Niyagama House

Das Niyagama House liegt sehr ruhig im Grünen und ist ein wunderbarer Ort, um Ruhe zu finden. Das Haus hat einen wunderschön angelegten Garten und einen großen Pool. Klasse ist das Yogaangebot von Elke, von Hatha, Yin und Aerial Yoga. Die Stunden haben mir sehr gut gefallen.
Das Frühstück ist sehr gut, man sitzt wunderschön und entspannt draußen auf der überdachten Terasse. Mir haben die lokalen Frühstücksoptionen sehr gut gefallen. Auf Wunsch sind ebenfalls Lunch und Abendessen vor Ort möglich.
Insgesamt ist die gesamt Atmosphäre sehr entspannt und man hat das Gefühl in einer absoluten Oase der Ruhe zu sein. Der Blick in die Natur ist traumhaft.
Mit dem Tuk Tuk habe ich knapp 30 Minuten nach Galle benötigt.

Tolle Atmosphäre, schöne Zimmer und sehr gepflegter Garten. Service grandios. Top Yoga. Essen sehr gut!

Endroit calme et très bien entretenu, parfait pour se ressourcer. Magnifique piscine au milieu d'un jardin luxuriant. Excellant petit déjeuner très copieux avec des produits frais. L'accueil par la propriétaire est très chaleureux et les cours de yoga parfait. Moment de pure détente.

Literally everything: the location in the middle of nature, the people, the food, the people …. And the yoga classes that I practiced for the first time in my life. Top of class classes. Elke and the staff at Niyagama are absolutely amazing

A physical, mental and spiritual oasis. Outstanding facilities surrounded by vibrant nature. The most beautiful yoga studio we’ve experienced. Warm, lovely staff. We’ll be back for sure.

Wow. What an amazing stay at Niyagama House. From the airport pick up, to the tuk tuk onwards to my next location, I had the most wonderful and dreamy time. The best way to start my Sri Lankan stay (2 days). The food was exceptional, and I highly recommend trying the local food.
Elke and her team were very friendly, attentive and I felt like a queen during my stay. I was surprised by how quiet it was (I was the only guest during low season) as this place is truly a gem.
Highly recommend having a massage as well. You will not regret it.

My husband and I spent 3 nights at Niyagama House. We really enjoyed the Bliss Yoga package with Elka as well as the morning meditation. Elka is an excellent yoga teacher moulding her classes to suit the participants. After 4 days of yoga, swimming, wonderful food and accommodation we felt fantastic! The whole experience is highly recommended.

Location is idyllic, the property is stunning and all staff are amazing.

Outstanding, attentive, personal service in a really beautiful house and gardens. Very quiet, super food, great pool, fun yoga classes. The free meditation and tea in your room are a lovely touch.

This resort is an absolute gem, meticulously planned and beautifully arranged to create an atmosphere of serenity and authenticity.

Every detail, from the sublime décor to the thoughtfully curated spaces, contributes to an experience of pure relaxation.

The breakfast is exceptional, offering a delightful blend of flavors that perfectly complement the tranquil surroundings.

If you’re looking to escape the hustle of daily life, this is the perfect retreat.

The yoga sessions and massages were outstanding, conducted with a level of care and professionalism that truly enhanced the experience.

Communication was seamless, ensuring every moment felt effortless and enriching.

Niyagama was simply stunning and we had such a relaxing stay for 3 nights after our tour that we didn’t venture out again, except for a morning walk around the village meeting the friendly locals. There is such attention to detail at the property and the staff are wonderful. We didn’t come for a retreat but we did enjoy the daily morning meditation and a couple of wonderful yin yoga classes, as we are beginners. The pool is huge for the number of guests with lovely sun beds and two towels for added comfort. All our meals were on the veranda and absolutely delicious and home cooked with quality ingredients. We loved tea on any of the balconies watching the monkeys. I thought I would miss the beach but this was such a different, warm and peaceful experience that completed our special travels to Sri Lanka. Thank you Elke and staff for making us feel so welcome and pampered.

Everything!
The beautiful pool and scenery, delicious food and juices! Amazing yoga classes even a complete novice could get on board with! Beds so comfortable and great air con. And lovely lovely staff!

I loved the personal touch, I really felt taken care of. The place is very sereen and zen. My best stay in Sri Lanka so far. And many thanks to Elke for the yoga class to tailor the class to my needs.

Such a memorable and rejuvenating stay with the generous and kind Elke and team. Delicious, clean food (best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka!) and it was so relaxing watching the monkeys in the trees from the room and walking barefoot throughout. Would recommend having a treatment, I had a great wrap. The team have mastered the small details, and there is a huge pool.. the list goes on!

Our second visit to Niyagama house and it was just as perfect as the first time. Elke and her team provide a brilliant service, we were so well looked after with a lovely room, great food, brilliant yoga classes and big pool. Gorgeous setting and possible to walk a 5k circuit from house which we did every day. It’s 15 mins from Galle fort in a car.

I completely agree with an earlier review that people shopping at this price point should look elsewhere—there are far better options available in the area. We stayed during the high season from January 2nd to 4th, and many comparable hotels, particularly closer to Galle, were priced much lower. This only emphasized how overpriced and underwhelming the experience was.

The reviews here seem to come mostly from yoga-focused guests rather than those seeking a well-rounded hotel experience. If you’re coming primarily for the hotel, I strongly advise against staying here—especially since the restaurant is also disappointing, with long waiting times and small portions.

I want to emphasize that I usually only write reviews when I have had a positive experience to support those in the hospitality and Hospitality industry. However, my experience here was so disappointing that I feel obligated to share it to help others make an informed choice.

Highlights:

Beautiful grounds and a comfortable pool.

Areas for Improvement:

Service & Cleaning:

1. No daily cleaning, only a "turndown service," which only happened once during our stay.
2. Rooms lacked basic amenities like a kettle, tea, and cofee - which should be standard at this price level.
3. Water refill, which should have been available, was nowhere to be found—not even after a premium-priced yoga class.

Breakfast:

Extra charges for proper coffee instead of instant Nescafé—shocking for a hotel in this price range.

Room Experience:

1. WiFi barely worked.
2. Air conditioning was loud, and its light could not be turned off, making it hard to sleep.
3. The curtains were too transparent, making the room bright as soon as the sun rose.

Amazing location and service

My one-week stay at Niyagama House was fabulous with the high standards the facility offers, the green with all those bird sounds in the morning mesmerized me. It was also so relaxing for my body and soul doing meditation & yoga with Elke every day, nourishing myself with the great food from the restaurant. I am looking forward to visiting that 'paradise on earth' again.

My wife and I had the most wonderful stay at Niyagama House. It felt so good to check in there after our two weeks of adventures in Sri Lanka.

The property was beautiful with a big and beautiful pool. The staff was super friendly with an amazing service and the food was made by a true masterchef. Definitely the best food we had on our two weeks trip in Sri Lanka.

Thank you for a beautiful couple of days at your amazing retreat! We will definitely come back.🙌🌸

peaceful surroundings , beautiful landscape, wonderful staff members