Vinu’s Place

La amibilidad y cercanía de la familia. Nos sentimos acogidos en todo momento.

Οι οικοδεσπότες μας ήταν μία πολύ ευγενική οικογένεια, κατά την άφιξη μας πρόσφεραν χυμό στο σαλόνι τους και μας οδήγησαν στο δωμάτιο μας. Το πρωινό ήταν ωραίο, το δωμάτιο διέθετε μπαλκόνι, κλιματισμό, κουνουπιέρες και ιδιωτική είσοδο. Μας δόθηκε επίσης η δυνατότητα να μας πλύνουν μερικά ρούχα. Αντιμετωπίσαμε κάποια ζητήματα με το ζεστό νερό αλλά μόλις ενημερώσαμε τους οικοδεσπότες μας, λύθηκαν.

El desayuno, la amabilidad de los dueños, la amplitud del apartamento

Hacia un poco de calor (hay opción de pagar por el a/c, 5usd la noche)

Venu’s family is incredibly hospitable and kind. The apartment itself is very spacious with a kitchenette and a really nice balcony. The place is clean and well maintained, so we had everything we needed at our disposal. Breakfasts were delicious, and home-cooked lunches are also available at a very reasonable price. There’s also the option to do laundry for a small fee. The location is also very good, just a few minutes from the beach. I definitely recommend it.

Just all round brilliant

Absolutely amazing place, the family is just the loveliest and really made our stay so special. The room is beautiful and spacious, and the balcony is great for breakfast (which is delicious) and to watch the monkeys. Aircon is available for a small payment. They recently opened a restaurant downstairs and it’s a lovely spot to have a great dinner. We stayed here a whole week as it was so nice and we didn’t want to leave, can highly recommend staying here for a real Sri Lankan experience

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It was a lovely stay at their house. The family were really nice and welcoming 💕 I felt like home, safe and comfortable. The breakfast at the cozy balcony was a highlight!!

We enjoyed amazing days at Vinu’s place! What we loved most, was the very warm host family that welcomed us with open arms and made our stay very special. The Sri Lankan breakfast we got every morning was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend staying here and thanks for everything to Vidu and his family!

This family is so amazing. The accomodation was big, the bed is very comfortable, everything was clean...and breakfast...this was SUPER. The best hoppers and coconut roti. Thank you 🙏

The apartment is really clean and well equipped. The setting is ideal, with views over lush vegetation and just ten mins walk from a brilliant beach. We were made to feel like visiting family friends and joined our hosts on an outing and celebrated the Sri Lankan New Year with fireworks. We stayed in nine different places on our holiday in Sri Lanka and this stands out as exceptional value for money.

Great homestay in a very peaceful place. Had one of the best night sleeps in the whole trip! Super comfy bed with nice mosquito net to keep the windows open at night, very big apartment and nice breakfast in the morning while watching monkeys. Hosts are really nice too!!

Really great stay, very cosy and extremely clean. The family very sweet and caring, the breakfast served on the balcony was very delicious, the bathroom is well ventilated so there was no humidity issues and even though there is no AC, the fans were enough as the house is quite cool compared to other places we stayed. It’s tucked away from the main roads, but only 10min from the beach and 5min from nice cafes and restaurants. We extended one night but wish we would have stayed more.

The family were so kind and really welcoming. The room was more like an apt with a kitchen, separate bedroom, lounge area and cute little balcony. Breakfast was amazing and brought to us on the balcony. It was great value for money and nice and quiet too at night. We loved our stay here.

Such a lovely family, the breakfast was one of our favourites on our trip! Very large and comfortable room which felt very private.

A hilly walk to the town, so something to consider if you struggle with steep inclines.

We had a lovely stay at Vinu’s place. The family are so kind and welcoming and helped us with anything we needed. It was a great location: a little further away from the main busy area but close enough to walk to the beach and cafes everyday. We had enough space for our family and the balcony was a great place to relax and watch the monkeys! The only thing we missed was AC in the bedroom as it could get quite hot but there were very few mosquitos here so we were able to leave out windows open. We loved staying at Vinu’s and 100% recommend it as as a base for exploring Hiri and Dickwella.

The family who run the home stay were LOVELY! So friendly and kind, and the breakfast was amazing every morning. Spacious room and very private, bit of a walk into town but we loved everything!

The flat is spacious with a beautiful balcony. It is well equipped with everything necessary (mosquito net, fridge, little kitchen, three beds…). It is located in a quiet backroad next to beautiful greenery with monkeys, squirrels and peacocks. The beach is easily reachable by walking around 10 Minutes. The breakfast was excellent and different every of the 5 days we stayed. We also had home-cooked dinner there which included some of the best rice and curry we had. It’s very good value for money. The host family is lovely and caring while giving you personal space according to your preference. We were traveling with our nine-month old baby and they were always happy to play with him and look after him while we were eating. It’s a real Homestay in the best way. We hope to be back one day.

All good 😃👍

The property has everything that you need. We had space to work, cook, and chill. It is located in a quiet place less than 10 minutes from the beach. But the best of everything was Vidu and his family, who were kind and welcomed us to their family🙏🏻

We loved our stay so much that we had to come back a second time! Vidu and his family embody all the best qualities of Sri Lankan hospitality and are generous and kind. They provide the most delicious complimentary Sri Lanka style breakfast feast every morning, served on the deck overlooking the jungle. The home is generous in size, private, with high quality bed linen and is stylishly decorated with everything you may need. It’s easy walking distance to the beach and cafes but nicely set back in the peace and quiet of the jungle. We celebrated a birthday during our stay and our hosts went above and beyond to create a special occasion, baking an incredibly delicious cake and decorating our deck. We left feeling like family - we can’t wait to visit again.

Peaceful and private, beautiful nature. The home is stylish and cared for, with beautifully curated spaces.

Very clean and peaceful place.we ended up 2 days instead of 1.The breakfast was amazing.the family were so nice and generous.so much space in the sitting room to do yoga 🧘‍♀️.enjoying breakfast on the balcony was our favorite thing is during the stay😍🍃.they always keep our privacy. Hope to come again.

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We had a warm welcome at Vinu's place. The family is very friendly and breakfast very good. The place was spacious and comfortable with a nice balcony. It's a short walk from the beach but away from the hustle and bustle. Very quiet and peaceful

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Very nice place and clean. It's only walking distance to the beach. Vidu and his family welcomed us with king coconuts. Beautiful place and it has a cool bedroom, balcony, bathroom, living room and a little kitchen. you can see monkeys anytime in outside. The balcony is the best place to have your meals. you can try delicious breakfast here. Very kind hosts and they always keep our privacy.

Vinu's Place is a Great Place to stay in Sri Lanka. It's very quiet, clean and so peaceful. The Host & his family welcomed me warmly with a cool King coconut. You can see the monkeys in the breakfast time. Also, the mom's breakfast is so delicious. Vidu and his family are very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, I have only booked a day. But I really enjoyed my stay. it's very close to the beach. Everything is perfect. If you visit Hiriketiya, you should visit this place.

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What a lovely, welcoming family. This is why it's so great to stay in homestays rather than hotels! They were so accommodating to our needs and also helped book a tuktuk to Galle for us, which turned out to be great fun too!

Amazing host family, very good food, room has everything you need (including a mini fridge with water), 10 min walk to the beach. You can see monkeys and peacocks from the room.

It was a bit hot in the room, although the fans helped a bit.

Very nice host !! Super cute apartment, clean and calm location

Beautiful clean room. Warm welcome with fresh juice. Lovely family and great breakfasts. Would highly recommend 😊

I enjoyed my stay so much! The apartment is very spacious, it also has a private balcony with a nice view to the jungle full of monkeys, squirrels and birds. Vinu's Place is little bit remote from the busiest part of the town - I was surprised at the beginning, but then it made our stay even better. The hosting family is extremely hospitable and caring. Highly recommended!

It was a great place to stay. The family is so kind and helpful. The breakfast were so delicious!

Vidu and his family are very special people - warm, welcoming, kind and generous. They helped with everything from scooter rental to clothes washing and made us such delicious Sri Lankan breakfasts - we were even joined by a Peacock! Short walk to the beach in a peaceful area. Vidu took us to the local temple which was beautiful and enlightening. Everyone went above and beyond for us and we felt like family. The kind of place you are very sad to leave. Book it before we move in!

Vinu's place is a really nice place! We stayed for 5 nights in the groundfloor room and it was really comfortable! it's quiet and only a short walk to cafes, restaurants and the beach. The hosts are super friendly and helpful! The breakfast was diverse and introduced the delicious local kitchen.

The Wifi didn't work properly.

The apartment was amazing! We ended up staying 8 days instead of 4. The family were so nice and generous. The wildlife you can see from the balcony is amazing, langurs, macaques, peacocks and all different types of birds. Including a momma cat and her two skinny kitties we ended up feeding a lot! 🥲💔highly recommend this place. So much space in the sitting room to do yoga each morning and then enjoy your breakfast on the balcony.

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Wonderful family hosts so helpful and friendly. Location was away from the busy streets with views over gardens not other buildings. There are only two rooms here, upstairs is spacious with lounge area, kitchen and balcony. Downstairs is smaller and has a patio with small kitchen and breakfast bar, both rooms with fans which is adequate. Dinner and breakfast were both high quality local food.

We loved everything about our stay. We had the upper room with a balcony, it was spacious and very comfortable! The access to the kitchen and the fridge was super handy but the breakfast prepared by the owner was a real gem! Delicious, huge portions and everyday something different so no boredom! The monkeys on the tees doing a performance every morning was something we didn’t experienced anywhere else. It’s like living in the jungle but still 10 walk to the beach. Totally recommend!

One of the best places we stayed in sri lanka. Really loved the rooms Nice and clean. And the familie was amazing. Thanks vittu :)

I liked it all. Nothing to complain about.

The room is really clean and confortable. There is also a fridge inside. The breakfast was great. The House is up the hill, so you‘ll have to walk about 8 minutes from the beach:

We had a wonderful stay with this incredibly hospitable family away from the touristy streets yet close enough to restaurants and the beach. Safe, clean, quiet, and breezy. We hope to come back soon.

I could write an essay. This is my fifth visit to SL & I've probably stayed in 50/60 different hotels, homestays etc in that time. I'm fairly certain that Vinu's Place is my favourite little spot I've ever found on the Island. It's up a hill, a 6/7 minute walk to the beach and also the main road....It's so quite and well priced. The family running the villa above their house are a delight, so friendly and generous. The villa is on its own, private entry, small clean private kitchen, large double bedroom, en suite, a living area which has two further beds (Queen & single that would work for small families on a budget) and a lovely little balcony. I spent hours on that balcony watching the 🐒🐒 playing 5/6 meters from you on the power lines. 20 different varieties of birds... And the last morning two new born kittens also showed up!! I kept expecting to see Sir David Attenborough emerge from the jungle!! Now we get to breakfast.. Wowser... Just stunning, from a whole perfectly grilled fish and potato curry, to a full rice and curry on the final morning...amazing guys thank you so much. If you are in Hiriketiya then try and book Vinu's.. You won't regret it. Finally a massive thank you to the wonderful Pradeepa and her magnificent kids, Shenu & Vin. I shall visit you again one day. Cheers Jim

There's nothing not to like.

Super nice family, spacious and clean apartment, the highlight is the bedroom with it's big cozy bed - we had a very good night sleep! We also enjoyed sitting on the balcony during the day and at night and got an awesome and very filling breakfast in the mornings - it was different every day during our 4-day stay (we extended!) Location is a bit up the hill tucked away from the more busy Hiriketya streets. Watch out for the banana thieves! 🐒

If you like to have authentic travel experiences, this is the place! The family owning the accommodation are amazing people and made my stay very special. They welcomed me with a fresh king coconut and invited to their apartment for a small chat. The apartment upstairs is simple but has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the master bedroom has a super-comfortable bed with a mosquito net. The home-made breakfast was super delicious, and enjoying it on the little balcony felt like a perfect start of the day. The beach is just a walk away, and on your way you might spot some gorgeous fireflies, as the area is really peaceful, quiet and has less light pollution. The family also went through some effort to find a driver offering a fair price to my next destination. (Most home stays in Sri Lanka would know a driver or two, but often you end up paying a fair bit more than negotiating the price in the town yourself. I really appreciate that this family found it important to ensure that I don’t overpay for the transfer.) Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality! 🙏

Perfect & spacious setup, great location, incredibly friendly family, and amazing breakfast!

Incredibly warm and welcoming family who made us feel at home. A spacious, private apartment with a balcony close to nature. Generous and delicious breakfast.

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Everything great, kind hosts. Great apartment. Good and varied breakfast. Also get a monkey show from the balcony every day. Very happy with our stay.

really nice homestay. you have a whole floor with a nice bedroom with comfortable bed, kitchen, living room and very beautiful balcony

The host was the most helpful and friendly host we have ever had. Made us feel completely at home.

This is an entire apartment, the top floor of the family home that is modern and spacious. There is a bedroom with a fan and large comfortable spring mattress. There is a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge and dining table where you can enjoy the amazing breakfast made by Vinu and her mum. There is a lounge room and balcony to sit and watch the monkeys in the trees opposite the house. The bathroom was very clean. Nearby restaurants and small grocery stores, only a 5 minute walk to the beach. We felt very safe here, all doors are locked with a key. We really enjoyed our stay!

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I was well welcomed by vinu's and her family. The apartment has a very cosy vibe and is really nice. I stayed for a week and could have stayed a little longer. The view onto the jungle and many monkeys is a true getaway. It is nothing fancy but well decorated and feels very homy. Also you can cook and the bed is very nice!! Also vinu's and her mom's cook very well !

No hot water for shower and there is no door at the top of the staircase separating the ground floor where the family lives from the first floor where apartment is located maning we can hear sometimes.

Vinu is the sweetest host I had in Sri Lanka. She made us the best breakfast and took care of us like part of family.

I’ve been travelling for 3.5 months and this is one of the best stays we’ve had as a couple. As soon as we arrived we were greeted with an iced lemonade (there is a slight hill to get to the house), then shown to our room. They have made the entire top floor into the guest part so we had the bedroom, lounge area and a lovely outdoor seating area. There is also a little gas cooker and jug if you wanted to do your own thing. Everything was very clean and the bed was very comfy. The food was amazing we had 2 breakfast and 2 dinners but were also offered plenty of ginger tea which was our favourite part! Vinu and her family were so lovely and made sure we had everything we needed during our short stay. For me this is a place I would love to spend a month relaxing. We spend hours sitting on the balcony watching all the wildlife. The beach is a 10/15 min walk and there is a yummy Resturant nearby called Lemongrass Cafe where we had lunch. The accomodation is called House Of Cakes on google maps.

vinus place was all about friendships, laughing and comfort and especially the people were amazingly friendly and polite

to be honest, I can‘t think about one thing but maybe the weather;)

Kind people always trying to offer something extra from welcome juice to complementary tea. Food is super delicious. Specially Pol Roti. Reasonable price, felt like home and something more than money. Very specious property all in one, from kitchen to living room to comfortable bedroom and very clean washer room. More than everything they respect privacy and always with a warm smile. Soo excited to come back. Hiriketiya beach and Nilwella beach are close by. Walking distance. We highly recommend it. One the best stays we ever had. Try it you will never be disappointed.

AMAZING PLACE!! The host family is so welcoming and helpful! they even went to the hospital with me because i stepped on a sea urchin to make sure i got the best treatment. Please do not hesitate with booking this place. The apartment has everything you need and the coolest balcony where you can enjoy your delicious breakfast and watch monkeys play in the forrest

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Absolutely beautiful stay here - this is an apartment with balcony, sitting room and really nice bedroom - the bed was so comfortable and the fan was great ! a short walk into town and close to beaches, you could walk or use a scooter if you had one. Vinus family were incredibly friendly and gave us a really nice lemon drink when we arrived and also provided soup in the evening and a really lovely breakfast! Would stay again :)

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We had the best stay that we've had in Sri Lanka, here at Vinu's Place! Please, please stay here if you're planning on visiting Hiriketiya/Dickwella! I can't begin to explain how lovely Vinu & her family are. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel completely part of the family, it truly was like being with family for a week. Every day we were made the most delicious Sri Lankan breakfasts that were delivered with huge smiles & greetings (the breakfasts were so much better than any other homestay we've been to previous. They really make the extra effort here!) The space itself is amazing, you have a spacious bedroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, bathroom & wrap around balcony all to yourself (for the same price as most other places where you just have a room!) The place is so clean and comfortable it really feels like home. Our favourite thing to do was sit out on the balcony for breakfasts/dinners & every day you get to see an array of wildlife (monkeys, peacocks, birds etc). If we needed anything, Vinu & her family made sure we had it, they even brought us complimentary juices on hot days & almost every day brought us complimentary tea/coffee in the afternoon. They go out of their way to give you the best, most enjoyable experience here whilst also respecting your privacy & giving you your own space. Thr location is great as it's far enough out of the main beach area to enjoy the quiet, peacefulness of the jungle but close enough to walk in (5-10 minute walk into Hiriketiya town/beach area & about 25-30 minute walk or short tuk tuk ride into Dickwella) we absolutely loved our stay here. We miss them already!

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everything was perfect from the morning with the bird fields to the afternoon seeing the monkeys having fun in front of the balcony ❣️ the family is great and the breakfast so good and plentiful I highly recommend having a scooter is a plus

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We cannot describe how much we loved this place. The hospitality of Vinu and all family members was extraordinary. We have been traveling for 6 months and this has been the best place of them all. Everyday we were excited for breakfast as there was always a new delicious creation to enjoy. Also gluten-free, spice free, lactose free food and drinks were all possible. The bed was the best mattress we have had since our travelling. The view from the balcony is very calming, and the area of the house is peaceful while very close by the main beach. For the meditators under us: the house is next to a bodhi tree and temple🤩🙏✨. Thank you so much for the experience, we really felt at home and enjoyed the loving presence of the family the most. They went the extra mile everyday for our comfort and that is the real Sri lankan hospitality we experienced 🙏❤️ If you're looking for a place to stay, short term or long term, you have found your place with no regrets