Reviews of Perfect Hideout
Jayamawatha, 3rd lane Yapagama, 21100 Dambulla, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaying at Perfect Hideout was truly an amazing experience! 😍😍😍😍. The room and facilities were spotless and absolutely perfect. The lovely host prepared us incredible traditional Sri Lankan meals that we will never forget, and her husband went above and beyond by taking us on a fantastic tour to Pidurangala Rock and many other local spots. He also arranged a very affordable safari where we were lucky enough to see elephants up close! On top of that, they even picked us up and made everything so easy for us. This place is not only a wonderful hostel, but it also offers a full experience of Sri Lanka thanks to the kindness and dedication of the hosts. Highly recommended – we couldn’t have asked for more! 🙏🫶
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing! Communication with Indunil has been great since booking the room. The room and entire place was really pretty and very clean. We enjoyed seeing a sunset on our first night and then doing a tour the next day. Indunil really showed us some hidden gems. He also went above and beyond to book a safari for us on the next day. I can really recommend staying here.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe owner of this home stay was very humble and friendly person.He organized a Pidurangala sunrise tour with another attractive places in Sigiriya also It's included my breakfast at hotel in Sigiriya town. Also I ordered dinner from them and his wife made super delicious traditional Sri Lankan dinne for me. Room was clean and I didn't see any bad point. The bed was very comfortable and room has hair dryer and cute mini tea setup.
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a short but wonderful stay at Inundil’s house. He is a great and very kind host who takes excellent care of his guests. He kindly offered to drive us to the Golden Temple, which is just a few minutes from the house, and waited for us to finish the visit to bring us back home, where his wife prepared a delicious dinner in their beautiful garden. We would definitely come back and highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were amazing! They helped us organise a safari and were great at communication. The room was fairly clean - though bags are needed in the garbage bins. The AC was welcomed during the heat wave. Breakfast was lovely!
The location was very hard to find - we went down several roads before finding it. Leaving the place early one morning we took a wrong turn walking and were quickly surrounded by barking dogs - we were extremely scared. Locals suggested that the dogs wouldn't harm us - but it ruined the walking experience for us for the rest of the week. That said the location was generally good - quiet from the loud streets of Dambulla.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast, confy bed, lovely host. Walking distance to the Dambulla caves.
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice, new and clean room with perfect breakfast. Thank you for your hospitality.
Reviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe owner is very kind and helpful, he has a lot of reccomendations! It was amazing
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Reviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWell located, clean and very nice owner
Mattress a little too hard and a squeegee was missing in the bathroom
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewComfy and clean, our host was very accommodating! When we arrived he drove us to multiple attractions and picked us up again. He also dropped us to the restaurant he recommended and organised for someone to drop us back. Very kind and friendly and helped us get the bus to Kandy the next day
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Reviewed: 11 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewOwner was very friendly and welcomed us with a banana lassi. Room was very clean and the nicest we stayed at in Sri Lanka! Super close to the cave temple - can walk there in 15 mins. Great bathroom, really comfortable bed, mirror, clothes stand. Everything we needed! Plus super cute dog, Ellie who i miss already.
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Reviewed: 27 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe WiFi speed was super fast, the host was so attentive & friendly. The breakfast was yummy & the room was just perfect for us.
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Reviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewStayed here for 3 nights in total. Extremely clean with a/c. Only a short walk from the golden temple. Host is extremely accommodating. Took us to see the sunset from a viewpoint close by on our first evening there. The following morning took us to the base of pidurangala for a sunrise hike and then breakfast after. He also took us on a tour around the locality. Gave great recommendations for local restaurants and attractions.
Small bit outside of Dambulla town which was actually nice. Still a few spots to eat close by
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewIt was the cleanest room I saw in two months in Sri Lanka! Everything was just perfect!
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Reviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe had very nice breakfast every morning and the room was very clean. The owner is nice and supported us with some transportation in dambulla.
Reviewed: 19 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery nicely decorated cute room in the family’s home. Clean and with everything you need.
A bit far from everything and we asked for a pick up which cost extra. They wanted to charge more even for extra toilet paper which is weird.
Reviewed: 30 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe host is more than amazing. He showed us a magnificent sunset. The place is near the view point. It’s really clean and comfortable! The breakfast was very good and homemade!
Reviewed: 23 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe owner went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. He took us on a sunset tour to the most beautiful hidden spot for free! He also drove to Sigiriya after leaving for a very reasonable price. Nothing was too much hassle. He also recommended a great buffet breakfast place only 2 min walk away only 800lkr. The room was so beautiful and felt luxurious. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. The shower was hot. The AC was great. We felt so relaxed here in the beautiful green garden. Everything you need is only a 5 minute tuk tuk ride away (if you feel like leaving as it is so relaxing here)! We could not have had a better stay, thanks so much!