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Palitha Home Stay

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Sigiriya Museum

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Balcony view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Garden view
Point of interest
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Ahalagala, Rock Front , Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province, 21120
  • Sigiriya Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pidurangala Rock
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sigiriya

City center stay.You'll find Sigiriya Museum and Ancient City of Sigiriya within 2 miles (3 km) of this B&B. Also, Pidurangala Rock is within 3 miles (5 km) and Minneriya National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pidurangala Rock - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Minneriya National Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Dambulla Cave Temple - 20 min drive - 17.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RastaRant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cinnamon Lodge Tuskers Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pradeep Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Magic Food Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sigiriya Village Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palitha Home Stay

3.5-star B&B near Sigiriya Museum
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Palitha Home Stay. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sigiriya bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Palitha Home Stay offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. This Sigiriya bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Palitha Home Stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 3 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12000.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking. This property accepts cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Palitha Home Stay B&B Dambulla
Palitha Home Stay Dambulla
Palitha Home Stay Sigiriya
Palitha Home Stay Bed & breakfast
Palitha Home Stay Bed & breakfast Sigiriya

Palitha Home Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host family is so helpful and kind. They gave great recommendations for things to do and eat as well as the occasional tuk tuk ride after dark. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a homestay although I may have been misled by the previous reviews my expectancy was high. However on arrival I was slightly disillusioned and even moreso when during the night on a visit to the loo I stepped on a huge Centipede.... Definitely not as highly rated as the reviews show.. but comfortable in its own way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Sirigiya
Lovely home stay, Baggi was friendly, helpful & accommodating and it is a great spot with a beautiful garden. The walls are thin though so take ear plugs if you are sensitive sound but otherwise I enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Fantastic stay. Great hosts and the place could not be cleaner!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all, my choice was good. I requesed a taxi service from Corombo airport to this hotel. The cost was 25000LKR≒72USD. It's not expensive. It was around 3hours drive. Located is near from Sigiriya.You might be able to go there on your foot, but I rent a hotel's bicycle. It was easy to reach there. The cost was FREE.So nice! I had two days breakfast, the cost was very cheap. but taste was gorgeous. It might be Sri Lanka cuisine. It became my good members. The staffs are Family menber. They all very friendly and kindness. They made my trip. Extremely Satisfied!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall simple and nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommended with wonderful atmosphere
A lovely family runs this place and the food is the best vegetarian meals I have had anywhere. It an be served to the table outside your room if you wish. The place is very clean and the two older sons working there are very polite and kind. They offer their own tuktuk, which means you don't get charged high prices. It is a true bargain and was a rewarding experience while staying in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous setting
Our stay was lovely, the setting was amazing, in a forest with monkeys and beautiful garden. Spotlessly clean. Helped us with tuktuk to Dambulla at a good price and cab for onward travel with a very good driver. cooked lunch at short notice, bars are nearby, 15 minute walk to Sigiriya or take tuktuk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Palitha homestay was a very welcoming place to stay. They had delicious breakfast and a lovely family took excellent care. The location was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical Homestay
Our most enjoyable and best value accommodation in Sri Lanka was the Palitha Homestay. Gracious hosts. Fabulous home cooking. Very convenient location for walk up Lion's Rock to fortress on top ( amazing). Close to tourist village for beers before dinner at homestay. Super breakfast (included). Scrupulously clean inside and outside. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away from home
Palitha Homestay was my "home" away from home. I initially planned to stay in Habarana & I only booked 2 nights here, but I'm glad I extended my stay. It's clean & no frills, run/owned by a very good & genuine family (most of my contact was with Mrs. Palitha & her son Bhagya), has good & healthy food (cooked by Mrs. Palitha), and is very close to the town centre and Lion Rock (15 mins max to walk to the ticket office). Bhagya/Mrs. Palitha can also help with tours/transport/travel tips. Most people stay only 2 nights in Sigiriya but it makes for a good base and cycling around the area & seeing everyday "real" life is worthwhile! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Precious Gem
This was our second home stay in Sri Lanka and we found a precious gem! The family's older son met us and made us feel very welcome. He is a credit to his family. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The home is located very close to natural park where wild elephants roam! The streets are dark, so take a torch!

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
This was one of the best places I have stayed in Sri Lanka. My room (the blue room) was gorgeous with a lovely verandah to relax on. Mrs Palitha and her family went out of their way to help me in all sorts of ways, including a 5am tuk-tuk ride to Pidurangula and then to the junction when I was leaving. Mrs Palitha is also a wonderful cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts, great location
A great home stay, not far from the main road but felt like you were in the forest. The owners were very friendly, helped organise our safari and were always happy to make us delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Thatchadaporn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAKESHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
アットホームなホテル
　家族経営のホテルでとてもアットホームでした。おかみさんがとても素敵な方でした。 　ジャングルの中にあり、沢山の野鳥がさえずっていました。 　部屋からはベランダがあり、リクライニングシートがあり、ゆっくり本を読みました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

ZHAOFANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind family
Warm welcome, beautiful room with view on the garden (you cannot see the rock from this place even if not far). Home-made dinner, it was good and big quantities. Palitha was like a mother during our stay, and gave us good advice to visit Sigiriya. De recommend this place !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

boiledegg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフがとても親切！ ６時過ぎるとあたりの道が暗くなるので注意…！ 朝食もパン、フルーツとてもおいしかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Home Stay Style hotel near Sigiriya Rock
家族が経営する小さなホテルです。Sigiriya Rockから徒歩圏内なので寝るだけでいいという方にお勧めです。ホテルにはTuk Tukやローカルバス（バス停３分ほど）でアクセス可能。 エアコンのリクエストをしたら、追加でUSD5を払うように言われましたが、 Lateチェックアウトさせてくれたので総合的によかったです。 午前中にSirigiyaに上りシャワーを浴びて、次の目的地にいけました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017