Reviews of Rithu Homestay
72/D, Kayamwala, Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect 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.
The mosquito net was a bit dusty.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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**
Why are you making comments like this without even being in the rooms?
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHosts 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
Thank you 🙏
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMy 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.
A fan was little bit squeaky, i had to get used to it and that took some time
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLovely 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.
Read above for pro and cons
Thank you very much for your comments.
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt’s clean
The stuff make a lot of problems with payment. They raised the price.
Why are you posting comments like this without being in the room? We have not charged you anything.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery good staff, simple room but good value for money
Na
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewProvided towels were smelling very bad with a lot of brown spots
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt's too loud There were no hooks in the bathroom
Reviewed: 10 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice size room wirh comfortable bed, close to town.
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..
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewClean, great location, good food and friendly owners
Thank you
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewMy 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 !
Thank you 🙏
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
The air con wasn’t working very well so it was hot to sleep
Thank you 😊
Reviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAmazing and quiet place, it is going through some renovations but it is lovely. The little girl is way too cute and makes your stay even more pleasant. Amazing food and very good price. Terrace with amazing view of the rock and walkable distance to an amazing lake where you can swim! The whole family is very friendly and always happy to assist you in everything you need. 100% recommended
All good 😊
Reviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice family and a beautiful place! The food was great! Thank you for having us!
It was ok!
Thank you so much😊
Reviewed: 28 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLovely and welcoming family. A must if you are in Sigiriya and very good location.
Thank you very much🙏🤝
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLovely homestay with a very sweet family. The room is spacious and clean. The bed is nice and the fan makes up for the lack of AC. Definitely ask for the breakfast, it was great. The location is perfect.
Thank you very much🤝
Reviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewLovely 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.
Drink water dispenser would be great. No internet but the owner offered to hotspot if needed (I used my own)
Thank you very much for your comments. We are sorry if there were any shortcomings from us.
Reviewed: 17 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
If you go with the right expectations, you will be fine :)