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Green Grass Homestay, Sigiriya

The Green Grass Homestay is down a small lane next to the Croissant Hut in the centre of Sigiriya. It is lush with greenery and you can detect that gardening is one of their passions.

There is only one room available. It is a family bedroom comprising of two double beds for a maximum of four people.

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As it is located just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops. There is no AC but there are two stand-up fans to help you keep the room cool. There is a mosquito net too.

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 hosts offer free bicycle rental hire for their guests but other services such as meals and car rental are chargeable at very reasonable prices.

Your host is Shayama. She is the mother of the family. Her son Bandara also lives there and his English is very good. Bandara will be able to help you if you have any communication problems. They are both very nice, and your Green Grass Homestay experience should be most rewarding.

Breakfast is available at the price of 350 rupees per person.

This is a small homestay, and you will be made to feel most welcome. Excellent location in the jungle but just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops.

Green Star Family Guest House, Jaffna

The Green Star Family Guest House in Jaffna has four family rooms. Each family room has two double beds.

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Kobi and Roshan are in charge of running the Green Star Family Inn and are at your disposal to help you with your enquiries about the house and the surrounding area of Jaffna.

Of the four bedrooms, two have air-conditioning, and two are without. All have ceiling fans.

Each family room has its own private bathroom with wash basin, mirror, toilet, douche and shower. There is no hot water but this should not be a problem given the hot weather in Jaffna. 

There is free wifi throughout the property to help you keep in touch with family and friends.

The Green Star family Guest House is unusual in that there is a common kitchen, enabling you to make your own meals as you wish. There is also an iron plus ironing board available.

This Jaffna guest house is ideal for families in that all rooms have two double beds. It is located on the A9, also known as Kandy Road, and is convenient to Jaffna town which is only 10 minutes drive away.

 

 

Sasvi Holiday Inn, Uppuveli

The Sasvi Holiday Inn is located in Nithiyapuri, an area to the north of Trincomalee, and to the south of Uppuveli. It is a tranquil area but within easy reach of both.

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This homestay offers two types of rooms: a family room with two double beds and a double room with a double bed.

Many of the guests enjoy staying with Sasikumar and his lovely family because they feel super safe. Sasikumar himself is a charming person and will do his best to help you.

There is AC and ceiling fans in all rooms to keep the room cool.

This place is ideal if you wish to make your own meals, because there is a large kitchen and dining room area. The kitchen is well equipped, including a large fridge.

The Sasvi Holiday Inn family rooms have private attached bathrooms with toilet, douche, a bath tub, a shower (no hot water) and a wash basin. The double rooms have a shared bathroom.

There is free wifi throughout the property. Parking is free too.

In Trincomalee town you can find the Inner Harbour, famous for its naval base, and other attractions such as the Koneswaran Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

In Uppuveli, there is the beach and the offer of water sports activities. Go a further 9 kms further north and you are into Nilavei, also famous for its water sports.

There is also a delightful War Cemetery in Uppuveli, which is well maintained and dedicated to those that died in the Second World War, irrespective of their creed or nationality.

Tuktuks are an easy form of transport for you to move around the area. Sasikumar has one himself, and may be able to help you.

Leo’s Homestay, Dehiwala

Leo’s Homestay is only 50 metres from the beach in the area of Dehiwala. Simply cross the railway track and the beach is there.

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The common area of Leo’s Homestay includes a fully equipped large kitchen and a large lounge. This is also shared with other guests.

There are three bedrooms. Room 1 and 3 and have their own, whereas Room 2 has a bathroom but it is not attached.

For a family of four, Room 2 may be ideal as it consists of one double bed and a bunk bed, whereas the other two bedrooms are doubles only.

All rooms in Leo’s Homestay have air-conditioning. They also have ceiling fans.

Mr. Leo owns this homestay and the guest house next door. His staff from the guest house will attend to you, if he is not personally available.

Leo’s Homestay is located down a lane off Galle Road called Muhandram Lane. Whilst his house is at one of the cul-de-sac in a quiet area, Galle Road at the other end is commercial and busy. It is the major road along the coast taking you to uptown Colombo.

Your travel options include taxi, tuktuk or the bus. As the bus tends to stop everywhere on route, it tends to be the slowest option. If you take a tuktuk we suggest that you take a metered one.

Sigiriya Riverside Homestay, Sigiriya

The Sigiriya Riverside Homestay is in a more secluded area, about 5 mins tuktuk ride from Sigiriya Road.

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It is about 1 km to Sigiriya Rock, and 10 mins tuktuk ride to the main town centre with the restaurants and shops. The bedroom itself comprises of one double bedroom for two people.

There is no AC but there is a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool. There is a mosquito net too.

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.

Your host is Indika. He and his family will be on hand to help you. Other guests that I met, raved about Indika’s generous hospitality.

Breakfast is not included in the price. For more information, best to chat with Indika about what is available and 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.

Tourist activities in the area include elephant riding, buffalo cart riding and shopping for artifacts and batiks. There are also ayurvedic massages in the area but the best ones are located in the area of Habarana.

The Sigiriya Riverside Homestay is in a jungle setting. You may see wild fowl and monkeys. If you don’t see monkeys, you will certainly hear them.

From the main Sigiriya Road, there is also a regular bus service to Dambulla.