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Water Front Home Stay is situated in Anuradhapura and offers a garden. The homestay has access to a restaurant.

This homestay with garden views has 1 bathroom with bidet and free toiletries.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the homestay.

We knew this homestay would be great because of the wonderful reviews we’d seen, but it surpassed our expectations! Thank you to Mr Wasantha and his wife for perfect hosting, fascinating conversation and information about Sri Lanka culture, politics and history, delicious food (we ate breakfast and dinner, both days of our stay and we’re so glad we did) and for helping us arrange everything (bikes to hire, the drive from Trincomalee) with ease. We met lovely other travellers here, and stayed in a very comfortable and very clean room, with a real sense of being welcomed into the family home while being free to come and go and do as you wish. We hope very much to come back one day!

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9.5
Exceptional
298 reviews
Price from
$35.70
per night

Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours can be found in Anuradhapura, close to Attikulama Tank and 2.5 km from Kada Panaha Tank. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Amazing food! Best I've had all trip in Sri Lanka (8days)

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9.5
Exceptional
183 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Boasting garden views, Ceylonima Home Stay provides accommodation with patio, around 2.6 km from Attikulama Tank. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

For guests with children, the homestay features outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Ceylonima Home Stay.

Welcoming hosts. Dinner very good as well as breakfast. Proper and clean rooms with full accessories. ATM near the residence. Isolated and silent location.

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9.9
Exceptional
469 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Anuradhapura, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Great view. Nice owner. Help us to manage express bus ticket to airport.

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9.1
Wonderful
216 reviews
Price from
$13.60
per night

Located 5.3 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 6 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in the centre of Anuradhapura, Lake House Homestay provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 6.9 km from Kada Panaha Tank, 7.1 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds and 7.5 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Really amazing family, which host this accommodation. They cooked fantastic dinner, helped us a lot. All in all a pleasant stay, which we can highly recommend to you!

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9.5
Exceptional
395 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Well located in Anuradhapura, Malwathu Oya Forest Garden provides a Full English/Irish breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.7 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. Guests can make use of a garden.

Room is very clean , comfortable bed and clean bathroom . Staff is very friendly for their customers.

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9.1
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$13.50
per night

Located within 1.1 km of Kada Panaha Tank and 1.8 km of Nature Park Anuradhapura in the centre of Anuradhapura, DELMOND Lake - Anuradhapura offers accommodation with seating area. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

Can recommend to anyone. Environment is better than pictures.

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9.3
Wonderful
8 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Anuradhapura, Emerald Home Stay offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. With free private parking, the property is 700 metres from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.4 km from Kada Panaha Tank. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura Railway Station is 3.6 km from the homestay, while Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 69 km from Emerald Home Stay.

Wow. We can’t say enough about this amazing hotel, family and experience. After traveling for awhile and having some not so great experiences in the surrounding area, we found this gem. First off it’s new and modern with great air conditioner, a hot shower and an extremely comfortable bed. The family who owns and runs it is incredible and was always there with a snack and even offered us some rides when needed. And their cooking is exceptional. Truly some of the sweetest people we’ve met on our travels. Do yourself a favor and stay here. A lot of other spots are old and have problems whereas Emerald Homestay was just excellent all around.

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9.9
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
$33.25
per night

Located within 6.6 km of Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 7.8 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Yatinuwara Bungalow offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Anuradhapura. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.

Excellent staff support and service. Beautiful and well maintained facilities. Nice pool. Comfortable bed. Good Sri Lankan breakfast. It's very quiet because it is away from the main road.

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9
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Set 2 km from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 3 km from Kada Panaha Tank in the centre of Anuradhapura, Green Mart Family Rest offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The guest house features family rooms.

The host was very friendly and quiet place for stay. Room was clean and almost everything there.

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9
Wonderful
33 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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  • Ceylonima Home Stay
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 469 reviews

    Ceylonima Home Stay offers accommodations in Anuradhapura, 1.6 miles from Attikulama Tank and 2.6 miles from Kada Panaha Tank.

    The best welcome you get when you come to sri lanka

  • Yatinuwara Bungalow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Yatinuwara Bungalow offers accommodations in Anuradhapura, 4.1 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 4.8 miles from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

    Great bathroom, lovely swimming pool, towel art. Enthusiastic locals

  • Theon Resort
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Theon Resort in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

    Food, clean rooms , staff and all facilities are perfect.

  • Blooming Holiday Resort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 63 reviews

    Blooming Holiday Resort is a recently renovated guest house in Anuradhapura where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace.

    Great facilities and really nice staff . Good value for money

  • Nimal's Home
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 143 reviews

    A 16-minute walk from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, Nimal's Home features accommodations with access to a garden.

    great stay. 100% recommendation. super recommend driver Mario.

  • Lakeside Villa
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 313 reviews

    Lakeside Villa is located in Anuradhapura, 2.2 mi from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 3.7 mi from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds. Both free WiFi and private parking are available on site.

    The location, the staff behaviour, the value for money.

  • Levi's Tourist – Anuradhapura
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 370 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Nature Park Anuradhapura in the center of Anuradhapura, Levi's Tourist – Anuradhapura features accommodations with access to a garden.

    Everything was very good. The Family is very helpful.

  • Andorra Tourist Resort Anuradhapura
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 401 reviews

    Overlooking peaceful nature views, Andorra Tourist Resort Anuradhapura is located in Jaffna Junction, Anuradhapura within close proximity to ancient ruins.

    The bed is very comfortable, the owners really kind

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  • Kutumbaya
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 278 reviews

    Kutumbaya offers beauty services and a fitness room, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, a 6-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank.

    The room was nice, comfortable bed, friendly staff

  • King Reach
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 18 reviews

    Located in Anuradhapura, within 2.6 mi km of Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds and 2.6 mi of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, King Reach features accommodations with a garden and free WiFi.

    Clean Spacious rooms, Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff.

  • Thilaka City Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 69 reviews

    Thilaka Holiday Home City Hotel is located 1.9 mi from SLAF Anuradhapura Airport. It houses a restaurant and offers complimentary WiFi acccess and parking.

    Piscine calme personnel super excellente soupe maison

  • TEMCO Holiday Bungalow
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    TEMCO Holiday Bungalow in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. This guest house provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

  • Abhaya Resorts
    Budget options available
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 44 reviews

    A 8-minute walk from Nature Park Anuradhapura in the center of Anuradhapura, Abhaya Resorts features accommodations with access to a garden.

    Понравилось - отношение хозяина гостиницы, завтрак

  • Water Front Home Stay
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 298 reviews

    Water Front Home Stay is located in Anuradhapura and offers a garden. The homestay has access to a restaurant. This homestay with garden views has 1 bathroom with bidet and free toiletries.

    Everything. You will be taking care of. Extremely kind and helpful lovely family.

  • Golden Ray villa
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 64 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Golden Ray villa features accommodations in Anuradhapura. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    English B/F superb, my familly enjoyed very much,

  • Chipmunk Home Stay
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    Providing garden views, Chipmunk Home Stay in Anuradhapura provides accommodations and a garden.

    2日滞在。優しい家族の中に包まれてとても良いサービスを受けました! 食事から娘さんの演奏、とても色々気を遣っていただきとても感謝してます。英語が話せない僕でも愛が伝わりました!

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Anuradhapura

  • Amaya Holiday Home
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Amaya Holiday Home in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Lion Home Stay Anuradhapura
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Providing a garden, Lion Home Stay Anuradhapura offers accommodations in Anuradhapura. This guest house provides free private parking and daily room service.

  • cerulean Lodge
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Cerulean Lodge enjoys a location in Anuradhapura, 3.2 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 3.9 miles from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. This homestay features free private parking and a shared kitchen.

  • Lamandu City Hotel
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Lamandu City Hotel provides accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, a 13-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank and 0.8 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank.

  • Emerald Home Stay
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Emerald Home Stay is located in Anuradhapura, just 1.5 miles from Kada Panaha Tank and 1.8 miles from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

    Clean, new, and modern homestay with a friendly and helpful family. Highly recommend.

  • Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 183 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours in Anuradhapura provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    Friendly hosts, cooking class extra but would highly recommend!

  • Iwura Resort and Restaurant
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Iwura Resort and Restaurant features accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, 2.4 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.5 miles from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

  • Meera Homestay
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 63 reviews

    A 19-minute walk from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, Meera Homestay provides accommodations with access to a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

    Location of homestay in calm place. Host is caring.

  • DELMOND Lake - Anuradhapura
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    A 13-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, DELMOND Lake - Anuradhapura offers accommodations with access to a garden.

    Can recommend to anyone. Environment is better than pictures.

  • Villa Tulip Garden
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 28 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Anuradhapura City Centre district of Anuradhapura, Villa Tulip Garden is a 12-minute walk from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

    De grote ruimtes en de aardige en behulpzame gastvrouw.

  • Myr-o Homestay
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 28 reviews

    1.6 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, Myr-o Homestay provides accommodations with access to a garden.

    Il gestore molto disponibile e gentile Camera pulita e spaziosa

  • Umaya Holiday Home
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 44 reviews

    2.1 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, Umaya Holiday Home provides accommodations with access to a garden.

    Good place. Cleaning and beautiful. Good for family.

  • BAS Balcony
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 29 reviews

    Providing a garden, BAS Balcony offers accommodations in Anuradhapura. This homestay provides free private parking and room service.

    Ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, wir waren zufrieden.

  • Malwathu Oya Forest Garden
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Malwathu Oya Forest Garden in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodations are 2 miles from Kada Panaha Tank.

    It is better to stay with a family in one room, together. Safe, clean, meals and AC good..

  • Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 216 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest features accommodations in Anuradhapura.

    clean room , close to railway station , helpful staff

  • Sirisara Holiday Resort
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 54 reviews

    Sirisara Holiday Resort is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Anuradhapura.

    Clean rooms friendly staff and convenient location

  • Green Mart Family Rest
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 33 reviews

    Green Mart Family Rest offers accommodations in Anuradhapura, 1.9 miles from Kada Panaha Tank and 2.6 miles from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

    So kind ! Very helpful for anything ! We recommend

  • Ehala Family Rest
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 87 reviews

    Ehala Family Rest provides accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, 2 miles from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 2.7 miles from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

    Such a yr ffacilities are very excellent .... great 💓💓

  • Mangohut Joy
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 22 reviews

    Mangohut Joy in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

    L’hôte était très souriant, très bon emplacement, petite terrasse très paisible

  • Pearl House Resort
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 reviews

    Pearl House Resort in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

    The freedom and the silence of the environment is good...

  • Golden Residence
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 52 reviews

    Golden Residence offers accommodations in Anuradhapura. Free private parking is available on site.

    Bed tea arrangement is better -include room charges

  • Goalma Family Holiday Resort & Restaurant
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 64 reviews

    Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, Goalma Family Holiday Resort & Restaurant is located in Anuradhapura. Guests can enjoy their meals at the on-site restaurant.

    De gastvrijheid van de eigenaar, zijn goede zorgen rondom excursies.

  • Yellow Birds Resort
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 108 reviews

    Yellow Birds Resort in Anuradhapura provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

    Spacious rooms, clean, comfortable bed and welcoming owners

  • A and D Holiday Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews

    A and D Holiday Inn features accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, a 10-minute walk from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and 0.8 miles from Kada Panaha Tank.

    Nice Accomodation of amazing owners. Thank you so much.

  • Emarald Holiday Homes
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 91 reviews

    Emarald Holiday Homes provides accommodations in the center of Anuradhapura, a 9-minute walk from Kada Panaha Tank and 0.9 miles from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

    Room had everything we needed. Wi-fi was working very well.

  • Anuradhapura Kanimadala Resort
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Kada Panaha Tank and a 17-minute walk from Attikulama Tank, Anuradhapura Kanimadala Resort features accommodations in Anuradhapura, with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

  • Pearl Crown Homestay
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 37 reviews

    Pearl Crown Homestay enjoys a location in Anuradhapura, 2.5 miles from Anuradhapura Railway Station and 3.2 miles from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

    Новая гостиница, чистый номер, приветливый хозяин.

  • Seven Rich Villa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 44 reviews

    A 4-minute walk from Kumbichchan Kulama Tank in the center of Anuradhapura, Seven Rich Villa features accommodations with access to a garden.

    Good location and peaceful place. Owner is helpful.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Anuradhapura

  • Avg. price/night: $24
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 808 reviews
    Amazing view, great hosts and staff, best food
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 469 reviews
    The couple running this home stay is amazing. Warm, welcoming, funny and relaxed. They make you feel at home. We had a very tasty home cooked dinner both evenings and I was also welcomed into their kitchen to have a tea. Room was great, with good airconditioning and a private balcony to relax. If you are driving your own tuktuk, you can park on their place. You can book your tours with them as well. The host is an official guide who speaks great English and will certainly give you a good experience.
    Marit
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $12.10
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 63 reviews
    Location of homestay in calm place. Host is caring.
    Ashok Kumar Moondra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 469 reviews
    The owners are very friendly and welcoming. They made sure we were comfortable and even brought mosquito coils when we were having dinner. The dinner was delicious and served on the terrace outside our room. I would recommend staying here to anyone who wants a very comfortable home stay.
    Annie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
    Clean, new, and modern homestay with a friendly and helpful family. Highly recommend.
    Kimberly
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $7.70
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    Very calm & tranquil place out of the main city. Amazingly friendly family hosting the homestay. Make you feel truly at home
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $7.70
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    Beautiful homestay with an incredibly kind family! The breakfast is a tasty sri lankan breakfast and when we arrived we got fresh juices! The family helped us organize a great tuk tuk driver with good english for a tour through town and the father of the family drove us to the next hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
    Celine
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 28 reviews
    The room and bathroom were lovely and the hosts helpful and friendly. It is pretty close cycle ( organised by homestay) to the ancient city. We were dropped at bus station leaving which was lovely to
    simone
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 240 reviews
    Lovely property for your stay in Anuradaphura. Homestay feeling but all the conforts and services of a hotel. Dinner and breakfast were delicious, good and helpful staff, nice small pool.
    Ignacio
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $28.50
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    The rooms we got were great and the services from owners Kanchi and Supun even better. The setting of the homestay is quiet and beautiful. We had a fantastic cooking class with Kanchi and Supun guided us to Wilpattu Ntl Park, the Ancient City and the other sites around Anuradhapura. All at very reasonable prices.
    Ronald
    Young couple

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