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Reviews of Rithu Homestay

72/D, Kayamwala, Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#168 of 183 B&Bs and Inns in Sigiriya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mosquito net was a bit dusty.

    Perfect location, owners were nice and we had a really good breakfast for free. And also we bought dinner there and we were not even able to finish it how much we got. It was really delirious. The room was nice. I loved how they folded the towels and even decorated the bed with flowers. It is in walking distance from Sigiriya and nearby is a nice lake with view point to rock.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts were amazing! They gave us cold juice on arrival, and made a breakfast for us in the morning. He also brought us an extra fan without asking. The rooms were comfortable and had everything you need. Location is great, just a short walk or drive to the main street

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fan was little bit squeaky, i had to get used to it and that took some time

    My stay was really nice. host were kind people. They provided tasty breakfast (i really enjoyed the pancakes), also they let me to check out later when i needed. Location was good i go everywhere by food and it was possible from there. Also a lot of good food placed are near by. You have the Lions rock view from the terasse.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Read above for pro and cons

    Lovely family, quiet place, green, just 10 minutes walking to the main road where all the restaurants are. Nice view of Lion rock. The room is humble but it has a great balcony to chill and eat. The food they make is delicious and way cheaper than the average restaurant (and tastier). We loved the breakfast! Like I said nothing fancy, the room gets very hot in the Arvo because facing west but it has two fans (even if one is very noise). But if you are travelling on a string like us, you are going to love this place. My advice is: eat here what they just prepare for you instead of going searching for good restaurants and get disappointed.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Very good staff, simple room but good value for money

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's too loud There were no hooks in the bathroom

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not the quiet place I was looking for wirh pigeons in the roof above no soundproofing with family in next room. Room felt a bit shabby..

    Nice size room wirh comfortable bed, close to town.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My friend and me were well receive. They are very kinds ! We help us to prepare a dinner, excellent experience. And more, the view is beautiful (Lion Rock’s). We recommend ! Stuti !

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ok!

    Nice family and a beautiful place! The food was great! Thank you for having us!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Lovely local place, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drink water dispenser would be great. No internet but the owner offered to hotspot if needed (I used my own)

    Lovely family, great location (definitely go for a swim in the lake!) Very helpful despite a little language barrier. I didn't try their food but hired the scooter for a day. Place is clean and room is lovely, not too hot as you can leave the balcony doors open. Mosquito net provided. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you go with the right expectations, you will be fine :)

    The location is very good, the room is ok for the money, and the welcome tea was the best we had in our whole month in Sri Lanka. The hosts are very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff, located in a good location close to town with a view of Sigiriya Rock! Recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to dislike! Good accomodation for the price. I did have a mouse come into the room one night, but I had some snacks that they wanted a taste of!

    Nice view of Sigiriya rock from the balcony. Good mosquito net and pedestal fan. Walking distance to multiple cafes/restaurants. Akila organised a tuk tuk to Pidurangala rock for sunset one morning. Staff and family were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and clean room with a fab view of Sigiriya. Great location and the staff were very helpful. Great value for money, would recommend!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    10/10 location and extremely helpful host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fantastic to see both rocks, our lovely host even organised a 5am tuk tuk for us to view Pidarangula Rock for sunrise. The homestay is also walkable distance to a lovely restaurant called Nirwana. Breakfast was delicious and the view from the terrace of Lions Rock is unmatched. You are really in the middle of the jungle here!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the homestay is amazing, there is a beautiful lake nearby and you have views of the lion rock. Drive to lionrock with tuktuk is only 10-15min. The breakfast is very delicious and I even got tee and some roti when I arrived. The owner is very kind and helpful ! The room itself is very simple, but the price is amazing :) There is an amazing organic cooking class just a 15min walk from the place, it was one of the highlights of my entire trip!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The family running the place is so warm and friendly. They serve great breakfasts too. The room is simple but very clean and we had everything we needed. The view from the terrace is stunning. It's so cool to wake up and have breakfasts with a view of the Lion rock. Totally priceworthy. Highly recommend:)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Perfect budget place for backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be little bit cleaner.

    View was amaizing! Nice place really close to Lion’s Rock. Very kindly owners of this place.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely nice family, delicious food,totally priceworthy, I recommend!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    9.0
    amazing view, quiet, big room
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no hot water or maybe no patience to wait for it to come

    has amazing view of the Lion Rock, very quiet, their daughter is just the cutest living thing ever. the room is very spacious with balcony and also big terrace. there is a beautiful lake a short walk away.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is not as we expected, and it's not a safe place to stay with kids. After we saw the place, we canceled the booking and went to the different hotel **paradise INN**

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuff make a lot of problems with payment. They raised the price.

    It’s clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provided towels were smelling very bad with a lot of brown spots

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, great location, good food and friendly owners

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Very caring and accommodating family with beautiful views from our room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con wasn’t working very well so it was hot to sleep

    The family were wonderful, very accommodating. They made incredible food. Breakfast was free and all homemade. They have a beautiful daughter called Rhitu who was so sweet.

    Stayed in November 2024

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