Palitha Homestay

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Experience world-class service at Palitha Homestay

Elegant Accommodation: Palitha Homestay in Sigiriya offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, a lush garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Additional amenities include a minibar, refrigerator, and soundproofing. Free on-site parking and bicycle parking are available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes pancakes and fruits, highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Sigiriya Rock is 2.2 km away, Sigiriya Museum 1.6 km, and Wildlife Range Office a 2-minute walk. Sigiriya Airport is 5 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Segal
Argentina Argentina
“excellent location and very friendly and helpful host”
Rod
Australia Australia
“Great value!! Welcoming hosts, high standards of cleanliness, amazing coconut pancakes and other breakfast items!”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“The room was very clean with AC. Very helpful host and staff.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable accommodation. Staff very friendly and helpful. Really good breakfast”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Food was available for breakfast and dinner each day (although we didn’t have the dinner). The location was great - very close to elephant safari, local village tour and Lion Rock. Accommodation was...”
Anna
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The property was warm and inviting, the rooms and bathrooms were a decent size. Always felt safe, the atmosphere was very calm and friendly.”
Esther
Australia Australia
“Most beautiful property perfectly situated in a quiet street but walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. We had a very comfortable room with an ensuite, fan and AC which made the trip all the more enjoyable. The host and his family...”
Jane
Australia Australia
“The hosts were so welcoming and helpful. Her Sri Lankan curries and vegetable dishes were delicious. Loved the coconut rotis. We received good advice kn the local area.”
Cabrita
Portugal Portugal
“A very plesant place to stay. Good hospitality. Helpful, and welcoming. They have good information about daily tours.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location- very close to Sirigiya Rock Fortress-15 minute walk. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent value”

Managed by Bhagya Rathnasiri

Company review score: 9.4Based on 938 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My family and I am more than willing to travel and see what we haven't seen. You and I love traveling. So I know all about Sigiriya you want to know. We always make sure to have a memorable trip.

Property information

Palitha Homestay is located in Sigiriya. It houses a restaurant and offers complimentary in-room WiFi access. Free private parking spaces are available. Each fan-cooled room features a mosquito net and garden views with an attached bathroom. Special note due to Coronavirus(COVID-19), Warm greetings from Palitha Home Stay, We hope and pray that you are safe, sound and healthy. At Palitha Home Stay, we care about the experience of every single guest and family member that enters our doors and our sole purpose, as always, is your health and safety. Considering the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Palitha Home Stay are taking standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously, as well as steps to ensure the safety of our guests. Palitha Home Stay has set-up procedures to follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and local health authorities. We are adopting all the published standard recommendations and following the authority’s regulations to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food, practices. Booking your peaceful holiday with us is safe.!!! Thank you.

Neighbourhood information

From here you can see a beautiful lake with a spectacular view of the Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock. Archaeological sites such as "Kaludiya Pokuna" and "Ritigala" can be visited. You can also visit the Dambulla cave temple. The Minneriya National Park, near Sigiriya, is home to a large number of elephant herds, which cannot be found anywhere in Sri Lanka.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$3 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Fruit • Jam
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Asian
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

Palitha Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Palitha Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.