming with you,but after 10 o'clock pm,you will know why,haha!And we really thank Champ's parents,they are both great persons,we won't forget them,and wish them best!

We really enjoyed our visit to Stay Golden, so much that we decided to stay an extra night after already staying three. The food served at the restaurant was freshly made on request at a reasonable price and was very tasty, the music played was good, nice vibes from Rihan who helped us plan the next stop on our travels as well as offering various activities to keep us entertained during our stay, again at a reasonable price. Our cabana couldn't have been better, it was clean, modern and of a perfect size for the three of us. The surrounding areas are like a little bubble of paradise, you will love your stay.

Very cute cabanas with hammock! The team was really kind, good advices, and good food as well :)

Rihan is a master vibe technician. He has created a wonderful oasis of hip tranquility amidst the stunning beaches of Arugam Stay. We loved our cabana, the food, and the overall mood. His staff took such good care of us and showed us true hospitality.

Such a beautiful stay - exactly like the pictures. Perfect simplicity and in a fantastic location - right on the beach. Clean and friendly. Great food - try the special avocado on toast ;) ! Rihan was very accommodating - we originally had 3 nights booked and ended up extending for 8 ! He also organized us transport up to Uppuveli - nothing was too much trouble. Thanks for the fantastic stay i would highly recommend to any visitors :)

Contact with Rihan before arrival was very quick, friendly, welcoming and helpful. A misunderstanding on arrival could then be established. Everything was as described on site. It was always a contact person there and every question was answered immediately. We felt very comfortable. The surf was enormous and the advice for swimming with children very well! The food was delicious and value for top. Again at any time to make for a long time!

Stay Golden was a beautiful place in a great location. Close enough to walk to everything but at the quieter end of the main strip. Rihan was a fabulous host with a wealth of local knowledge and valuable advice. He always had time for a chat and his easy going nature helped create a relaxed vibe. The cabanas are basic yet comfortable and add to the peaceful feel of the place - as does the beach at the end of the garden. Highly recommend!

My best airbnb experience so far. We arrived really late and Rihan welcomed us warmly. The Breakfast is amazing... The stay golden sandwiches and wraps as well as the fruit salad are all amazing. The cabanas are really beautiful and only a few steps away from the beach. Rihan is sooo friendly and we spent a lot of time with him and we were really happy that we chose stay golden. Rihan also cooked a seafood bbq dinner by the sea which was perfect. Would definitely stay there again!!!

The cabana was great...perfect Robinson Crusoe experience with mod-cons! Breakfast was the best we had during our three-week stay in Sri Lanka...if you want beach, ocean, relaxation, & nothing (URL HIDDEN) your place! Rihan was perfectly pleasant & helpful, as were his family.

Buddhi and his mother were kind and helpful hosts. I loved the view and the sounds of the birds, animals, insects and even the rain! Breakfast was generous and authentic. Just take a look at the guest book - you'll see how many guests have stayed there and left with a smile. My room was spacious and I felt overall, it was good value for money. Many thanks for a pleasant stay!

Buddhi made contact with us early on and made us feel very welcome. He's easily contactable by phone, email and text. The place is lovely - make sure you ask to eat there, his mum makes the best food! The room we were in was spacious and comfortable, the balcony has an amazing view of the twin peaks and waterfall. Super value!

We had a wonderful stay with Buddhi and his family. We arrived from Kandy and Buddhi was there to meet us and show us round. Our room had a balcony with the most amazing view down Ella Gap and to the right waterfalls. Buddhi gave us lots of good advice about where to walk and when we came back in the late afternoon a tray of tea would appear for us. We ate every night with Buddhi as his mum is a great cook and we ate things we have never had before, like banana flowers and bread fruit curry. The accommodation was very clean and nothing was too much trouble, for example Buddhi arranged our onward travel for us. This is a great place to stay with a truly hospitable family. Thank you, Buddhi, we hope to come back sometime.

We had a great time at Buddhikas wunderful place! Everything was just perfect ... sunrise and panoramo view from our room, amazing singhal. beeakfast ... - he is a lovely host and we will come back for sure. Thanks a lot to you, Bud!

Such a lovely surprise after 7 hours travelling. Buddhi and his mum were the perfect hosts. Room had the most amazing views and home made food was exceptional. So far the best food yet in Sri Lanka. Just a shame I couldn't have stayed longer. Would recommend to anyone wanting to expire ella and the surrounds. Thank you :)

Got picked up with a warm welcome from the train- which was delayed by an hour! Was not a problem for Bhuddi he made us tea when we got in and gave some great advice on what to do and where to eat. The view from the bedroom and balcony was INCREDIBLE, followed by a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast of 'spring hoppers' and fruit. Prepared by his mum who was a fantastic cook. We had to delay our trip by 1 night at late notice which was no problem for Bhuddi though he could not get us in the second night he arranged a great place for us to stay up the road. All in all a warm, accommodating and very helpful guy with a guest house with a spectacular view.

After arriving later than planned due to a delayed train, it was fantastic to be warmly received by Buddhi and be presented with a homemade meal by his extremely kind Mum. The room is exactly as described, simple but very clean. Very easy to get around Ella for walks etc but equally as nice to sit and admire the fantastic view. We enjoyed chatting to Buddhi in the evenings and wish him luck with his new ventures!

Buddhi was a lovely, happy host! The views from the room were the best we've seen in Sri Lanka. Ella is beautiful. Buddhi's suggestions for walks in the hills were superb and the food cooked by his mother and sister was outstanding. We appreciated Buddhi helping us to catch our bus when leaving and generally being an attentive and thoughtful host. If you are in Ella you have to stay at Buddhi's!

Sumudu And Dinesh are perfect hosts. They welcome you, make everything for you to feel comfortable and are there to help with anything you need. The house itself is spectacular, and overcomes any expectations. You have everything there, even a personal pool. I can't imagine better stay, if you search for an apartment on Sri Lanka, don't skip this one.

Staying in this gorgeous suite and meeting the all family was a wonderful experience. They have been so nice to me and my friend, always smiling, laughing and we could talk with them for hours (if we had time). They made everything to make our stay the best possible (Dinesh even came with is until the bus station to be sure everything was ok). The appartment is gorgeous, really airy, with the best bathroom ever and the pool was the better thing you could wish on a warm lazy day... It's a real princess palace !! Perfect for a honey moon ! I hope I could come again soon to see this whole sweet family.

Sumudu and Dinesh were such great hosts always wanting to help out and make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The Sunrise room located on the top floor of their family home was simply amazing. The spa, plunge pool, private balcony and super large interior space made us feel like royalty. The lush gardens added to sense of peacefulness and tranquility. We could have easily spent much more time here. The breakfasts they prepared for us were delicious. The location is a 10min tuk tuk ride from the Galle centre but perfect for those wanting to be away from the touristy areas. Still close enough to get anything you need if required. Dinesh arranged transport for us when we required it. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks Sumudu and Dinesh :)

Beautiful house and surrounding jungle with amazing hosts. The space itself is rather luxurious and the plunge pool is a perfect refreshement. Tea in the room too.. nice touch. 10-15 minutes from galle fort. Breakfast curries, outstanding. Would highly recommend. Thanks guys!

A beautiful family home in a secluded part of Galle. You get more than just a lovely room... a day room, terrace, 2 bathrooms and a plunge pool. Sumudu & Dinesh were very warm and generous.

Dinesh and Sumudus place is located amongst the beautiful jungle about 10mins from Galle, which is a nice break from the hustle and bustle. Dinesh and Sumudu are incredibly kind, and went beyond expectations when it came to helping us with everything from organising transport, to the amazing traditional Sri Lankan breakfasts. The room was clean and the plunge pool was a nice place to relax and cool down after busy days. I would recommend this Air Bnb to anyone who is wanting an escape from the busy Sri Lankan cities, and loves wildlife- as you there is plenty around this location.

Sumudu is a nice people. The house is lovely.

We had a really amazing stay! The hosts were most generous and served us the most amazing breakfasts we had in our trip to SriLanka. Even introducing us to string hoppers served accompanied with delicious curry! The space has been designed by the hosts themselves and combines very modern aesthetics while preserving local traditions. The area where we sat for breakfast was almost like a tree house. The lowered 'chics' allowed us privacy in the evenings, and a wonderful sense of being surrounded by forest when they were raised during the day. The location is a couple of kms away from Galle, but there is easy access via local transport/tuk-tuks. The splash pool was also awesome, a perfect foil for the hot weather. We really enjoyed chats with Dinesh from whom we learned so much about the local culture and history. Strongly recommended!

What a lovely lovely place ... Phil and Wathsala really are amazing hosts - so kind, laid back and full of great local knowledge. We stayed in the cabin which was lovely and had no "windows" at one end so all you looked out onto was jungle, which was stunning. We sat and watched beautiful tropical birds flying around, monkeys swinging on palms and peacocks climbing on the roof from the room. Not sure where else you can do that. Magical. The food is also highly recommended so definitely have at least a couple of meals there. Only piece of advice (without sounding like a real sado) would be to any light sleepers ...bring some ear plugs the jungle is pretty noisy at day break and you're right in it :-) Great place... would definitley stay again!

the house was nicely decorated and very comfortable. though without ad the night was cool cause the sea wind were comfortable. They had beautiful sofa everywhere. The host are very helpful and friendly and all the fruit were planted by themselves. they also had a very lovely dog called ginger and We saw dragonfly which can be rarely seen in China.房子很舒服 主人很热情 很小资舒适的房子 绿化装修都很好 还有一条特别可爱的狗 但是里海岸线偏远 只有一小片 要转到海岸线那边才有很长的海滩 无所谓海的人在这里住几天特别舒服

We stayed at the Spice House for 3 nights - the staff are friendly and smiling like all Sri Lankans, the breakfast was delicious and our room was perfect (Lemon Grass Room). Would recommend it to anyone staying in Mirissa!

The best place in the world! An oasis in Mirissa... The staff is so nice and friendly! No doubt it is a superhost and it will be in my wishlist for a reference to other people! Thank you Phil and staff... Amazing time at your home❤️

choose the spice house mirissa was a wise choice. the well-managed garden was with a little pool where you can enjoy your beakfast and your sri lankan black tea. the owner is very charming. nearby there is a very professional spa center.

We had a perfect weeks stay at the spice house and loved every minute of it. The property has a great vibe about it and every fine detail has been thought of and offers great value for money. The staff are very friendly and always happy to help and the food was up there with the best we had in Sri Lanka and I would recommend eating here at least once. We would love to return one day and will be recommending this to friends and family. The house its self is beautifully decorated with a mixture of modern and traditional style that works perfectly together. The pool area is very peaceful and you can spend hours just looking out into the jungle looking for wild life. We stayed in the saffron room and it was more than big enough and cleaned on a regular basis. The house is situated in an ideal spot away from the busier main beach and only a tuk tuk away (costs next to nothing) During the day our favorite beach was across the road in a small bay which we had on our own one day so it was like having your own paradise. We also had a turtle swim past us one day which made it even more special. I made a video of our trip which can be viewed here (URL HIDDEN) . We couldn't ask for more and would like to thank you for having us. Thanks Charlie and Danielle.

The Spice House is a real one of a kind place to stay, the rooms are perfectly furnished with large and comfy beds. The grounds are absolutely stunning as well, with a delightful swimming pool at the heart of it all. I would recommend eating both lunch and dinner hear as they are amazing cooks!

Very nice property. Clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Good location

Shaunagh was so helpful and responsive, making the prospect of planning a last minute holiday stress free, assisting us with advice re logistics, even sorting Kumar our informative, friendly and safe driver to pick us up from Unawatuna. Jeyhanthi spoilt us rotten with her kindness and delicious food, while Molly the dog played with us when we weren't swimming, reading, drawing or playing board games. Guava House is just as the gorgeous photos depict - air is a thoughtfully and respectfully designed home in divine surroundings. Ensure you stay long enough to relax and enjoy it, as well as to take in a few adventures in the surrounding areas. Highly recommended.

We had a amazing Stay at Shaunagh's Place! Very calm and relaxing. The food was great and we love the dogs. We will miss them! Very helpful communication with Shaunagh and Jane, thank you so much!

The Guava House is simply a stunner. The pictures don't lie, this is exactly what it looks like. Hands down our most exotic experience in Sri Lanka. Apart from the house itself the surroundings and local community is an experience in itself. The complete absence of other tourists makes it very genuine. Shaunagh has been most helpful both regarding logistics (airport transfer and food) as well as local excursions. We climbed to the top of Bible Rock which offered fantastic vistas and an exciting jungle trek. It does require some physical abilities to do the climb, but most people will be perfectly able. The caretaker Jeyanthi took exceptionally good care of us, pool was always clean, beds were made and not least the food is simply fantastic. The best Rice & Curry we had in Sri Lanka. Lastly, Shaunagh's driver Kumar drives safe and smooth and has and airconditioned van. In sum most recommendable.

We absolutely loved staying at Guava House. It was peaceful, calm, beautiful and The most amazing place to relax. The food was delicious and Jahinti and her husband who help at the house were so lovely. I would recommend Guava to anyone.

Superb! We had the best time at Guava House. The house and the surroundings are simply stunning - no doubt the coolest place we've ever been to. Thanks Shaunagh, Jane, Jayanthi and Kumar for giving us this wonderful experience.

Stunningly beautiful house in incredible countryside. Very helpful and attentive service. Would love to go back.

We stayed four days in paradise! Within these days we couldn't make ourself leaving the villa. Next time we will stay definitely longer. The food which was served was delicious. We can definitely recommend this place to everyone who wants to relax, reading and laying in the sun. Nadine&Andrej

Very relaxing place! We enjoyed every minute there and hope to be back one day!

Chitrupa into a house was amazing to not only clean, but also amazing arrangement and Chitrupa family are very warm and friendly, breakfast is also very rich. As a last night stay in Sri Lanka, it is definitely the most memorable. An amazing house, the hosts are so friendly and passionately. The house is very very beautiful and the room we lived in likes a princess room. its really nice.

This house is amazing! It's just like the princess's fancy palace. Girls must love it. All the decorations are made by the host family. The host is very kind and considerate . Because during night it's not safe for girls to go outside alone, Chitrupa picked us up at the restaurant after dinner. And the next day morning he also drove us to the bus station for the flight. I'm sure I'll be back in Colombo and stay at Chitrupa's house!

Chitrupa a very friendly and welcoming. Thanks Chithupa enthusiastic help, not only to a number of recommendations, but also to help us set up the car to the airport. Chitrupa mother is very kind gentle, daily breakfast will be carefully prepared, Ceylon accustomed to eating meals with friends, you can enjoy in this great western breakfast. Next time have the opportunity, we must also come to stay. Chitrupa's family is very friendly and warmly.I really like them.The breakfast is delicious.Although my English is not good, they are kindly and help me try them best.Thanks very much for Chitrupa's help and gifts.Hope to see you soon

Beyond the imagination of good, from the house to the landlord to landlord family dog are particularly lovely, very luxurious furnishings, and especially clean and tidy, go out to eat every effort will be servants to housekeeping again, let us not particularly nerve. The landlord mother also recommend good restaurants for us, although we do not will be a la carte ha ^ _ ^ landlord Chicken delicious breakfast at home, three waffle with jam, toast and fruit as well as a similar waffles goodies, unknowingly eat stays, the train station to catch the train in the morning to the landlord after the phone call to say that we came to, and then drive directly to the station to send mobile phones, super touched ah, the next recommended some friends to stay their house!

Is really a very good person, warm and friendly, but also free to send us to the arpico, very nice house, but some facilities are not so new year, but overall very satisfied

Sorry comments too late, originally did not want to be again in Colombo, but unfortunately time tickets can not be altered tickets, but fortunately, this cozy stay the legend, a landlord who came good, do not have formal, if you do not want to go out, house look at the books in the room it felt very comfortable, in addition to the bath water when there is a little matter, there is the need to turn on the hot water in advance tell them. ^ _ ^

Very cozy house owner and boss together mothers can feel very noble lady for a night spent together very happy addition proficient in Italian boss must go, he recommended that in addition to the Italian restaurant, oh my apples are not even wifi Other all is well

Good stay, the house always reflect the owner's taste and intentions, breakfast delicious, the location is also not far from odel

Ruuk village is a beautiful, quite place with the most friendly staff. We had a great time even though we don't kite. Real different from the rest of Sri Lanka. We left the place with a smile on our face! :)

Ruuk village was a great starting point for our backpacking tour through Sri Lanka. We liked the layed-back atmosphere and the stuff was great. The cabanas are cosy. It also works nice as a kite surfing base. Daniel is a friendly teacher and I had a lot of fun during my first kite surfing lesson. There is not much going on in the neighborhood of the village. If you are looking for a vibrant place, this won't be a good match. But as I sad before if you want to hang out and relax that's the place to be.

Nice suit place amont coconut trees. Room are basic but clean. The staff is very nice.

Ruuk village was amazing. Stayed there for 25 nights and it was amazing. the atmosphere was really calm, the local crew are really helpful and nice - made me feel like it`s my second home. the outdoor shower is a real blast :) food was also really diverse and tasty. will defiantly come back for another visit :)

Lovely and peaceful place. Highly recommended!

An amazingly beautiful space. Completely calm, quiet and serene. Gamagi and Shahan were perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. It was slightly pricey with regard to dinners compared to anywhere else I have stayed but the food was delicious and the experience itself makes it worth it. The cabins are beautifully done and the outdoor shower is the best I have had in Sri Lanka so far. The solar powered wifi is also the quickest I have experienced here. I didn't kite surf but the instructor is extremely knowledgable and passionate about his sport so you would be in great hands. I would definitely stay here again for the peace and quiet and relaxing sunsets.

Ruuk Village is an absolutely unique place to unwind and relax from everyday stress. After over a month traveling through Sri Lanka, I found my true peace here. However, I found much more! The concept of ruuk Village spoke to me immediately and I was able to see first-hand how much value Roshan sets out to make it as authentic as possible. The Eco Cabanas are designed like the whole place lovingly, all the staff are always friendly and helpful, especially on sustainable use of resources is respected. Rarely have I felt so comfortable in one place! The fantastic location ruuk Villages, bordering amidst the palm woods, adjacent to the beautiful lagoon, allows not only restful walks and bird / wildlife viewing, but also gives a unique insight into the lives of the local fishermen. All in all a perfect stay: quiet, rest, sun, beach, nice encounters and lots of laughs! Thank you!

We stayed at Roshans place in Kalpitiya for the last three nights of our vacation and had very good and relaxed time there. The whole resort contains eight huts, but only four of them were rented out so it was a by private and nice atmosphere. The hut itself was basic, but very fine for us. We could hear the nature sounds around us every night, really enjoyed that. Bed was comfortable, linen were provided and also the food was good for a touristic place. The staff around were easy to chat, friendly, helpful and tried their best to make us feel good. The location itself is a bit tucked away in a seems-to-be coconut plantation, that was really cool (the rustling palms and all the stars at night, wow, that was awesome). Most times, you can only access the site by boat, as the road gets flooded daily during high tide in the lagoon (even then you can walk there, if you don't scare about muddy water in the night :-)) ). We got picked up by boat in the nearby harbour, that was really easy. Overall we had good stay there and loved to chill down in Kalpitiya.

It was an absolutely wonderful experience to stay at Fiammetta's 'right out of a movie' beach villa. The photos really don't do justice to the actual beauty of this immaculate property. My family and I had a wonderful time. The staff treated us like royalty. I have already recommended at least ten of my traveler friends to stay at this wonderful property if and when they go to Galle. I can't wait for my next visit!

relax, passion, joy, fun and lot of energy..definitely recommended :)

We had a wonderful stay! The house is just impeccable. Way beyond any of the pictures. It's beautiful - especially the master bedroom. Located just 10 minutes from lots of beach bars and restaurants on Unawatuna Beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We would definitely come back!

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The house is simply AMAZING! Classy, chic, and architecturally beautiful. The entry to the property sets the stage for the rest of the home.The rooms are generously sized, the master bathroom was lovely, the pool area which is spectacular was much appreciated by our family of 7. The kitchen area is perfect,but it is not a fully functional kitchen, so if you plan to cook here, it will not work. There is a massage room, next to the pool , should you like an Ayurvedic massage here. We requested one, but the manager did not get back to us about it, availability may have been a problem. The view from the deck was magical. The sea breeze set in everyday around 4p, and enveloped the house and us! There are 2 young men who are caretakers, and are helpful. We chose to eat out for all our meals except for breakfast, as the quality was average. Fiametta was readily available to answer questions by email and her point of contact in Sri Lanka is her manager, Ranga, who is a pleasant man,connecting with him was a challenge as his email would bounce, and phone took multiple attempts. There is a resident dog that we were worried aboout, but he was not around for us, per our request. Water heater did not work the first day in the morning. There was a power cut for the whole day, the second day( not the owner's fault, something regional). Overall, I would highly, highly recommend this beautiful property!

very nice House, friendly staff high recommend, thank you much

WOW, WOW, WOW !!! This place is idyllic! We had the most amazing time. The location is perfect, right on the ocean with panoramic views. The most relaxing place to be ever if you need to recharge and revive. Little tip...... spend longer than 4 days.... we didn't want to come home!!!

English landlord is good, breakfast is also good meals, accommodation and the scenery is very good, the pool is praise. but-- Away from home I feel a sense of security is very important, but not to the landlord. Because the house there is a certain distance away from the castle, so every night we have to fight back tuktuk car. Silent people is two nights tuktuk drivers are halfway after reaching your destination or ask us to add money. The second night we had returned to the apartment, the driver was very bad so that we add money, we help to the landlord, the landlord did not help us in the black driver staring eyes upon us when the landlord did not stop him, makes us feel very chilling. We added a compromise ultimately money. Also I think this house then the United States will not let the occasion. We felt shame on them.

Greetings from Mumbai...India Fantastic place !! Fantastic Hosts !! We stayed at Parklyns for a night on 17th May the last day of Our Vacation in Sri Lanka..After a 7 hour bus journey from Trinco to Colombo we reached the place at 9pm. Anja welcomed us and made us feel at home gave us a small brief on the place. Everything you need is there in the place. Ideal for a small family. Beautiful green Lawns with trees and Birds to wake you up in the morning...and the three adorable dogs who kept my daughters busy !!! The neighborhood is serene and peaceful with plenty of playgrounds for different Sports. Eating places close by open throughout the day and it took us less than an hour to reach the Airpot. The hosts were ever so helpful with advice on places to visit and shop also treated us to shots of local Arrack !!! Thank you Anja that was really sweet and Memorable... If we are back in Colombo Parklyns will be our first Choice !!!

Our stay with Anja was superb. It was especially good to kick off our 3 weeks in Sri Lanka, because it helped ease us into the local culture and set the tone for the rest of our trip. The three breakfasts we had during our stay were an absolute delight and we were armed with some knowledge of what we wanted to try more of. Mmm sambol omelettes. Anja accommodated our super late checkin and organised an airport pick up and taxi to Colombo fort station. This was above and beyond and was truly appreciated. Finally, the grounds are exquisite. The outdoor shower was a real highlight. The dogs are lovely. Parklyn lodge has remarkably good energy. We were lucky to stay there and we would stay again in a heartbeat. And be sure to visit the temple next door, in all our time in Sri Lanka it was my most memorable visit to a temple.

Us three gals from Germany had a great welcome and a first day and night in Colombo. Anja and Lillian were the perfect hosts and Parklyn lodge is so serene and beautiful. Anja was also more than helpful in answering all out questions we had. We also had a great Sri Lankan breakfast. Loved our time there.

Anja and her family is a great host family. She helped us since I booked the place before we came to, she found a good driver to took us around and send many information to us. This make us felt like coming back home. She made the place very clean and everything which we need was prepared ! Her daughter and 3 doges was so friendly , again we felt like we are home ! She made very health and wonderful breakfast for us. This is the must try ! We talked story with her and so on .. It was a wonderful stay ! We are planning to come back in near future and we will introduce to our friends . She is a great host!

We were warmly received in the Parklyn Lodge. The rooms are beautifully designed and very clean. Anja comes up with very many helpful and great tips for Colombo. The breakfast was sensational. In particular, the local specialties were very, very tasty. In summary, the Parklyn Lodge is an ideal starting point to the Sri Lanka to start with a stay Colmbobesuch or to finish as in our case. Again many thanks to Anja and your family for a great stay in Colombo!

Thank you for the great time with you. Your house and the apartment are great and if we have your hospitality felt very comfortable. Your breakfast is stunning and the hammer is the great outdoor shower. We would definitely come back. We promise. Big like!

This place is absolutely beautiful! It is truly a shame I only managed to stay a night here, but I am thrilled that the one night I had here was my last in Colombo. It was the perfect end to an adventurous trip. When you're tired and you just want a space to relax both mind and body, then look no further. Parklyn Lodge is so gorgeous and peaceful that it makes you feel as if you're losing out if you were to leave the house to roam the city. We had a little bit of trouble finding the place because I didn't check in advance for the house number, and we also decided to walk to Anja's from our previous guest house. The day was hot and we had to lug our bags around.... but the minute you put one foot in and enter the gate, all frustration goes out the window. The first thing that catches your attention is how huge and green the compound is. To be surrounded by greenery and to have the space make you feel as if you could spread your wings and fly, especially in a noisy and bustling city like Colombo, is truly amazing. The pictures posted by Anja look exactly like the lodge, but it surely doesn't capture the feeling you get when you stay there. I would love to describe it but there's just so much to say and very little allocated words left for this review. So the only thing i'm going to say is, if i were to go back to Sri Lanka or needed a quiet escape anywhere and anytime, i wouldn't mind spending all my time at Parklyn Lodge. How can you say no to a creative yet somewhat minimalistic space that just screams star comfort and service? And how can you not want to have breakfast out in the open with the morning sun warming your body (and food) up, and play cards until it's time to leave? AND.. Anja is simply lovely. She's friendly, calm, gentle, elegant, accomodating, and truly truly truly helpful. When i made reservations for her place, she had sent me links so i could plan and fully utilise my time in colombo. And when you get to the lodge, there is a file that has all the information that you will possibly need. Or ask Anja -- this lady is born to make you feel like you never want to leave... never want to leave her home, that is. Needless to say, I loved every minute of my time spent here. I won't recommend this place at the start of your trip, simply because you'll probably feel disappointed with everywhere else you stay at after that. And don't spend a night only at Parklyn either, cause you'll regret that too. Thank you, Anja, for hosting me and my friend. You, and your home, are true gems in Colombo!

We arrived at Anya's a day late after a difficult journey, however she managed to get us collected from the Airport and helped us to settle in quickly so as not to feel we had lost too much of our time in Colombo. The accommodation is extremely comfortable and I cannot think of anything which would have added to our experience. Anya offers a wonderful breakfast and explains all the Sri Lankan dishes you are offered. Anya arranged for us to be taken on a historical tour of Colombo centre, great if you are interested in the development of the country, but she also suggested other tours we might have preferred. The area feels very safe and we were quite happy returning later in the evening. The temple across the road is a must and make sure you go inside. Thanks to Anya we had a great stay in Colombo

It was a lovely experience to start our trip at Benjamin's place. He helped to arrange our transport from the airport and waited for us even when our flight got delayed a couple of hours well into the night. He was an excellent host and his family were equally as lovely. They prepared tea and biscuits for us and the room itself was really nice and comfortable. I especially love the sky light in the bathroom during the day. Benjamin also helped arrange the rest of our tours from Kandy. He's quite well connected and assisted us first time travelers in Sri Lanka to make the best of our trip there. Truly appreciated his hospitality.

Our short stay in this lovely apartment was perfect for our arrival into Colombo. Benjamin and his family were very welcoming and helpful-breakfast was delicious. Benjamin organised a Tuk Tuk for us for the next morning when we were moving on.

Benjamin home a little far away from the city, but after shopping around is very easy to go out. Benjamin's family warm morning to prepare breakfast for us, the room in front of the terrace is very cool, the room clean and tidy. You did not have to bring their own toiletries. Very comfortable bed, covered with blankets.

One of my best stays in terms of both a house and a host. The host is very very helpful, and we got to connect talking about audio and visual creative projects. He was always willing to offer his help be it in giving me directions, getting me train details or setting up an airport or other rides, and also connecting me to his professional network of friends. The beach is about 10-15 minute very easy walk, with plenty of food options on the way. I will be returning for two more days to end my stay in Colombo :) Thank you!

Great place in a great location. Would recommend! Very friendly host as well!

I was with my friend after arriving in Colombo one night at Benjamin and we loved it. Although the apartment is located a bit further away from the airport, but still well located, very nice, clean and thereby makes the arrival in Sri Lanka for joy. The shower is really great when the sun appears purely at the right angle formed even a rainbow in the shower spray. Benjamin is a friendly and caring hosts. We enjoyed our stay and recommend it to anyone, the place to live!

The place was as described in the site and Benjamin was a very nice person he helped us with our trip to Nuwara Eliya and made this whole experience a memorable one. Would recommend this place for sure.

The stay at Benjamin's place was comfortable. Someone who loves plants can really enjoy watering some tiny and sweet ones along the balcony.

That house was a wonderful and unforgettable introduction to Sri Lanka, thank you and Rani for a warm welcome and such experience! We stayed at room on the first floor and enjoyed the bathroom and the garden so much, the swimming pool also was a pleasure) This place has that spirit Airbnb stands for – creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and hospitality. Owners description is accurate, shops, cafes and the main road are in walking distance. Ideal place to chill out after/before a long journey with its own aura.

The place is spacious and clean. We really enjoyed coming back to the cube after long days hanging around in the crazy busy town that is Colombo. It's a very calm place we don't hear any horns at night. At this time of the year though it is very hot and the fan didn't do much in the room so we had trouble sleeping at night. Other than that our stay was great. The kitchen is available to you so you can cook all your meals if you want. This is what we did every night because you have to get a tuk tuk if you want to go out dinning. All the nice places to eat are quite far. Being two girls we didn't think it was really safe to go too far for dinner. Kanthi the housekeeper is a sweetheart and she is very helpful if you need any information.

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Nelun' place is absolutely gorgeous - great architecture and was thoroughly impressed by the open bath. Very hospitable and generous. Chandra the housekeeper was a perfect darling taking care of every detail with style. Overall great experience and highly recommend it to all.

Amazing place, looked even better in real life. Nelun was the most friendly and helpful host and made us feel right at home. Very flexibel and happy to create solutions for every situation. Highly recommended.

Pleasant stay at Nelun's place. One of the best accommodations we had in Sri Lanka.

Really nice place, excellent design, very comfortable bed, nice garden and clean swimming pool. A little bit far from the centre but easy to reach by tuktuk or taxi. Nelun is superhost!! She asked late dinner for us, made everything to help and her housekeeper made early breakfast. Thank for all! Замечательное место!!! Это не гэстхауз, это homestay - часть большого стильного жилого дома благоустроена для приема гостей. Nelun дала все необходимые инструкции заранее. В день приезда мы без труда нашли жилье. Находится дом в отдалении от центра, доехать на туктуке иди такси - не проблема. Зато можно наслаждаться уединением и тишиной. Жилье очень стильное, комфортабельное, чистое. Удобная кровать, дизайнерский душ с видом на мини-оранжерею. Перед домом небольшой садик. На втором этаже небольшой чистый бассейн. В холодильнике для гостей есть питьевая вода и холодный чай. Вечером мы были голодны и хозяйка помогла гам заказать ужин с доставкой на дом. Утром подаются вкуснейшие завтраки. Есть вай-фай. В целом очень гостеприимное и романтичное место. Рекомендую!!!!

Very beautiful, clean, open space to stay for a night! A bit hard to find, so make sure you have a map ready for your driver! Lovely big room and shower. Even though we didn't meet with Nelun she was great to communicate with and so lovely. She helped us immensely as my boyfriend was extremely sick and she organised some hydrating salts for us. A bit further out of the city, in a nice quiet neighbourhood. Pool is perfect for a wee dip to cool off from the heat (necessary as there is no air con). The wifi was pretty much nonexistent, so would be a good idea to know where you are and places you would like to go before arriving as we couldn't even load (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps. Great value for money though, as it is a lovely place with lovely hosts.

great,neat and comfortable

The house is clean and beautiful, and the host is kind and warm-hearted. 6 minutes walk to the beach. Plus, the host is surprisedly handsome. Do you have girlfriend??

I believe that this is the most decent guesthouse in Mirissa! We lived there for almost 2 weeks, one week on the 2nd floor in a room without air conditioning, and a second week on the 1st floor with air conditioning. Rooms are perfectly clean, and most importantly how much light (due to the panoramic glass door)! Believe me, this is a truly unforgettable wake up on the 2nd floor with an open balcony to the singing of birds and peacocks meow =) Hospitality home owners really amazing. Charindu a wonderful person! I think this confirms everyone who lived in this villa. 100% would recommend without hesitation to book rooms in the villa, you will not regret.

Very comfortable, well appointed, welcoming villa, away from the hustle and bustle, with spacious rooms and everything you need. Where the soundtrack is the chirping of birds, and visitors to your "patio" will be curious peacocks, chipmunks and colorful lizards. Next to the restaurant).

We had a fantastic time at Peacock Villa - your villa is beautiful, the room was immaculate and clean and the balcony lovely to sit out and watch the wildlife! The location is perfect - away from the hustle & bustle of Mirissa, with beautiful surroundings. Thank you Charindu for arranging the taxis and whale watching and for being so lovely & friendly. Your brother & father were also very good hosts. We would love to visit again and would highly recommend everyone to stay here.

Thank you so much Charindu for hosting us, we loved our stay here at the Peacock villa. The location is great, its relaxed and peaceful and a short walk away to the beach. The views from our balcony were stunning and the room was highly maintained, extremely clean and comfortable. One of our favourite places we have stayed so far! We wish that we could of of stayed longer.

A great place to stay if you want to be close to the airport. Everyone was very accommodating and the pool was great.

We had a great time in the peacock villa. Super new and absolutely clean rooms! Perfect! the best room of the price-performance ratio that we had in the whole of Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, no breakfast. However, there are dozens of breakfast options in the neighborhood and at the stand. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We have borrowed a scooter from him and were able to drive to Secret Beach, which is also recommended. Dinner we had (on the main road) in Tandoori Hut. When one is Suuuper delicious and a must in Merissa. Conclusion: highly recommended! We would book it again!

Apart from the amazing view and the excellent food Ruwan is a genuine wonderful person and very hospitable. The beds are so comfortable, the bathrooms are super clean, use mosquito nets - it is pretty much in the jungle. It's a hard place to leave! Ruwan is so happy to help with everything and his dinners are easily the best we've eaten in Ella and quite possibly the country.

Ruwan and his wife were fantastic hosts! He kindly met us at the station after we got the train from Nuwaya Eliya - a highlight of our trip. The room itself was very simple but clean and great for 2 nights. It had great views over the mountains from the balcony and the dinners/breakfasts we had with them were amazing

Good view from the house,the breakfast tastes great,Ruwan is helpful and kind,great experience!

Where do I start? Here goes.. Great! ! What lovely hosts. Ruwan and his wife made us feel so welcome. We arrived during a downpour, and Ruwan met us at the corner with a tuk tuk and umbrella for the steep descent to Village View. Eventually the rain eased and the view from our balcony left us in awe. Ruwan showed us the short cut into town (5 mins along railway track) snd we walked in with another couple for dinner at a nice restaurant, then home by torch light. The next evening, Ruwan's wife presented us with one of the best traditional meals we have had in Sri Lanka. 8 or 9 different dishes, all lovingly prepared, for just 500rs each. Yum! Ella is quite a cosmopolitan town in some respects, but the traditional hospitality shown to us at Village View was really genuine. Thanks Ruwan, and congratulations on creating sich a lovely business. D and T.

We had a great stay at Ruwan's, including delicious home cooked food. It's a great location with fantastic views and a 5 min walk to town along the railway track. Ruwan was a great host and even got us the train tickets to our next destination as we hadn't managed to boon them in advance ourselves. We definitely recommend if you are after a simple homestay in Ella.

Top location, nice views and good breakfast. Ideal for a nice to walk along the railway line to the waterfall or litle adams peak. Good bed. Flashlight need to find the way back after sunset.

Ruwans place is wonderful! Great view, great rooms and really great food. I had the best time and I will recommend Ruwans place to everyone visiting Sri Lanka.

The stay was perfect. The treatment by the genial host. Just get on the train, we call in Ruwan, attended us immediately and gave us directions to get to the corresponding site. However, we came to find somewhere with its own tuk-tuk to ensure that we were losing. That night, we had dinner there the same rice & curry cooked by his wife, even exquisite. The place is beautiful, the views are incredible, perfect for relaxing in the evening after doing some hiking in the area. We are very grateful to Ruwan, helped us in everything we need. Even the day we were leaving by bus, accompanied us with his tuk-tuk to the bus stop and waited with us until we catch the bus we wanted. The only downside is that the accommodation is very close to the train tracks. Not happen overnight and therefore you can rest without any problems. The first passes over 7 in the morning, that if the idea is to make the day is not a problem. Highly recommended. We had been there a couple of days.

We could not stay in a tree huts, because of the dry season, but anyway the stay at Rukmals friend was wonderful. The place were located near the lake and is surrounded by nature gardens with vegetables and papaya trees. The food cooked by host was wonderful, especially you can see that all of the vegetables were homegrown - simply delicious! I allso got a chance to meet Rukmal and substitute host and I must say that they are wonderful! Definitely recommend!

What a fantastic place rural has got here. It was one of the highlights of our 2 week stay in Sri Lanka. It wasn't only the setting and the amazing Tree House itself but also rukmal himself. Rukmal also helped us with trips to nearby sites and gave us some great advice

I enjoyed my stay here. Rukmal was a great host and helped facilitate activities in and around Habarana as well as made planning recommendations for the rest of my trip. The tree house was great and the home-cooked dinner and breakfast were the two best meals I ate in Sri Lanka! Drove me to the bus stop and made sure I got on the correct bus in the morning.

Because of the dry season, Rukmal offered us a lake house instead of tree huts. The place was nice and beautiful. We were woken up by the sounds of peacocks everyday. Rukmal picked up us at Anuradhapura and took us to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by his tuk-tuk. The price of the transport was reasonable. Rukmal had a great sense of humor and easygoing, so we had a great time with him (He was also great in speaking English). He knew a lot about wildlife and introduced the animals and plants to us. When we had no ideas how to spend our time, he arranged for us and it was wonderful.

Awesome for a quiet get away. A bit far from town if you want to do more than relax.

Rukmal is a wonderful host. He takes care of his guests, helps, advises. Thanks to him, we have a lot of fun when washing the elephant (we hope that the elephant Sanke too). Rukmal Thank you for everything you did for us. Darek with the family.

Great hospitality!!!!!! !!!!!

Staying at rukmal was great. Despite the imprecise indications arrival rukmal has to find us immediately and brought us to the very secluded tree house. The tree house is really off the beaten path, it is rukmal but also provides a driving repeatedly to Habarana. For dinner rukmal us a good restaurant demonstrated the breakfast was brought to us to the treehouse. Furthermore, you can chat with good rukmal, but he also understands if you want to retire. In the evenings the whole area was beautifully lit up. In particular, there is nothing wrong with the property. But you should be aware that one really is the nature and the night can be very noisy. Moreover, one should not be afraid of herumschwirrenden insects have (and I must say that we have it not too many saw). The house is shared, incidentally, with a squirrel pair, you can hear it crackle and sometimes crawl, you can sleep but still very good!

Beautiful house, with a lovely pool and a view of the ocean.

I have to say that here is a fundamental problem in staying at Unakanda. We started our week with the intention of doing all sorts of day trips (normally we get itchy feet staying in one place for more than a couple of hours), but the pool, surroundings and view were such that we ended up doing not very much at all. Add to that the exemplary level of service provided by Manoj & Sujeeva, the result is an unbeatable package. We love dining out, and there are some great options in Galle, but for 3 of our 7 nights we stayed in and let Manoj choose what to put on our plates, and he didn't let us down. In fact the food he conjured up from a pretty basic kitchen was frankly extraordinary, and a match for all but the very best Galle Fort has to offer. Communication with Tim prior to our arrival was clear, friendly and useful - he arranged an airport pick-up for us, and Manoj & Sujeeva were there waiting to welcome us at Unakanda, despite our 3:30am arrival. Maybe a minor thing, but I was concerned about mosquitoes as they seem to make a bee-line for me at other places we've stayed. However I'm pleased to say that as I type this the day after our return home, I don't have a single itchy memory of our week in Unawatuna! Fortunately many other unforgettable ones though....

I stayed in Unakanda with 3 friends in September 2015, as the last part of our trip around Sri Lanka. We spent there 3 absolutely amazing days, even despite some rain (it was a rainy season). My contact with the hosts (Shar and Tim) prior the arrival was smooth. They were both friendly and extremely helpful. When we arrived to Unakanda we were greeted by two local hosts - Manoj and Sujeeva who looked after us and the villa during the entire stay. The cooked for us delicious meals, looked after the garden and were helpful with any ad hoc requests. They made us feel like at home. Unakanda is a beautiful villa which combines modern design with a local touch. It is surrounded by a lush garden with an infinity pool. The interior is magnificent too. The outdoor bathrooms are the highlight of the place, but so are the furniture and fabrics which give a local touch. All is perfectly designed and well thought. Well done! It was a pleasure to stay in Unakanda and we would definitely recommend it to everyone for a tranquil and relaxing vacation.

We spent 6 nights at unakanda, the house is very comfortable, well located, the pool and the great view. Manoj also great and Sue ... Manoj us cuisine every night of great dinners, we had pancakes every morning at breakfast, we put Sue bouquets of flowers every day on the table they are really adorable. We will return to unakanda with pleasure. I definitely recommend this villa.

A fantastic holiday in a truly magical setting. The villa suited our needs perfectly, being close to the beach and restaurants but far enough away to offer peace and quiet too. The staff are so helpful and know all the best places to visit. They can also cook the best food you'll probably eat during your stay. We would definitely come back again.

Unakanda is actually paradise! You can't find more beautiful architecture and more thoughtful touches anywhere in the world and Manoj is the perfect host who provides priceless local knowledge and goes above and beyond for every request- we can't recommend this place enough and will be back asap. Thank you so much to Manoj and Shar and Tim for making our trip to Sri Lanka!

No stone has been left unturned at this Villa. Beautifully designed interior and exterior with gorgeous views to the sea. The beds were SO comfortable as was the linen. Manoj and Chee were super friendly and nothing was ever too much trouble - always with a Sri Lankan smile. Chee cooked in the evenings which was not only super delicious but better value than eating out. Such a beautiful haven. We loved Unakanda. (1 Adult and 2 Teenagers)

We loved our stay at Unakanda. We arrived late in the evening with two tired children and were greeted with big smiles and a lovely home cooked meal. The next morning we were able to appreciate the stunning view and tranquil setting up in the hills above Unawatuna. The house was beautifully designed, with clean lines, stunning bathrooms and a great open air kitchen. The infinity pool overlooked the sea and was surrounded by trees with dappled shade. Our two and four year old daughters felt instantly at home and enjoyed the company of Morrie the dog. We were all looked after incredibly well by Manoj and Sujeeva who cooked great Sri Lankan food and made sure we had everything we needed, including helping us plan our days and arranging tuktuks. This was our first trip to Sri Lanka and our stay at Unakanda helped to make it a great trip. Thanks to all.

It was so amazing. Beautiful scenery, delicous food and a very comfortable room. Ajm Nimal really deservs it to be a superhost. He and his familiy are trying almost everthing to make you happy or help you solving problems. I really recommend it!!!

We had a lovely time and really made ourselves at home for 8 days. Nimal and his niece are so generous and accommodating in everything they do. Nimal is incredibly generous with information and advising everything They laid on lavish local breakfasts everyday which normally filled us up until dinner and they were always there offering as much tea as you can drink. They are also very attentive to making sure the bathrooms are cleaned regularly and sheets are changed regularly. If there is ever anything you need all you need to do is ask and they will to whatever they can to accommodate it. The actual room is simple but nice and clean and the bathroom was spacious and everything works well. The view from the accommodation is stunning and it's very well positioned for a walk into town which only takes a few minutes if you walk along the railway line which we did a couple of times a day. It's also in a good position to begin a hike to Ella Rock.

Nimal's place is amazing! Excellent location, with the most amazing view! I could just drink tea all day long on the terrace and enjoy the view. Nimal is a fantastic host and I highly recommend his place!

There are few better places to wake up then to the view accompanied by Nimals' breakfast spread. As it's been described in other reviews the room was exactly as portrayed and Nimal and his family were incredibly giving and generous hosts. Nimal also very kindly helped us organise a driver to the beaches - coordinating everything which just made our trip seamless! There's not many hosts I would recommend more. Thanks for having us!

We really enjoyed our stay at Chamodya Homestay. Nimal greeted us at the train station along with a tuk tuk driver and then accompanied us to the Homestay. Both Nimal and the rest of his family were very friendly and courteous and they were happy to assist us with all of our questions. Nimal was also able to assist us with negotiating/arranging a car and driver for our trip to the south the next day at a very reasonable price. The Homestay has great views and is well located as it sits just below the train track which forms part of the walk to Ella's Rock. Dinner was delicious too.

Room was basic but perfectly adequate (although the tap wasn't working). The best bit about the apartment is the view which was amazing - great with the home cooked breakfast. We also ate an evening meal at the homestay which was good, although not as good value as a place in town and we did learn that the couple next to us had been asked to pay 1000 rupees less for the same thing.... Otherwise everyone very friendly and accommodating.

At Nimal Ajm the view is breathtaking (it is one of the best)! His welcome is warm with tea and biscuits. Especially Ajm Nimal's a very endearing, funny nice and helpful. He will be able to. Yes arrange a hike or a drive and negotiate the price for you best. Truly a heart for him! Breakfast was the most generous of all our trip ... yum!

Chamodya was a beautiful place stay - it is perfectly located with outstanding views of Ella Rock and mountains beyond and only a ten minute walk away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of Ella. Nimal was so friendly and helpful, he helped us organise our day trips and even waited to pick us up when our train was delayed for over an hour. He also arranged for us to get some laundry done which was handy two weeks in! The breakfast was also delicious and varied each day. The wifi was the best we had during our three week stay in Sri Lanka. Thank you Nimal, you made us feel so welcome :) we will be recommending to all of our friends and family!

little tamarind is a piece of heaven! we absolutely loved the place, and the location. it is not near the city center (which some would prefer) but it's a 2 min walk from the most amazing beach in sri lanka.. Amanwella or silence beach. if you stay here you definitely get to enjoy the local community, the surroundings are not touristic. the only public transportation to reach this apartment is tuctuc or private driver. otherwise, you can walk for 10 min and reach the highway to take the bus (not very far). the location is safe, with a gate that is closed all day so you won't have to worry about intruders. the room itself is very clean and well decorated. a minor recommendation would be to add nets to the windows! if you are okay with frogs and lizards (harmless) then you will be fine. Also, the heat was unbearable so sometimes AC is necessary (although there is a ceiling fan). if you like being in an almost secluded place, this is the right place for you. super relaxing and great value for money! thank you for the great stay :)

We had a lovely stay in Little Tamarind! The house is on a very quiet little street, so no noise. The Aman beach nearby is absolutely gorgeous, one of our favourite Sri Lankan beaches! The gardener is very sweet and did everything he could to assist us. The manager stopped by in the afternoon to check if everything was to our liking. All in all, a great place to chill.

At Little Tamarind you can enjoy a little sweet guesthouse just for yourself. The place is clean and offers enough space including a kitchen. The bed has a moscito net. The shower is not heated, but the temperature is still okay. We stayed for just one night and during that night the dogs from the neighbours ground were barking very long. The host family is just amazing. We felt very welcomed and were treated like hotel guests. A big plus is the fact that you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner even on your own terrace or on the main guesthouse restaurant on the top with an amazing view. The food is very, very good. The location is just perfect also because the silent beach is in walking distance (3 minutes). This is the best beach we have seen so far in whole Sri Lanka. Highly recommended!

The accommodation is as promised - it is an ideal peaceful place for a beach getaway. It was well presented, clean and private. The beaches are very close and, at the end of March, quiet with plenty of space to relax with little hassle. The staff at the hotel were very good and were very keen to make sure that it was a great holiday. The food was especially good and plentiful! Well worth a visit.

Definitely recommended accommodation! We stayed at Little Tamarind for 4 nights, the place is very quiet and relaxing, the small house is very nice, clean and safe and the beach is just around the corner. The guy taking care of the house, Prasana is superfriendly and helpful. The only pity is we couldn't get breakfast made by them, but there's also a small kitchen in the house and making it ourselves was no problem.

We loved it. We stayed in the beautiful house. People that visit here should know that's a bit remote. But that's where vacations are for. Eli and the staff were so nice and helpful

The apartment house is 10 min tuktuk ride from Tangele, in the middle of a fisherman village, inside a small hotel garden. When we arrived the staff didn't know anything about our booking, but they were helpful and made the apartment ready in 20 min. The small house is very confortable, the kitchen and the bathroom clean and well equiped, the double-bad is comfortable. The location is great, the beautiful and quiet beach is just 10 min by walk. If you want to find a romantic place fare from the crowded touristic beaches this place can be perfect to you

We had a lovely stay here with our son. A nice, small space that had everything we needed. It is a well designed, modern little studio apartment (not really a one bedroom as bed is in the main room overlooked by galley style kitchen). Great water pressure in the shower meant it was easy to blast off all the sand from the beach! Great location with 2 very easily walkable beautiful beaches nearby. The closest beach was down the road to the left of the property and was stunning and lined with palms. The current was very strong though, so not great for our infant son. The beach that is down the road to the right however, about five minutes walk, was perfect. Local fisherman tie their boats up and many locals use it, which is a nice change (we're not fans do only being surrounded by tourists!). All of the hosts on the property were lovely. Our first night we had dinner up in the restaurant and they fully entertained our son which meant we had a bit of peace. They even pulled out a bunch toys for him and let us borrow them for our stay. A baby high chair even appeared on our balcony without us asking for it. They did everything one would hope for. Our only problem with our stay was the heat. Most reviews said that there was a lovely natural breeze that kept it cool. We certainly did not experience that! It was absolutely sweltering. If you stayed up at the top of the property the breeze was amazing - obviously - as it was the top of a hill. Little tamarind however, is at the bottom of the hill and there wasn't a swaying brach in site. The fan wasn't positioned well either. It is in the middle of the room, not close to the bed. It also isn't very powerful. We ended up dragging the bed over so that we caught a bit of the fan and didn't completely bake from inside out. Not as worried about myself though, it did concern me that son was so hot even when sleeping. The entrance to the property is located directly in front of little tamarind, so all guests or staff drive directly past you and open the loud gate frequently. Wasn't quite as private as I had pictured it in my mind. I suppose we thought the main entrance would be at the top of the hill near the main building. Overall though, we had a great stay and would still recommend to others.