Sigiri Rangana Guesthouse

Our hearts are full after such a wonderful stay with this gorgeous family! The location was ideal - perfect for exploring all of Sigiriya and the attractions it has to offer. The whole family pulled together to help organise every activity and transport we needed at a reasonable price. The mum was a brilliant chef and cooked the best homemade Sri Lankan meals at a reasonable price each evening upon our request. Her daughter cooked a feast for our breakfast each morning too, always working around our early morning trips. No request was ever too big for this lovely family! We loved their cooking so much, we couldn’t resist but to take a cooking class with the mum and daughter. We like to try cooking classes in every country we visit, and this one was one of the most authentic, tasty and fun we have ever experienced - do not miss out on asking for your private cooking class if you stay here (just do it!). They both speak limited English and the kitchen is small, but this only added to the charm and fun we had together. It’s worth adding that the brother was always on hand to help and spoke excellent English. The room itself it was clean and spacious, and the beds were large and comfortable with the welcomed addition of mosquito nets for even more peace of mind (though we didn’t see any during our stay). We were sad to leave and already miss our new Sri Lankan family! Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

We had a fantastic stay at Sigiri Guesthouse! The location is prime and within walking distance to everything, including great restaurants. It's super easy to rent a cycle right from the property to explore both Lion Rock and Pidurangal Rock. ​The room was amazing and very comfortable, and we were pleasantly surprised by how few mosquitoes we saw (hardly 1–2!). While there is no AC and the room did get quite warm during the day, it was definitely manageable. Best of all, sitting out on the porch with family in the evenings was wonderfully windy and cool. ​Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!

Run by a super lovely family who were very welcoming and had great hospitality, cooking us delicious breakfast and dinner. They also set us up with an elephant safari! Would definitely definitely recommend, they had a beautiful home and were so kind!

La gentillesse de nos hôtes, les petits déjeuners et dîners sont excellents. Les chambres sont très propres et les lits sont très confortables et l’environnement est très agréable très verdoyant. Je recommande

Alojamiento con jardín muy bonito y un poco apartado. A pesar de eso, se puede ir caminando perfectamente a restaurantes y tiendas cercanas.

Cuando estuvimos hubo una ola de calor en Sri Lanka y era una habitación bastante calurosa, hacia más calor dentro que fuera y era difícil de ventilar.

The hosts were incredibly friendly and willing to help. Surrounding area was really nice with restaurants near by. Having mosquito nets was also a big plus!!

The lack of an AC resulted in a very hot room, and there were a couple stains on the sheets.

Amazing staff and amazing stay! We had a view think on our list that we wanted to see in Sigiriya and they helpt us with them. Breakfast was amazing and the location was great! Definetly would recommend!

Fantastic stay here. The host family are wonderful, kind and accommodating. Delicious breakfast and dinner. Helpful in arranging tuk tuk to Pidurangala Rock, bicycle tour and transport to next destination. Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, storage areas for bags and clothes made the stay even more comfortable! Special thanks to the ladies of the house for being so welcoming.

Super nice place, nice location, clean

- unfortunately the walls are hollow and the family was super loud during evening/night and early morning - breakfast variation could contain more fruit and less toast/white bread with butter …

We had a lovely stay, room was clean, family was really friendly, garden is very tidy, we came with tuc tuc, so we had a place to park. They offered nice breakfast, pancakes with bananas, so for the price this stay was one of the best ones in Sri Lanka so far☀️

Nous avons été très bien accueilli, une famille très gentille qui a pris soin de nous tout au long du séjour! Au calme et très authentique! Super expérience!

Wir wurden im Rangana Guesthouse sehr herzlich von der Gastgeberfamilie und insbesondere der Tochter empfangen. Gleich bei unserer Ankunft bekamen wir einen großartigen Tipp für einen Aussichtspunkt auf einem Felsen in der Nähe von Sigiriya zum Sonnenuntergang – ein absolut fantastisches Erlebnis mit einer unglaublich schönen, naturbelassenen Landschaft. Am Abend wurden wir mit einem hervorragend leckeren, typisch sri-lankischen vegetarischen Abendessen verwöhnt. Alles war frisch zubereitet und sehr geschmackvoll. Besonders angenehm war die freundliche und aufmerksame Art der Gastgeber – sie waren sehr interessiert und hilfsbereit, dabei aber nie aufdringlich. Auch das Frühstück am nächsten Morgen war sehr lecker und ein perfekter Start in den Tag. Insgesamt bietet die Unterkunft ein ausgezeichnetes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und eine sehr authentische Homestay-Erfahrung in ruhiger, schöner Umgebung. Fazit: Ein sehr herzlicher und authentischer Homestay mit hervorragendem Essen, tollen Tipps und wunderbarer Atmosphäre. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können das Rangana Guesthouse uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

Es gab nichts Wesentliches zu beanstanden. Für uns war es ein sehr gelungener Aufenthalt.

Gastvrijheid!!!

Alles was goed.

The room and bathroom are massive and very clean. The shower has hot water. The staff speak a little English and can explain tours and organize tuktuk if needed (you might find cheaper tuktuk prices in the main road). WiFi worked super well. The breakfast is simple but it's good for the price paid. Easy access by walk to restaurant and main road.

I like hospitality service of ANU and her mother . Family environment in hotel when i stay there

Food and service , breakfast and dinner is very good

És el que buscavem. Comoditat, tranquilitat i localia.

The owners were super friendly and extremely helpful. They helped us organise lots of activities such as pidurangala sunrise hike, bicycles, and a safari at Minneriya - all for a really good price (seemingly taking no commission!). The room was spacious and bed was comfortable.

The listing says it’s soundproof, it’s definitely not as you can hear the family next door. We also had an issue with Ants in the room. It was very hot as no air-con, so something to bear in mind if you feel it’s needed. The food served for breakfast and dinner - although tasty were often served cold.

Habitación muy amplia. Mosquiteras. Desayuno muy rico.

La WiFi no funcionaba

Nous avons passé 3 jours merveilleux chez Cheetah et sa famille. La chambre est propre et grande avec toilettes et eau chaude. Cheetah, sa fille et ses petits enfants sont ADORABLES et toujours prêts à vous aider si besoin. Nous avons passés de supers moments avec eux. Le petit déjeuner est délicieux et Cheetah peut vous préparer un Rice and Kurry pour 8e par personne (eau et dessert compris) sur demande. Le repas est juste délicieux.

Pas que nous n’avons pas aimé car ils ont un jardin magnifique mais la maison n’est pas dans le centre donc il vous faudra à chaque fois, un tuk tuk pour l’aller retour en ville pour un peu moins de 3e.

Really lovely hosts who went out of their way to help us, cook for us, and make for a pleasant 2 night stay. The room is spacious and right next door to the hosts. The dinner the owner cooked for us was AMAZING, one of the best curries we've had in Sri Lanka. And the Sri Lankan pancakes were amazing too! Great location for walking into town, and they had a kind and genuine tuktuk driver who helped us get to and from Sigirya Rock when we hiked it! Overall great value for money.

The room had no AC only ceiling fans, and the heat was quite strong in the room so we had to leave the door open with the fans on full blast to try to get the heat out -- this allowed many bugs into the room unfortunately, but we didn't get bit which was good. Rooms were basic and not the cleanest, but value for money made it worth it.

Yes very good Environment

Naturally all things

The staff was amazing, like a family and very friendly

Best in hospitality, food, caring, cost, location

Very nice people. Good food, location is very relaxing

A very warm and welcoming family. Beautiful location in a lovely area, not far from Sigiriya rock and Pidurangala rock. Breakfast and dinner were lovely.

Nothing, we fully enjoyed our stay. We would recommend 100% for the lovely hospitality of the hosts and family.

2 large beds and a very clean room. Clean washroom. Nice environment with lots of plants. Aunty is a really nice lady. Had a nice breakfast (included in the price)

Very good good and nice host! Everything was clean and tidy, tasty breakfast.

The family is awesome and so welcoming. The room is great. The food made by the family is delicious.

Nothing. Everything was perfect. 😍

We had an amazing stay! The place was spotless, and everything was perfectly clean and well-maintained. The host was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel at home right away. The overall atmosphere was calm and relaxing. We highly recommend this place and would love to come back again!

Little bit the location, but family provide us with Tuktuk driver so everything was ok.

Very sweet and welcoming hosts. The room was spacious and clean. Great value for the price!!!

During my stay in Sri Lanka, I was lucky to stay with many wonderful families, but this one definitely touched me in a special way. The room was clean and spacious, and while the location is a bit far from Sigiriya and Pidurangala, the family rented me a motorbike that was in the best condition of all the ones I rented in Sri Lanka. If you don’t want to rent a motorbike, they also provide tuk-tuk services. The hostess always served us tea or coffee with snacks in the afternoon and prepared the best curry I had in Sri Lanka. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. All of this would already be enough to give the stay a 10/10, but the best part was the conversations I had with the two hostesses. They are so sweet and shared a bit about their customs and what it’s like to live in Sri Lanka, both in the past and present. They were also very curious about my culture and family, and it was wonderful to exchange stories with them! Even with the language barrier, we understood each other perfectly. Thank you for all the care and kindness!

The host family was very kind and welcomed us with warm tea. The accommodation is surrounded by nature, with a beautiful garden and adorable children. Everyone was extremely friendly and full of hospitality. Although I couldn’t finish the breakfast due to my gluten allergy, the grandmother kindly made pancakes for us, and I was grateful for the thoughtfulness. Despite the challenges, they helped us arrange an early morning jeep tour to see elephants and assisted with entry to Sigiriya Rock, even on short notice.

Unfortunately, the room we were given had no windows or ventilation, and the strong chemical fragrance from the air freshener was overwhelming, causing us to cough non-stop. Despite paying the equivalent of a one-night stay at a 4-star hotel for two nights, we had to leave after the first night and move to another hotel we arranged at the last minute. It was truly disappointing that, despite being in such a wonderful natural environment, we couldn’t enjoy the fresh scents of the surrounding trees and plants. The coughing continued for several days afterward. Additionally, the room's size was not 258 square meters as advertised but actually 25.8 square meters. The shower only provided cold water.

Good

Very happy with the big room and nice shower with hot water. The room has a quiet fan and is very spacious. The internet was working fine. The lady that manages the homestay is a great cook, we ate very good food. Enjoyed the dinner and breakfast every night. She also helped us plan and discover Sirigiya. I would recommend everyone to stay here, as you’ll feel the warmth and love like at home. We would definitely go back there!

The accommodation is a few minutes out of the town. Quiet. Lovely family. The food was delicious. A memorable experience.

Friendly host but communication in English was rather difficult Big room with mosquito net and fan, no AC Big bathroom with hot shower option Quiet location, but a bit off further away from the rocks Amazing (spicy!) restaurant close (Ishy/Kaluwara Restaurant)

Not something that has to be a downside but the "tours" offered were a bit expensive (e.g. 2500 for Tuktuk ride from and to Sigurya / Pidurangala Rock in the morning / evening). I guess it's the drivers price and not the hosts but if you want to save money you can organize your own ride for almost half

Spacious, clean room. First really working hot shower we had in SL. Free breakfast. Very cute grandmother. Tasty food

The family who is running this place is really nice. They were always checking on us, sitting down for a chat or game and offered us free tea multiple times. Since our son is a picky eater they even changed the breakfast according to his wishes. We really enjoyed staying there and getting to know them. We felt very welcome :)

The location is beautiful but a bit off the bigger roads and outside of town. We recommend staying there if you travel by your own vehicle

The family was very realy realy nice. They shown us big proparty, where they have all kind of fruit. Moreover, you will have fresh fruit at breakfast and you will have there also other traditional Sri Lanka meal. The room was very big and we had everything, what we need. It is also in good locality. You have it very close to Lion Rock, Pidurangala Rock. Less than 5 minutes by car. We really recommend this acommodation.

Everything! This is the best accommodation we have stayed in so far in Sri Lanka! The lady coordinating the guesthouse was fantastic, and made the best food we have had so far!! She helped arrange a tuktuk for our sunrise hike on Pidurangala rock. The driver, Rangana, then drove us all the way to Kandy the next day and stopped anywhere we wanted/places he recommended for a great price. 10/10 recommend!

The lovely family that welcomes you with a warm tea

Only a minor issue with the electric plugs

Such good value for money, the room is so spacious, two double beds and a huge bathroom! The food was great, simple Sri Lankan food at its best! Small restaurants near by and a little food mart for some snacks!

It was by far the cleanest and more beautifully decorated room in our 10 day stay in the country.Very close to Sigiriya Rock and basically in the jungle,is located in a very beautiful environment. The sweet old lady with her daughter are very friendly and they made us feel like at home. Breakfast and dinner simple,but tasty.

No air condition

Front garden

Nothing

The host was really sweet. She made us feel comfortable. The property was quite and rustic. And the size of the room was like a football field.

The dinner rate was a little expensive.

My partner and I had an amazing two-night stay at this accommodation. The place was spotlessly clean, and the owner, a lovely little lady, made our stay even more memorable. She was extremely helpful, even assisting us in booking a tuk-tuk for a 5 am departure, and she got up at that early hour to ensure everything went smoothly. Additionally, the breakfast she prepared was simply incredible. We highly recommend going through her for an unforgettable stay in Sigiriya.

Everything was perfect

Best environment friendly cottage. Staff member is very helpfull

I loved everything, the owner is a star, she makes everything possible to make you feel like home. It was just amazing, super clean, super friendly. just perfect. I booked the room with breakfast and exceeded my expectations. You have the feeling that you are in the middle of the jungle, sooo quiet an absolute gem. This place is highly recommended :-) If you want to climb the Lions rock this is the place to stay A+++++++

Nothing, I liked everything :-)

Such a lovely Mum and Grandma owns this place. They are awesome cooks. The room is the largest and cleanest I've stayed in Sri Lanka. It's heaps close to Sigiriya and they'll organise tuktuk if you need it. Highly recommend. The free breakfast is awesome too and the price so so cheap!

Nothing!

You’ll never get a cheaper accommodation that’s so lovely! The host is amazing and is always there for you if you need anything. The breakfast & dinner was amazing! One of the better mattresses we slept on in Sri Lanka! 100% recommend

The host was wonderful and extremely helpful, especially with organising tuktuks to help get us around. The breakfast was great and so was the dinner! And the host was always offering tea which was lovely. The room is so spacious, two very comfy double beds. Very clean. Great location, peaceful! Would definitely stay here again.

All are excellent

Nothing

We had the best time staying at rangana guesthouse! The family who owns the place were so sweet and kind and truly went out of their way to make sure we had the best time in Sigiriya possible! The breakfast and dinner was amazing and so was the very spacious room with two huge doublebeds. Would 100% recommend!

Nice hospitality

Nothing

Very clean, real sry lanka house, family super kind

It was exceptionally clean! The beds were large and very comfortable. We really liked the size and the cleanliness which was extremely good value for money. We highly recommend the dinner and breakfast as well. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe. If you plan on visiting Sigiriya and Lion Rock, this is your place.

Nothing.

Place location is quite and calm.....early morning chirping sound of birds give very good feeling. Room and washroom cleaning was very good.

this was so nice and clean place. we really like that. it was middle of the forest and we really love the owner.they were so nice .i harfly recommend you this place

the family was amazing & super caring <3 for the price we felt like this was the best deal ever! also the location is just the best in the whole area, super close to the bus but you can also walk to Sigiriya & have several food & coffee places a 10 min walk away

Wow my stay here was beyond perfect! I felt at home truly. The hosts are SO welcoming and warm. They gave me the best food, tours, and Sri Lankan experience. The room is HUGE, clean and beautiful. Fits 4 people for that price, and breakfast is included, a no brainer! Amazing community. I want to come back. Also if you want to help them directly, contact them to 0768473462

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT