Janaka's House

Las instalaciones estaban genial, muy limpio y amplio. La familia y era encantadora y nos ayudaron en todo.

Un poco alejado del centro.

Everything was perfect. Very friendly host who also gave us some Starfruits to try from his garden. Can recommend this place.

Staying at Janaka's guest house is like visiting your distance family. Do not expect any particular luxury, but expect being among people that feel like family. Janata is an amazing guy, great chat, just because of him I would come back. The location is also great, very close to some great and cheap restaurants, and also the house is just a stone throw from the beach.

Unfortunately, the wifi isn't the most stable, so if you plan to work, buy a tad more data.

I ended up staying 6nights at Janakas House (Planned for 4) and had a fantastic time. First of all the family are really lovley and welcoming, they even had a cooking session with me after I went to the local market for groceries. Janaka had his birthday the day I arrived and invited not only me, but also older guest to lunch at his place, think that tells alot how familiar this place is!

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und die Familie unglaublich gastfreundlich. Es gibt kostenloses Wasser und 2 Ventilatoren im Zimmer. Die Familie hat einen entzückenden Hund der eine immer lieb begrüßt und man kann im Hof parken.

So wahnsinnig liebe Menschen, die diese Unterkunft vermieten! Es gab eine Küche draußen mit einer Herdplatte, die für uns angeschlossen wurde. Wir haben Kochgeschirr bekommen, einen Saft zur Begrüßung und stets liebe Gespräche mit herzensguten Menschen! Vielen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt! Die Unterkunft liegt in Dickwella, direkt am Menschenleeren Dickwellastrand und direkt am Turtle Beach. Wir haben tolle Tipps bekommen und würden jedem diese Unterkunft empfehlen! Ganz liebe Grüße an euch, vor allem an die Tochter! :) Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland, Jessi& Max

Das Zimmer war groß und sauber und die Familie war super nett. Das Frühstück war genau wie in den anderen Bewertungen beschrieben fantastisch. Der Strand ist nur ein paar Minuten entfernt. Ich kann die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.

Los anfitriones de la casa fueron especialmente atentos con nosotros. Todos los miembros de la familia nos recibieron. Las instalaciones estaban muy bien preparadas y relación calidad precio fue muy buena. Nos aconsejó sitios para visitar, nos ayudo a conseguir motos y estaba muy predispuesto a ayudar, además, nos acercó a la estación el día que nos íbamos. Nos sentimos como en casa.

The owner Janaka went out of the way to make our stay at his guesthouse wonderful. This place is all about the atmosphere, the family is adorable. Janaka took us around in his tuk tuk, showed us all the places from Dickwella to Hiriketiya and more, and he also explained a lot of things. In the evening he took us to Hiriketiya for dinner and came back to pick us up. On our departure he took us to the bus stop and helped us get on the right bus. He also speaks Italian. They have a friendly and healthy dog. His wife made a delicious breakfast. And young daughter and son also speak good English. Thank you for making our stay with you really beautiful. We recommend the place!

The property is set such 150m back from the beach and it is really easy to find / access. The family are incredibly helpful and helped us with getting to our surf lessons in the morning and getting some laundry done. They were always around if we had questions / needed anything during our stay. We had a good sized, comfortable room with a balcony and everything you would need. Incredibly good value for money.

All good - would definitely stay again.

We highly recommend this accommodation. The owner and his family were incredibly kind. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a refreshing welcome drink. The owner was very helpful - showed us a great, affordable local restaurant and even drove us there. The accommodation met all our expectations - it's very close to the beach where we could swim with turtles. On our departure day the owner kindly drove us to the bus stop. A truly warm and memorable stay. And thank you for the whiskey and fruits!

We loved the family vibe around the property and the house, everybody was very helpful and supportive with everything from going to the ATM, to find a good restaurant, doing our laundry, fixing a backpack and all emotional support. Thank you for the great time, we are very grateful.

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Wonderful 2 night stay at this traditional family run homestay. Janaka, the host, ensured that we had everything we needed and offered excellent local advice. The location was excellent, being just across the road from an amazing beach. Janaka's House offers excellent value for money and comes highly recommended.

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Amazing stay at Janakas House. Spacious, clean room and common area. Its only a short walk to turtle point as well as dickwella beach. Janaka and his family were so welcoming and we loved playing cards with his daughter most nights. They were kind enough to give us breakfast on the Sinhalese new year and include us in fireworks ! There is also a small kitchen and fridge that you can use. Look no further if you need a place to stay in Dickwella.

Fantastic location next to turtle beach, short walk from the main beach and next to food options. Very comfortable room and property with the kindest and most accommodating hosts that make you feel like family.

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I had a truly wonderful stay here. The owners were incredibly warm and welcoming, instantly making me feel at home. I arrived early, around 10:30 AM, and they kindly allowed me to check in at no extra charge. The bed was very comfortable, and I had the entire upstairs space to myself—including a bedroom, en suite bathroom, and a spacious landing area where I could do my morning workouts. One of the highlights was how generous and kind the owner was—he even drove me to Hiriketiya Beach to meet my friends free of charge. He also took the time to teach me how to ride a Tuk Tuk, which turned out to be an unforgettable experience! Their daughter was also lovely—so sweet and kind. On my last day, the owner went above and beyond again by driving me and my friend to Mirissa for the next leg of our trip. The whole experience felt very homely and relaxing—after six months of travel, this place really stood out. As a bonus, it’s located right opposite Turtle Beach, which was amazing. Highly recommend staying here for a warm, local, and memorable experience.

Would definitely recommend this place. It is very close to 2 different beautiful beaches, wich are not as crowded as most other beaches in Sri Lanka. The Owner and his family are super friendly and helpful and the place was very clean. I enjoyed my stay a lot.

Super friendly host who even cleaned the screen of our tuktuk. Very attentive to all the details. Room super clean and bathroom had a great shower with good water pressure. Family very friendly and service excellent. If you are passing through this area would highly recommend staying here. Cannot fault this place. Owner also collects spare change for the local school so add some coins to his collection.

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Janaka and his family were very welcoming, friendly and provided a nice, clean and comfortable place to stay. The breakfast each morning was very tasty. The location of the property was only a short walk away from the beach and turtle point. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Janakas house :)

Great place to stay in Dickwella! Sandy beach and nice bay great for swimming is just 2 minutes away on foot. The property is very nice and clean, there is everything you need for comfortable stay. The hosting family are the nicest people, and food is amazing.

The place has an amazing location. It is just near the turtle point and very accesible to Dikwella beach which is really huge and calm beautiful beach. For people who don’t like the crowd of Hiriketiya i think this place is a gem. The family is sweet and the rooms were really comfortable and clean.

- very good price value - very social and helpful host - good location (shop/samosas just in front, close to beach) Recommendations: visit Talalla beach (~15min by bus, pic below). Beach-bars with sunbeds are mainly located at the east-end of Dickwella beach (~2km)

- Initially quite hot in the room, but with ceiling-fan installed midway during my stay and opening windows after ~7pm it was quite ok!

Our absolute favorite stay/place on our travel through Sri Lanka!! The family running the place is super good hearted, always there for you and welcoming. The room was really clean, the beach directly over the street, and the whole atmosphere at their place was great. So sad we only had 4 Nights.. we will (hopefully!) come again!

We had an amazing stay here! The owner and his family are super kind, gave us a welcome smoothie and some extra starfruit when we left. It was a delicious breakfast, he even cleaned our tuktuk without asking!

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Very clean and well equipped place. It is located close to a nice beach where you can swim and see turtles. The best thing about our stay was the friendly host and his family. He helped us out with everything and even picked us up from the bus station for free. He had good recommendations for the area and brought us to a restaurant with cheap local food. The breakfast was very delicious and there was a laundry service. Can highly recommend this place and would always come back!!

Janaka and his family are super friendly and supporting. They give information about anything, from places to visit and restaurants to go to. We did feel home and very cared for. We did snorkel with turtles in the morning, the beach is just a few minutes walking distance from the accommodation. The room was tidy and quiet, the bathroom has hot showers and the breakfast was delicious. Janaka has helped us and brought us to the doctor when my mom did hurt her foot. The price of the rooms are fantastic and so is the family! We would definitely recommend this accommodation and come back again!

Janaka's house is a lovely spot very close to the beach and turtle point, you can see the turtles swimming in the morning. Very friendly staff and family. The room was nice and clean. I crashed and lost my drone when filming near the rock temple and Janaka was so helpful and knew a local who was great at climbing trees and was able to help me retrieve my drone from the top of a very tall tree in the jungle, am very thankful for that 🙏 definitely recommend this lovely spot 🙂

Super friendly and cosy homestay just a few minutes walk from the beach and Turtle Point. Rooms are clean and comfortable and there‘s a small kitchen with everything you need. Janaka and his family are the most amazing hosts and make you feel like family. Thanks so much for the wonderful time here!

The host was very very nice and the breakfest was delicious. Also nice was the room and perfect mosquito net. Highest recommendation!

I really enjoyed my stay at Janaka's house. It is owned by a lovely family and the room was clean. The owner offered to bring me to places in his tuktuk, but I ended up renting a scooter, which the owner also arranged for me.

Such wonderful and incredibly nice people! Close to a calm beach where you can snorkel with turtles. The owners are very helpful and made us feel right at home!

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Janaka’s place is a real gem. It’s in a nice quiet location outside the main town centre but really close to the beach and walking distance to lots of good, cheap restaurants. The room itself was very clean, bed was comfortable, has a nice balcony and ensuite with hot water for showers. Janaka and his family are very warm, kind and generous hosts. We had many nice chats with them and Janaka offered us lifts around town and even to Mirissa for our next stay with stops along the way to see the sights. He also recommended good local restaurants and things to do. Really rated staying here over somewhere in the town or closer to Hiriketya, such good value for money.

The location, close to Turtle Beach

When I arrived, I was told that I had booked a room with a separate bathroom, i.e. not in the room. I was not aware of this as it was not visible in the booking. Should have been pointed out. When I said that I didn't like it, the other guest's things were simply cleared out and the room was quickly cleaned. There is only one bed in the room and the smallest things are missing, there was not even a trash can and only one socket, which was not even at the bed. I had problems with the water and the owner went into my room without asking. That's what you call privacy. I also had no hot water in the evening, no water at all in the morning and still no hot water until noon. All in all, the worst accommodation I had in Sri Lanka.

We had a lovely stay at Janaka's house. It has a great location very close to a quiet beach, and also a 5 mins walk to turtle beach. We were very well looked after at the accommodation with good recommendations for food and further travel. Thank you to the lovely family for accommodating us!

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This place was perfect for me. A little way from the main town but easily within walking distance and just a short walk to two very nice quiet beaches. The room was lovely, and with access to a kitchen, dining area and fridge it really has everything you need. The host and family were delightful. Very friendly and helpful and kept bringing me delicious snacks. I had dinner at the property most nights - food was delicious and great value. For anyone reading one of the other reviews and worrying about the dog, there's no need to worry. I'm nervous of dogs but he was lovely. He might jump up but he's just super friendly and excited to meet you. 100% recommend this place. I look forward to visiting again.

Honestly can't think of anything. The water kept going off but it was always fixed very quickly and very easily so not really a problem.

Absolut friendly owner, very helpful, lovely family, felt like home 😊

Nothing, all perfect 👍🏾 The guests house is behind the main house and blocks the street noise very well.

It was an impulsive decision to stay at Batigama considering it was between Matara and Dikwella. I was very happy with my decision as it worked out great and I managed to cover a lot around. The beauty of this place is it's simply up the road from a nice beach and you can walk up twice a day for a swim. My room had a balcony the view isn't spectacular but the balcony size is reasonably large to drag chairs and sit outside. Janak has a tuktuk that he uses only privately but is willing to drop and pick you up for less than what they charge on the main road. Janak is a Ex-Navy personnel and is very helpful. (His son Nipun is lazy please try and drag him to the beach if you can he could use a tan:) Janaks wife with such a heart warming smile is a great cook and the home meals were delicious and well presented.. I had couple of coffee and breakfast every morning. I also thoroughly enjoyed my morning cuppa served in a pot with milk and sugar on the side. They have an ultra friendly dog, give him some love and he'll dry hump your petting hand. But they keep him in their house so if you not a dog person, fret not. I chose to be his friend but I can't remember him name.. Vikramasinghe Tilakaratne or something.

It's a fan room and the light switch positions were inconvenient, the lighting was white and bright and I've mentioned to Janaka to consider have the second light to warmer or earthy for evening wind down.

The owner was very helpful and friendly. Nice place with good location, near to the beach. We are happy that we found this place.

A peaceful, secluded and quiet yet very central home, with everything one could possibly need around the corner. The bay (that happens to be a home to five very gentle sea turtles) just a quick barefoot walk away. And most importantly - what a wonderful family! We felt home from the minute we arrived. Each person brought something unique and special to our stay. Nipun - one of the nicest and interesting men I’ve met. A heart of gold. Danuli made us the most beautiful card, and was always there to welcome us back from the beach. Cobi - the dog who stole our hearts. The mum who tickled our taste buds. The dad who saw to our every need. Best night. Best sleep. Best homestay. Thank you! We’ll be back very, very soon.

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The property is situated conveniently- a short walk to 2 great beaches and a tuktuk ride to Hiriketiya. There is a decent restaurant nearby and a small grocery shop. The walk to the commercial center took about 20 minutes. My room had balconies on both sides and a good fan so I slept comfortably with the balconey doors opened. It was quiet enough although on a busy road.

This place is good for living if you are tired of the city, the noise and the people. The hotel is close to the sea, but no one swims there because there are big waves, you need to go swimming to the other end of Dickwell Beach, or go to turtle beach ( It is convenient to swim there, but the water is a little dirty). There are few shops near the hotel, few goods. For fruits and groceries, you need to go to Dickwella or walk for 20 minutes. We lived for 7 nights, it's too long for a Batigama. Boring. The owner's family are very nice people, a wonderful daughter. All the room amenities are good. On the first day we took breakfast at the hotel, not bad, but very expensive 1000 rupees for 1 person, it should not cost so much. There is a kitchen, we cooked by ourselves. Once we were treated to a tuna dinner, delicious if you like curry. We liked that it was quiet. There is no air conditioning, only a fan, but it was not hot. Beautiful garden.

One disadvantage is that on the last day the owner asked for money for using the refrigerator, it was unexpected for us, he did not warn us in advance. We did not pay, we know that some hotel owners do this on the last day. The price for accommodation was also different, but this issue was resolved successfully. I advise you to discuss all prices before arrival. Everything else is fine.

This is a great find , the rooms are clean with frequent offers from the hosts to refresh. Nothing is too much trouble for Janaka and his very attentive family, his wife Ranjani is frankly one of the best cooks I’ve encountered in any country we have visited, and their son Nipun and daughter Danuli supported them in attending to our every need. Janaka has a tuk tuk and offers great tours of the area at a good price. Danuli is a delightful, enchanting child and the whole family were just great company. The meals are freshly cooked and varied (we ate here everyday) and good value. There is hot water in the bathrooms and a small kitchen for your own use. Highly recommend.

Friendly and helpful hosts. The family very welcoming. Excellent breakfast with fruits from their own garden and choice of either continental or srilankan breakfast. Janaka takes you around in his Tuk Tuk if wanted☀️. Close to the Beach across the road.

very friendly family! they helped us with everything. warm shower and a comfy bed.

They had a dog there was always someone with the dog and held him. It was no problem for us but it might be for someone else.

The location is absolutely perfect at 2 steps from 3 beaches. Janaka and his family are really good hosts ! The family is cute as well as the doggy 🤩 Really friendly and careful about the comfort of the guests. We have felt really welcome and it was an absolute pleasure to stay at this accommodation. The breakfast is also really tasty with fresh fruits and fresh food.

Nice location, super near the Beach and the baby turtles if you want to see them! Two small shops just next to if you have need for some snacks or water etc. At the Beach there is also few comfy small restaurants. And huge plus that there is hot in the shower. Superb breakfast with fresh fruits straight from the lovely garden what the host has. Lovely family :)

The host and his family are just wonderful! They will make you feel at home and will do anything to make your stay the best you can wish for. The room we had was very clean with comfortable beds and a hot(!!) shower. Lovely place next to the beach!

The family is so sweet and helpful, they will do anything to make you happy

The highlight of staying here is the family. Danuli, the daughter, is totally delightful. Janaka's wife, Rangeline is all smiles. Janaka himself strives to make your stay perfect. It is a warm welcome & friendliness throughout the whole stay. Add in the dog, Kobe, who is totally adorable. Make sure you walk all the way to the end, to Pehembiya Beach for the least waves and best swim, and then back to Turtle Point for a beautiful sunset. Delicious food, clean rooms, and my room had 2 balconies and plenty of space. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

A shared bathroom, BUT, only with 1 other room, and don't let this deter you from staying there. I only mention it so people are aware the bathroom is outside of the room.

They declined my booking and rejected me for being a local Sri Lankan, furious racist! Must avoid at all costs to turn things around. If ever, the owner decided to reject locals for the reason that he has had a bad experience with some locals, which i do not disagree as some still are not up the accepted levels of orderly dicsiplined behaviour, then he should explicitly mention in the site to let the booking.com users to be aware far in advance, so that we locals will not get surprices after coming all the way to their doorstep to be rejected.

They declined my booking and rejected me for being a local Sri Lankan, furious racist! Must avoid at all costs to turn things around. If ever, the owner decided to reject locals for the reason that he has had a bad experience with some locals, which i do not disagree as some still are not up the accepted levels of orderly dicsiplined behaviour, then he should explicitly mention in the site to let the booking.com users to be aware far in advance, so that we locals will not get surprices after coming all the way to their doorstep to be rejected.

The rooms were great, very clean. the breakfast was delicious and the host was extremely friendly and helpful. Location was good, just a short walk to the beach.

Janaka's House gives you a truly local experience that's making your stay very special. The family is super friendly and they help you in everything you need from transportation to local tips. The breakfast is the best I had so far, tasty, filling and every day a little bit different. The turtle beach is only 3 mins walk from the house which I really loved. They also serve delicious home cooked dinner or lunch upon request for a reasonable price.

Janaka and his family are lovely and really helpful. Great location, extra clean, really comfortable and huge breakfast. They also offer delicious dinner for a reasonable price. 100% recommended.

my staying was amazing here! the family who own the house are amazing and kind people. you will be welcome here more than in some very expensive hotels. every morning different breakfast, you could try here the best dishes from local food with the best taste and quality. the owner will provide you with any assistance you need and help you. the room is very clean and nice. you will feel here like a member of a family. I am sincerely advise you to stay here to feel the most hospitality in Sri Lanka)

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