Kataragama Homestay

Hotels
8.8 (108 reviews)
Galahitiya road , Kataragama , lk

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Hospitality
Nice location
Cons:
Humid rooms
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Some reviews reported issues with humidity and bugs, affecting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.25
The staff is described as hospitable and helpful, with personal attention to guests.
Location
9.09
Located beautifully in the jungle, close to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are generally clean and well-equipped, though some had issues with heat.
Amenities
8.97
Good range of amenities including AC, mini fridge, and hammocks, enhancing the stay.
Value for Money
8.53
Some guests felt the pricing did not always reflect the service quality.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast was included but not consistently served, impacting satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.05
Many guests enjoyed their stay, with highlight onwarm hospitality despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:42

Property Description

Garden Views and Free Bikes
Experience tranquility at Kataragama Homestay with a terrace offering stunning garden views and complimentary bikes to explore the surroundings effortlessly.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of an in-house restaurant, free private parking, and complimentary WiFi. Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, shared kitchen, and currency exchange services for a hassle-free stay.

Comfort and Security
Relax in the air-conditioned unit with a bidet, dressing room, and a private entrance ensuring privacy. Rest assured with full-day security measures in place for your peace of mind.

Book your stay at Kataragama Homestay now to indulge in a serene getaway with top-notch amenities and personalized services.

Important information:

Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 108 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Francesca solo_traveller es
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jarno couple nl
10
Aanrader!
Pros:

Super vriendelijke jongen die de B&B namens de familie regelt. We mochten later uitchecken ivm safari, en ook na terugkomst geen haast maar koffie met wat lekkers. Super behulpzaam!

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lucia couple de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer und nettes Personal. Über das Hotel kann man eine Safari für Yala buchen.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Murakami solo_traveller jp
10
この宿を選んで本当に良かったです。
Pros:

ホストの人柄が本当に素晴らしいです。予約したプランには朝食のみが含まれておりましたが、到着が遅くなったりサファリ後で疲れて夕飯探しに困っていると、祖母お手製のカレーを用意してくれました。とても美味しかったです。
また滞在中に午前中時間がかなりあったので何しようか迷っていたところ、ホストがバイクでカタラガマ市内を案内してくれてとても楽しかったです。
スリランカに第2の実家ができたような気持ちで、ホストの温かさに触れて心がとても満たされました。今回はヤーラ国立公園を訪れるために滞在しましたが、次回はこのホストファミリーに会うためだけに行きたいぐらい!素敵な思い出をありがとうございます。

Cons:

シャワーのお湯の温度が低いのが気になりましたが、外の気温が高かったので個人的に大きな問題は感じませんでした。あとたまに停電しますが、都市部ではないので仕方がないことだと思います。ヘッドライトなどの非常用の電灯は持っていたほうがいいかも。

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Mathieu couple fr
10
Agréable pause dans un lieu agréable et calme.
Pros:

L'accueil et la propreté des lieux.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Absolutely lovely place just a short walk from the main town area, but they have bicycles you can borrow if you'd prefer a quicker trip. Lovely host family, with the young fella running the place going above and beyond to make your stay there as nice as possible. Just watch out for the monkeys trying to steal your delicious breakfast ;)

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Petr Hnilička couple cz
10
Cozy stay with safari
Pros:

We had a very nice stay at Kataragama Homestay. The place is peaceful, comfortable and overall has a really pleasant atmosphere.
The room was clean, beautiful and spacious, and the bathroom was very big, which was a nice plus. There was also a fridge in the room. The whole area around the accommodation is really nice and calm, so it is a good place to relax.
The staff were kind, friendly and helpful. Another big advantage is that they can organize a safari for a good price, which makes everything much easier if you are planning to visit the national park. Parking is also available, and the location is quite good — relatively close to the center, but still quiet.
I don’t really have anything negative to say. For us it was a very good stay and I can definitely recommend this place.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ciara couple ie
10
Pros:

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here !! The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Perfect location for accessing the park as well.

The male host was very helpful throughout our stay and spoke great English. He even organised our safari for us which was very helpful.

Breakfast was nice and consisted of omelette, toast, fruit and coffee.

Would highly recommend

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Connor couple de
10
Es war grossartig.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber und modern eingerichtet gewesen. Klimaanlage hat ihre Arbeit getan und hervorragenden Schlaf beschert. Der junge Mann der uns empfangen hat ist absolut zuvorkommend und freundlich. Abendessen wurde uns ebenfalls angeboten und im Haus zubereitet.
Im allgemeinen kann ich diese Unterkunft absolut empfehlen und in Verbindung mit einer Safari im Nationalpark ist Sie eine tolle Ausgangslage für den Start am Morgen.

Cons:

-

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Georgie couple nz
9
Pros:

We loved this place. Such a cool place to stay. They loaned us bikes to ride around on. Organised a tour of yala national park. Did our laundry. So helpful. Room is so nice. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Cons:

There was no hot water early in the morning to shower before the Yala safari so I didn’t feel I had time to message the owner to get it sorted before we had to leave. But I’m sure it would have been sorted if they had been informed.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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saradha couple in
8
Calm and with nature
Pros:

It was rustic and basic. Extremely functional

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Ahmet solo_traveller tr
10
Pros:

Safari için 1 gece kaldık. Kahvaltı yapmadık çünkü çok erken gittik safariye. Ama kahvaltı için ilk girişte hemen sordular saolsunlar. Çalışanlar çoki ilgilendi. Hatta bize yemek yemeye giderken ücretsiz bisiklet vermeyi teklif etti. Bahçesi güzel, hamak var, her şey düşünülmüş. Klimali odası, sineklikli yatağı ile burayı çok beğendik. Mirissaya geçerken ise bize uygun fiyatlı araç bile ayarladılar. Adamsınız.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Zuzana couple sk
10
Absolutely recommended!
Pros:

Excellent stay, beautiful room and bathroom, spotless. Coffee, tea, water, fridge provided. Cute terrace. We could borrow also bicycle. Walking distance to the city. Nice breakfast. They can also prepare dinner however we didn’t try. Wifi good and hot shower as well. Very comfy bed.

Cons:

I didn’t like I couldn’t stay longer.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Joan Antoni solo_traveller es
7
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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judit couple es
10
best place to stay in Kataragama
Pros:

We love this place, it’s the third time that we’ve stayed in Kataragama Homestay. The family that runs it are very very kind and they offer a really nice breakfast. The place is clean and very well decorated!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Céline-Justine couple de
10
Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen
Pros:

Man hat sich direkt wohlgefühlt - die Unterkunft ist super liebevoll eingerichtet und die Gastgeber sind wirklich sehr nett.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple de
10
Einzigartig
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist wunderschön und sehr ruhig gelegen, extrem sauber und unglaublich schön eingerichtet. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt und hatten eine tolle Zeit. Aus der Hängematte konnten wir Affen in den Bäumen beobachten.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jonas Frerker-Kreuer solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Super Aufenthalt, schönes Zimmer in gutem Zustand. Einfaches Frühstück. Super Ausgangspunkt für eine Safari im Yala National Park. Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verzeichnis. 😀

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Chamali solo_traveller lk
9
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable room with friendly staff. The food was also really good. Had a great stay!

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Lasse couple dk
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee