Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours
No 177, Deepani School Road, Quarry Mawatha, Wannithammennawa,
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Why people book this hotel
“Very lovely hostess and her cooking is to die for”
“Amazing place, hosts were so kind and awesome, they cooked a dinner and breakfas…”
“Breakfast was also great”
“Very good Sri Lankan breakfast”
“Nilu and Marsha provided a wonderful experience with a spacious apartment, wonde…”
“The property was clean, spacious and comfortable”
“Very clean and with all the facilities you need”
“Sweet hosting couple, warm welcome, delicious food and clean facilities”
“Nilu and his wife were the kindest people and helped us out with picking us up f…”
“We booked a tour through the Homestay, which was great value for money”
Overview
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. All units come with a seating area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. A fridge, a minibar and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. The family-friendly restaurant at the guest house serves Chinese cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. Bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house and the area is popular for walking tours. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours. Nature Park Anuradhapura is 3 km from the accommodation, while Kumbichchan Kulama Tank is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Sigiriya, 65 km from Sweet Home Tourist Rest, Cooking Classes & Tours, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Gijs
couple
March 4, 2026
Great stay in Anuradhapura! Very clean and with all the facilities you need. We also did a cooking class which was amazing. Breakfast was also great!
Nina
couple
February 16, 2026
“Perfect location if you want to stay outside of the busy Anuradhapura city center”
Absolutely stunning environment, located in the middle of the beautiful nature. Very lovely hostess and her cooking is to die for!
Lena
couple
January 16, 2026
“An Unforgettable Experience”
Our experience at Sweet Home Tourist Rest was simply amazing, and we enjoyed every bit of it. The best part was the hospitality, which was simply outstanding. A particular mention must be made of Malsha, whose food was simply too good, especially the rice and curry, which was full of all the genuine flavors of Sri Lanka. It was one of the best experiences we had. The experience we had with the tours arranged by Nilukshan was simply phenomenal. The historical site tour was very informative and well-arranged, and our Wilpattu Safari experience was out of the world. The entire experience was very smoothly managed. On the whole, we had amazing hospitality, mouth-watering cuisine, and great tour organization by Sweet Home Tourist Rest. Definitely recommended, and we look forward to coming back again.
Mirthe
couple
January 16, 2026
“Lovely stay”
Sweet hosting couple, warm welcome, delicious food and clean facilities
Lukáš
extended_group
December 4, 2025
Amazing place, hosts were so kind and awesome, they cooked a dinner and breakfast for us which was absolutely delicious. Totally book this place once you visit Srí Lanka! 😊
ALAN
couple
November 24, 2025
“An exceptionally delightful place to stay”
Nilu and Marsha provided a wonderful experience with a spacious apartment, wonderful food, excellent tours and good company. We enjoyed an excellent cooking class. They arranged transport for us and were especially helpful in attending to our needs. We recommend Sweet Homestay highly.
Charlotte
solo_traveller
November 18, 2025
“Super good breakfast, can rent bikes”
Very good Sri Lankan breakfast. Very helpful people
Hannah
couple
October 17, 2025
“Make sure to stay here when visiting Anuradhapura!”
We had the absolute best time here, this homestay was the highlight of our trip! Nilu and his wife were the kindest people and helped us out with picking us up from the station & helping organise our onwards travel after our 2 nights stay. We were the only people staying so ended up having the living area completely to ourselves! We booked the Ancient City tour which was fantastic we learnt so much🙌🏻 we also booked the cooking class which we highly recommend, it was so much fun & we even learnt to eat with our hands!! Definitely get the traditional sri lankan breakfast, it was the best breakfast we’ve ever had! Nilu and his wife are fantastic cooks! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & hope to return one day!!
Jess
couple
October 12, 2025
“An unforgettable trip to Anuradhapura made special by a wonderful family!”
The property was clean, spacious and comfortable. We especially loved sitting on the balcony and watching the colourful birds. It was great to have access to a fridge and a living room area. The bedroom was air conditioned and the beds were comfortable. Nilu and Malsha were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. Nilu took us to Wilpattu National Park for a full day safari and we had an unforgettable day. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the park and its wildlife as well as Sri Lankan history. Malsha is a fantastic cook and served us many great meals throughout our stay which were some of the best dishes we’ve had in Sri Lanka. If you are looking for delicious food, exciting trips and warm hospitality, this is the place for you!
Yasmin
extended_group
September 18, 2025
“Lovely family, lovely home and great food.”
Everyone was really friendly and accommodating. We arrived early and were able to leave our bags and freshen up before exploring the town. The breakfast and dinner were fantastic, highly recommend. We booked a tour through the Homestay, which was great value for money. The tour guide was very friendly, well informed and we had a great day.
Gil
family_with_children
September 13, 2025
“Perfect stay in Anuradhapura”
Amazing hosts, beautiful family, the house is very very nice and the food too!
Juliette
extended_group
August 31, 2025
We truly loved our experience with this family. We stayed for two nights, went on a full-day safari, enjoyed a delicious meal and our guide gave us excellent explanations. We were lucky to see many animals and are very grateful for the wonderful moments we shared with this family. Thank you so much for your warm hospitality.
Mariëlle
couple
August 25, 2025
“Best place to stay in Sri Lanka!”
From the moment you arrive, the hosts make you feel very welcome. They are warm, kind, and always ready to help. The food is amazing, both breakfast and dinner are tasty and made with traditional Sri Lankan recipes. Nilukshan also organizes fun activities. He knows a lot about nature, wildlife, and culture, and his English is very good. He is also happy to give advice and help you plan the rest of your trip. We did the safari to Wilpattu with him and this was fantastic. If you get the chance to stay here, don’t miss it. This homestay is a true highlight of Sri Lanka!
Lau
couple
August 22, 2025
“Perfect”
Beautiful and Large House in quiet Area. Staff so amazing we felt right at home. Spacious also
Katharina
solo_traveller
August 12, 2025
“Comfortable, warmhearted, great!”
We had two wonderful days at Sweet Home Tourist Rest and felt very comfortable in the familiar setting of this guest house. The breakfast was excellent, there is even a fridge with water and beer available and the hosts immediately organised a contact for us with an extremely pleasant local guide! Two intense days in an impressive place.
Katharina
couple
August 6, 2025
“Comfortable, warmhearted, great!”
We had two wonderful days at Sweet Home Tourist Rest and felt very comfortable in the familiar setting of this guest house. The breakfast was excellent, there is even a fridge with water and beer available and the hosts immediately organised a contact for us with an extremely pleasant local guide! Two intense days in an impressive place, flanked by very
Alexander
couple
July 25, 2025
Very nice family business. We felt like being home. This people take great care of their guests. The owner Nilukshan is big professional together with staff of the accomodation. They prepared the best meals and helped us to organize perfect tour in Anradhapura and Mihintale where we learnt a lot of things about local culture. Our room was very clean and spacious. At the end of our stay Nilukshan drove us to different city and told us a lot of interesting things about Sri Lanka on the way there. The whole experience was simly unforgettable. Thank you for your care and hospitality.
Arianne
family_with_children
July 21, 2025
“Very friendly and comfortable homestay with a personal touch and great help with organizing tours”
This guesthouse is run by the nicest family you can imagine. They do everything to let you enjoy your stay. The apartment was very comfortable for 5 people. Breakfast with fruit and lots of Sri Lanka snacks. We experienced the nice cooking class and they also arranged an excellent english speaking guide (Camal) for us to visit the old en new city. This stay really made our first days in Sri Lanka a great experience!
JOHN
family_with_children
July 16, 2025
“Sweet home!”
The guest room upstairs is very spacious and tidy. The balcony is a lovely place to chill out in the evening. The host’s cooking is fabulous. We had both breakfast and dinner and throughly enjoyed it. We also had our laundry done promptly. We parked our rented tuk tuk safely in the front garden of the Sweet Home. All was sweet and sound! Thank you
Emma
extended_group
July 4, 2025
“This is by far the best guesthouse I’ve ever stayed in. The family that owns it is absolutely fenomenal and are all so i”
The property was absolutely stunning. The room was very big with enough space to keep all your belongings. We had a bathroom for ourselves and even a kitchen with a fridge to keep our drinks cold. There was even a seperate living space for us to enjoy.
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Hiking, Spa facilities, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Fruits, Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off, Public transport tickets
One-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this apartment also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The spacious apartment features soundproof walls, a minibar, a seating area as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 6 beds.
Family Room
This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.
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