Really good value for money. The staff were so helpful in organising anything and everything we needed. Organised a tour/elephant safari which was incredible. Really nice breakfasts. Also many thanks to Prabash, our great tuktuk driver and also drove us to kandy all really reasonable prices for Tuk and taxi! Would highly reccomend this place.

As in other reviews just to be aware of the 6pm curfew for safety reasons so you’re not trampled on by wild elephants! Quite noisy monkey on the roofs during the nights but nothing we didn’t expect when staying so close to nature in sigiriya. (Recommend ear plugs)

The hospitality from the owners were fantastic. They were happy to organise tuk tuks for a reasonable price (I found it to be hard to find one here otherwise as drivers don’t tend to use PickMe app). They had good amenities like a free water filter and breakfast included in the price. The bed was comfortable. The location was quite good and close to Sigiriya Rock, but just a little far from the main area of the town - about a 10 minute walk.

Everything was perfect. If you can’t figure out how to use the shower, ask the owners and they will be happy to help. Only other issue was that the WiFi didn’t work, but I could still use my mobile data fine.

The hosts were so lovely, gave us fantastic recommendations for the surrounding area and set us up with a safari we'd not planned for at short notice, very much worth it! Also went the extra mile to drop us off at the next homestay up the road free of charge. Not to mention the lovely breakfast! Nice and close to Sigiriya. Would absolutely recommend it!

Nothing, we loved it all! Just worth noting that it's quite jungly between this homestay and the nearest parade of restaurants so DEFINITELY get a tuktuk at night, don't walk it or you might encounter a wild elephant and that's not what you want. Really lovely place though!

We can say that it was the best place to stay in Sri Lanka. Because they welcomed us kindly. The owner was very friendly and explained us a lot about Sigiriya. And they helped organize our trip. They offered us a taxi service at very low cost. Arrival from the airport and back to Kandy. Bhagi's mother cooks delicious food. We enjoyed their rice and curry and kottu at night. It is really tasty. A friend of mine recommended us to eat from them. Yes, it's really worth it. Much tastier than restaurants. If you are also going to Palitha, don't forget to eat dinner.

Everything was perfect.

The property was exceptionally clean, which made me feel right at home. Everything was well-maintained, and the attention to detail in the rooms was impressive. Huge bathroom with heater and a comfortable bed. It’s also incredibly affordable, offering great value for the price. The breakfast was good, they gave me some coconut pancakes which was delicious enough and fruits. It was clear that the hosts put effort into ensuring guests had a pleasant start to their day. The staff was also accommodating and communicates well. If you’re looking for a clean, affordable, and welcoming place to stay with great food and outstanding service, this is the perfect choice!

Nothing everything goes well, this deserves 10/10 😊

Bhagi, the property manager went out of his way to ensure that my trip to Sigiriya ran smoothly. Not only did he help arrange transport to and from Sigiriya, he welcomed me on my arrival to Palitha Homestay and helped me get to and from Lion Rock and his recommended restaurant for dinner. Bhagi's hospitality is truly first class! The room itself was as described and well air-conditioned. I struggled a little with the hot water system, but got there in the end (just don't set your water pressure to max). Wi-Fi was strong and I was able to make several video calls and stream Netflix shows without issues! Bhagi mentioned there can be monkeys on the roof at night, so bring earplugs; with my earplugs in I couldn't hear much noise from outside at night. Breakfast consisted of an omelette, some toast, fruit, and tea. This is sufficient for me, but perhaps those accustomed to bigger breakfast spreads may need to consider this.

Our stay at Palitha Homestay was absolutely wonderful! The room was spotlessly clean and beautifully arranged, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious. The natural surroundings added to the charm, making it a serene and peaceful experience. It was the first hotel we stayed at during our trip to Sri Lanka, and we were genuinely impressed. A big thank you to Bhagy for his exceptional hospitality and kindness. The value for money here is outstanding, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area! Thank you again for the lovely stay!

Everything was just fine

Friendly and helpful host. Felt like home during our stay. They prepared everything we needed before we even asked. A beautiful plan was made for our trip. So we did everything well. He arranged everything for us to go on a safari and visit Polonnaruwa for a very reasonable price. They also provided a taxi to go to Kandy. And their food is very delicious. We ate from them during the day and at night. I think I had the best rice and curry I ate in Sri Lanka at Palitha Homestay. If you are going to stay in Sigiriya, go to Palitha. We highly recommend this. 😊

Exceptional hosts who were very friendly and accommodating. They helped to arrange us transport to nearby attractions which are a short drive away (Sigiriya Rock 5 mins walk away) and onward transport to Kandy. Breakfast was delicious, and they would make us home cooked dinner on request which was also very nice. Rooms and bed were comfortable with AC, fan, kettle, fridge and hair dryer etc. Free filtered water available on site which is really nice too. In the middle of the jungle so surrounded by lots of plants and monkeys. Downside to this was there is a 6pm curfew due to wild elephants so must get tuk tuk if you want to head anywhere but wasn’t an issue for us!

Wonderful host family who cook delicious meals! Great location for getting to Sigirya Rock and other attractions. Host family very helpful with arranging tuk tuks and taxis. I enjoyed my stay a lot and would happily stay again.

The walls are a little thin and you can sometimes hear people in the next room as well as nature outside. This isn’t a bad thing (the jungle noises outside are part of the experience!) but just mentioning this so anyone who knows they are a light sleeper or sensitive to noise may want to bring ear plugs :)