Reviews of Nethmi Homestay

This homestay is truly surrounded by nature's embrace — lush gardens, chirping birds, and a deeply peaceful atmosphere. Siphon and his wife welcomed us with sincerity and a personal touch that made us feel right at home. What more could one ask for, especially when the accommodation is not only affordable but exceeds expectations in every way? Their hospitality goes beyond mere service — it's a reflection of their heart. We leave with gratitude, carrying a sense of peace and deep appreciation for being hosted like family. You don’t always find this kind of warmth in stars or ratings — you simply feel it in your heart.

Nothing in life is ever truly perfect — it's all about learning to adapt and appreciate the experience rather than focus on flaws.

We had a lovely time at Nethmi Homestay. It's perfectly located if you want to climb Pidurangala, make a safari, and still enjoy the more quiet countryside of Sigiriya. The hosts are very friendly and cater to all wishes. Totally recommend this place especially with children!

Mr. Bandara was an excellent host – very attentive and helpful. They have a tuk tuk, and when we asked for a ride, they were quick to arrange it. I even had the chance to take a spin driving it myself, which was super fun! They also offer safari tours in a 4x4 at a much better price than the agencies (unfortunately, we only found this out after we had already done the tour with an agency). They also served us an excellent dinner! We highly recommend staying with them – it was a warm and special experience.

Bedroom has a little bit musty smell

Beautiful and cozy property in sigriya Very helpful hosts

We had the best time in sigiriya at Nethmis! The family was very lovely and caring. They drove us every where we wanted with the tuktuk and gave us a lot of recommendations what to do or where to eat. The breakfast was also really good and various to each day. Perfect place to travel around sigiriya. Thanks to the whole family who made our trip extra special!

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The facility is run by a very nice family. They welcomed us with tea and cake. The facility is very clean with a wonderful garden. I highly recommend this place

Friendly family, organised safari for us and dropped to bus station on way bak.

We spent three nights at Nethmi Homestay while we were visiting the Cultural Triangle. Thanks to Supun, who took us on his own tuk tuk each day, we visited Aruradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya, driving around the countryside and also showing us some breathtaking spots. We felt so lucky and pleased to visit this part of the country in this way. The homestay was perfect for relaxing in the middle of the jungle. The breakfast prepared by the family was different each day and always delicious. We also had dinner there one night and it was delightful. Definitely a place to come back! :)

Very very friendly family, room with simple amenities, just enough to enjoy your stay. Nice terrace big enough to practice some yoga and have a dinner table and long chairs. Very cute little garden where I wish I could have spend more time. We travelled during a heavy rainy period... Not the easiest location to get to main attractions in Sigiriya. It is not far but you need to walk through ways that might be dangerous in the night. Better to arrange transportation at least in the night. They also took us to Kandy with tuk tuk for a very fair price.

The Place Is super quiet e paeceful, it's pretty easy to find tuctuc to go to centre. The family is warming and lovely, the offered us super breakfast and good advice. If you are looking for a magical and quiet Place in Sigirya I reccomend this.

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The place is great and the family is really warm and welcome. They offer me tea and pancakes on arrival 🥹. The room was clean and comfy, with towel, toilet paper, soap and fan. They pick me up from another place for free and they offer a lot of tours. Breakfast was ok.

Very kind and helpful family. Nice, new and clean room. Beautiful garden. Good locality near Sigiriya. Nice breakfast - srilanka style, mostly vegan and sweet - srilanka's pancakes, buns, toasts, jam, tea, coffee, watter. We realy enjoyed time here.

I love the property. Also the family so nice and always polite. They prepare a nice breakfast and also they gave me some te out of hours. They also rent a bike! Thanks :)

A lot of humidity in the room

Lovely place, the family are very welcoming and helpful. Staff go above and beyond to help you out. They have a tuk tuk so will often drive you where you need to go (for reasonable prices). They also helped organise our safari.

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Its a beautiful place, good location and very peacefuly. The room was very clean, the food was fantastic and the hosts are very friendly. They have a scooter for rent and i had a lot of fun with it. Thanx a lot and please preserve this little paradies

Lovely welcoming family, 3 different delicious breakfasts and afternoon tea was also served. The tranquil gardens were a quiet place to relax. The beds were super comfortable.

Very nice place and kind owners, one of the best stays we had in Sri Lanka. Also very cheap.

Both rooms were clean and the host was very nice.

One room was without AC and therefore there was quite a high humidity inside the room.

This was such a great Homestay which made for a wonderful 3 nights in Sigiriya. The room was clean and very comfortable and the bathroom was nice with a hot water shower. The hosts were such a lovely family that helped with everything. We had breakfast and dinner here everyday which was delicious and very generously sized. Supun helped us to plan and organise all our activities and took us to some secret local places which were all amazing. Highly recommend staying here if you are coming to Sigiriya :)

Wonderful family, super friendly and helped us plan our days in Sigiriya. Lovely home cooked food for breakfast and optional dinners.

We are a couple from India and this was our first International trip. The host and his family made us feel like at home. He picked us from the bus stop. Clean and nice room. The family is so welcoming and friendly. The food they served was delicious. This place is so calm and peaceful. It will give you a relaxing feel for sure. I highly recommend staying at this place.