Reviews of Sigiri Tarushan Home Stay 3 stars
No 290, Kalapuraya Sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay in Sigiriya. The family who runs the place is extremely kind and attentive, always making sure we felt comfortable and helping us with everything we needed. The room was well equipped with air conditioning and mosquito nets, which made our stay very pleasant. Breakfast was abundant and delicious, prepared with great care. Overall, a highly recommended place to stay if you want to enjoy Sigiriya with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything about our stay, the hosts are the nicest people we’ve met in Sri Lanka, they went above and beyond to help us, they organised every visit that we wanted to do for a really fair price. The food was homemade and amazing, so flavourful and tasty. The room was big, perfectly cleaned and there is hot water in the shower.
It’s not much but the shower head is not very stable so we put water all over the bathroom (there is a squeegee so we could clean after) And it is very hot during the day but also during the night, be prepared not to have a/c but a fan
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything good!
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and the kindest hosts. They were able to help with everything. They were giving us recommodations for activites, booked some of the activities for us, drove us around and cooked delicious food whenever needed.
The bed could have been more comfortable.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis place was well above expectations! For the price we paid, it was an amazing steal! The host family is so lovely and helped give us recommendations on what to do in Sigiriya and even helped book our safari (which we highly recommend). Good hot shower, lovely breakfast, close to busy area of town.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host family was super sweet and helpful when deciding what to visit. The breakfast is delicious and they have a tuk tuk service that takes you wherever you need. I hope we can visit again when they finnish the new cabin of the homestay!
thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewvery comfortable,peaceful and nice vibe Owners were very nice
all fine - no complaints
thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExtremely helpful and hospitable hosts! They helped us book safari, transport to Lions Rock and a taxi to our next hotel - and even prepared a nice local breakfast on our last day. They are building a fantastic new cabana which future travelers will love to visit!
Location is down a long unpaved road with no light at night, so a Tuk is recommended if you come home late. But that’s barely an issue at all.
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe really liked our stay at Sigiri Tarushan Home Stay, we had the private room, with a bathroom which were clean and quite spacious. Especially the owner made our stay really great she checked us for a little up prize early in because our flight arrived early in the morning and gave us some good advice! She was so nice and arranged everything we needed. Perfect for the first/ last days in Sri Lanka near the airport (15 minutes drive).
It was a bit more expensive compared to other stays we had in Sri Lanka, but the room was clean and big so it doesn’t really matter!
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHost extremely kind, hospitable and friendly. Comfy bed. Great breakfast!
-noise from renovation work -hotwater not working
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFood and travel around this area is overcharged and same goes with them as well.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe host family made us feel very homey and was always helpful. We had lots of chats with different members of the family, especially with one of the sons. The room was basic, but clean and tidy. Facilities were in good condition and the bed comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was rich and we ate dinner twice at the home stay (you can request any Sri Lankan meal for ~LKR 3000 for 2pax). Even a last minute/late request for dinner when a tropical downpour prevented us from leaving the property was accommodated! We organized the elephant sunrise safari through the homestay and received a breakfast package + water before departure at 6am, however cheaper options are available in town.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe family were so friendly and helpful, giving us lots of advice and recommendations, and helping us book things (like our elephant safari, which was amazing!) Their home was beautiful and leafy. Breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious!
The property is towards the edge of Sigiriya and down a track, so little bit out of the way, but not a long walk and absolutely worth it!
thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally friendly family homestay, spacious family room for four adults with ac Great value for money, within walking distance to restaurants etc. really enjoyed our stay 😊
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt was in a really good location, the owners helped us to organize all the tours , were super friendly and everything handy.
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thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂 🤗
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI am rating this property more on the impression then personal experience because, sadly, it rained so heavily during my stay that the roof started leaking and got the entire bathroom and parts of the bedroom wet and I could not enjoy the beautiful balcony and garden at all. Still, I could easily see that in a more stable season the place is a true paradise. As others mention, the breakfast is regal. Please note that the house is about 30-minute walk from the main restaurant/bar area but the isolation is the best part of it, in addition to the lovely host family.
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe most cosy place to stay at when you're in the area. The food is good, the rooms are very clean and spacious. The family is the best! Super friendly and willing to help arrange anything you want to do or see. Highly recommended!!
thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe family are the nicest we meet on our whole trip through Sri Lanka. Inoka serves delicious breakfasts and dinners and takes care of everything. Her husband drives a tuk-tuk if you want to visit the sights. The sons helping with planing and all the family members are cute and smiling. You can also hire a scooter and there is a laundry service. All in one place and in beautiful surroundings.
thank you so much highly recommend my place , i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂 thank you so much for everything ☺️☺️☺️
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHosts so kind ! The room was very good ! Services by tuktuk to visit the Lion Rock, the Pirudangala Rock and Polonnaruwa temples. Nice breakfast and dinner. We recommand at 100% !
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thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis homestay was the best! The owners brought me to a nice restaurant and woke up verrrry early to bring me to Pidurangala Rock. They also arranged a taxi to Negombo for me. I've been there for only 15 hours or so, but they really made it memorable. It's very peaceful and quiet at night too
thank you so much highly recommend my place i forward to you welcome to again 🙏❤️❤️🙂
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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