Fantastic place to stay - 15 mins from the airport, an oasis of calm with a beautiful pool, lovely rooms with open air bathrooms, delicious food, but most of all… the most helpful, patient family in all of Sri Lanka - put up with us coming and going randomly while waiting for standby flights and always welcomed us back with a smile!

Stayed in August 2025

We stayed for two nights and decided to stay in for an evening meal on the first night. It was a simple, but delicious, curry (one chicken and one potato). While there was plenty of food, we thought the price was too high at 2k per person (including children who eat far less). This was more than we had paid at other homestays and dissuaded us from eating there again on the second night. I think 1.5k for adults and 1k for children would have been fairer and comparable to other tourist places in Sri Lanka.

We felt as if we were in the jungle! Magical place right on the estuary. Lovely family. We had no problems with mosquitos, all beds had nets and every evening the hosts lit mosquito coils when we were sitting outside. Hot showers and good a/c. We were grateful for the shower gel and shampoo that was in the bathroom.as we had run out. Fridge and kettle in room. The kids loved the pool and breakfast was delicious. We were very appreciative of being able to buy a cold beer and crisps from them when we arrived, especially as they had cold beer glasses in the fridge! Great to watch the sunset from the beautiful seating area amongst the luscious trees and plants. Lots of wildlife, including kingfishers and of course the odd cockroach, remember you're in the jungle!

Stayed in August 2025

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Nice people to end or begin your travel in Sri Lanka as it's close to the airport

Stayed in August 2025

The host family is super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much and even booked twice.

Stayed in July 2025

Room was damp with some mould and could have been cleaner. decor was all a little tired

Location, friendly welcome and staff, lovely setting

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful surroundings with a well maintained swimming pool. Our room had a huge indoor-outdoor shower- luxurious!

Stayed in July 2025

Amazing food

Stayed in July 2025

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The surrounding, it feels like you are in the rainforest, also the sound of the birds. Close to the airport and also to distance to Negombo is perfect. Very comfortable and clean villa’s. Friendy staff.

Stayed in May 2025

Could have been a tiny bit more clean - but thats definitely top notch complaint....

Wonderful private place near the airport. Good and proactive communication, organized the taxi service to the airport in the middle of the night - worked smoothly. They cooked a wonderful dinner just for us! It was lovely. Also the packed breakfast - an absolute treat! Nice pool in a lush jungleish setting - very beautiful. We recommend to stay here!

Stayed in April 2025

If anything, there are a lot of mosquitoes as the place is right next to the river, but you’re in Sri Lanka so you cannot avoid insects!

Cannot recommend enough! Randoni Villa is super well located, just 15 min to airport. It’s a great spot, right next to the river, surrounding by lush trees and flowers with a great pool. The place is well looked after, rooms very clean, and the hosts are wonderful people- super welcoming, providing little details that make you feel really taken care of. The owner gave us lots of useful tips, and took care of us, while his wife and daughters served amazing home cooked meals.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely place! So close to the airport, yet a hidden gem in the middle of nature. Based at the and of a dirtroad and the river side, full of green and birds. Nice pool to relax and cool down. Spacey rooms with private terrace and comfy beds. And extremely friendly and helpful staff/owners!

Stayed in March 2025

Relaxing spot with river views. Best way to end a trip. Potato curry was excellent. Hosts were very helpful.

Stayed in April 2025

This is a small, family run accommodation. The host were great, very welcoming. The food was great, they took a lot of time preparing a feast for us. It’s very close to the airport, 15 mins by car, but heard very few planes. It’s very peaceful next to the river. The rooms are basic but comfortable, perfect for one night

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely little oasis close to the airport wonderful way to start a holiday. We still talk about breakfast and the wonderful dhal and fresh coconut roti!

Stayed in March 2025

My only very small hangup was the plug adapter provided was cheap and really not good (got hot and didnt work) BUT I am sure most people bring their own adaptors so I would recommend using your own.

We were looking for a place close to the airport just for the night to make things easier with our schedule. We arrived late and the hosts were amazing as they had already messaged to ask if we would like dinner. They prepared a great Sri-Lankan dish for us and it was very much enjoyed after our long day travelling in a downpour! The room was basic, but clean and huge. Shame on the weather as the location with a pool and next to a like was a little bit of tranquility near enough to the airport that I heard the distant sounds of a plane or 2 but close enough for a 20 minute early morning transfer. Great breakfast was also provided. They also sorted out a taxi for us to the airport that was just a few pound.

Stayed in March 2025

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The rooms and pool were clean. The owners were very service minded and made delicious food for us. Close to the airport.

Stayed in February 2025

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The location was near to Colombo, so it was an excellent place to stay after your arrive. The accommodation has a pool, a cafe/restaurant and a room with AC! All in the midst of nature.

Stayed in February 2025

Hidden gem at the river, an oasis of rest yet so close to the city and airport. Good and clean pool with river view. Large room with comfy bed with mosquito net and huge outdoor bathroom. Amazing staff, that can also make lunch and dinner on request. Highly recommended!

Stayed in January 2025

It would be helpful to have more signs from the main road, we found it difficult to find and needed google maps to help! However local taxis/tuktuks knew the way..... The villa is quite isolated but for just an overnight stay, perfect.

A hidden gem, and only 20mins from the airport! This small but beautiful guesthouse is in a stunning location alongside a river. The hosts were very caring and helpful, and cooked us a delicious dinner. Very comfortable bed, and the bathroom was huge. The swimming pool was lovely too, a refreshing opportunity to relax before a long flight home.

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent value in perfect location for flight layover or to begin and end a visit to beautiful Sri Lanka. Charming quiet riverfront spot with great service, clean room and good food. Close to everything yet feels far away and remote.

Stayed in January 2025

Everything was lovely.

I stayed here for one night at the end of my 2 week trip so I could be close to the airport. The accommodations here were perfect. The setting is lovely, and it was so peaceful. The host family was so helpful and nice. The food they made was absolutely delicious. (I am vegan and they made sure I had plenty of amazing choices.) This was a wonderful transition from the busy tourist areas to coming home.

Stayed in January 2025

Some of the bed clothes could probably have been cleaner but otherwise the cleaning was very good in the rooms.

A beautifully created 'local boutique hotel'. Arand and family were wonderful hosts and have created a beautiful little oasis and you could never imagine you were 15 mins from a major hotel and on the edge of a big city! Lovely relaxed feel to the Geoffrey Bawa inspired layout/design of the hotel.

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful little spot, right by the river- very charming and colourful, we loved it for our final night in Sri Lanka. Very close to the airport too, would definitely recommend and will be staying again for our arrival and departure dates next time we come to Sri Lanka. Great home cooked food and very friendly people running it too.

Stayed in January 2025

Randoni Villa was a great pick for a quick refresh before taking our longhaul flight home. Our room was cool and clean and we enjoyed a dip in the pool while talking to other travellers. The family cooked us a tasty meal before dropping us at the airport. Highly recommended as a first or last stop in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in January 2025