No.112 Gabada road, Inginiyagala, near Galoya National Park entrance, Inginiyagala
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“Lovely warm family-owned accomodation, spacious new room and wonderful local hom…”
“the room was clean, big and comfortable with great a/c”
“The family hosting were lovely, the food was amazing and it was so peaceful”
“The acoommodation is very comfortable with a beautiful garden, and all the staff…”
“The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable”
“The room is very clean, the air conditioning works well (though the remote displ…”
“Know that the accomodation is incredibly basic, but the price is very fair consi…”
“We had a safari organised for us and breakfast/dinner provided, all for a fair p…”
“Charita prepared both dinner and breakfast for us — both excellent, authentic, …”
“The accommodation is basic but very clean, and the breakfast is very good”
“Perfect location for exploring Gal Oya and the Ampara/Inginiyagala area, far fr…”
“The area is still very authentic and invites you to take walks and connect with …”
Charitha Rest features an open-air bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Ampara. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units at the guest house come with a seating area. The guest house offers certain units that feature a terrace and mountain view, and each unit comes with a private bathroom and a desk. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is an on-site lounge, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held on site. For guests with children, the guest house provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Charitha Rest, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Batticaloa International Airport, 90 km from the accommodation.
Kristen
couple
June 21, 2026
“So peaceful and great food”
I loved my time here at this property. The family hosting were lovely, the food was amazing and it was so peaceful. Know that the accomodation is incredibly basic, but the price is very fair considering what you get. I would absolutely stay here again if I return. P.S. they also have 2 family dogs there. One of them is a puppy named Ken. Give them a cuddle for me if you go
TheRogue88L
extended_group
May 28, 2026
Fantastic experience at Charita Rest. The young owner, Charita, runs this place together with his parents with great passion and kindness. We felt welcomed like family from the very first moment. The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Charita prepared both dinner and breakfast for us — both excellent, authentic, and cooked with care. He also organized a boat safari at Gal Oya National Park for us, complete with a picnic — an unforgettable experience to discover the park and the island's wild nature. Perfect location for exploring Gal Oya and the Ampara/Inginiyagala area, far from mass tourism. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic, family-run experience in the heart of Sri Lanka. Thank you for everything, Charita!
Sebastian
family_with_children
April 17, 2026
“Very kind and welcoming host family, Cosy bungalows & tasty food (incl. extra wishes of our kids)”
Very welcoming and heartwarming family. A homestay as we wished for
Paul
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
The acoommodation is very comfortable with a beautiful garden, and all the staff including Charitha are very helpful. We had a safari organised for us and breakfast/dinner provided, all for a fair price. The safari was one of our favorite experiences in all of Sri Lanka.
Alessandro
family_with_children
March 11, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Charitha is kind and helpful, and his parents are lovely people, always smiling and happy to assist. The room is very clean, the air conditioning works well (though the remote display is broken, so you have to guess the settings), and the place and surroundings are really nice. Charitha’s parents are also delightful cooks.
Chamara
couple
March 5, 2026
“Good value for money and very friendly people”
Very nice
Rachel Upeka
extended_group
February 6, 2026
“Quiet stay in a local village, close to the dam and the Gal Oya safari”
Lovely warm family-owned accomodation, spacious new room and wonderful local home-cooked food by the family
Camille
family_with_children
February 3, 2026
“Homely, clean and welcoming guesthouse very close to Gal Oya national park”
Welcoming, clean and friendly. Mosquito nets provided. Lovely food. Helpful staff arranged an early safari at Gal Oya for us which was fantastic.
Fabian
couple
January 19, 2026
Such a lovely and welcoming family! The area is still very authentic and invites you to take walks and connect with the local people. The Gal Oya boat tour was absolutely spectacular – perfectly organized by Charitha at a fair price. They also arranged a truly special hike with the most breathtaking view we’ve seen in Sri Lanka so far.
Myron
solo_traveller
November 21, 2025
“Amazing!”
Really nice houses, amazing service.
Guest
couple
September 29, 2025
Such a lovely and welcoming family! The area is still very authentic and invites you to take walks and connect with the local people. The Gal Oya boat tour was absolutely spectacular – perfectly organized by Charitha at a fair price. They also arranged a truly special hike with the most breathtaking view we’ve seen in Sri Lanka so far.
Divya Sree
extended_group
September 26, 2025
“Excellent”
What a wonderful stay we had, such a sweet family. Charitha also arranged the boat safari and vedda museum visit for us, hassle free and everything was taken care of. The family has been very kind to us and also trusted us with a local bank transfer for the stay cost, when we ran short of cash. Also we had the best Sri Lankan food here. :) Sambol was incredible!
Noy
family_with_children
September 15, 2025
the room was clean, big and comfortable with great a/c.
Martyn
solo_traveller
September 15, 2025
“Lovely quiet place”
Lovely place. Best nights sleep in Sri Lanka. Very nice staff and lovely food.
Heather
couple
September 3, 2025
It was super homely and our room was brand new! Really friendly hosts and great food
Bruno
family_with_children
August 16, 2025
The host and his family are very kind They arranged everything for us: a morning hike up to a hill with a wonderful view (best attraction for us) and a boat safari. Jeep safari are also possible, and there are very few people, so it must be quite different than in Yala or Kaudulla. The food his mother prepared for us was very tasty. There were renovating the dinning terrasse and built 3 new rooms, so the comfort should be a level up in the coming weeks. Because the area is out of the beaten tracks, you won't see many tourists in the whole town: we saw only 3 families on 2 days. But we saw many grey langur monkeys, giant lizards, black gecko, elephants, tukan, crocodile and many other birds.
Carme
extended_group
August 15, 2025
“Recommended for the Gal Oya Safari”
The Charitta is ideal if you want to visit the Gal Oya Water Safari. They take care of booking the safari and arranging transportation for you. A family runs the hotel. They are lovely and helped us with everything. The prices are very reasonable. They also drove us to Barracola in their car for a very good price. It's difficult to get out of Gal Oya without your own transportation. The accommodation is basic but very clean, and the breakfast is very good.
Jamie
solo_traveller
August 10, 2025
Charitha is a legend. I arrived at 6pm and within 30 minutes had a boat safari tour lined up for 6am in the morning at a much lower price than with an online booking. He then drove me to the National Park office at 6am and drove me back at 8:30am afterwards. Went above and beyond. Room was comfortable with good AC, adequate breakfast. 5 star hospitality
Mirjam Anna
family_with_children
August 9, 2025
A very friendly and welcoming family-run guesthouse. We had home-made dinner which was excellent. Our room was very basic, but ok. Our host also helped us organise a safari and taxi ride. Thank you!
Maria
family_with_children
July 28, 2025
“Exceptional”
Very clean, very kind staff especially the lady who was hosting us. The food was tasty and and we had a very comfortable stay
Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Open-air bath, Badminton equipment, Fitness classes, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Kid meals, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room
Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Pets allowed, Air conditioning
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Barber/beauty shop, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Private check-in/check-out, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying
This family room features a private bathroom and air conditioning and wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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