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25, T B Thennakoon Mawatha, New Town Road, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewJayanthi provides a rural homestay with the added benefit of air conditioning. She is an exceptionally attentive host, and an amazing cook. We enjoyed delicious homemade breakfast and snacks, and guidance on cooking techniques with an expert demonstration. We can now make Sri Lankan curry that tastes authentic. Jayanthi was able to recommend an excellent safari guide at a competitive rate. Our safari experience was great - 30 ISH elephants - on an unhurried tour. Laundry was handled for us by a neighbour, again very competitive and super convenient. The room is basic but adequate. I would have liked a kettle in the room, and said as much to Jayanthi - maybe there will be one for the next guests. We walked and ran from the residence. Around lion rock and further afield. Great hiking and running. Plenty of places to take in the views and buy water along the way. We saw lots of wildlife on our outings. Be warned - don't walk or run after dark or before dawn. Wild elephants can be a problem. Our heartfelt thanks to Jayanthi for a lovely stay.
Almost everything was perfect for rural homestay. The only thing I would have welcomed was a kettle in the room. Having said that. Jayanthi insisted we could ask for tea or coffee any time we liked.
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe really felt at home with Jayanti and her family, she is so caring, fun and hospitable with a good heart. We stayed one night and the rooms were clean, the breakfast was delicious, the locations was idyllic and she helped us with everything we needed. We also had a cooking class where we made the best food we’ve had in Sri Lanka so far🤗 Highly recommend to anyone coming to Sigiriya!!
thank u so much♥️😊
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewJayanti is the nicest person. She made our stay super nice. We can highly recommend to stay at her Homestay. The cooking class was great. It’s simple but you have everything you need, especially a wonderful hospitality of Jayanti. The food is great there.
You can have some insects in the bathroom but of course that’s normal in the nature.
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewIncredible friendly and helpful host. Every wish was more than fulfilled. Breakfast and dinner were sooo delicious. Even a cooking class was made for me alone. Thank you so much!! Only 10 mins walk to Lion Rock. Very easy.
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewWe highly recommend Jayanti’s! We stayed for a week and felt at home straight away. The room is spacious, clean & comfortable. Jayanti made our stay, she is a very lovely lady! We will also miss her sweet dog laura, thank you!
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewwe really enjoyed the location of the homestay as it is located a bit outside of the main road/tourist area. Free drinking water is available and if you pre-order it, you can also eat lunch and dinner there. Jayanti's lovely dog Lora was very friendly towards us and Jayanti hereself is a great host (we didn't have the chance to book it but she also offers cooking classes)
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Reviewed: 14 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThis is the best place in Sigiriya because I felt all the authenticity and love of Sri Lanka there. The best breakfast and lunch at Jayanti's, prepared with love. Jayanti also feeds chipmunks and birds you can watchthese animals during lunch as the feeding station is opposite the dining table. Comfortable and clean roomswith all amenities. If you want to experience the real Sri Lankan village life, this is the place to be! Thanks Jayanthi
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