Mapagala Rock
Mapagala Rock, Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya 21121, Sri Lanka- Rock
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Prime Location
Located just 1.3 km from Sigiriya Rock, Sanu Home stay offers stunning garden views and easy access to popular attractions like Pidurangala Rock.
Comfort and Privacy
Enjoy towels and bed linen provided in the accommodation, along with a private entrance and soundproofing for added privacy.
Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast including continental, Full English/Irish, and vegan options, available each morning.
Ready to experience a relaxing stay in Sigiriya? Book your room at Sanu Home stay now and enjoy free WiFi, parking, and a charming terrace!
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Highly recommend everything: cleanliness, peaceful location, bathroom, outdoor table, aircon., fan, mosquito net, breakfast for kings, home cooked dinner made with love, comfortable Dbed and a tuk tuk to take you anywhere. The family has so much love to share which leaves you wishing to stay longer. The best stay in SLanka
We had to leave Xx
夕食と朝食をお願いしスリランカの家庭料理を味わうことができた。味も非常に美味しく、満足。シャワーの水圧を問題なくお湯も出る。チャンデカ、ハシャン、サヌと一緒に過ごしとても楽しい滞在だった。
C'est le meilleure endroit où vous pouvez aller ! La localisation est parfaite, centrale mais assez reculée pour rester au calme, la chambre est très propre, spacieuse et parfaitement fonctionnelle. Quant aux hôtes, mama est réellement au petit soin, la cuisine maison est fabuleuse et les enfants sont absolument adorables. Merci pour cet incroyable séjour ! Nous devions faire 2 nuits, nous avons décidé de rester une 3ème 🥰
L'amabilitat de la família (ens van fer sentir com a casa), l'ubicació, la tranquil·litat
El tamany de l'habitació doble és una mica just per a 4 persones
Sanu Homestay is the best accommodation we have stayed at in Sri Lanka. The rooms and house itself were perfect and super clean but the best thing about it was the host and her sons. They were extremely welcoming and helpful and arranged trips for us at an extremely reasonable price. The home cooked breakfast and dinner was absolutely delicious. I can’t recommend this place enough. Absolutely perfect!
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This is a pearl! A fantastic and brand new room in a separate building on the premises. The garden is so nice and cozy and the family who runs the place is lovely. It's close to walk to the restaurants and bars down town. You can even walk to Pidurangala or Lion rock if you prefer. It's more comfortable, though, to let the oldest son, who has his own tuktuk parked right next to the house, take you there. We can't recommend this place enough, and we would go back to Sigiriya just in order to spend some more days here.
Chandrika and her two sons were the best hosts. They were all extremely friendly and kind and always willing to give us helpful advice . Our room was very clean, great air con . Excellent and plentiful food, all cooked with love. Our son and girlfriend had previously stopped here and we were really glad we took their recommendation.
There was nothing we disliked
Si quieres sentirte como en casa, es la mejor opción. Comida - 10/10 Organización de la estancia - 10/10 Servicio de Tuktuk - 10/10 Consejos para el Safari - 10/10 Muchas gracias por todo. Si volvemos a Sri Lanka, pasaremos a visitaros.
Es war ein privat geführtes homstay und so hatten wir viel Kontakt mit der Vermieterin und ihren beiden Söhnen. Deshalb war es sehr familiär und sie konnten uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. Das Essen war frisch zubereitet und das Familienzimmer auf dem neuesten Stand. Man war in wenigen Minuten auf der Hauptstraße auf der sich viele Restaurants befinden. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Manchmal bellen die umherstreunenden Hunde.
Our stay was absolutely perfect from beginning to end. The host and her family made us feel at home from the moment we walked through the door. Their kindness and hospitality made our experience truly special. The room was very comfortable, clean, and cozy. Without a doubt, the food was the best we had during our entire trip. Everything was homemade, incredibly delicious, and prepared with so much love and care. The portions were also very generous, you definitely won't leave the table hungry! Breakfast was just as amazing: fresh, delicious, and plentiful. We would come back a thousand times without hesitation. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay. 100% recommended!
Öncelikle güler yüzü anlayışı ilgisi için ev sahibine çok ama çok teşekkür ederiz bizim kalbimizde çok güzel bir iz bıraktı pırıl pırıl bir odada 2 gece konakladık her gün bizimle ilgilendi kahvaltı saatimizi bize göre ayarladı hoş sohbetiyle bize eşlik etti kendisi çok güçlü başarılı bir kadın ayrıca çok da tatlış bir anne çok severek konakladık sri lanka seyahatimizi bitirmek üzereyiz henüz onun kadar iyisine denk gelemedik.Sonsuz tavsiyemizdir sıcak aile ortamını hissedeceksiniz keşke gezdiğimiz tüm noktalara sizi de taşıyabilseydik. Sevgiler…
We were the second guests to stay in this new room and it was great. The room is spacious and spotless, and we loved the outside area with the hammock. The garden is very pretty and you could see they put lots of love in what they do. We had breakfast and dinner and the food was delicious and the portions extremely generous (like really really generous). We are still dreaming about the food!
L’accoglienza, la disponibilità e la cucina di Chandrika, una perfetta padrona di casa!
Chandrika and her two sons were amazing very welcoming and polite, she gave us good recommendations on the best times to visit everything. The room is very spacious with good working AC. The location is great, just in a quiet area and only 5 minutes walking to sigiriya . The breakfast and dinner were amazing, we ended up having dinner for both nights we stayed, everything was home made and freshly prepared.
Staying at Sanu homestay was incredible. Having only one room means you get a genuinely personal, quality experience. Chandrika is an exceptional host, her sons are wonderfully polite, and the entire family made us feel completely at home. The house is beautiful, immaculate, and located on a quiet street within easy walking distance of everything. The food was hands-down the best I had in Sri Lanka—Chandrika also arranged an amazing elephant safari for us i'd highly recommend it. Thank you, Chandrika, Hashan, and Sanu, for an unforgettable stay!
Att bo hos Chandrika och hennes två söner i Sigiriya var något långt mer än bara ett boende – det var en upplevelse som stannar kvar i hjärtat. Från första stund kände vi oss inte som gäster, utan som en del av familjen. Den värme, omtanke och genuina glädje de delar med sig av är helt unik. Det här är utan tvekan det bästa stället vi någonsin har bott på. Atmosfären är så otroligt mysig, avslappnad och fylld av skratt och kärlek. Chandrika och hennes söner är några av de finaste människor vi någonsin mött – så välkomnande och så generösa. Boendet i sig är enkelt, väldigt prisvärt, och väldigt fräscht och det är just det som gör det så speciellt. Här får man uppleva den riktiga kulturen, det genuina Sri Lanka, på ett sätt som inga lyxresorter i världen kan erbjuda. De hjälper gärna till med allt – från att boka aktiviteter till att ordna små detaljer som gör vistelsen ännu bättre. Vill du känna dig som hemma, uppleva något äkta och träffa några av världens mest fantastiska människor - då finns det inget bättre ställe. Ni får inte missa den otroliga maten och att spela brädspelet Carrom med sönerna! Vi kommer bära med oss minnet av denna familj för alltid💛
An amazing family, good amd honest people, really felt like home!
The owner was the loveliest lady! Her and her two sons were so accommodating and prepared the most delicious breakfasts and dinners. We spent hours chatting and it was a nice thing you don’t get with booking hotels. She was great in giving advice for things to do and the best times to do them, and had a tuk tuk on site if you needed a lift anywhere. The location itself was great, a 5 min drive to Sigiriya rock and a 15-20 mins walk to where the cafes and restaurants are in town. The room itself was basic but had everything you needed, including hair dryer. Would recommend!
Nothing!
Our stay at Sanu Homestay was perfect. Chandrika and her two sons are so kind, sweet, and helpful, and made us feel at home in Sigiriya. The location was great, a 10 minute walk into town and 30 minutes to Lion Rock, but tucked away so it was nice and peaceful. The absolute highlight for us was the meal cooked for us by Chandrika, it was incredible (and an extremely generous portion!!) at a really fair price. Although it was only our second night in Sri Lanka, we already know it will be one of the best meals we have on our trip!
The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. The breakfast offered a great variety of different dishes, and the room was beautifully clean – everything smelled fresh and pleasant. The price-to-quality ratio was excellent. The owner was very friendly and always happy to help with anything we needed. We only stayed for one night, but everything was absolutely perfect.
L’accueil de Chadrika, ses 2 fils Ahsan et Sanu est exceptionnel. Une belle famille qui nous ont choyés. Les délicieux repas préparés par Chadrika : cuisinière confirmée Tous les bons conseils qu’ils ont su nous prodiguer , une adresse incontournable.
Friendly and helpful
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A highlight of my trip in Sri Lanka. There’s only one room, so you have a privileged and quality time with the family. The family is so lovely, caring and welcoming, I felt at home. Chandrika is doing such an amazing job at being an incredible host and mom. The location was perfect, in a quiet street, walking distance to everything. Beautiful house and room, very clean and comfortable, well-maintained garden. There is an attention to details and you can feel that everything is made with love. And… the food was honestly the best I had in Sri Lanka, Chandrika is a master chef. I would be her first client if she starts cooking classes! I really enjoyed having a chat with all of them and playing Carrom with Sanu. Thank you Chandrika, Hashan and Sanu, I hope to be back one day!
Un accueil vraiment charmant. Shandrika et ses deux fils sont remarquables de gentillesse et pleins d'attention pour leurs invités. Nous avons dîner les deux soirs de notre séjour et les repas étaient excellents et copieux . La chambre est. agréable et propre dans un jardin reposant. Shandrika ou son fils ainé peut vous déposer où vous voulez avec leur Tuc tuc. Allez y les yeux fermés. .
De eigenaresse en haar zonen waren heel vriendelijk. We kregen een fantastisch ontbijt en het diner was ook super lekker. Ze kan heel goed koken. De kamer was schoon. Het ligt dicht bij Lion Rock. We hebben erg genoten van het verblijf, een aanrader!
Alles was goed.
Don’t look anywhere else, book this place!! There is a reason everyone gives 5 stars. You are super lucky if you manage to get a room here. This is the most beautiful homestay and family in Sri Lanka. They treat you like part of the family during your stay, and the owner is so loving and kind. Amazing breakfast, which varied each day and huge portions, you won’t go hungry here! The dinner is the standout. For less than £5, you get a huge selection of curries and dishes and fruit, she should have her own restaurant with the quality of it. We looked forward to this every single day as it was better than any restaurant food. She arranged our taxis from Negombo all the way to Ella, and arranged cooking classes and safaris at cheaper prices than if we did it. She goes above and beyond. My boyfriend had an injury and needed to go to hospital and they cancelled their plans and the whole family came to help and looked after him. I’ve never seen so much hospitality before. We already miss her and her lovely boys! Their place is only a short walk to all the main attractions, but also away from the businesses, was so sad to leave. Don’t miss out on a stay that will make you remember your trip to Sri Lanka.
We had an amazing stay at Sanu Homestay and honestly couldn’t recommend it more. The family are absolutely lovely, so friendly and genuinely caring, and they made us feel at home straight away. The food was delicious, freshly cooked and generous, and the location is ideal for exploring Sigiriya and the surrounding area. It’s a really calm, comfortable place to stay, and it felt perfect for us as a couple, quiet, relaxed, and easy. A special mention as well for Chandika’s son, Hashan, who was happy to take us out in his tuk tuk whenever we needed, always for a very reasonable price, which made getting around so easy.
WiFi isn’t the most reliable so don’t rely on it for work or streaming.
Wir können dieses Homestay wärmstens empfehlen! Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Super super nette Gastgeberin und Familie und tolles Essen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! In der Umgebung sind viele Restaurants, also Lage ist auch top.
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Todo, la limpieza, la amabilidad, la comida, la ubicación… todo perfecto.
Nada, todo perfecto 👌
Wir wurden super herzlich in dieser Familie aufgenommen, die Lage ist toll und das Essen sehr sehr lecker! Wir empfehlen auch das Abendessen, es ist etwas teurer, aber es lohnt sich definitiv! Die Mengen beim Frühstück und Abendessen sind schwer auf essbar.
Nichts
All I can say is wow!. Some of the best experience amongst our travels across asia. The host and her two sons are so polite and welcoming of us into their home. Everything was clean and worked correctly. Quite place nestled out of town. We decided to have dinner here both nights, the food was out of this world. It came fruit and dessert. So convent after a long day. More then enough food for two people With how she explains her situation, we were more then happy to spend money eating her home cooked meals. They helped with guiding us to our next location. Dropping us where we needed to go. A new hammock was built whilst we were staying. Very wholesome moment watching the children enjoying it.
Cannot fault our experience we had here. Very enjoyable
Great place with great people ! The breakfast was delicious and they helped me organize my stay in the area ! I strongly recommend!
Absolutely loved our stay here. The family are so welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is amazing and we also had dinner with them every night. The food Chandrika cooks is amazing. Also, really enjoyed playing cricket with her two sons and they taught us how to play Karum. True home stay experience. They felt like family! Would 100% recommend!
Hôte très gentille et à l’écoute
La gentillesse de la famille, avec les enfants qui étaient aussi mignons et serviables que la maman. Mention spécial au rice and curry qu’ils nous ont servi au petit déjeuner (c’est la première fois qu’ils ont fait ça, sur notre demande 😋).
Rien!
La famille d'accueil est vraiment incroyablement accueillante et aux petits soins. Le repas et le petit déjeuner sont délicieux et généreux ! La chambre est bien et l'emplacement est top. Près de tout a pied mais au calme. L'hôte nous a rendu plusieurs fois des services grâce au tuk tuk. Super pour vivre l'expérience en guesthouse avec des locaux accueillant et qui échangent avec vous
Eau froide et une seule prise électrique pour charger
Sono una famiglia splendida che ci ha aperto le porte della loro casa! La stanza è piccola ma pulita e curata! Il giardino è molto bello e la zona è molto tranquilla! Hanno organizzato per noi un Safari e ci hanno dato consigli su cosa visitare! La colazione e la cena sono stati fantastici!
We kunnen in woorden omschrijven wat voor fijn verblijf we hier hebben gehad. Alles was tot in de puntjes goed geregeld. Het ontbijt was heerlijk en zeker waarde voor je geld. Wij hebben ook een diner gehad en ook dit is zeer aan te raden. De kookkunsten van chandrika zijn echt geweldig. Voor het verblijf hadden wij in eerste instantie al een olifantensafari geboekt. Toen deze wegviel heeft chandrika via een vriend van haar zoon toch nog een safari weten te regelen. Ook hier weer geweldige service. Samen met haar twee zonen doet ze er alles aan om je verblijf zo goed mogelijk te maken. Wil je nog tips over de omgeving vraag deze dan ook aan haar je komt op plekken die nog niet veel mensen hebben ontdekt wat zorgt voor mooie plaatjes
Helemaal niks het was geweldig
离中心步行10分钟左右,房间不大,但十分干净,特别是卫生间。早餐非常丰富,手打的果汁十分好饮,主人家热情,离店时会送你到车站。
La limpieza, ubicación tranquila pero cerca de zona de animación y la hospitalidad de la familia
Nada
We had the most wonderful stay here, it was truly the best homestay experience we’ve ever had anywhere and felt like finding a second home. The room was spotless and perfectly maintained, but what made this place unforgettable was our incredible host. She and her sons welcomed us with genuine warmth and kindness, treating us like family from the moment we arrived. Every day she spoiled us with delicious homemade traditional meals, each one unique and full of love, it felt like we were experiencing authentic local cuisine in the best possible way. She also helped us organize a safari trip, which turned out to be absolutely amazing and one of the true highlights of our entire Sri Lanka journey. The location was also great, very peaceful and quiet, but also close to main attractions. It was the perfect balance for exploring during the day and relaxing in the evenings. This is not just a homestay, it’s an experience filled with warmth, care, and hospitality like no other. We left with full hearts (and full stomachs!) and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Lovely Family, a single mom with two boys. They cooked the most amazing dinner and breakfast, also washed a laundry for a good price. They offered fruit and tea. Also they took care of my dietary needs (no wheat). Their friends offer safari in minneriya and taxi. The room is very nice, very clean, ac works well, warm shower if you use the shower head directly connected to the heater. You can have meals on front porch overlooking the lovely garden. Great location to walk to a lot of restaurants and food stands. They also took us to lions rock at 5 am and picked us up again for a very reasonable price. They helped is which busses we should take, even took us to the bus stop when we left.
A bit pushy about doing a Safari. We felt bad about the amount of food we couldn't finish.
Super clean facilities, charming host family, green courtyard. Breakfast and dinner were both amazing, incredible value for the price. We absolutely recommend to have dinner at the homestay and experience Chandrikas great cooking skills! We spent a lot of time with this wonderful and welcoming family and happily recommend staying at Sanu Homestay.
THIS IS THE BEST HOMESTAY EVER!!!!! Our favourite in Sri Lanka by a long way. We loved the whole family who were so accommodating and friendly. Chandrika cooked us a massive delicious dinner and breakfast which was incredible. We also played carrom with her two sons after and had a lovely conversation. They're such smiley friendly people to be around 😊. The room itself is gorgeous with a clean modern en suite and comfortable bed with mosquito net. The rest of the property is just as beautiful. Thank you Sanu and family 😁👋
This was hands down the best hospitality we've had across almost 20 countries. The host and her wonderful son made us feel like family immediately and went out of their way to help us with everything we needed during our stay - activity recommendations, tuk tuk rides, laundry and even fixing my backpack when it broke. They are such amazing people and we loved getting to know them. The room was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay, including thoughtful extras like a travel adapter plug and a good mosquito net. The bathroom was spacious and very clean, and the air conditioning and wifi were both good. The location was very handy to local restaurants and was a short walk from the main bus stop. The breakfasts were absolutely incredible, with different food every day which kept us full until dinner. We also ate dinner at the homestay one night which was also delicious - the best food we have had in Sri Lanka. We can't recommend this homestay enough!!!
Nothing - everything was perfect.
La disponibilité de l’hôte et sa gentillesse La proximité avec le site d’intérêt
La difficulté pour échanger en anglais avec l’hôte Le bruit de la rue principale (musique) le soir La taille assez restreinte de la chambre L’absence d’endroit confortable pour se poser
We loved everything about our stay at Chandrika’s place. Chandrika & Sanu made us both feel absolutely at home & very, very welcome. The breakfasts varied each day, and both were incredible (and huge!). Chandrika also offered to cook dinner for us - the meal was probably the nicest meal we have had / and will have in Sri Lanka! The room was perfect - air conditioning, extremely clean, a mosquito net, good shower & a comfy nights sleep. The area is approximately a 10 minute walk to nearby shops and restaurants. It felt very peaceful! Chandrika went above and beyond to help us out during our stay - by offering lifts into town, and even one at 5AM to Pidurangala Rock. Chandrika also recommended an elephant safari trip & helped organize this for us. It exceeded expectations and was definitely a bucket list trip! We were welcomed with open arms, and felt like part of the family. Chandrika & Sanu are incredibly kind & welcoming people, and they made our visit to Sigiriya, it wouldn’t have been the same without meeting them. We would love to have spent more time here, and we were sad to have to leave. Chandrika felt like our Sri Lankan mum!
Absolutely nothing - it was perfect!
Our hostess (plus her two helpful sons including the titular Sanu) at Sanus Homestay were absolutely wonderful. Situated in the town of sigiriya it is easy to reach the monument and the rock next to it. Theoretically you could walk to the surrounding restaurants, but the family food is so much better than the restaurants there! I can only recommend to dine "at home". Breakfast was also something different delicious every day. And the portions are huge! On our way there we had an accident (only a scratch) and the whole family helped communicating with the insurance and navigating them to the Homestay the next day. The room was extremely clean as well as very new with an aircon and very good water pressure.
Follow the signs from the main road and don't trust google maps regarding the street. Maybe the signs could be a bit bigger just because there are so many others as well.
We loved our stay here and wish we had more time here and in Sigirya. From the moment we got here the owner and her sons so welcoming and friendly. The home stay is very clean, relaxing and peaceful. A 10 minute walk to some places to ear or a short Tuk Tuk away to the main area (you can also walk). A very delicious breakfast was prepared for us in the morning. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Sanu e sua mamma sono delle persone eccezionali, passare del tempo con loro è stata una coccola. Abbiamo fatto colazione e cenato a casa, cibo ottimo. Porzioni abbondati e sapori locali, la cucina di Sanu è tra le migliori che abbiamo provato in Sri Lanka, prezzi ottimi. Tanta ospitalità e gentilezza!
The family that lived there could not have been more welcoming. They made us feel like part of their family. The property was so comfortable and clean. The air con and fan were brilliant. The room smelt amazing. Chandrika, Sanu and Hasan were so keen to help us organise a local cooking class and safari. Chandrika and her mother in law made the most delicious breakfast for us. More food than we could eat! We look forward to coming back to see them again! Sthuthiy!
Nothing! Everything was amazing!
Very comfortable room with desk to work and good wifi! The family is the highlight of the trip. Just know that you’ll be staying with a family! We loved the experience though. Great breakfast!
Nothing really! Just Sigiriya in general is dangerous to walk at night because of Elephants, so be careful.
New room with super good air condition, shower The owner and her sons are so nice, you become part of the family during the stay The food is so good, huge breakfast and dinner! Location is good, close to the main road but in a quite area.
Nothing, it was the best stay in 1 month in Sri Lanka
Jättetrevlig värdfamilj! God service! Bra läge, jätte generös med mat och fin trädgård. Nära Lions rock.
Being able to live alone with a family that was very welcoming, nice and smiling. The location was calm as it was on a small road.
Unsere Erfahrung war wirklich einzigartig! Die Familie behandelt ihre Gäste mit so viel Liebe und Aufmerksamkeit, wie ich es noch nie zuvor erlebt habe. Das Zimmer ist komfortabel und sehr sauber, sodass wir uns super wohl gefühlt haben. Auch die zwei Söhne der Gastmama sind sehr zuvorkommend und interessiert. So konnten wir uns schon fast als Teil der Familie fühlen. Das Frühstück und Abendessen war alles frisch zubereitet in Mengen wie wir es gar nicht aufessen hätten können. Es war super lecker und wir hatten die Möglichkeit jegliches nationales Essen zu probieren und auch deren Zubereitung zu erfragen. Auch die Lage ist perfekt. Wir waren sehr schnell bei einem Aussichtspunkt mit guter Sicht auf den Lions Rock! Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen☺️ vielen Dank für diese schöne Erfahrung 🫶
My stay with Chandrika and her family was exceptional, I highly recommend it. Chandrika and her sons are always there to help you, keep you company and are very kind. Everything is perfect: the room has everything you need and is very comfortable. It's very clean and you can tell it's new (mosquito net in perfect condition, clean and comfortable mattress). It's just a little hot during the night because there's only a fan, but I knew that when I booked and it's quite bearable. The homestay is well located, a 10-minute walk from the center. The surrounding area is quiet. Chandrika picked me up when I arrived and dropped me off at the bus stop when I left, giving me tips on how to get to Dambulla. She also cooks very well, I had dinner and breakfast there and was able to learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine. The portions were huge, and she even offers me leave with some bananas and rotis. They also took me to Pidurangala rock at 5am, which was really convenient. You can see that this family wants your stay to be perfect and pays attention to every little detail. Chandrika even texted me to make sure I arrived safely in Kandy. She was like my Sri Lankan mom! Conclusion: I recommend spending some time with this family, who know how to make you feel welcome and make things easier for you! There's a reason why people take the time to write long reviews. It's really a great life experience to meet this family
Everything was great
I had such a lovely stay with Chandrika and her two sons. They were such a kind family with big hearts who I looked forward to saying hello to every time I returned. They were very helpful with information about the local area and transport and Chandrika was also very generous with her amazingly delicious food! The room was extremely clean, including the bathroom, which appeared new. The garden is also very nice to sit in. You can tell the family have pride in their home :) Lion rock is very close to the home stay and it’s just a short walk to restaurants, laundry services and the bus stop. I would recommend going to eat at Mother is a Queen restaurant nearby!
Es ist ein ganz herzlich und liebevoll geführtes Homestay. Das Zimmer ist ganz modern und gemütlich eingerichtet. Man kann abends auf der Terrasse sitzen und die Natur genießen. Es gibt einen großen Garten mit Kokosnusspalmen und vielen Blumen. Die Familie ist die freundlichste Familie, die wir auf Sri Lanka begegnet sind. Sie versuchen einem jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen z.B. organisieren Ausflüge, Safari und geben sehr gute Tipps für die Umgebung. Das Beste ist aber das Essen. Man kann hier eine richtig authentische Sri Lanka Küche genießen z.B. zum Abendbrot gab es unter anderem ein Jackfruit-Currie. Sowohl das Frühstück als auch das Abendessen sind sehr vielfältig und schmecken ausgezeichnet. Unsere beste Unterkunft auf Sri Lanka. Eine absolute Empfehlung!!!!
Nichts
Gentillesse de la famille, au petit soin. Beaux échanges sur les coutumes locales. Toujours le sourire, accueil chaleureux. Très bonne cuisinière qui demande ce qu'on souhaite manger.
RAS, tout est OK
Alles! Chandrika zorgt samen met haar 2 leuke jongens voor een huiselijk en heel gezellig verblijf. Super mooie kamer met alles erop en eraan. Heerlijke douche, heerlijk bed en goed muskietennet. De kookkunst van Chandrika is perfect dus daar zeker gebruik van maken. Wij voelden ons tijdens ons verblijf een met de familie.. Ook regelde Chandrika een safari en rijdt zij zelf een tuktuk waarmee ze ons heeft rond getuft. Niets is haar teveel. Ze heeft zelfs onze was gedaan en haar zoon heeft ons naar de bus getuktukt. De woning ligt in een heerlijk rustige tuin waar je ook lekker voor de deur van je kamer kan zitten. Een dikke 10!
Niets! Een perfect verblijf.
Amazing Stay! Highly Recommended! I had the most wonderful experience during my stay here! The family running the place was incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The mother and her two well-mannered sons were absolutely lovely, and you could tell they genuinely care about their guests' comfort. The breakfast was absolutely delicious – such a great way to start the day! And the room? Spotlessly clean and cozy. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. If you're looking for a warm, friendly, and comfortable spot, this is the place to be! I will definitely return. 10/10!
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The stay at Sanu Homestay was amazing. amazing in that the owner is a lovely person. You can only meet such good people in Sri Lanka I think 🙂 She is very nice, helpful, lovely, she takes care of her guests like I have never experienced anywhere else. She has two lovely sons who help and are very sweet 🙂 The room is super clean, very nicely decorated, bedding, towels, furniture - everything is new and smells beautiful. Mattres super comfortable. We slept very good. Very nice clean and comfortable bathroom with hot water. But these meals... The most delicious food I have eaten so far in Sri Lanka. huge portions and the taste is amazing. I highly recommend coming and eating dinner if you are not even sleeping there - just go and ask if the owner can cook for you today. She did our laundry - everything smelled beautiful after washing and was super clean. At the very end she took us to the bus stop for free by tuk tuk. The area and the garden is very quiet and beautiful. During the night a elephant was walking next to the house ! It’s very close to Sigiriya mountain and all the small restaurants around. Perfect localisation. Very fast WiFi. She recommended us also her friend who took us for amazing trip to Pollonaruwa in very good price and Channa was amazing guide and super nice person. If you stay there ask for this trip ! I highly, highly recommend this place. It is created by a family with big hearts ❤️ I hope - see you soon! Thank you for such a wonderful stay at your home
Mon séjour chez Sanu HomeStay fut court mais tellement intense. L’hôte est au petits soin, elle s’est tellement bien occupée de moi pendant tout mon séjour. Tout était parfait, la chambre, le dîner et petit déjeuner ainsi que la conduite du tuktuk. Encore un grand merci pour cette première journée au sriLanka.
Je recommande vivement. La chambre est vraiment très propre, le lit est très confortable, l’anti moustiquaire au top. Concernant le petit déjeuner qui est inclu il est tout simplement excellent et très généreux. Vous pouvez même sauter le repas du midi… c’est un mélange entre spécialités sri lankais et petit déjeuner continental. Cette famille est adorable, très souriante et prêts à tout pour vous satisfaire. La location est idéale, à même pas 5 minutes à pied des restaurants et bars. Merci pour tout.
What a stay! We can’t thank Chandrika enough for her hospitality and kindness. Sanu was the perfect co host always checking up on us ☺️ Breakfast included has so many options and was so delicious! We also opted to have dinner with her for a small fee and it exceeded expectations! She recommended all the best things to do in the area and was happy to help book it for us. The room is nice and clean has a great shower and is everything you need. We could not recommend this stay enough it made our time in Sigiriya so special!
Nothing
Le meilleur home stay de tout notre voyage !! Nous avons tout aimé dans cette maison d’hôtes ! La chambre était très propre, la salle de bain grande avec douche chaude. Petit déjeuner très bon et très copieux ! Endroit calme et à 5 minutes à pied des restaurants de sigiriya. Chandrika et ses 2 fils nous ont accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Nous nous sommes senti comme en famille . Nous devions rester 2 nuits et nous avons prolongé notre séjour tellement nous y étions bien. Nous y avons pris tous nos repas car chandrika nous a préparé des délicieuses recettes sri lankaise à des prix très compétitifs . Chandrika nous a aussi aidé à trouver les meilleurs tarifs pour notre safari et notre location de scooter. Nous avons pu profiter de sa machine à laver pour notre linge . Nous recommandons vivement cet home stay pour des vacances réussies !!😆
Rien
We loved everything about our stay! The family is extremely kind and goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. The room was so clean and comfortable. The food was also really good and plentiful. We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends and family!
Nothing everything was amazing!
Sanu est d’une extrême gentillesse. Les repas cuisinés ont été excellents et elle nous a aidé à organisé un safari. Le rapport qualité prix est exceptionnel Allez-y les yeux fermés
Rien
Sanu Home Stay is in deze prijsklasse een ongelooflijk fijne plek om te verblijven! De kamer en badkamer zijn zeer schoon, netjes en van alles voorzien. Het is fijn buiten zitten onder de veranda. De familie is zeer behulpzaam en vriendelijk en komt met goede suggesties en doen alles om je verblijf zo aangenaam mogelijk te maken. Het heerlijke, uitgebreide en gevarieerde ontbijt is onbegrepen en het is zeker de moeite waard om ook het diner in de home stay te gebruiken want de moeder kookt fantastisch. Het is mogelijk met de eigen tuktuk je overal naar toe te brengen, ook ‘s morgens vroeg wanneer je Lions Rock of Pidurangula wilt beklimmen. Zij brachten mij ook naar een andere berg die gratis is en waar je met een korte klim ook van de zonsondergang kunt genieten met uitzicht op Lions Rock. Bovendien is het mogelijk een magische olifanten safari te regelen waar ik niet zoveel van verwachtte maar een absolute aanrader bleek!!
Alles was perfect!! Niets te klagen.
One of the best places I stayed on Sri Lanka. A lovely home stay near to the main attractions in Sigiriya. The room was clean with comfortable bed and hot water. The family was super nice to me and they helped me even organize my trips (thanks to them I paid less prices than usual for elephant riding). Breakfast and dinner were simply the best I have had during my whole stay on the island, large and rich (the true Sri Lanka experience). If you are looking for a great accommodation, please visit Sanu home stay and I guarantee that you won't be disappointed.
Sanu Homestay it's the best accomodation I could have in Sigiriya, the place is an extension of the host's personality, calm, warm, kind and welcoming family. The 2 boys of the host, Hashan and Sanu, they are amazing kids, always polite and helpful. The breakfast and dinner prepared by their mother was delicious and always too much for what I could eat :)) The host always made sure that I was comfortable, happy and relaxed! She loves to meet and greet the guests, then take care of them to make sure they are comfortable with their room away from home. She engages in a pleasant way, with the aim of making the stay as comfortable as possible! Thank you so much for everything and I definitely recommend Sanu Homestay!
I had a perfect stay with this fantastic family. Chandrika and her two sons are excellent hosts, very welcoming, nice and caring. They helped me organize my time in Sigiriya and my transport, even giving me a Tuktuk ride to the bus stop. The house is in a quiet area, the room was very clean and comfortable, and what to say about the food…! The breakfast was very big and delicious, and the dinner was incredible (and gigantic!) Definitely recommend!
Le court séjour chez Sanu homestay, était parfait . La chambre au top et un accueil parfait, aux petit soin toute la famille est vraiment adorable. Merci
Wir haben uns total wohl gefühlt im Sanu Homestay. Es war alles super sauber und hat frisch gerochen. Das Haus liegt mitten in der Natur mit einem schönen Garten und trotzdem nicht weit von der touristischen Infrastruktur entfernt. Die Herzlichkeit der ganzen Familie hat uns sehr berührt. Chandrika ist eine ausgezeichnete Gastgeberin und ihr Essen schmeckt wirklich fantastisch. Unbedingt das Dinner probieren! Wir wünschen ihr und ihren Söhnen nur das Beste!
Host is super kind and generous and always on hand to help. Room was very spacious and had an en suite bathroom with a hot shower, which was much appreciated. It felt like a home away from home. The area is so peaceful and you can hear lots of birds tweeting, which gives it a lovely atmosphere. The breakfast spread was delicious and generously portioned. Thank you for having us!
The room was very clean and comfortable with everything I needed. The host and her family helped me with plans in the day and had good honest recommendations. Breakfast was very yummy and so much food! Dinner was available for an extra 2000 and was very tasty. I felt very looked well looked after. Highly recommend.
Great location, lovely host and family, and beautiful home. Helpful with giving us recommendations for places to go and helping us with arranging transportation to our next accommodation. Also woke up early both days to help us get to Pidurangala and the bus for our next journey Delicious, traditional dinners provided and very happy to help with anything needed
Host kindly offered to cook us a very delicious dinner and provided us with bottled water. However, we didn’t realise this was an extra cost so just be aware. All was charged at a fair price
Super helpful and friendly host and family. The guesthouse is located in a quiet area, which I liked. Breakfast and rice&curry dinner portions were humongous! Room is super clean and was recently renovated!
Hashan und ihr Kinder waren super super sympathisch, warmherzig und hilfsbereit! Wir wurden sehr nett von der ganzen Familie empfangen und obwohl wir nur eine Nacht dort geschlafen haben, halfen sie uns sehr bei all unseren Vorhaben! Das Zimmer ist auch sehr schön, sauber und gemütlich! Auch das Frühstück was im Preis inbegriffen ist war super lecker!! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden immer wieder zu Hashan und ihren Jungs kommen :)! Danke
Great homestay option - the owner and her family are kind and hospitable. The meals are huge with lots of options. Hot water and wifi work well. Just FYI, I misread the booking and thought that dinner was included along with breakfast, but it's not included in the booking.
Chandrika i els seus fills han estat una família molt acollidora i carinyosa. Ens han cuidat molt en tot moment i els esmorzars i sopars deliciosos! L'habitació molt còmoda amb bany privat i envoltada d'un jardí preciós! Molt agraïdes d'haver-nos allotjat aquí i ho recomanem moltíssim!
Geweldig verblijf! Prachtige locatie. We hebben genoten van een fantastisch verblijf in deze fijne accomodatie. De kamer was ruim en heel schoon, de badkamer was top. Een fijne warme douche. Chandrika en haar zoons zijn super hartelijk. Het ontbijt was uitgebreid en vers. Het diner was een absolute verrassing. Chandrika bereidt de heerlijkste gerechten met lokale ingrediënten. Haar gerechten zijn smaakvol, vers en met liefde bereid. Chandrika is een topkok. Met Engels en translate konden we goed communiceren. We hebben mooie gesprekken gehad. Chandrika is een super gastvrouw. Ze wil je met vanalles helpen en geeft goede adviezen. Dankzij haar hebben we het heel fijn gehad in Sigiriya. Sanu Home is een echte aanrader!
Niets
Sanu homestay was perfect! Chandrika and her 2 sons made us feel so welcome and like part of the family! She picked and dropped us up from the bus and even picked us from a restaurant as she was worried about us walking home at night which was so lovely! The room was super clean probably the cleanest we have had in Sri Lanka! The breakfast was incredible so much food and varied Sri Lanka specialities. We also had dinner as we arrived late and Chandrika cooked some lovely traditional food. This a great example of a home stay, staying here will support a local family! We were super sad to leave thank-you so much!!!
There was nothing we didn't like here, our favourite stay in Sri Lanka!!!
Ons verblijf was boven verwachting. We werden met open armen ontvangen door de lieve host en haar twee zoons. Ze staat altijd voor je klaar. Elke ochtend een tafel vol lekker ontbijt en brengt/haalt je op met haar eigen tuktuk als je wil. De kamer was ook boven verwachting, super schoon mooi en met eigen badkamer en buiten terras. De omgeving is rustig en dichtbij alle restaurants. Echt een aanrader als je wil overnachten bij een lieve familie. Wij missen onze host nu al.
Niks
Chandrika and her two lovely, polite children understood how tourism works and how to keep high standards. Everything was at superlative: it was very clean, the bathroom is big and also very clean, we head towels, toilet paper, soap and hot water. The internet had a very good speed. The breakfast and also dinner were absolutely delicious with lots of local dishes and fruits. We stayed a cup of days and the breakfast varied which was great (not many places do this). The house is near the main road in a quiet area with a beautiful garden. In how many places can you take a coconut from the tree, open it and drink it while sitting on the porch and enjoy hearing birds or insects in the night.
It's a very peaceful place. Its environment is ok to spend quality time. Its breakfast was very tasty and more than enough for 2 people. Nice bathroom. Thank you.
It is a very comfortable home, a woman with her two children who welcome you and look after you very lovingly. The owner is very attentive, she helps you with whatever you need and is constantly checking that everything is okay. She has a tuktuk and you can arrange for her to take you to some places, they took me at 5 am to Pidurangala to see the sunrise and then they picked me up at Lion Rock. The room is comfortable, clean and the bathroom has a hot shower and is very good. It has a fan and for me it was enough. Breakfast includes fruit and local foods, super delicious and hearty. It also has coffee, toast, butter and jam if you want it. When I arrived they prepared a delicious dinner for me, 100% recommended.
The truth is that everything is perfect, the best homestay I have ever stayed in.
We had the most amazing and heartfelt stay in Chandrika’s home - we felt like we were one of her own children. They are a family of 3 - Chandrika and her two sons. As we arrived she offered to make dinner for us, which was the best food of our whole trip. She also made the biggest and best breakfast. She drove us to where we needed, as she cared so much for us, that she didn’t want us to walk alone in the dark. We even got Tuk Tuk driving lessons😆 She really went above and beyond for us. She gave us the opportunity to understand the culture even better - she let us try her traditional dresses and she brought us to the temple, where she showed us how to pray. Her sons were the absolute sweetest, and we enjoyed playing with them. The whole stay was so amazing, that we cancelled our stay at Roy’s villa (which is 22€ per night) for one more night at Sanus homestay. We felt so welcomed, that we were sad to leave, and we are keeping in touch. The room was clean and tidy, and it has its own entrance and bathroom. This homestay has everything you need and so much more. Best Homestay in Sri Lanka.
Bardzo polecamy! Cicha i spokojna lokalizacja, czysty i pachnący pokój. Bardzo sympatyczna właścicielka i jej synowie. Pyszne jedzenie i śniadanie na wypasie. Miejsce prowadzone z sercem.
La familia que lo gestiona, super entrañables y atentos en todo momento.
Nada.
Nuestra estancia en Samu Homestay fue genial. La familia nos acogió como si fuéramos hijos y nos han ayudado con todo. Hemos también desayunado y comido por la noche, todo muy rico, Chandrika es una cocinera maravillosa. Incluso nos acompañó con su tuktuk a la estación cuando nos fuimos. El cuarto (y el baño) es nuevo, recién hecho, lo hemos encontrado limpio y ordenado. El jardín y la casa en general son muy buenos. Recomendado 100!!
Nada, todo era perfecto
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Cleanliness
9.85/10Many reviews emphasize the cleanliness, mentioning that everything was clean and well maintained.
Service
10/10Guests highlighted exceptional hospitality with warm welcomes and helpful hosts throughout their stay.
Location
10/10Reviews commend the location as fantastic, convenient with access to various restaurants while maintaining a quiet atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.65/10Overall satisfaction with room quality, though some reviews noted small room size.
Amenities
9.85/10Amenities such as the hammock and organized activities were positively received by guests.
Value for Money
9.85/10Guests felt that meals and overall services were worth the price, considering the quality of their experiences.
Food and Beverage
10/10Multiple reviews praised the food highly, particularly the dinner and breakfast provided by the hosts.
Overall Experience
10/10The cumulative sentiment in all reviews indicates an exceptional overall experience.