Lal Home Stay
Vacation rental in Dambulla
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this vacation rental
Offering a garden and quiet street view, Lal Home Stay is situated in Sigiriya, 5.2 km from Pidurangala Rock and 100 metres from Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya. It is set 2.1 km from Sigiriya Rock and features a 24-hour front desk.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Dambulla
Available Rooms
Family Room with Bathroom
2 Queen • 2260 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Budget Double Room
1 Double • 1829 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room (1 adult + 1 child)
2 Double • 1829 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room
1 Double • 1829 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Basic Triple Room
2 Single
Sleeps 3
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Reviews
100% verified reviews
10.0
It’s a beautiful house with a big garden and nice rooms. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. The owner Lal and his family was very friendly and helped with everything I needed. The included breakfast was a very big and delicious mix of Sri Lankan and Western food. I had dinner here as well and it was honestly the best food I‘ve had in Sri Lanka. All the guests can eat together at a sort of all-you-can-eat buffet.
Highly recommend this place!
10.0
Ein wundervolles Haus am Anfang des Ortes, also super leicht zu finden. Das Haus hatte einen großen schönen Garten in dem man in Ruhe die heißen Tage genießen konnte. Lal und seine Frau waren unglaublich freundliche und herzliche Menschen bei denen man sich direkt zuhause gefühlt hat!! Man konnte sie nach allem fragen und sie haben uns sogar essen für die Abreise mitgegeben. Wir sind als eine 2er Mädels Gruppe gereist und haben den Aufenthalt bei lal sehr genossen, würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen. Das Essen war auch fantastisch und man konnte kleine Ausflüge vom Hostel aus in die Natur unternehmen.
10.0
Perfect! Host is super nice and considerate. I got sick on my way to the homestay and they took really good care of me. Lal is always ready to help and the food is incredibly good.
10.0
Lal e sua moglie sono due padroni di casa straordinari, ci hanno accolte con il sorriso e un ottimo tè. Ci hanno preparato una cena tipica Sri lankese (la più buona fin ora mangiata in Sri Lanka) ci hanno accontentate preparando anche il sambola di kocci ( sambola di peperoncino piccante difficile da trovare), ed altri prelibatezze. La colazione compresa nel prezzo ci ha sorpresi in quanto super abbondante e varia, c'era veramente di tutto. La struttura pulitissima, camera grande fornita di zanzariere facili da sistemare, bagno spazioso e con acqua calda, inoltre c'è anche un terrazzo esterno che da sul giardino dove potersi godere un po' di meritato riposo ed una birretta Sri lankese dopo la salita di sigiriya ( a 5 minuti di distanza con il tuk tuk).
Ci tornerò sicuramente! ☺️
Assolutamente nulla ,era tutto fantastico ! Consigliatissimo!
10.0
A great homestay with great room and good breakfast. The family is super nice and helps with everything. Very price worthy!
10.0
Everything is clean and well maintained, also you have hot water.
Nothing
10.0
We had the most incredible time here. Lal and Nalani are wonderful hosts, going above and beyond with everything. The food was the best we had in all of Sri Lanka! Lal also arranged a safari for us and drove us to our next destination. Was also great fun to share an Arrack night... Will definitely stay here again if back in SL. Also they have a very cute dog called Mac!
9.0
Lal and his wife are so incredibly accommodating and generous - they served us both a delicious evening meal (1 night) and 2 breakfasts where the food just kept coming! Expect big portions here! For dinner, we had the most amazing Sambol, chicken in a sauce and a variety of curries and fried vegetables. They even brought us a lovely lime soda drink and watermelon when we arrived.
Lal just wants to be the best host he can be. He kindly picked us up from Dambulla cave temples on his way back from somewhere in his car, and then he even dropped us off in the morning on his scooter at 5am so we could hike the Sigriya rock at sunrise.
The location is great - close to the Sigriya rock and about a 10 minute walk into the centre where there are a lot more restaurants than we expected.
Very good value for money, was one of our cheapest but kindest stays in our 2 weeks in Sri Lanka.
We had only booked a room with a fan and needed to pay extra for AC, so we were a little hot at night but got used to it.
10.0
Lal and Nalani are very welcoming, kind hosts. I felt so well taken care of. Lal gave me advice and recommendations about how to plan my time, helped arrange a jeep safari to Kaudulla National Park, and took me to various locations in the regions on the back of his scooter. Nalani is an exceptional cook — she prepared delicious Sri Lankan breakfasts and dinners. The rooms are spacious and clean. I enjoyed my stay so much that I extended an extra night!
9.0
Great friendly guesthouse, walking distance to Sigiriya rock. Warm welcome, good conversation and always happy to help with info, tours and onward travel.. And fantastic food!!!
10.0
Everything was perfect! Lal it's a very kind person and he is always available. The dinner is delicious, the best in all our trip.
We suggest you Lal Home Stay if you go to Sigiriya.
Nothing
10.0
Lal and his finally were so nice and welcoming. I was a solo traveller and they made me feel like part of the family from the first minute. Also, Lal was always willing to help me with everything I need and drive me to some places. Last but not least, the food is just incredible and you will really get to taste real home made and delicious Sri Lankan food!!
Nothing
10.0
Lal and his wife and son are super hospitable, the food is absolutely amazing, nice room with warm shower in a beautiful garden, walking distance from Lion Rock and Pidurangala. Couldn't wish for anything more!
9.0
Liked the hospitality of the family owning the business. Everything was good. Walking distance from both the imp rocks
There were ants and bugs in the washroom .
10.0
very welcoming and food is really good
8.0
The house is nice and clean
Delucious food and good wifi connection
There were little bugs in the toilet. That is because the room and the toilet has not been used for quiet a long time.
10.0
A home away from home! Lal and his family were so welcoming and made my stay in Sigiriya very memorable. First of all, the room is super clean and simple yet bright. The food is AMAZING, if you just came here for the food I wouldn’t blame you. They made sure that I tried different food at every meal, so much variety and so full of flavour. They even let me come into the kitchen to watch and learn the recipes when I told them I loved cooking. Lal helped me organised all the activities during my stay including: Kaudulla NP safari, tour of the Sigiriya and Pidurangala rock, ayruvedic massage, cooking class and tour of local village. He even drove me to Anaradhapura and gave me a tour around all the different sites there. All for very reasonable prices. He also took my clothes to the laundry place for me. Overall the best experience I could have hoped for and 100% recommend staying here! Lal is also very happy to organise your travels to other places in Sri Lanka and will definitely make sure you get the best prices if you do!
10.0
I had a great time at LAL’s homestay. The family were very kind, welcoming and accommodating. The food was very tasty, and the room was nice and comfortable. Thank you for a great stay!
10.0
Owner is super friendly, best service, even help me to wake up at morning and guide me alot
10.0
the property is very neat & clean and the owner of the property is very nice person ❤️
10.0
The host (lal) and his family are the kindest people we met while our travels in Sri Lanka!
They provide a very nice, clean and welcoming home And even cook in their kitchen a variety of Sri Lankans most delicious food for breakfast and dinner if requested.
Furthermore lal really cares about his guest, he picked us up for free after our sunset hike at the lions rock because it world have been to dangerous to walk and he didn’t want us to pay a tuk tuk.
Also did he inform us about the political situation and than drove us all the way to negombo to make sure that we catch our flight!
All in all a very pleasant stay, we wish we would have stayed longer !
Can 100% recommend this homestay
10.0
It was home from home .Lals hospitality is legendary . Nothing was too much trouble . And the food is to die for!!
Absolutely nothing
8.0
Good Service, clean rooms
The aircon would have cost 800 Rupees extra and the would have charged 600 Rupees per person for breakfast, which is quite expensive.
10.0
Hosting is awesome
9.0
the hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful! one of the best stays I have ever had! I also have to mention their cooking, which is unbelievably good! and they have the cutest dog ever :) couldn’t have been more satisfied!
9.0
The hosts were incredible helpful in organizing our transfers to Sigiriya and to Pidurangala for sunrise. He also helped organize our taxi to Ella the next day. The dinner was delicious - highly recommend!
10.0
Lal and Nalni have been such a great hosts, they helped us with everything we needed: recommendations, transport, local curiosities, etc! We even had the opportunity to learn how to cook Sri Lankan dishes with Nalni!! It has been such a great experience, we really recommend this homestay if you go to Sigiriya!
Everything exceptional
10.0
I like the location.Also the breakfast is so delicious and the House owner is friendly.
9.0
This is was one of the best places I stayed in Sri Lanka. Lal and his family are lovely and very helpful. His wife cooks the most amazing food.
10.0
food was great!
9.2
Wonderful Breakfast and they make a nice space for our daily meditation.
FAQs
How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Dambulla?
The average price for a rental in Dambulla is R 731 per night. This rental is R 412 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lal Home Stay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lal Home Stay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this vacation rental is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lal Home Stay?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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