Palitha Homestay

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Palitha Homestay

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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Experience world-class service at Palitha Homestay

Elegant Accommodation: Palitha Homestay in Sigiriya offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a lush garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, family rooms, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes pancakes and fruits, highly praised by guests. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Sigiriya Airport, the homestay is a short walk from the Wildlife Range Office and Sigiriya Museum. Nearby attractions include Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francesco
    Italy Italy
    “All perfect, good breakfast and good dinner Near a 20 Meter a good Little spa with body message”
  • Natalia
    Spain Spain
    “The hospitality of the staff and location. You can walk to Sigiriya in 10 minutes and you're also quite close to Dambulla and Minneriya by tuk tuk. They inform you so well about the options and places to visit nearby.”
  • Shiraz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice and spacious room . The service and staff were excellent and very helpful”
  • Carlotta
    Italy Italy
    “The manager was super friendly and always available. We enjoyed a great local dinner on our first night and amazing local breakfasts every morning. The homestay is very close to the centre, yet surrounded by nature.. so don’t be surprised if you...”
  • Kanin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “- very close to Sigiriya Lion Rock (walkable distance). - Big room. - nice house - the hosts are very friendly and helpful.”
  • Anke
    Germany Germany
    “Our son got sick during our vacation, and our host family was extremely helpful. They recommended a good doctor and even went with us several times – we’re very thankful for their support. They also helped us plan trips to the national park, visit...”
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly and welcoming staff. The owner was very helpful and organised all our excursions. Brilliant location and excellent home-cooked food. Highly recommend”
  • Levhanna
    France France
    “Our experience at this hotel was amazing! Our host was incredibly nice and helpful — he helped us plan our entire trip in Sigiriya and made everything so easy. You can book taxis, tuk-tuks, and even a Minneriya safari directly through him, which...”
  • Saravana
    Singapore Singapore
    “Great location, walking distance to lions rock and restaurants. Good breakfast. Helped with early check-in. Well maintained home stay.”
  • Xavier
    Spain Spain
    “The owner was very nice! He helped us booking some tours, taxis and tuktuks. The dinner there also was super tasty!”

Managed by Bhagya Rathnasiri

Company review score: 9.5Based on 877 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My family and I am more than willing to travel and see what we haven't seen. You and I love traveling. So I know all about Sigiriya you want to know. We always make sure to have a memorable trip.

Property information

Palitha Homestay is located in Sigiriya. It houses a restaurant and offers complimentary in-room WiFi access. Free private parking spaces are available. Each fan-cooled room features a mosquito net and garden views with an attached bathroom. Special note due to Coronavirus(COVID-19), Warm greetings from Palitha Home Stay, We hope and pray that you are safe, sound and healthy. At Palitha Home Stay, we care about the experience of every single guest and family member that enters our doors and our sole purpose, as always, is your health and safety. Considering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Palitha Home Stay are taking standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously, as well as steps to ensure the safety of our guests. Palitha Home Stay has set-up procedures to follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and local health authorities. We are adopting all the published standard recommendations and following the authority’s regulations to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food, practices. Booking your peaceful holiday with us is safe.!!! Thank you.

Neighbourhood information

From here you can see a beautiful lake with a spectacular view of the Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock. Archaeological sites such as "Kaludiya Pokuna" and "Ritigala" can be visited. You can also visit the Dambulla cave temple. The Minneriya National Park, near Sigiriya, is home to a large number of elephant herds, which cannot be found anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Palitha Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. That's about £73. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Palitha Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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