18 Piyarathanarama Road, 10350 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#18 of 53 B&Bs and inns in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 25 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Madiha
IndiaThis homestay is easily one of the most comfortable places I've stayed at. It was not only clean and safe, the interior was absolutely beautiful, too! The stay had all required amenities and toiletries, and also a fridge with beverages you can buy for a small additional cost. The area is peaceful and safe, and close to restaurants and the Dehiwala Zoo. The host, Rohan, is very hospitable. He also recommended restaurants and guided me about public transport, which I found very helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Kate
SpainNothing. It was perfect.
The host was incredibly friendly and helpful with everything and the welcome was lovely. The room is exceptional, large and spotlessly clean, with bottled water and tea making facilities provided. It opens onto a pretty interior garden courtyard. The bathroom is totally unique with a designer shower made from natural stone. We were free to come and go as we pleased and we could not have asked for a better arrival in Colombo.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
William
United KingdomVery friendly staff and very nice room
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Sajan
Sri Lankai recently booked LUMBINI home stay. its very neat and very elegant interior i really loved the clam ambience. the owner of the property very genuine and well organized. i like the way he treat people very friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Sinthuja
Sri LankaIt was a serene and beautiful place which added more energy with grounded and gentle host. The nature rooted architecture and classic way of space arrangement made the days there so relax. Also we stayed for two purpose, to attend my husband’s exam then my brother’s marriage. For both these purposes, a space that gives us serene and calmness is sooo important. Lumbini home stay catered these needs 100%. If we are a nature enthusiast, who likes natural spaces …. We must live in the space of lumbini homestay where we could feel the roots and trees. So it is highly recommended for artists, students, and travelers who travel to create and relax.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
H
ItalyOur stay was very pleasant and the host was friendly, helpful and professional. His kindness and hospitality we appreciated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Lea
GermanyOur stay was very pleasant and the owner was super helpful and polite. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Jayasooriya
Sri LankaWe stay for 2 days and its better if after one day they could supply a room survive al least by clean the floor
The privacy that they gave us wan an excellent and the place was calm and same as pictures
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Dianne
CanadaNot a plethora of eating establishments within walking distance as far as I could know.
Beautiful home surrounded by greenery. Spacious room that's well appointed and comfortable bed, mini fridge et al. The owner Rohan is lovely, friendly and helpful. Getting to the centre by tuk tuk is adventurous 🤩
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 3, 2025
Yuichi
JapanThe shower facility's drainage was slow.
The owner is a gentleman and very kind. The amenities are plentiful, and I was happy that complimentary water was provided.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Fabiana
United KingdomThe host was incredible. Super kind and welcoming. The room is spacious and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
Changa
Sri LankaNothing not to like.
Exceptional property. Clean, comfortable, convenient. Self-parking garage with easy access to the room. Good quality air condition and hot water. Wonderful ambiance. The place is tastefully appointed, with a lot of thought and attention to detail. The host, Mr. Rohan, is a gracious and kind host, and an excellent communicator. He exemplifies the best of Sri Lankan hospitality. All in all, couldn't have asked for a better stay. Thank you Mr Rohan!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Hugo
FranceReally nice and smooth vibe for an arrival in Colombo. Special mention for the shower carved in the stone.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Ravindranath
IndiaHost Rohan was very kind hearted. LUMBINI home stay was very warm. Rohan gave us the walk through on checkin which made us comfortable and homely. Property was well maintained taken care of minutest thing required in the room, with great ambience. Property has proper parking facility with safety lock. Hotel Anna Lakshmi was our research during the visit to Mount Lavinia Beach, which served mouth watering and lip smacking dishes.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Ihssane
FranceVery nice welcome. The host is available and very kind. The room is clean and the shower works perfectly. Close to the city center by TukTuk
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Teja
SloveniaGreat host, very friendly
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Pavel
RussiaUnfortunately hot water was quite cold
Everything looks greate. Very spacious. Owner is nice fellow. Nice place to stay, very comfortable
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Shaba
BangladeshI loved their interior. It was so elegantly designed. Host is super helpful person. Very clean property. Comfortable mattress. Everything were perfect. Can't complain.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Bianca
United StatesThe property is a bit out of the ways (about 20 mins drive into the city center). I ended up spending a lot more on tuktuks because of this. The biggest issue here, however, was the cockroach infestation in the bathroom. To be fair, I didn’t bring it up to the host so he could fix the problem…but there was a can of spray in the restroom so I know they are aware of the issue. I saw about 10 roaches and honestly I debated finding a new accommodation but I didn’t budget for that so had to stay. I was very surprised with the high ratings and no mention of roaches in any of the reviews. I just felt uncomfortable the whole time because of this. There are a lot of ants that crawl onto the mattress at night as well.
The host was very kind and helpful. My flight was delayed by several hours so I didn’t arrive until the middle of the night, and he patiently waited up for me. The room was equipped with plenty of water and even had a mini fridge with other beverages for purchase.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Anonymous
AustraliaHost was really good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Tamishra
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Benjamin
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Kevin
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Lukáš
Czech RepublicThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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