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Palitha Home Stay

3.5 star property
Immerse yourself in natural beauty by exploring ancient ruins on bike or scooter. Find your balance between adventure and tranquility.

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In the heart of Sigiriya, Palitha Home Stay offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a full breakfast, explore the nearby Pidurangala Rock on rented bikes or scooters, unwind in the garden or playground with newspapers and barbecue grills at hand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Sigiriya, Palitha Home Stay is in the city centre and in the mountains. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Dambulla Cave Temple. Enjoy an event or a match at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and consider making time for Popham's Arboretum—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sigiriya travel guide
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Ahalagala, Rock Front , Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province, 21120

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Lion Rock, Shutterstock ID 523787728, Purchase Order: -
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
    Minneriya National Park
    14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Sigiriya Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock
    8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pidurangala Rock
    14 min drive - 4.8 km

Restaurants

  • Avii's Place
    3 min walk
  • Little Hut Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Barista
    14 min walk
  • Kenoli
    9 min walk
  • RastaRant
    14 min walk

About this property

Palitha Home Stay

Bed & breakfast near Ancient City of Sigiriya
Located close to Sigiriya Museum and Pidurangala Rock, Palitha Home Stay provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the rock climbing and cycling at this bed & breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and bike tour information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 3 for adults and from USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12000.00 per vehicle (return)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palitha Home Stay B&B Dambulla
Palitha Home Stay Dambulla
Palitha Home Stay Sigiriya
Palitha Home Stay Bed & breakfast
Palitha Home Stay Bed & breakfast Sigiriya

Frequently asked questions

Is Palitha Home Stay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palitha Home Stay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palitha Home Stay?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Palitha Home Stay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Palitha Home Stay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 12000.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Palitha Home Stay located?

Located in the heart of Sigiriya, this bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sigiriya Museum, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ancient City of Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rock. Minneriya National Park and Dambulla Cave Temple are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Palitha Home Stay Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Sirigiya

Lovely home stay, Baggi was friendly, helpful & accommodating and it is a great spot with a beautiful garden. The walls are thin though so take ear plugs if you are sensitive sound but otherwise I enjoyed my time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host family is so helpful and kind. They gave great recommendations for things to do and eat as well as the occasional tuk tuk ride after dark. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Fantastic stay. Great hosts and the place could not be cleaner!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a homestay although I may have been misled by the previous reviews my expectancy was high. However on arrival I was slightly disillusioned and even moreso when during the night on a visit to the loo I stepped on a huge Centipede.... Definitely not as highly rated as the reviews show.. but comfortable in its own way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all, my choice was good. I requesed a taxi service from Corombo airport to this hotel. The cost was 25000LKR≒72USD. It's not expensive. It was around 3hours drive. Located is near from Sigiriya.You might be able to go there on your foot, but I rent a hotel's bicycle. It was easy to reach there. The cost was FREE.So nice! I had two days breakfast, the cost was very cheap. but taste was gorgeous. It might be Sri Lanka cuisine. It became my good members. The staffs are Family menber. They all very friendly and kindness. They made my trip. Extremely Satisfied!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall simple and nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

TAKESHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

アットホームなホテル

　家族経営のホテルでとてもアットホームでした。おかみさんがとても素敵な方でした。 　ジャングルの中にあり、沢山の野鳥がさえずっていました。 　部屋からはベランダがあり、リクライニングシートがあり、ゆっくり本を読みました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

highly recommended with wonderful atmosphere

A lovely family runs this place and the food is the best vegetarian meals I have had anywhere. It an be served to the table outside your room if you wish. The place is very clean and the two older sons working there are very polite and kind. They offer their own tuktuk, which means you don't get charged high prices. It is a true bargain and was a rewarding experience while staying in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very kind family

Warm welcome, beautiful room with view on the garden (you cannot see the rock from this place even if not far). Home-made dinner, it was good and big quantities. Palitha was like a mother during our stay, and gave us good advice to visit Sigiriya. De recommend this place !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous setting

Our stay was lovely, the setting was amazing, in a forest with monkeys and beautiful garden. Spotlessly clean. Helped us with tuktuk to Dambulla at a good price and cab for onward travel with a very good driver. cooked lunch at short notice, bars are nearby, 15 minute walk to Sigiriya or take tuktuk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Palitha homestay was a very welcoming place to stay. They had delicious breakfast and a lovely family took excellent care. The location was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical Homestay

Our most enjoyable and best value accommodation in Sri Lanka was the Palitha Homestay. Gracious hosts. Fabulous home cooking. Very convenient location for walk up Lion's Rock to fortress on top ( amazing). Close to tourist village for beers before dinner at homestay. Super breakfast (included). Scrupulously clean inside and outside. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

boiledegg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフがとても親切！ ６時過ぎるとあたりの道が暗くなるので注意…！ 朝食もパン、フルーツとてもおいしかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home away from home

Palitha Homestay was my "home" away from home. I initially planned to stay in Habarana & I only booked 2 nights here, but I'm glad I extended my stay. It's clean & no frills, run/owned by a very good & genuine family (most of my contact was with Mrs. Palitha & her son Bhagya), has good & healthy food (cooked by Mrs. Palitha), and is very close to the town centre and Lion Rock (15 mins max to walk to the ticket office). Bhagya/Mrs. Palitha can also help with tours/transport/travel tips. Most people stay only 2 nights in Sigiriya but it makes for a good base and cycling around the area & seeing everyday "real" life is worthwhile! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Precious Gem

This was our second home stay in Sri Lanka and we found a precious gem! The family's older son met us and made us feel very welcome. He is a credit to his family. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The home is located very close to natural park where wild elephants roam! The streets are dark, so take a torch!

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

This was one of the best places I have stayed in Sri Lanka. My room (the blue room) was gorgeous with a lovely verandah to relax on. Mrs Palitha and her family went out of their way to help me in all sorts of ways, including a 5am tuk-tuk ride to Pidurangula and then to the junction when I was leaving. Mrs Palitha is also a wonderful cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hosts, great location

A great home stay, not far from the main road but felt like you were in the forest. The owners were very friendly, helped organise our safari and were always happy to make us delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Home Stay Style hotel near Sigiriya Rock

家族が経営する小さなホテルです。Sigiriya Rockから徒歩圏内なので寝るだけでいいという方にお勧めです。ホテルにはTuk Tukやローカルバス（バス停３分ほど）でアクセス可能。 エアコンのリクエストをしたら、追加でUSD5を払うように言われましたが、 Lateチェックアウトさせてくれたので総合的によかったです。 午前中にSirigiyaに上りシャワーを浴びて、次の目的地にいけました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Thatchadaporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

ZHAOFANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020