Kataragama Homestay

Hotels
8.8 (123 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 123 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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Michael family_with_children es
9
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Cornelius couple de
9
We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it to others
Pros:

Everyone was super nice, room was clean and cozy.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Eileen couple gb
10
Just wonderful!
Pros:

Great place to stay if visiting Yala. Family were so lovely, they even loaned us bikes to get dinner and go into town. Safari day trip by family member was amazing, private jeep and we were lucky to see all the animals we wanted to, even the leopards ! Fabulous experience with great lunch included. The room was incredible, after 1 month in Sri Lanka this was the cleanest and most tasteful. There was even a scented candle lit in the bathroom. Hammock on balcony to chill in the evenings, can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely stay, you won’t be disappointed.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Maria couple es
10
Pros:

Hem estat només una nit perquè anàvem a fer el safari de Yala, i ha estat una molt bona elecció. Ens van organitzar el safari de manera molt ràpida, fàcil i a bon preu, així que no ens vam haver de preocupar de res.
L'habitació és molt adequada per passar-hi una nit: neta, còmoda i amb tot el necessari. A més, la ubicació és bona, amb diversos llocs per menjar molt a prop. Si busqueu un allotjament per fer nit a Kataragama abans o després del safari, el recomanem totalment.

Cons:

tot estava bé

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mimosa couple it
10
Tutto bellissimo!!!
Pros:

Confermo le cose dette nelle precedenti recensioni.
Tutto, tutto bellissimo!
Camera spaziosa, pulitissima e nuova.
Personale gentile e disponibile.
Safari super!!

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple fr
8
Très bonne expérience et un accueil au top !
Pros:

Le Homestay est très bien et les hôtes sont vraiment très sympathiques. Ils se sont occupés de l’organisation de notre safari, ce qui était très pratique. Les repas prévus pour le safari étaient d’ailleurs très bons.

Cons:

Petit point à savoir : il n’est pas possible de dîner à l’hôtel le soir, et les restaurants aux alentours sont assez moyens. Il faut donc prévoir de manger ailleurs ou de s’organiser en conséquence.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Alessia couple it
7
Bella esperienza
Pros:

Pulitissimo e host gentile

Cons:

L’aria condizionata non funziona

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Eranga couple lk
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Eva extended_group es
10
Pros:

Tienen dos habitaciones y nosotros las cogimos las dos. Hicimos el safari con ellos y fue muy bien. El chico que nos atendio super amable y colaborador. Cenamos las dos noches en un restaurante a 5 minutos caminando y nos encanto. Comida local. Me dejaron hacer dos lavadoras sin cobrarme nada y es de agradecer.

Cons:

Todo genial !

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ben Ouahma couple fr
10
Parfait pour un séjour agréable et pour un safari réussi
Pros:

Nous avons passé un super séjour à kataragama homestay. La chambre était propre et mignonne. L’emplacement était bien pour trouver facilement des restos et visiter le plus grand temple du coin. Le petit déj était généreux.
La famille d’accueil s’est occupé de notre safari à Yala qui s’est très bien passé. Le chauffeur faisait tout pour qu’on voit le maximum d’animaux et il a bien équilibré entre spots très recherchés par les jeeps et endroits plus calmes où on s’arrêtait pour regarder la nature et laisser l’espace pour des surprises. Nous sommes très contents de notre séjour. Nous recommandons bien cet hôtel.

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Andre couple pt
9
Pros:

Uma estadia fantástica antes dos nossos safaris no Yala National Park. O Sahan e o Upul foram extremamente atenciosos desde o primeiro contacto e ajudaram-nos a organizar os dois safaris (um Block 5 na tarde de chegada, outro Block 1 na manhã seguinte), com preços justos e sem qualquer complicação. O quarto era confortável, limpo, com ar condicionado, e o pequeno-almoço foi ótimo, já dentro do parque. A localização é sossegada, no meio da natureza (vimos esquilos e macacos), mas próxima o suficiente às entradas do parque. Recomendamos muito para quem procura uma experiência genuína, longe dos resorts genéricos, com anfitriões que tratam os hóspedes como família. Voltaríamos sem hesitar.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Boris family_with_children nl
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Julie couple dk
10
Pros:

Virkelig pænt og rent. Familien er den sødeste og virkelig hjælpsom med alt.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple gb
10
Amazing stay.
Pros:

Warm welcoming hosts. Clean, well designed room with aircon. We had breakfast on two mornings for a small additional cost which was delicious and exceptional value. The property is away from the centre of town but we borrowed bikes for free and easily cycled in. The hosts arranged safaris for us which were outstanding and the guide was knowledgeable and clearly had a respect for the animals. We were lucky to see leopards, elephants and many other animals/birds. Would not hesitate to recommend.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Lia couple it
10
Pros:

Accogliente, staff gentilissimo e super disponibile. Safari privato prenotato direttamente con la struttura.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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magalie couple ca
10
Incredible
Pros:

We had an Amazing Stay, they made sure everything was confortable for us and arranged a private safari for us that was amazing. They also took care of every dinner and breakfast for us and booked us a transfer. We recommend 100% this homestay. Thank you so much again for everything.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Déco très soignée, hôtes très gentils. Je recommande pour ceux qui sont de passage dans ce coin. Bon Petit déj.

Cons:

Pas d'eau chaude mais ça n'a pas vraiment manqué.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Nice and cozy room, close to all the major sites. Owners were extremely friendly and helpful and they arranged a beautiful safari for us! We absolutely loved it, would come again!!

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Emanuela couple it
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Nicoletta couple it
9
Ottimo appoggio per visitare Yala Park
Pros:

Bella camera, host molto carini
Colazione buona e abbondante

Cons:

Posizione leggermente scomoda per la sera, se si vuole andare in città necessario tuktuk

2026-07-20 via Nuitee