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The best guest houses in Puttalam District

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Ging Oya Lodge

Wayikkal

Featuring garden views, Ging Oya Lodge in Wayikkal provides accommodations, pool with a view, free bikes, a garden, and a bar.

T
Tali
From
Israel
A truly beautiful place very serene, super comfortable and clean, such a kind hosting, amazing food beautiful river
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
$93.50
1 night, 2 adults

Agro Village Resort , Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya

Agro Village Resort, Kalpitiya is offering accommodations in Kalpitiya. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi.

D
Dina
From
United States
Really cool tree house rooms on the peninsula. The host and cook is amazing and he makes delicious meals. The rooms are clean and spacious. The bathroom is partially open air which was really cool. The hammocks and tables made it a peaceful haven. The pool was still being made when I went but it will be a really nice addition. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults

Dune Towers - Boutique Nature Resort

Kalpitiya

Offering garden views, Dune Towers - Boutique Nature Resort in Kalpitiya offers accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

R
Radek
From
Czech Republic
Food, swimming pool, cleanliness, location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
$67.12
1 night, 2 adults

The Backwaters Lodge

Wilpattu

The Backwaters Lodge in Wilpattu provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Built in 2017, the property includes public bath and open-air bath.

H
Hazel
From
United Kingdom
What a beautiful place, owner is lovely, food fantastic and the individual lodges are brilliant, quiet and all you need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 398 reviews
Price from
$133.65
1 night, 2 adults

Elegant Hamlets Home Stay

Chilaw

Providing a garden, Elegant Hamlets Home Stay provides accommodations in Chilaw. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

P
PeteandFran
From
United Kingdom
This stylish, charming homestay is exceptional, from its beautiful design and garden ( with wonderful birdsong) to the conviviality of our delightful host and hostess who served delicious, homemade food. Nerantha was very helpful too when we had a problem with the tuk tuk. Elegant Hamlets is a very special place. Thank you so much, Sherrie and Nerantha.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Coco Cottage Kite Surfing-Kalpitiya

Kandakuli

Located in Kandakuli, a 1-minute walk from Kudawa Beach, Coco Cottage Kite Surfing-Kalpitiya provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

N
Nerma
From
Germany
So Nice. Super Breakfast and super Restaurant Food. I Like Sea Food. Very delicious. And beautiful Rooms. Out side wash room is very nice and soo cool. Owner and staff very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Sanctuary

Vannativillu

Featuring garden views, The Sanctuary in Vannativillu provides accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

R
Robin
From
United Kingdom
This place is amazing. If you want to go to Wilpattu National Park, this is the perfect accommodation. We booked The Sanctuary half an hour before arriving and we were warmly greeted at the door by the owner Siraj. Siraj's passion for environmental protection is incredible. His knowledge of the ecology of the area is huge. Siraj and his team provided us with first class hospitality, beautiful food and a fully organized safari we will never forget (for a very competitive price). Extras like plentiful home grown bananas, a night tour of the grounds (seeing flying foxes and mouse deer) and free photos of what we saw on safari were the icing on the cake. It was a privilege to have stayed at The Sanctuary and we left enriched. I would not hesitate to return here in future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
$70.13
1 night, 2 adults

Ayona Beach Villa

Katuneriya

Ayona Beach Villa features a hot tub and spa facilities, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Katuneriya, 12 miles from St. Anthony's Church.

R
Rimon
From
United Kingdom
Stayed for 1 week and will come back - says everything. Staying at this villa was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The location is perfect—just a short stroll to the beach—and the value for what you get is truly unmatched. The food was incredible, with fresh, delicious options every day that made every meal feel special. The customer service was outstanding, and the host made all the difference. They were so kind, welcoming, and genuinely eager to help with anything I needed. Honestly, I might have taken advantage of their generosity a little (they were just that amazing!). Whether it was arranging activities, offering local tips, or simply ensuring I was comfortable, they went above and beyond every step of the way. If you're looking for a relaxing, memorable stay with exceptional service, incredible food, and great value near the beach, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nature Paradise Guesthouse

Hotel in Wayikkal

Located in Wayikkal, a 18-minute walk from Kammala Beach, Nature Paradise Guesthouse has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

D
Dasa
From
Slovakia
Nice owner. Quit place, comfy beds, we slept well. Good and rich breakfast. The pool is clean and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$56
1 night, 2 adults

holidays hotel

Dummaladeniya East

Holidays hotel in Dummaladeniya East provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

K
Kirk
From
United States
Totally exceeded our expectations! Even better than the photos and super friendly people treat you just like family. Such a clan and nicely decorated place and super comfortable beds, comforter and fluffy pillows on a soft bed. just what we needed! Also about as close as you can get to the rickshaw run start line so was a super location for us. No hot water but we didn’t even miss it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
This place is a wonderful haven - quiet, peaceful, great staff, delicious food, comfortable beds, bikes you can borrow (for free) for an easy ride to the lagoon to watch the kite surfers or try it yourself...We stayed for three nights and I wish we could have stayed far longer. It was such a nice, restful time. We especially LOVED the bathrooms - basically like an outdoor shower but with total privacy! Plus it's only a 10-minute walk from the main road up the peninsula, with regular public bus service, so it's very easy to get there.
Guest review byLindsey
Group
Avg. price/night: $110
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
It's a great place to start or end your stay in beautiful Sri Lanka. Only 30 minutes away from the busy airport, you arrive through a beautiful alley of mangrove trees to be greeted by the great team of Ging Oya. Imasha, Romesh, Nilantha and all the other staff make you feel right at home. The food is freshly prepared and tastes great. The pool is clean, large and a nice way to cool down. If you like nature and some quiet time, you should definitely plan to stay at Ging Oya. I know, I will again next time!
Guest review byCarsta
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $127
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 524 reviews
Beautiful location looking out on to rice fields, great bungalows with terrace, absolutely everything ran smoothly for a fabulous safari at Wilpattu, all arranged by our hosts. We set off at dawn, in an open top keep that picked us up, fully laden with snacks & meals for the day. Only minutes from the entrance to the park, we were one of the first jeeps in and saw everything including leopards and sloth bear. In the evening we sat with other families and discussed our wonderful day.
Guest review byVanessa
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
The stuff was friendly and the owner was there for us to organise safari. He also tried to find other guest, so we could share a jeep for the safari (unfortunately it didn't work). He also called a tuc tuc for us to bring us back to the main road. The place is in a quiet area, where you mostly only hear the noise of the animals. Close to the hotel there is a small local snack bar where you can get nice local fingerfood. The rooms were ok for the price and they were clean.
Guest review byH. Thomas
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $35.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
The hosts are very friendly and do everything they can to ensure you have a pleasant stay. Delicious food and great accommodation!
Guest review byLaura
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $8.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 83 reviews
Amazing hosts. Invited us to meet his family and have a dinner with them. It was very nice to experience such hospitality.
Guest review byJoanna
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $34.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Sunsantha was a great host. The breakfast is nice and the organize kite trips which were very fun! Nice Kite Community! In terms of kite surfing gear they have good kites in my opinion but the boards are very old and not of good quality…
Guest review byKatrin
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 398 reviews
I love the quiet peaceful environment located right on a lagoon. Very delicious food 😋 We recommend!
Guest review byRacheal
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $80.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
It’s a very unusual property in an unusual location. The isolation gave us our own exceptional beach (some days we were the only humans !) . The food is excellent and Thanseem is a fine host. The rooms are big and have a great vibe.
Guest review byDavid
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Susil was a great host for us. He took time to talk with us and tell us about the surrounding area and some of the history of Sri Lanka. Made us beautifully cooked homemade meals with traditional ingredients. Very kind man that made our stay an extremely positive one. Hostel is in the most perfect location literally metres from the entrance of the national park.
Guest review byJames
Group