The hosts were fantastic - super helpful and accommodating. We ate a lovely dinner and breakfast there - traditional Sri Lankan food… delicious. Our room was perfect - everything was very clean, the AC was very effective and even the smell on entering was lovely and fresh! Great location near nice Ayurvedic treatment centre (great massage) and some nice cafes and restaurants. Within walking distance of Lion’s Rock too.

Stayed in August 2024

Beautiful surroundings and a lovely helpful family. The food was great!

Stayed in August 2024

The location in the nature was amazing. The bedroom was cozy and very clean. The owner, Lakmal, and his family were very kind, welcoming and hospitable. The dinners cooked by Lakmal’s mama were delicious; the best we tried in Sri Lanka! Lakmal was also available to arrange beautiful tours around Sigirya area and more. We felt better than home!

Stayed in August 2024

The place is stunning. A large area with a stunning garden. The room was spacious, clean and with good energy. The hosts were charming and helped me with everything I needed, gave me advice and organized transportation for me. The owner of the place made sure I wouldn't return alone in the dark and accompanied me everywhere. The food was delicious. A short drive to Sela Aria. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

Stayed in August 2024

the room was quite noisy. I think it was a tree rubbing on the roof in the wind but it was super loud when trying to sleep

great property, clean and staff helpful and friendly

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing as such. Just the wifi didn't work properly and there was only one plug point accessible in the room.

Lakmal and family were extremely nice and guided us throughout our stay at Sigiriya. Breakfast served was wholesome and perhaps one of the best spreads I have had at a homestay.

Stayed in August 2024

The hosts and food were exceptional. Large, clean, airy room. Absolutely amazing stopover in Sigiriya.

Stayed in August 2024

The hospitality, the warmth the hosts gave us was wonderful

Stayed in August 2024

the View from the room, they have their own huge garden with fruits and vegetables growing The Breakfast was amazing and the dinner as well - Pure Srilankan Food The host was very helpful and giving me Information for tours and sight seeing

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

The place is pure magic and the staff is there for everything you need. Totally recommended!

Stayed in July 2024

Not related to this accommodation, but be aware that everything in Sigiriya is more expensive because a big tourist area!

A very spacious, clean bungalow set in a garden with terrace for sitting in front (we had the triple room), fabulous for the price. There is a lovely shared breakfast/dinner terrace, and good home cooking is available for breakfast and dinner. The owners were very welcoming and caring, assisting us with all aspects of touring and travel. Lakmal even gave us a lift to a restaurant one day when no tuk tuk was available. Location is in Kimbissa, a little quieter than neighbouring Sigiriya, but still close to everything. Good points: Extremely comfortable and good value, very helpful staff and good food.

Stayed in July 2024

First off, if I could give Liyon Rest 11/10, I would most certainly do so! This was one of the best home stays I have ever had the privilege to experience. Lakmal and his family were so welcoming, warm, helpful and just generally all-around great. Our room was immaculately clean and spacious, everything was so well thought out. Lakmal has a beautiful garden which just made our whole stay so peaceful and kept the property shady and cool. For dinner, Lakmal’s mother cooked an amazing meal and breakfast was absolutely yummy too (both traditional Sri Lankan fare). The location was superb: super close to the entrance to Sigiriya and Pidurangula, and Lakmal was also able to arrange a safari trip to Minneriya National Park. Our only regret is that our stay was for one night.

Stayed in August 2024

Super friendly hosts very welcoming and helpful. Dinner and breakfast were delicious fresh and plentiful. Accommodation extremely clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to anyone 👍 👍👍

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing to mention.

It is a spacious and comfortable stay close to the Sigiriya fort. Their hospitality is commendable. We were received with welcome drinks as soon as we arrived. The breakfast was homely consisting of fresh fruits from their garden, local dishes along with a beverage of our choice. Everything was good about the stay.

Stayed in July 2024

No refrigerador in the room

All perfect! Great cosy atmosphere with spacious room, very helpfull staff, great breakfast and dinner (extra cost). Owner gives you a lot of insights if you wish. You really get the feeling that you are welcomed.

Stayed in July 2024

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We loved our stay here. Lakmal and his wife were absolutely fantastic. They welcomed us from arrival as if we were family. We were welcomed with some tea & lots of kindness. Lakmal then arranged a safari for us for that day, which was fantastic, we definitely recommend it. He also got his mother to make us some lunch quickly to have before we set off, which was amazing. The food here is the best we have had in the whole of our traveling across Sri Lanka. It cannot be missed. All the people working there were also very friendly and very lovely. Lakmals mother was very sweet and always said hello or smiled as we walked in or out, so did all the employees. The accommodation was very nice, spacious, big bathrooms. We were in the private hut and it was lovely, we had our own little deck chairs out the front that we both loved. It’s very quiet here so you can sit out on the evening and enjoy the nature, we seen lots of animals here! Even fire flies lit up the trees, almost magical. This was our favourite stay and we will definitely return to Sri Lanka & this lovely place to stay. Nothing was too much trouble, they were very accommodating and we felt welcomed instantly upon arrival. Thank You for looking after us! We loved our stay with You 🥰🥰

Stayed in July 2024

Are stay was excellence a perfect introduction to Sri Lanka culture, budget priced hotel with 5 star service private room and nature. Young couple on 30’s would highly recommend for your stay close to all attractions also meals were local food but everybit amazing. No fridge in room but the host are happy to store anything in there fridge and basically anything you need at anytime someone is around to help. Family ran place. You won’t regret your stay We got help with hotel transfers and all booking for activities in the area all rates were fair priced and everything we were recommended was amazing One Aussie one Canadian 🇨🇦

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing it was great.

The hosts were extremely attentive to our needs and incredibly helpful in booking safari and organising transport for us. The home cooked meal was delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

The host was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious ( prepared by the mother of the host ) Very calm place

Stayed in July 2024

calm.quite place for relax!

Stayed in July 2024

the cabin was big, comfitible in anice garden, clean with good ec. the owner ,lakmal, was very nice and helped us with everithing. good vibe .

Stayed in July 2024

There is nothing that I didn't like.

Everything, I must say everything. The calmness and quietness is just fabulous. And if you want to know the ancient history of Sri Lanka, Lakmal, the owner of the resort, is the best one. His wife Shalini, and Lakmal's parents are so nice to get you the home feelings. They are not only so helpful but they receive you as a family member. The resort's main attraction is its tranquillity. The nature says you everything here. The trees, charming birds' songs, changing of color in every moment is just beyond imagination. One more thing, don't forget to see the breadfood of their garden. Mr. Lakmal is a true gentleman and well educated. He explains the history of Ceylon eruditely. For the archeology and history lovers, Mr. Lakmal should be the best choice with whom you can make a visit in Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Sri Lanka. For the spice garden (Cooking & Medicine) or any Ayurvedic treatment, Sigiriya is one of the perfect places in Sri Lanka. In that case, Mr. Lakmal is the best guy acoording to me. He can show you the best place for buying these things in reasonable price and the best quality. And one more thing, that is Janvi, the little Princess of Shalini & Lakmal. She is so sweet and adorable. In a nutshell, it is just an awesome and awesome...

Stayed in June 2024

We really enjoyed our stay here. Lakmal and his family were super friendly and helpful. The accommodation has a good location in Sigiriya, we had rented our own TukTuk and we could park this easily in front of the house. Without a TukTuk the centre is reachable by foot. We had dinner twice at Liyon Rest which was delicious and each morning we enjoyed a different amazing breakfast.

Stayed in June 2024

Very hospitable hosts- enjoyed the meals provided. Good location for local sites. Accommodation was clean and a nice size. Lovely grounds.

Stayed in March 2024