Reviews of The Jini House
Kabalana Kathaluwa, 80650 Ahangama, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSpacious, clean, good breakfast, nice staff
A bit further from the center, but tuk tuk is easily arranged
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEVERYTHING! The best breakfast-included of my entire life and i've travelled almost continuously for the past 6 years. It's a homely feeling with the luxuries of a cute AirBnB. The room, especially the bathrooms, are just so beautiful and photogenic. The breakfast is YUMMY and photogenic. I love the staff, their courtesy, and the service. We ordered some bar snacks so they sent trail mix which was fish-spiced - IT WAS SO GOOOOD
Nothing.
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified review!Loved the place and the family The best breakfast Very good price !If you go to sri lanka you must stay at jini house
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPerfect! Friendly people and really nice room.
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay at Jini House. The owners gave us a very warm welcome. The room was comfortable and conveniently located close to the beach. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast twice during our stay. On the day of our departure, the owner helped us with the return of the Tuk Tuk and arranged transportation to the airport. We would definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay. Good breakfast. Lovely staff. The younger brother who is working there is very nice and friendly and makes your stay very pleasant. Good location for Kabalana beach, but long walking distance to the main area (which we did not mind).
Beds are too short for western people.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe most amazing place we stayed in Sri Lanka !! Clean rooms, nice vibe , quiet perfect location Never felt so welcomed and the family that owns the place are so kind and helpful !!
That we didn’t stayed longer
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHad a great stay at the Jini House for three nights! Her and her family are great hosts and truly care about their guests! If you have the chance to stay with them, don’t hesitate, you’ll be in good hands :)
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat base for exploring Ahangama, set a little way back from the main road. My room was clean and modern, and the staff were friendly. Would happily recommend to a friend.
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMy partner and I spent one night at the Jini House and we were amazed by the service, the staff and the breakfast! The room was very naturalistic: with stones, ropes, a lot of light and plants. The breakfast was delicious and included a lot of food (eggs of your choice, sourdough bread, muesli, cake, pancakes etc.). It also has a swimming pool and it is positioned in a nice quiet area near the beach. Ideal place if you want to visit Ahanghama, Mirissa, and everything in between. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing home stay with kind family, best breakfast on our trip, beautiful room & bathroom and a nice pool to cool down. They also rent bikes and scooters, organise rooftop yoga, do laundry... So you have everything you need in one spot in a nice and quiet location near Kabalana beach.
Everything was perfect. No complaints.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great. Cosy rooms, clean and stylish, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe decor was beautiful, the staff were very friendly, the location was quiet and peaceful without being remote, and everything was very clean. The included breakfast was also extremely generous (cakes, omelette, juice, coffee, hoppers, all served at once like a big spread).
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat spot with delicious breakfast and very friendly staff. Loved my stay and will definitely be back if I get a chance.
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe place is full of a magical atmosphere among green vegetation, a beautiful and well-maintained pool, very clean and beautiful rooms, delicious, fresh and healthy food and the best breakfast, and above all, Jini and her family are hospitable to guests and happy to help immediately with any matter. We will definitely be back!
Nothing not to like.
Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful and stylish interiors, very friendly owners and their crew, clean, peacefully (away from hustle and bustle of Main Street) and awesome pool! Also take the breakfast too! They are delicious.
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReally aesthetically pleasing rooms and bathrooms. Beautiful design! The pool area is great. Breakfast was plentiful and really tasty - fruit salad with oats and yoghurt, eggs and toast, Nutella pancakes, fresh fruit juice and tea/coffee. All the staff were wonderful and very accommodating. I really recommend staying here
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery good and warm family
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe loved it here - the location of Kabalana beach is great and much better and less crowded than Ahangama itself, it's a short walk to a great beach as well as excellent food options. The breakfasts and food at Jini House was also great, and we got use out of the pool and loved watching the monkeys play from our balcony. The location is lovely and quiet, perfect for sleeping but a walk or tutkuk will get you anywhere quickly too. The hosts and staff were fantastic, we will be coming back!
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful, quiet location. Lovely rooms and luxe beds! The staff are so kind, and the breakfasts here are so good! Can’t wait to come back :)