Kataragama Homestay

Hotels
8.8 (114 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 114 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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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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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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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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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
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Agnieszka solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Wspaniałe miejsce. Cisza, spokój, piękny taras. Wszystko cudowne, przede wszystkim obsługa. Bardzo mili ludzie. Polecam 100 %

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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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