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Duncan Murray Villa

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No. 5/1/A, Well Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Janaka the owner was extremely hospitable and helpful and made my stay very plea…

Janaka is a sweet and helpful man, his place is also suitable for solo women

Great location
7 mentions

He put lots of effort into finding crocodiles and elephants for me and we ended …

Very close to the central bus stand of Hambantota

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

They have different rooms with or without AC

The room was clean and large

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Nice atmosphere , hassle free, full use of the kitchen , super nice host , the r…

Great place to stay, easy to find, very clean, possibility to have a tea in this…

Good value
5 mentions

He cooks delicious Sri Lankan food, provides professional Ayurvedic and sports m…

a calm and comfy place to stay, very good for this price

Overview

Duncan Murray Villa, a property with a garden, is situated in Hambantota, 22 km from Bundala Bird Sanctuary, 29 km from Tissa Wewa, as well as 31 km from Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The guest house offers some units with garden views, and every unit is equipped with a private bathroom. At the guest house, some units are soundproof. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village is 37 km from Duncan Murray Villa, while Kirinda Temple is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Graham

solo_traveller

April 20, 2026

9

Nice atmosphere , hassle free, full use of the kitchen , super nice host , the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean . One of the best places I've stayed in during my 6 months in Srilanka

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Tbarnok

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

10

A great place to stay

Janaka the owner was extremely hospitable and helpful and made my stay very pleasant .An excellent stay. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel .

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Isabelle

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

10

Nice stay.

Janaka was very nice and showed me all the sights in his scooter. Overall a pleasant stay. They have different rooms with or without AC.

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Valdes

couple

March 6, 2026

10

Amazing homestay

Janaka is a sweet and helpful man, his place is also suitable for solo women. He cooks delicious Sri Lankan food, provides professional Ayurvedic and sports massage, and can take you on an affordable tuk-tuk safari to the edge of Bundala and Yala National Park. We saw two elephants and crocodiles on his Bundala safari :) would love to come back!

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Alexander

couple

March 2, 2026

10

an excellent experience. Would recommend anyone to stay. It’s very wholesome and “Duncan” is simply the best.

Amazing home made food. Excellent welcome from the owner, “Duncan”.

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Cynthia

couple

January 20, 2026

10

Great place to stay, easy to find, very clean, possibility to have a tea in this evening and our host is really friendly! We had a great time with him, nice talking with him and he could arrange a Tuk Tuk safari trip for us which was amazing! Far from the jeeps and really respectful with the nature and animals. We loved it!

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Julia

solo_traveller

January 13, 2026

9

Best place in Hambantota

The owner is super nice and helps with everything. I got quoted 90€ for a 3h Safari in Bundala Np, but instead of having to pay this, the owner offered to take me on his scooter around the borders of Bundala and yala national park for very little money. He put lots of effort into finding crocodiles and elephants for me and we ended up having a really nice elephant and crocodile encounter :) the next morning he brought me to the bus station with his scooter (for free). If you come to Hambantota, you should 100% stay there

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Dhammika

solo_traveller

January 8, 2026

9

You get exceptional value for money

Very close to the central bus stand of Hambantota. Just 600m. Easily can find the way. Safe neighborhood. I arrived late. Close to the mid night. Still, the staff were awake - expecting me. Really thankful for that.

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EVGENII

couple

January 7, 2026

10

a calm and comfy place to stay, very good for this price! the owner (a father of a nice family btw, he's on the left on photo, looking strict, but he's very nice in fact))) is very friendly man tried his best to help us with everything.

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Lesley

solo_traveller

December 29, 2025

10

Lovely everything!

Everything! Janaka is a very helpful, generous man. And he knows how to find crocodiles and elephants and many other beautiful things. The guest house is a short walk from the coast and also from the small town which is very non touristic, with lovely people and good food and tea.

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Robert

solo_traveller

November 15, 2025

9

Opportunity to see animals in Bundala NP

The room was clean and large. Janaka was very helpful and made sure I was comfortable. He also took me on the scooter on the road by the edge of the Bundala National Park and I could see elephants and monkeys and lots of birds for the fraction of the price had I gone with safari agency.

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Forever Traveller

solo_traveller

October 19, 2025

9

Great Stay

Jarkan the operator is very helpful and accommodating. He is meticulous and clean. The location is hear the market and restaurants. The closest beach is 5 minute walk. The room has a fan and air conditioning. Great stay in Hambantota.

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arianna

couple

August 7, 2025

10

The Place To Be!

The room is nice and clean, the location is quiet local area, just a short walk to the main street and to the beach. The owner is friendly and helpful! Great quality-price deal!

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Antonio

couple

January 11, 2025

10

The host was extremely nice and helpful. The room is big, with AC and a nice private bathroom with all necessary. The owner has been extremely helpful, he rented us scooters for a fair price and gave us nice insights of the area :) He also came with us to the bus station to help us take the correct bus! Great experience, absolutely recommended

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Maximilian

solo_traveller

September 18, 2023

4

Originally I've booked a room at this place. When I came there in Tuk Tuk the host said there is no free room in the actual house and that we should follow him to another place nearby. We did and the other place turned out to be some kind of motel. The host of the motel was drunk when I got there (although friendly). Room seemed clean overall eventhough I did not feel comfortabel because for example in the bathroom the ceiling looked completely disgusting also there was a certain smell inside. The bed and also the towels didn't seem clean as if they have been used and not washed (I was lucky to have my own sleeping bag with me). So at this point I can surely give no recommendation to go there. At least the room was cheap and also not too small (3.000 Rs - around 9 Euro).

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Simon

couple

December 24, 2022

4

I wouldn’t recommend it for a long stay but it’s perfect for just one night if you plan to head towards arugumbay or Ela

It was in close proximity to the bus station.

Facilities

Activities

Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Food & Drink

Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options

General

Family rooms, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking

Safety & security

Key access

Services

Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Luggage storage

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Budget Double Room

The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 3 bathrooms
Standard Double Room

The double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. The double room has tiled floors and provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower and a bidet. The double room offers an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Triple Room - No Air conditioning

The triple room features private bathroom equipped with a bath or a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

The single room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower and a bidet. The single room offers an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room with Bathroom

The single room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The single room features tiled floors and features a wardrobe, an electric kettle and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:19 PM

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Duncan Murray Villa - 0 Star Hotel in Hambantota