3268 Stage 3, New Town, 50000 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
#30 of 117 B&Bs and inns in Anuradhapura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 96 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 23, 2025
Valeria
ItalyI had the pleasure of staying at Nimal’s House and meeting Nimal, a truly wonderful, kind, and welcoming person. He immediately made me feel at home with his warmth and hospitality. The breakfast he prepared was delicious and carefully made: I had the chance to try jackfruit for the very first time in my life, and I will always be grateful to him for this experience! I highly recommend Nimal’s House to anyone who wants to enjoy genuine Sri Lankan hospitality. 🌺
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Sonia
ItalyNothing
Nimal’s hospitality has been great! Property immersed in a beautiful garden full of flowers. The breakfast met our great expectations!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Janith
Sri LankaThe place was clean, comfortable, and the host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Bill
New ZealandNothing
Nimals home is a great place to stay. He is very friendly,likes a chat and a joke. A real home from home.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Jacques
NetherlandsNothing
Very nice owner. Informs and helps you with tourist possibilities. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Elise
AustraliaNothing perfect place.
Great place to stay for 2 nights, the breakfast included was so nice we got omelet, toast, fruit, coffee was really nice and great value. Room was nice and good air con. Nimal was such a good host even helped my friend get some glue for her glasses she broke. Was safe to park our tuk tuk inside his gated property as well. Highly recommend
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Marilena
Germanynothing
We really enjoyed our stay at Nimal's Home. We felt very welcomed and Nimal gave good advice on which places to visit. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very delicious.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Asif
Bangladeshexcellent location , very good host
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Jelte
NetherlandsNothing.
Really great value for money! Nimal is very helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Harald
GermanyFriendly Host
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Tomas
United KingdomThe host was very friendly and gave us really good recommendations.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Yunn
Malaysia-
Cozy small room, have hot water, air conditioner, thick blanket, a jug of drinking water, and also basic toiletries like shampoo. It was one of the most comfortable accommodations I stayed at in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Sjoerd
NetherlandsNothing
Very nice and quiet Home - just outside shopping are. Nimal very friendly kind helpfull Host. We enjoyed a Perfect breakfast with fresh kinds of fruit toast jam coconut roti coffee / tea Highly reccommend
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Travellingreviewer
ItalyHost is great. You won't feel him until you need anything then he suddenly appears like magic, so nice and helpful. Room is clean and everything is well thought of. Best value for money!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Paul
United KingdomAll ok
Nimal's location is just south of the new town. The facilities are v.good value for money. When we arrived he made us a pot of tea and answered our questions in how best to visit the sites. The breakfasts were good , omelette, toast, marmalade and mixed fruit with tea. He was even able to fix breakfast for 6:00hrs to allow us to cycle away early. Nimal is a great host and he provides excellent budget accommodation.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Jillian
AustraliaNimal was an amazing host. The room was clean and comfortable. The included breakfast was delicious. Nimal arranged a tour for us which was much cheaper than through the normal booking sites. Highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Martin
SloveniaThe owner is very hospitable and helps in every way possible. The rooms are air conditioned, the beds are comfortable, everything is clean. The atmosphere is calming, the center of the city is a nice walk away or 1 minute by tuk tuk. His dog Nas a is an excellent guard, distinguishing between guests and other newcomers.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Jonathan
New ZealandNimal is amazing. Within moments of arriving he’d organised our afternoon’s activities as well as a morning safari.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Orkun
NetherlandsThe bed could be a bit bigger for two people and the room in general is tiny.
Very comfortable room with everything you need: Drinking water, soap, clean towels. In general the room was very clean and the location very good.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Patrick
United KingdomNothing
Location, within walking distance to New Town. Quiet and peaceful. Nimal was the perfect host, spent many hours in conversation with him, a very well educated and wise man. Just ask about places to visit, things to see and do and he will explain and even arrange trips/visits for you. A real character
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Allan
United KingdomIt rained
Fantastic host breakfast great even had porridge. Nimal has a mi nd of information very helpful.great place a d both it and Nimal grow on you .Such a lovely man.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Esther
NetherlandsNimal's place was very nice! Clean room and good breakfast. Nimal was also very welcoming and gave many tips for our journey.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Olinda
Sri LankaNimal was supportive, ensuring all our needs were met. All the mentioned amenities were provided, making the stay both comfortable and affordable. The home was clean. If anyone is looking for a peaceful and budget-friendly stay in Anuradhapura with a kind and considerate host, I highly recommend Nimal’s home.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Janitha
Sri LankaHospitality, food and freedom
Stayed in December 2024
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