The host was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2025

The overall property is beautiful, it’s a heritage home. Really well maintained. The dorm was pretty clean and cozy, special callout for the host - Pinidu. Really welcoming, greeted me with a refreshing drink and helped me with travel suggestions as well.

Stayed in January 2025

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at so far. Pinidu is an amazing host who always makes sure you have an amazing stay. He also makes an amazing breakfast! His garden is beautiful, and the location is close to all the things in Galle. Overal, I very much enjoyed my stay and would stay there again.

Stayed in January 2025

The friendly host & peaceful location. Very very clean and comfortable stay. Loved it! Beautiful old restored house.

Stayed in September 2024

Very comfortable and clean absolutely love the staff and the garden

Stayed in September 2024

Location-wise a little less evident, for finding dinner options or going to the beach/Galle town.

Located in a beautiful house, clean dorm and bathroom, the big breakfast was lovely local Sri Lankan food. Tour in the garden was lovely Very present owner!

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Everywhere was spotlessly clean ~ bathroom, bed, common areas. The grounds are awesome with many beautiful trees. The host Pinidu has lots of information and is kind & patient & generous with his time.

Stayed in August 2024

The property is in a very convenient location, providing easy access to major spots by tuk-tuk. It has an amazing, large garden, and the owner is a true gentleman.

Stayed in August 2024

Amazing place, with a huge garden. The owner will guide you through the different spices and fruits that are in this garden. Also, he is happy to help you with suggestions about sightseeing and transport! Come here if you like calm, but still enjoy a nice conversation at the end of your day. Amazing Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinners! Among the best I have ever eaten in my trip :)

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing negative to say...

I stayed at Pinidu's hostel for a total of 4 nights. It is easily among the best hostel experiences I have ever had (having stayed at more than 40 in the past few years...). The room/bed/bathroom is spotless. The hosts are extremely attentive to detail- gave me tour of the garden and recommendations about where to visit. Above all, I must say that Pinidu is an exceptional human being. After I left the hostel, I had a medical emergency and contacted him for advice. He exchanged with people he knew and sent a friend to the hospital to personally make an appointment for me as I returned to the city. I stayed again at his place for two more nights while I did more tests, during which he was extremely supportive and sought to help me be comfortable. I cannot recommend this place enough. Especially for people who like a calm environment in nature. Peace from Canada <3

Stayed in April 2024

The host was really nice and gave me lots of advices on what to do.

Stayed in March 2024

The garden is incredible. It feels like you are in the jungle but you are actually 3-5 minutes tuc tuc (0.6€) away from the beach and Galle fort. If I am back in the city this will be my hostal again.

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was awesome 😎

What an incredible host. Absolutely loved the stay here. The host puts a lot of emphasis on the experience of the guests. Pinidu is one the best host you'll ever meet during your travels. Definitely recommend this place to solo as well as groups.

Stayed in January 2024

We stayed one night in the old parkland hostel. It’s a beautiful house and an astonishing garden behind the house. The host is very friendly and tries to do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you stay at the old parkland hostel and they offer you to take dinner and or breakfast, seizes the opportunity!! It’s extraordinary. Very delicious traditional food, cooked fresh with the vegetables and fruits from the own garden.

Stayed in January 2024

Very kind host, the hostel has a beautiful garden and we got a very nice tour around the gardens and he told us about the many different plants. Good breakfast and room

Stayed in December 2023

You wouldn't expect more comfortability and relaxation than this in a hostel. Everything in this hostel had above the hostels' standard, it's more like a villa atmosphere. Garden was very diversified with full of trees and plants, especially the coconut trees. Host offered me a coconut drink as well when I just arrived, he was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the garden and breathed clean air which was a great bonus. Good homemade food. Thank you for everything !

Stayed in December 2023

hostel is very beautiful, along with his garden. He was very helpful with recommendations and making sure we weren't overcharged by transport as well as making recommendations of places to visit. The beds were comfortable, the bedroom clean and the air con great! Breakfasts was available upon request and it is amongst the best food we have had on our trip! Travel to Galle Fort is quick and cheap. Will definitely return if in Galle again!

Stayed in December 2023

It was very pleasure to stay in this fabulous place. This was a great hanging out place with loved ones, friends and families. Quality and facilities were well beyond from an ordinary hostel. Place was clean and AC and WiFi worked well. Plenty of things can arrange in here because the place was huge. Really nice host, happy to help you with anything. Yummy Breakfast. I loved my stay after arriving in Galle and just chilling out. Would definitely stay again !

Stayed in December 2023

Very clean facilities and had everything a traveler needed to be comfortable. Pinidu was very welcoming and offered home cooked traditional meals.

Stayed in September 2023

nothing

the host, backyard, rooms

Stayed in May 2023

This is the perfect hostel for peaceful & relaxing stay with unique structure & a huge garden in backyard . The owner Pinidu is very friendly & helpful person, as he helped me a lot to explore nearby places, along with that their Homemade sri lankan dinner and breakfast were awesome.I would not hesitate to come back again and I recommend other travelers to try this place out.

Stayed in May 2023

A/C tourned off a few times

The place is over 100 years old The owner gave me a nice tour around the farm it was fun and beautiful

Stayed in April 2023

The house and garden are really beautiful. the room was comfortable and the owner was very friendly! he gave me a tour around the garden and told me everything about the trees and fruits he has growing there. definitely recommend this hostel!

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was perfect!

We enjoyed the hostel alot! The house is beautiful and the host is super friendly and helpful 😊 We felt home straight away. Rooms are very clean and the private bathroom is big. We got a tour in the wonderful garden full of fruit trees and incredible nature. The place has lots of squirrels 😍 It's not far from the center and quit at night. The breakfast was organic and prepared with love! We will definitely be back! Thank you so much! Smile and be happy ☀️❤️

Stayed in February 2023