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Anura Homestay, Sigiriya

Anura Homestay of Sigiriya offers it’s guests a true homestay experience. Located about 500 metres from Sigiriya Rock.

Room types include double rooms consisting of one double bed and family rooms, consisting of two double beds. There are both AC and non AC rooms available.

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Each bedroom has a private attached bathroom that comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and shower. There is no hot water in the double bathrooms, but there is in the family bathrooms.

There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends. There is ample parking space to park your vehicle at the front.

Furthermore the Anura Homestay is super convenient as it is only 3 mins walk from the Sigiriya Road with its shops and restaurants. Indeed the location is excellent, you could not ask for better. It is the closest you can stay to the Rock as the area around this rock fortress is protected as a World Heritage site.

Your host is the handsome Anura, after which the homestay has been named. He is a charming friendly man and is supported by his wife and children. It is a true jungle setting as you will see not just hens running around but also wild fowl, monkeys and the occasional wild elephant.

If you are invited to dine with the family, take the opportunity to have a true homestay experience. Most of all they love having visitors.

The room is offered on a bed & breakfast basis, so breakfast is included in the price.

Sigiriya is in the cultural triangle of Dambulla (19 kms) and Polonnaruwa (54 kms), and as such is an ideal stay over point. The Sigiriya Rock itself (known literally as Lion’s Rock) can be seen on all sides and with its 180 m height, this rock fortress is impressive. It will take you approx. 1 hour to ascend the rock, and 30 minutes to descend the 1,200 steps. The frescoes are world famous, and the intricate palace is a place of wonder. It became a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1982.

Finally, tourist activities include elephant riding, buffalo cart riding and the purchase of wooden artifacts and motifs.

 

 

Dudley Guest & Restaurant, Habarana

Dudley Guest & Restaurant of  Habarana has a number of bedrooms for rent. It is in the area of Kashyapagama which is on the back roads of Habarana in the direction of Sigiriya, It is less than 1 km from Habarana Junction.

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The bedrooms comprise of a double bed. There is AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool.

The private attached bathroom has white fittings of toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower.

Your host is Malisha, He is the owner’s son. He will help you during your stay. They also organise jeep safaris, elephant safaris and day visits to places of interest such as Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa.

When we visited the premises in April 2016 the swimming pool was well under development but not finished.

There are plenty of birds and animals around from hens to budgies in a cage.

Breakfast is not included but can be provided in the restaurant for a small fee.

There is also an Ayurvedic Health Centre next door in Mutu Village with massage beds and a herbal steam room.

Habarana is on the route direct from Trincomalee to Dambulla. The bus stops at the Habarana junction for travellers who want to go to Sigiriya. Whilst going to Sigiriya would involve catching two buses, taking a tuktuk is shorter and quicker as they use back roads not practical for bus transport.

Habarana is 17 kms from Sigiriya, 19 kms from Dambulla, 54 kms to Polonarruwa and 82 kms to Trincomalee. It is a small town of only about 5,000 to 10,000 people. It is used as a base for visiting other places of interest such as Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park. As such there are many hotels and guest houses in the area.

Mutu Village with an Ayurvedic Health Centre, Habarana

Mutu village of Habarana is a resort with accommodation in the main building as well as having luxury accommodation tree house style. The resort is a place to relax and to enjoy the ayurvedic treatments on offer. Carefully controlled by a doctor, the doctor can prescribe a variety of facilities to help with your aches and pains.

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The ayurvedic health centre has massage beds and a herbal steam room. There are both a male and female masseur.

The room types include doubles with one double bed, triple bedrooms with a double and a single bed and tree house bedrooms which are triples – one double and one single bed.

There is AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool, except no ceiling fan in the tree house. There are mosquito nets too to help you protect yourself from annoying insects at night.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. In addition the tree house has an open roof shower concept.

There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

The resort is set in a jungle area on the back roads of Habarana in an area called Kashyapagama, and has a relaxed feel to it, enabling you to reconnect with nature.

The owner is called Ajith but it is likely that you may be attended by his many helpful staff. In the Ayurvedic centre Deepa and Lalith will assist you.

The room is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. Several restaurants and cafés are located within 15 minutes’ drive. Ajith can provide guests with suggestions and information on nearby eating facilities.

Mutu Village is 17 kms from Sigiriya, 19 kms from Dambulla, 52 kms to Polonnaruwa and 83 kms to Trincomalee. Habarana is used as base to visit these other places as it is more or less in the centre of this cultural triangle. Minneriya National Park is also close by.

The resort is less than 1 km from Habarana Town in the direction of Sigiriya, on the back roads of an area called Kashyapagama.

Great Reviews: We stayed in the honeymoon room and it was lovely. woke in the morning to monkeys looking in the window and on the balcony looking for food but not a problem just shoo them away. The honeymoon room was upper level and was all timber like a real tree house The room was 10 out of 10 The owner Adjit was so helpful and his friend Dias could not be faulted.They rang tuk tuk for us to go into town when required. Even when we asked for a nice cold beer to sit on balcony and enjoy a beer as they had no License they organised tuk tuk to pick up 2 large beers and bring to us for very cheap price. Even offered to do our laundry for free.

Rukmali Hotel with Pool, Habarana

The Rukmali Hotel of Habarana is ideal for families and couples in that it has a swimming pool and the major points of interest – Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla are all within easy reach for day activities.

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Room types on offer include double and triple AC rooms. All beds have thick quality mattresses, ensuring that you sleep well.

There is AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool. Mosquito nets are also provided. There is a TV in the room but it may not be cable. The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

The guest house is set in a jungle area next to Lake Moragaswewa, so there some excellent views from the common balconies.

The owner is called Premasiri. If he is not available, check with the reception staff. The guy who cleans your room is called Isuru and he is of great help too for room services. Premasiri can arrange tours and safari trips for you. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Breakfast is not included in the price. The restaurant has a wide selection of meals throughout the day.

Rukmali Hotel is about 2 kms from Habarana in the direction of Polonnaruwa.

Habarana is on the route direct from Trincomalee to Dambulla. The bus stops at the Habarana junction for travellers who want to go to Sigiriya. Whilst going to Sigiriya would involve catching two buses, taking a tuktuk is shorter and quicker as they use back roads not practical for bus transport.

The Rukmali Hotel is 17 kms from Sigiriya, 19 kms from Dambulla, 52 kms to Polonnaruwa and 83 kms to Trincomalee. Habarana is used as base to visit these other places as it is more or less in the centre of this cultural triangle. Minneriya National Park is also closeby.

 

Mihini Restaurant & Hotel, Habarana

The Mihini Restaurant and Hotel of Habarana comprises of 2 double rooms in one bungalow. A double bedroom comprises of one solid double bed, a luggage rack, cable TV, chair, side board and dressing mirror.

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There is AC to help you keep the room cool, but no ceiling fan.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower.

There is free wifi but the signal may reach outside your room, but not in it. Best wifi reception is from the restaurant, and there are good tables to work on there too.

You can engage in various activities, such as cycling, fishing and canoeing. The Mihini Restaurant & Hotel also offers bike hire.

The guest house is set in leafy surroundings with many flowers, bushes and trees in the area. It overlooks a large rice field. Ideal for nature lovers.

The owner is called Thissa, but if he is not available then you will be left in the capable hands of Keerti. Keerti will do his best to help you, he is another fine example fo generous Sri Lankan hospitality that you will find throughout the island.

Breakfast is included in the price.

The guest house is about 1.5 kms from Habarana in the direction of Polonnaruwa.

Habarana is on the route direct from Trincomalee to Dambulla. The bus stops at the Habarana junction for travellers who want to go to Sigiriya. Whilst going to Sigiriya would involve catching two buses, taking a tuktuk is shorter and quicker as they use back roads not practical for bus transport.

The guest house is 18 kms from Sigiriya, 20 kms from Dambulla, 53 kms to Polonarruwa and 83 kms to Trincomalee. It is a small town of only about 5,000 to 10,000 people. It is used as a base for visiting other places of interest such as Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park. As such there are many hotels and guest houses in the area.