Sunset Point
Sunset Point, Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya 12120, Sri Lanka- Viewpoint
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Garden Views and Private Entrance
Experience stunning garden views at Sigiriya Samanala Guest. With a private entrance for your convenience, enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.
Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking. Each unit features a seating area, private bathroom with premium toiletries, and cozy bed linen.
Convenient Services
Take advantage of bicycle and car rental services to explore nearby attractions like Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock. The guest house also offers a paid airport shuttle for a hassle-free arrival.
Book your stay at Sigiriya Samanala Guest now and indulge in a serene getaway amidst nature's beauty.
Check-in from
11:30 AM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 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
20 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Heel aardig personeel en willen je overal mee helpen.
Niet iedereen kan even goed Engels.
Ładny czysty basen, wygodne łóżka i poduszki, duża łazienka, gospodarz zgodził sie na zmianę rezerwacji z 2 dni na 1 z uwagi na nasze nagłe zmiany planów.
Układ hotelu (lub w naszej opini bardziej guest hous-u, gdyż prowadzi całość rodzina), który ma bardzo blisko siebie recepcję - basen - część jadalnią. Basen sprawiał dla nas wrażenie mało prywatnego, gdyż co po chwile ktoś z rodziny się kręcił w około, z uwagi na to że to ich podwórze i po prostu tam mieszkają. Przydało by sie kilka wieszaków na ścianie w pokoju aby można sie było lepiej rozpakować, gdy zostaje sie na kilka nocy
Piscina e instalaciones fenomenal! Personal muy amable y profesional. Te consiguen lo que necesites.
Família super acolhedora que nos faz sentir em casa. Facilitam em tudo. Ótima piscina para refrescar após atividades e passeios. Optem por fazer as atividades com eles ( transportes, Safaris, entre outros) pois assim evita se as comissões para grandes empresas e o dinheiro fica dentro da comunidade. Espaço limpo e ótimo pequeno almoço. Sumos feitos na hora. Restaurantes muito bons a poucos passos e bem mais tradicionais do que os da main street.
Really enjoyed our stay here. The staff really couldn’t do enough for you and helped organise a fantastic safari to see the elephants! What a great day. They also let us use their scooter to go to the shop for free and took us to lions rock. Pool is great. Would recommend this hotel.
It only had one broken power socket suitable for English plugs (we’ve been very fortunate across Sri Lanka not to buy an adaptor). Our fault but the only criticism.
As a family run, welcoming, haven of peace and a green oasis of calm this is the perfect guesthouse - however, I wouldn't really say it's a hotel! The pool was fantastic, the gardens, flowers and plants were beautiful, the food was delicious (breakfast is part of the stay and we also had a delicious Sri Lankan dinner here) and the rooms, although basic, were very clean & comfortable. As for the family they were incredibly hospitable and looked after us as if we were part of their own family. I would highly recommend this place. Even though it's on the outskirts it's only a 4-minute tuk tuk ride into the main part of town. What we also enjoyed was the free 2-hour jeep tour around the village. Thank you so much!
Piscine appréciable et petit dej très copieux Literie confortable
Un drap aurait été appréciable sur le lit en plus de la couverture fournie. Salle de bains à refaire, très sommaire, un filet d’eau coule seulement de la douche, pas d’articles de toilettes fournies. Peu de discrétion de la part de la famille, à peine arrivée tous les services sont proposés avec insistance avec des prix au dessus de ceux du marché local. Certes très serviables en proposant de vous arranger mais rien n’est gratuit. Le safari inclus dans le prix des nuitées n’est en réalité qu’un tour de la ville, certes gratuits mais moyennant des tips à divers intervenants de ce tour : chauffeur, visite d’un jardin d’herbes médicinale.. Emplacement assez éloigné du centre et des restaurants principaux (40 min à pied), à refaire nous choisirons un hôtel plus proche du centre et des commodités. Lors de notre arrivée, ils n’ont pas voulu que nous payons par carte bancaire, prétextant que le TPE ne fonctionnait pas alors que celui ci était allumé devant nous. Prévoyez du cash ou alors insistez pour payer en carte bleue, le TPE fonctionne et il est indiqué que la carte bancaire est accepté, cela a fonctionné comme par magie lors de notre départ.
el hotel es muy bonito, tienen un jardín y piscina preciosa, las habitaciones son amplias y los empleados agradables.
Al estar un poco lejos del pueblo como tal, los tuc-tucs por consecuente ya te van a cobrar más y son un poco insistentes para vender sus servicios, en plan, safaris, transporte, masajes, lo hacen de buena fé pero preguntan mucho.
Struttura ben tenuta e pulita. La famiglia che lo gestisce è fantastica, molto disponibile. Colazione ottima e abbondante
Lovely location and beautiful pool on the first day we were there. Comfy beds and tasty breakfasts. I can see how this is usually an absolute paradise. The family run the place together and are always out and about keeping the place tidy. The lady who welcomed us was really lovely the entire stay.
We had a couple of hiccups unfortunately as the pool stopped cleaning and the water went all green so we didn't really want to swim in it and the monkeys kept going for the electricity wires. This meant that when we had been quite active in the mornings and wanted to come back and crash we felt a bit limited to our room. It was a shame as I can see how this place could be incredible and I'm sure it usually is.
Les photos de la chambre sont conformes a la réalité . La climatisation fonctionne très bien Très bien situé. La piscine est un vrai plus. Personnel charmant et disponible. Petit déjeuner copieux. Lit confortable
La chambre donne directement sur la salle à manger c'est donc parfois bruyant. Il n'y a aucun rangement pas de moustiquaire et pas de draps hormis le drap house et la couverture. Attention il est annoncé qu'un safari avec véhicule est compris mais cela se résume à un tour gratuit dans la ville. Il n'y a pas d'articles de toilette dans la douche (savon, shampooing...)
Piscine Cadre agréable Personnel serviable et souriant Tour en 4x4
The hosts are reactive to our requests
Very poor wifi, towels and bed sheets cleaned but used (in bad condition)
Good size rooms Garden and pool
The pool is a highlight in beautiful garden setting, refreshing after a busy day touring around. Dala the receptionist went the extra to help make our stay personally supported. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Quiet setting.
Room would benefit from updated detailing of electrical outlets, bedding and bathroom consumables. Managing insects could improve stay.
Very nice hotel, kids were enyoing in swimming pool. Very tastfull food.
Personal war supper
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Service was amazing, the place is tranquil and staff are very helpful and kind
Great location to go up Sigiriya! Family and facilities were great. Pool was a great place to relax after a hot hike. Great spot!
An overall amazing experience. The staff were so kind and went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable stay. They looked after us so well made our trip to Sigirya much easier by organising us safari and transport for reasonable price. 10/10 amazing hosts!
Great location and kind staff. Nice property!
Staff were very friendly
Photos don’t reflect the true quality of the rooms. The beds and pillows are also hard as rock. The property is a little further away from the ‘town’ than is comfortable walking distance especially at night with the roads. Communications were very poor with the staff especially at check out. We had agreed the price beforehand of $135 and when I went to pay the bill they tried to make me pay $257. They couldn’t even justify this price with a breakdown of costs and the staff only spoke Sinhalese. I booked the property based on the amazing reviews of Saman but Saman wasn’t even there.
Our stay was amazing. Super friendly family that runs the place and they dropped us and picked us up multiple times completely free of charge! It’s a very cozy place and we had a great time. Good value for money!
There were some spider webs in the bathroom, that could have been cleaned. Other than that everything was perfect.
The garden and the area around the pool was gorgeous and very well kept. Room was simple, AC was working good, hot water from the shower. Overall the family was friendly. Location was good near the Sigiriya Rock. We recommend to rent bicycles.
Difficult to communicate, as the English level was not the best. Breakfast was nothing special. The owner was trying to sell some excursions overpriced however, the free tour was good.
Friendly staff and great food walk destination to the sigiriya rock,beautiful pool and clean
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The women who worked there were wonderful, friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and we had a lovely breakfast and dinner there.
The "owner" or guy who runs the hotel - confused me with another guest they were expecting who had arranged a pick up from Sigarya airport. I proved that I was not said guest yet Saman insisted that I was and that I had misled them. I received abusive calls from the driver who used obscene language towards me. I did not receive an apology from either the owner/manager even though I gave evidence that I knew my own name and was not the guest they thought I was! Also, our air con unit was over our bed and leaked throughout the night which meant we had to get up and move the bed a couple of times throughout the night.
The family who run the resort are really lovely people who went out of their way to make our stay perfect. They can organise anything that you need for sightseeing. Great pool in a lovely garden setting. 😀
Nice pool and friendly staff. We got a nice free tour from the owner.
Room seems to be mould on the ceiling and walls.
Saman was an incredible host who was amazingly generous with his time, getting up at 5am to drive us to Lion's Rock and then again the next day because there was torrential rain on our first attempt. He arranged an excellent safari for us and nothing was too much trouble. All the staff were wonderful, helpful and full of joy and smiles during our 3 day stay. The pool was great and we had lots of fun watching the antics of the monkeys. We would love to return one day.
The shower was cold.
Beautiful outdoor setting with great pool. Staff kind and attentive. Cool cafes close by.
Swimming pool and garden
Water pressure
We have really enjoyed our three-night stay in Hotel Samanala in Sirigiya. The location is really good, in a quiet area, just outside the main street and only five minutes from Lion Rock. The rooms are spacious, the breakfast is good and the garden is beautiful, but the best is the fantastic swimming pool all surrounded by greenery. The owner, Saman, can help you arranging elephant safari tours and other activities. This hotel offers very good value for money in Sigiriya and we totally recommend it.
Great service, very pleasant atmosphere. Tasty breakfasts and a nice pool.
Nice pool and good location
A hotel with a gorgeous and clean pool, in lush gardens, clean rooms and bathrooms and comfortable beds, a good breakfast, really lovely team, and Saman is a superhost. Father's Saman took us to Lions Rock with tuk tuk and pick up from there for free. Also we had a free tour on surroundings of Sigiriya with tuk tuk. We book a Safari trip through Saman for better price, and also a transfer to Kandy. The BBQ dinner who was made for us in one evening was huge and very tasty. I recommend this hotel
In the rooms because of the raining was a little smell of humidity. Clothes pegs and hangers would be useful.
Saman is a very busy man: host, chef, chauffer, plumber, electrician and mechanic! He went out of his way to communicate and ensure that our needs were met. He is a "good man". The best bits were: - lovely pool with relaxing sunbeds - pleasant al fresco dining/reading area - free tuk-tuk to the Lion Rock/village centre whenever we needed it - good breakfast (though it was the same every day) - nice dinner (though we only ate there once) - trips arranged at reasonable prices (safari and transfer to Kandy) - great location for walks - we went to the viewpoints at Thalkote Lake and also Kayanwela Lake
- our bedroom (22) could do with some TLC (only one working plug socket, no shelf in bathroom, no bedside tables). - we felt pressurised into going on the elephant safari (although it was good) as soon as we arrived: we should have stood our ground and gone on another day (we were staying for 4 nights)
Great place👍
Saman and his staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was ok. We got the smallest room which was just ok with our baggage. Due to the heavy rainfalls the humidity in the room was quiet high, even AC was running.
Hotel Samanala Sigiriya surpassed my expectations from the moment I arrived. The stunning surroundings and beautifully maintained garden immediately captivated me. The room was impeccably clean, equipped with every amenity one could desire in a hotel stay. As always, I checked the bed and pillows first—they were incredibly soft and comfortable. The bathroom was spotless, with the added luxury of hot water. The swimming pool was equally impressive—clean and inviting, set in a picturesque setting. The complimentary breakfast was a highlight, featuring a wide variety of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, fresh fruit juice, and a selection of coffee and tea. After breakfast, the hotel provided a complimentary drop-off to Sigiriya Rock and organized an elephant safari at a very reasonable price. To enhance my stay further, the owner personally arranged a village tour and an Ayurveda spa and massage session, which were unforgettable experiences. The owner and staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making me feel like part of their family. Overall, my experience at Hotel Samanala Sigiriya was nothing short of exceptional, and I can’t wait to return!
Great pool and location
Booked a delux room but did not get one
Saman is the best host ever, always ready to help with everything. He was incredibly kind, driving us everywhere in his car or arranging a tuk-tuk whenever needed. He even woke up at 5 am to take us to Lion's Rock to see the sunrise. He also picked us up late at night from the center of Sigiriya, which he always offered to do. He knows all the best spots in Sigiriya and recommended fantastic places to eat and enjoy a massage (it was a truly spiritual experience, and the massage itself was deeply relaxing, ending with a herbal steam sauna). The hotel is very clean, and there's also a pool (without chlorinated water), which was cleaned daily and perfect for relaxing after an intensive day. The breakfasts were also excellent, with everything fresh.
Everything was perfect!
The host, Saman, was helpful in organising transport for us for our trips to Lions Rock and Pidurangala Rock (at sunrise). The property was located off the main road which meant is was very quiet at night.
The mattress had a dip in it, assuming from overuse, making it uncomfortable to sleep at night. The shower pressure was low, although this is normal for the region.
The service is world class. Saman and team really want to make you feel at home. The swimming pool and garden are great to chill out after exploring the area. Saman can arrange pretty much anything for you. No need to book activities before you get there, he will beat any quote with a phone call!
The bathroom was very basic. There was an unpleasant smell. Only a trickle of water in the shower. There's no glass in the window, just a mesh, which doesn't keep the mosquitoes out. Not a bathroom where you want to spend a second longer than strictly necessary.
Relaxing place. Kind and very helpfull personal, Saman great host and a hard worker. If you like to be in the jungle but by the main road, this is right place to stay. Greetings to master Saman, keep on good work my friend!
A boutique hotel with a gorgeous pool, serene outdoor with hammock in lush gardens, big rooms with modern bathrooms and comfortable beds, a great breakfast, good local menu, really lovely team, and Samran is a super host. Our family loved our two days there. Also, 500m in either direction are an array of other great restaurants with Lions Rock a 5 min car drive away and the Eco Park, 20 mins away. Big tip - book your Safari trip through Samran for better price, more flexibility and to be in the know as to where the elephants are that day.
Very friendly staff and owner who made our stay super comfortable. Free water readily available, nice pool. We already had a driver and activities booked, otherwise they were being very accommodating and able to organise direct. 5-10 mins into town / Lion Rock
The air con unit in room was a little loud to be on overnight but we just went without.
Swimming pool. Spacious room.
Breakfast. Instead of serving traditional rice and curry which is nice they serve western type of breakfast which is not the best.
Nice clean hotel with a lovely swimming pool. Walking distance from main area. Super helpful owner
Wow 10/10, we had the best start to our trip here with Saman and his wonderful family. Amazing service and help, organised trips and all transport for us, best prices and has contacts all over Sri Lanka. Highly recommended, thanks again! 😎
Staff were very friendly and helped organise trips. The pool area is very nice and well maintained. There were further upgrade works ongoing to the exterior of the property which should make it even better. I booked a safari through Saman the owner and the guide was very good and I saw many elephants on my own even though the park was busy that day.
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Nice outdoor area, swimming pool. Nice location.
Very basic, small room and bathroom.
Service is incredibly good, they will take care of you very well. You have Lion Rock and Pidurangala very close. Food is really good, it is like continental food mixed with local food (for us maybe a little expensive, but worth it). The pool is well conserved and at night is very beautiful with the lights. Unluckily we only spent 2 nights there
Saman and the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. They arranged pick up from the train station, they gave us lifts into town and to the rock. Breakfast was great, plenty to eat. We can recommend staying here.
Huge swimming pool, sunbeds,the staff is super attentive and they have a wide range of facilities and excursions available.
Breakfast could offer fresh hoppers.
Nice quiet hotel with a swimming pool. We really enjoyed our stay and Saman was a great host with the tik tuk rides whenever we needed. On arrival, we were welcomed with a nice breakfast and watermelon juice. Enjoyed the safari too though there weren't that many elephants. The breakfast was decent and Saman's family cooked us a nice dinner on one night. Another thing I really appreciated was Saman's help to organize a driver for us to go to Kandy with a trip to Dambulla Temple and his uncle in Kandy was an absolute fun tuktuk driver. Make sure you ask Saman to introduce you to his uncle in Kandy if you're heading there after your trip in Sigiriya.
Of my entire stay in Srilanka for a week, the only place I didn't like was the Spice Garden where Saman took us. It's a tourist trap with VERY overpriced products and we decided not to do the other shops either.
Lovely family at the home stay, took us to Sigiriya rock for Dawn climb, and also to Pidurangala rock for sunset climb (for a low fee). Great new pool
It’s not very close to Sigiriya restaurants, but only a cheap tuk tuk ride away.
The location, staff and service is amazing! It was nice to come home to a beautiful pool and cold beer after a long day of exploring, and Saman (the host) went out of his way to make sure we were always happy and experienced everything Sigiriya has to offer.
The guest house is set in a lovely garden setting with a nice pool, which was refreshing to come back to after big days of sight seeing.
Staff were not attentive at times and the breakfast was a bit average, but ok. It would have been good to have had a small fridge in the rooms to keep our drinks cold.
The staff were very welcoming helped us with everything we needed. Breakfast was given whenever you wanted and was nice. We had a frog scare at 12:30 at night and we called and they came to help us
It is in the jungle, we had a small frog in the toilet and two lizards on the ceiling so that was hard for us.
We had an amazing time at Samanala. Saman and his brother were very nice and friendly. They even invited us to a ceremonie with their friends and family. The pool is fantastic and the room very nice and clean. Reccomendation for everyone who visit Sigiriya!
Toilet leaking sewage. Shower blocked and overflowing even after we asked for it to be fixed. 2 shower nozzles. One hot, 1 cold that mix middle. So many flies in the room on arrival.
The swimming pool, the people working there, breakfast was good, especially fruit. Everybody was really helpful! The owner even walked us to our car (to the main road) early in the morning because...there were elephants nearby and he didn't want to let us go alone. They made us take away breakfast because we were going to safari early in the morning. Toasts never tasted so yummy;)
The air conditioning was a bit loud for me to sleep well, but it bothered just me, not the rest of the family;)
Clean and comfortable rooms, staff were very friendly, helpful, kind and generous! The breakfast and dinner was delicious. The pool was also fabulous!I highly recommend staying here!
From the moment we arrived here Saman and his team couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. From placing an extra bed, driving us around, showing us some elephants, helping booking the next bus, etc… Even when he had an emergency himself he made sure his colleagues and friends took over. We felt not treated as guests but as friends! Thanks Saman!
Beautiful place to stay, just a bit off of the main road. So all the pleasures of being close by to everyone, yet nice and quiet. The owner and his crew form a wonderful team and will ensure you're experiencing everything that Sigiriya has to offer. From taking you on a beautiful safari to drop offs and pick ups anytime anywhere. Ooh yes, and not to forget, the pool! Many thanks for a lovely stay!
The AC unit in the room was a bit noisy.
The pool was so nice and clean. Great location, just a short drive to Main Street and Sigiriya Rock. Saman and the staff were amazing! Saman could not be more helpful. He drove us around to visit the sites and picked us up for free! he was always offering to help. And him and the staff were always available to make us food and drinks. The food was delicious! Room was clean and comfortable. This place is such great value for money. Thank you so much Saman for making our stay in Sigiriya unforgettable!
Saman is the man about town, he is friendly and so helpful with everything, arranged rides and safari tour for us for good price. Pool was clean, great place to hang out, breakfast good make sure you ask for Sri Lankan food it was delicious, they are happy to help.
Very peaceful place, just of the main road but close to town. Pool area is clean and beautiful. Samas, the owner, is extremely attentive and kind, he really cares about your wellbeing and will make sure you’re comfortable. He dropped me off and picked me up, made dinner and served me tea, without me having to ask. He has many contacts and will take you to safari, spice and herb garden, jewelry shop and silk/clothes shop - anything you want - and if you travel to another city he will take you. I can highly recommend staying at Hotel Samanala
Breakfast was incredible. Staff is so friendly. Absolutely good place to stay
This is a beautiful place where you can instantly feel it like home 🤍 It's my second time in Sri Lanka and I couldn't ask for more from Saman and all people here who took very good care of me and anything I needed :) the place is beautiful, clean, with a great breakfast to start your day 😌 would go back anytime for the beautiful sites in Sigiriya or just to escape from the vibe of our busy worlds. My best stay in Sri Lanka (from 8 places:)) 10/10 👌
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Everybody working at Samanala was so nice and working so hard to make our stay great. There was a great and relax vibe. The rooms are nice and the brandnew pool was perfect. We had a bbq with fresh fish and chicken. The jeepdriver Hashan was also really great. My son and daughter loved him and made a new friend! If we return to Sri Lanka we would definitely stay here again!
There was nothing we disliked, only that we had to leave!
A lovely home stay with a great pool and a very friendly and welcoming team. Saman and his team went out of their way to make sure we were happy and even dropped us off and picked us up wherever we needed to go! We had a great time and would definitely recommend.
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The owner, Saman, is great. He was super helpful booking our Elephant Safari, car to Kandy, laundry and anything else! The pool is excellent, especially in the Sigiriya heat, room is a great size with aircon, and we were lucky enough to be there for New Years celebrations! He invited us to eat, dance, and celebrate with his entire family which was really special. Would recommend to anyone looking for a serene, quiet home stay it was a lovely experience
Wifi was poor. Hotel is a little bit away from the restaurants (25-35min walk) but tuktuk is easy and it’s straight the whole way if you don’t mind a walk.
It was a delight to stay at saman's guest house. The airconditioned rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were big and comfy. The place itself is a little oasis in the hot, humid climate of Sri Lanka. The pool was spotlessly clean and even had a shallow part for kids. Saman, the owner, does everything to make your stay comfortable. On the second night he even made a delicious BBQ meal for the guests! Would definitely come back here!
As we were having temperatures of 37 degrees, air conditioning and a pool became very important. Saman’s pool must be the swankiest pool in Sri Lanka. He sure has an eye for aesthetics’s, from the planting to the lighting he’s created a very cool and unique vibe.
Nothing not to like.
Family owned and managed business . Lovely generous people willing to please. Offer a range of tour based options of local area. Pool new and a welcome relief from the heat of the day.
Amazing spot, Saman the owner and his family are so sweet and helpful. It creates a lovely and peaceful atmosphere. The swimming pool was the cherry on the cake, so lovely for cooling down in the quite and humid area! We went to Sigirya's rock for sun rise and had breakfast after. Staff gave us a lift there in their jeep so grateful!
The aircon in the room was playing up a little overnight but everything else was perfect!
Thank you, I enjoyed very much! Pool is clean and cool, they also ordered sun bed mattresses for comfort. Saman is super helpful guy looking after the guests. It's a bit far from the "city" but walking along the street is nice as you can explore the wood carving companies on the way. The town is super small, cute litte town :) Visit barista for nice cheece cake! I visited Pidurangala and Sigiriya rock. They really are keeping the place clean and making sure guests are happy :)
First room was a bit moistured, But I was able to change the room for better inside air quolity. . I stayed 2 extra nights as well.
Lovely pool with seating around, enough sun beds, overall pleasant area. Staff very attentive, always asking if we want anything or they can do something for us. No noise from the road and good sleep
Breakfast was more on the basic side compared to other places we visited in sri lanka. But we were still full enough
The room was really clean and nice. The breakfast was good, we had something different each day - including fruits. The host and his family were really friendly, he arranged everything for us. There is an awesome pool at this place. I really recommend it!
We had a really nice stay at Saman's place. They helped us organize our activities and we did a really great safari trip with them (saw a lot of elephants!). The room was really clean and confortable (hot shower and A/C) and the included breakfast was good. They also offer savory traditional food dinners. The guesthouse is well located in a calm area but close to the main route and all the restaurants and shops. The personal was super friendly and helpful. Finally, the recently added pool was just perfect and is a must in this hot weather! We really enjoyed our stay at Samanala and would definetely recommend!
Wifi could be improved
Everything was perfect ! Thank you so much for everything !
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Great experience! Perfect place to Explore Lion's Rock and have an Elephants safari. Our host Saman and his family are more then welcoming and they are always there to help you for everything, From ideas what to do, transportation, aranging the massage, giving advices where to shop and eat. He is willing to drive you around for free, and he even came to pick us up from Dambulla. You can have your meals there, and with Saman is very easy organize when it fits to you. We had even an early breakfast at 6,30 before climbing the rock. Saman immediatly becomes your Sri lankan buddy. It is great to have a host who is involved and who is looking to his guest with care and respect. They are improving his guest house every day and it is nice to be part of his vision. P. S. Our daughter forgot her toy under the bed, Saman let us know and we are waiting to his idea how we Will get it. Thank you we really appreciate.
Saman and his team are really good hosts and the tours he organises for a very, very reasonable price are really nice, so you don't have to worry, you will get a large check when you leave this place. Dinner was also good and not expensive. I have to say, I was sceptical at first, when Saman was offering where he can take us, but in the end I am sorry, we didn't decide for more, like safari with elephants for instance. As for the guesthouse, rooms are basic but clean and big, and the courtyard is great for relaxing. And yes, they are really building a pool, which will be finished very soon.
Breakfast was pretty basic.
Saman was a great host! He was really helpful organising us our trips and was nice enough to give us a free tour of the village! There was always someone there to help if we needed anything. Room was very spacious with aircon and a fan! Would definitely recommend! He was currently half way through getting a pool built, so will definitely recommend it!
Great hospitality from our friend Saman and his crew
The place is beautiful, well located and looked after. They are even building a swimming pool which is going to be great! Saman, the host is super kind be he was behind all the details. Thanks brother
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Cleanliness
8.39/10Generally clean but mentions of minor issues in bathrooms.
Service
9.86/10Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.4/10Some distance from the center but a quick tuk-tuk ride away.
Room Quality
8.85/10Rooms were clean and comfortable, though basic.
Amenities
8.38/10Nice pool and clean amenities, though not very private.
Value for Money
9.34/10Overall good value; activities help avoid extra commissions.
Food and Beverage
9.39/10Delicious breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.36/10A delightful stay with familial hospitality.