“Amazing experiences and great central location”

Excellent food, great garden and location and Rowan eager to help all your needs,

“Recommended”

A small, quiet, and well-located homestay in Ritigala, close to Habarana. It is advisable to arrange a meeting point with the owner, Ruwan, on the main road, from where he will guide you to the property within a few minutes. The surroundings are very peaceful, with only the natural sounds of the jungle. The rooms are clean, simply furnished, and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. A particular highlight is the Sri Lankan cuisine. The owner’s wife is an excellent cook, and the meals are prepared with very fresh ingredients, many of which come from their own garden. Unfortunately, I did not have time to join a cooking class during this stay, but it is something I would consider on a future visit. Ruwan is very attentive and involved with his guests and is available to assist with transportation or sightseeing arrangements if required.

“Stunning Service and Nature Friendly”

We had Very best Experiences and Foods, Stunning service and Nature friendly stay.Highly recommended

“Memorable Experience in Sri Lanka!”

Absolutely Perfect Stay and Memorable Experience in Sri Lanka! Our stay at Ritigala Hideaway Homestay was nothing short of perfect – truly a 100% satisfying experience! The owner, Ruwan, was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and supportive. He provided us with exceptional service and made us feel completely at home. The rooms were spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. The homestay is located in a stunning jungle area, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Ritigala Mountain, which made the atmosphere even more special. We had the chance to enjoy many wonderful activities during our stay, including cooking classes, a village tour, bicycle rides, and an elephant safari. Every moment was filled with joy and became a truly unforgettable memory for us. The food was delicious, with many fresh vegetables and fruits coming directly from their own garden – such a healthy and authentic experience! This place is 100% recommended to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. It's not only great value for money, but also a genuine and heartwarming experience. Thank you, Ruwan, for your kindness and for making our stay so special!

“Amazing experiences and great central location”

Excellent food, great garden and location and Rowan eager to help all your needs,

“A wonderful stay with delicious food and exceptional service—highly recommend!”

I had a fantastic experience at this property! The food was delicious, local food with a great variety. What really stood out was the excellent customer service—the staff was attentive and friendly and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for great hospitality and excellent Sri Lankan food.

Very good hospitality and value for money.

Very good place, we will come again

Food was good and we requested an early breakfast which was arranged on time. Room was nicely arranged. This is very close to Ritigala archaeological site. Service was excellent. Managed by a family and they make sure to help and support in anyway possible.

Great location in the middle of a really timy village, completely surrounded by nature. The nicest host family, who made everything to make our stay comfortable. We had wonderful dinner and breakfast. Really calm and beautiful place. Beautiful clean room with hot water. We really recommend renting a bike and biking to the Ritigala mountain.

“Ritigala Hideway is the best place to stay for anyone who wishes to visit Ritigala Natural Reserve!!”

“It's a nice place to see a lot of things, but also relax :)”

Kumara and his wife took really good care of us. Their place really is hidden in a lovely garden, with a nice pattio and hammocks under palm trees. The most special thing about this place is the food: it is organic and local (from the garden or the neighbours). Everyday you can try something else. The hosts offer cooking classes in a traditional mud hut. Additionaly Kumara showed us a lot of places: Rigitale Mountain, Sigiriya, Dambulla, but also some batik, jewelry and spice shops.

What an amazing place and people; you feel at home and honoured guest at the same time. We loved the food, garden, flute player and the family atmosphere. We will come back!

“A great base for relaxing and variety of sightseeing. Delicious organic food. Kind, attentive owners”

The owner very kindly made time to take me to the Ridigala Forest Monastery, and this was a highlight of my visit to Sri Lanka. The ruins of a sophisticated Buddhist monastery, set in virgin forest, are fascinating, and the environment so tranquil and beautiful. The "Hideaway" is indeed just that, set some 800m off the main road on a quiet lane, and offers comfortable accommodation and delicious, homecooked food made with organic ingredients sourced locally (in some cases direct from the garden). A very relaxing, "home from home" environment.

“Amazing place”

Service, breakfast and dinner, clean, silence, friendly owner, everything was good!