“The best stay you can dream of if you want to relax!”

Literally everything: the location in the middle of nature, the people, the food, the people …. And the yoga classes that I practiced for the first time in my life. Top of class classes. Elke and the staff at Niyagama are absolutely amazing

“A mental, physical and spiritual reset, in four days. Amazing.”

A physical, mental and spiritual oasis. Outstanding facilities surrounded by vibrant nature. The most beautiful yoga studio we’ve experienced. Warm, lovely staff. We’ll be back for sure.

“What a gem!”

Wow. What an amazing stay at Niyagama House. From the airport pick up, to the tuk tuk onwards to my next location, I had the most wonderful and dreamy time. The best way to start my Sri Lankan stay (2 days). The food was exceptional, and I highly recommend trying the local food. Elke and her team were very friendly, attentive and I felt like a queen during my stay. I was surprised by how quiet it was (I was the only guest during low season) as this place is truly a gem. Highly recommend having a massage as well. You will not regret it.

“Perfect yoga retreat balanced with some of the best Sri Lankan food we've eaten.”

My husband and I spent 3 nights at Niyagama House. We really enjoyed the Bliss Yoga package with Elka as well as the morning meditation. Elka is an excellent yoga teacher moulding her classes to suit the participants. After 4 days of yoga, swimming, wonderful food and accommodation we felt fantastic! The whole experience is highly recommended.

“Gorgeous”

Outstanding, attentive, personal service in a really beautiful house and gardens. Very quiet, super food, great pool, fun yoga classes. The free meditation and tea in your room are a lovely touch.

This resort is an absolute gem, meticulously planned and beautifully arranged to create an atmosphere of serenity and authenticity. Every detail, from the sublime décor to the thoughtfully curated spaces, contributes to an experience of pure relaxation. The breakfast is exceptional, offering a delightful blend of flavors that perfectly complement the tranquil surroundings. If you’re looking to escape the hustle of daily life, this is the perfect retreat. The yoga sessions and massages were outstanding, conducted with a level of care and professionalism that truly enhanced the experience. Communication was seamless, ensuring every moment felt effortless and enriching.

“End of tour bliss whether you’re going for relaxation with a little yoga or all in.”

Niyagama was simply stunning and we had such a relaxing stay for 3 nights after our tour that we didn’t venture out again, except for a morning walk around the village meeting the friendly locals. There is such attention to detail at the property and the staff are wonderful. We didn’t come for a retreat but we did enjoy the daily morning meditation and a couple of wonderful yin yoga classes, as we are beginners. The pool is huge for the number of guests with lovely sun beds and two towels for added comfort. All our meals were on the veranda and absolutely delicious and home cooked with quality ingredients. We loved tea on any of the balconies watching the monkeys. I thought I would miss the beach but this was such a different, warm and peaceful experience that completed our special travels to Sri Lanka. Thank you Elke and staff for making us feel so welcome and pampered.

“When can I come back!”

Everything! The beautiful pool and scenery, delicious food and juices! Amazing yoga classes even a complete novice could get on board with! Beds so comfortable and great air con. And lovely lovely staff!

“The best stay for me in Sri Lanka”

I loved the personal touch, I really felt taken care of. The place is very sereen and zen. My best stay in Sri Lanka so far. And many thanks to Elke for the yoga class to tailor the class to my needs.

“Faultless stay!”

Such a memorable and rejuvenating stay with the generous and kind Elke and team. Delicious, clean food (best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka!) and it was so relaxing watching the monkeys in the trees from the room and walking barefoot throughout. Would recommend having a treatment, I had a great wrap. The team have mastered the small details, and there is a huge pool.. the list goes on!

“Can highly recommend.”

Our second visit to Niyagama house and it was just as perfect as the first time. Elke and her team provide a brilliant service, we were so well looked after with a lovely room, great food, brilliant yoga classes and big pool. Gorgeous setting and possible to walk a 5k circuit from house which we did every day. It’s 15 mins from Galle fort in a car.

“Overpriced and underwhelming, not worth the premium price”

I completely agree with an earlier review that people shopping at this price point should look elsewhere—there are far better options available in the area. We stayed during the high season from January 2nd to 4th, and many comparable hotels, particularly closer to Galle, were priced much lower. This only emphasized how overpriced and underwhelming the experience was. The reviews here seem to come mostly from yoga-focused guests rather than those seeking a well-rounded hotel experience. If you’re coming primarily for the hotel, I strongly advise against staying here—especially since the restaurant is also disappointing, with long waiting times and small portions. I want to emphasize that I usually only write reviews when I have had a positive experience to support those in the hospitality and Hospitality industry. However, my experience here was so disappointing that I feel obligated to share it to help others make an informed choice. Highlights: Beautiful grounds and a comfortable pool. Areas for Improvement: Service & Cleaning: 1. No daily cleaning, only a "turndown service," which only happened once during our stay. 2. Rooms lacked basic amenities like a kettle, tea, and cofee - which should be standard at this price level. 3. Water refill, which should have been available, was nowhere to be found—not even after a premium-priced yoga class. Breakfast: Extra charges for proper coffee instead of instant Nescafé—shocking for a hotel in this price range. Room Experience: 1. WiFi barely worked. 2. Air conditioning was loud, and its light could not be turned off, making it hard to sleep. 3. The curtains were too transparent, making the room bright as soon as the sun rose.

Amazing location and service

“Fabulous stay”

My one-week stay at Niyagama House was fabulous with the high standards the facility offers, the green with all those bird sounds in the morning mesmerized me. It was also so relaxing for my body and soul doing meditation & yoga with Elke every day, nourishing myself with the great food from the restaurant. I am looking forward to visiting that 'paradise on earth' again.

My wife and I had the most wonderful stay at Niyagama House. It felt so good to check in there after our two weeks of adventures in Sri Lanka. The property was beautiful with a big and beautiful pool. The staff was super friendly with an amazing service and the food was made by a true masterchef. Definitely the best food we had on our two weeks trip in Sri Lanka. Thank you for a beautiful couple of days at your amazing retreat! We will definitely come back.🙌🌸

“if you are looking for a peaceful and serene experience , this is it ! you can have green smoothies to start off your da”

peaceful surroundings , beautiful landscape, wonderful staff members

“Calm and Serene”

The property was calm and clean - walking barefoot throughout was so relaxing. The food was delicious and the yoga was well managed and great. But I would recommend it most because of the family staff running it were amazing in all the details from organizing a beautiful stay and attention to additional details.

“Heaven on earth 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼”

Everything. The location, the architecture, the staff, the food, the owner, the room etc

“Restful beautiful hotel very zen”

Beautiful and very clean

“Wonderful”

A little bit of paradise