After 1.5 years of my travelling I have to say that Niduwari Lake was the best homestay where I stand. Owner is so nice person, he picked me up from the bus station and also dropped me off there on my last day, helped me find my bus to Kandy. All the time I felt so good there, even it is a homestay you have a lot of privacy. Owner gave me a lot of tips what to visit around the place, also gave me a advice about the shortcut to the bus station around a lake what it is so beautiful walk in Dambulla. Brekfast was amazing, I think that the biggest breakfast which I experienced in whole Asia and definitively in Sri Lanka, so tasty Sri Lanka dishes as Sambol (hopefully I remember correctly :)). Fresh fruits, delicious tea and combination of sweet and salt option and bottle of water every morning. Location is also good, 30 minutes walk to the bus station, temples and it is situated in beautiful garden, which is very well maintained. You will have a great sleep there. My room was spacious, very clean, the soap and towel is provide as well. Even you can enjoy a hot shower, what is not standard in Sri Lanka, so this was a big plus as well. So I had just positive experience and comparate to quality and price, this place is absolutely perfect choice. And owners do their maximum for your perfect stay. So thank you again :)

Stayed in May 2024

An amazing stay, the most lovely accomodating and helpful family. Rooms was lovely and clean, a beautiful chilled location. The food was incredible too! Would definitely recommend

Stayed in March 2024

If you looking for a peaceful little paradise place to rest between the busy visits of cave temple, golden temple or sigyria’s lyon rock, this is your place. We can only repeat the other references. The hosts are super friendly and welcoming, the rooms were clean, the food delicious and decent. It’s no problem that it’s not located in the center as the host brings you to all the places with his little car to the best visit times. Made our Dambulla stay a very pleasant experience. All the best to you Ajit and your family and many thanks for the great service and time.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was good.

It was a very pleasant stay away from the hustle and bustle. Authentic village in the jungle next to the lake. And yes, we enjoyed swimming in this calm lake with the locals. Above the lake there is a huge Buddha statue and a temple. Very green area. The guest house has a beautiful and well-kept area. Terraces where we were offered tasty breakfasts and dinners. This is a good opportunity to get acquainted with the real cuisine of Sri Lanka. The hostess cooks delicious food. We were very grateful. The owner helped us in everything we need. We spent an interesting time visiting everything we dreamed of. It was convenient and profitable. He is cheerful and kind. We became friends. We'll not forget these wonderful days, full of extraordinary impressions!

Stayed in March 2024

It’s a very nice, peaceful place close to the lake. Owner of this place Mr. Ajith is a great driver, he picked me up from the bus stop, organized trip to Sigirya with different options to choose. He also took me to the famous temple in Dambulla, took care of all my needs. He really takes care of his place to make it even grater. His garden is very cozy and he is building new rooms to expand his business, everything by himself! His wife prepared the best dinner in Sri Lanka I had so far, traditional Sri Lankan food. Don’t go to any restaurant, the best food you will get the place. I can only recommend stay at this beautiful family place.

Stayed in March 2024

Bed could have been confirmed

Ajith was the most incredible host. Very attentive and helpful. I was slightly unwell when I got to the property and the whole family made me feel very safe. The property is beautiful and very easy to get to the cricket stadium and dambulla caves.

Stayed in February 2024

I feel it’s my home

Stayed in February 2024

The place is stunning, the room is surrounded by a beautiful quite garden facing the lake. Akith, the owner, and his wife make you feel welcome from the first moment, they are sweet and always open for a nice chat. The food is great as are the portions. Room is clean and cute. This place is an hidden gem, really recommend!

Stayed in February 2024

Stayed at the hotel for 3 days, exploring the area around Dambulla. Beautiful, very clean and well maintained area, clean air conditioned room. Very attentive and friendly host, his wife cooked delicious breakfasts and dinners every day. The house is off the main road, but we were in a car and saw this as an advantage as it was very quiet and peaceful all around. Would recommend!!!

Stayed in February 2024

Being in nature means you might find some insects in the room, for some people might be a problem.

The host family is so nice and helpful! They drove us around the sites all the time with the tuktuk, and cooked traditional breakfast and dinner every day. The place is calm in nature, near a lake. The position is close to Dambulla and the main bus roads.

Stayed in February 2024

We reached the homestay with the scooter. It is just outside the center surrounded by nature. Spacious, clean and fresh room. A nice large bathroom with shower, sink and mirror. The owner's wife is an excellent cook! We had dinner there one evening on a wooden patio in the middle of the wonderful garden. the breakfasts were super abundant and delicious. It is truly a beautiful place. I advise!!

Stayed in February 2024

had the most amazing stay at the Niduwari Lake Homestay. It was by chance I found myself staying here after getting let down by a hostel- and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked into the beautiful gardens of the homestay, Ajith and his wife provided a first class service. Set just a 5 minute Tuk tuk ride from the bus station, this peaceful property is set in well maintained, stunning gardens right next to a lake. Ajith also has a tuk tuk and took me on a trip to see sunrise at Pidurangula ( all for a price cheaper than other drivers were offering ) and the herbal and medicinal gardens. Ajiths wife also cooks the most delicious food - I had a traditional breakfast, then on the last night ( again for a very reasonable price ) about 6 different local dishes, all of which were great. After all the places I have visited, I have not found better value for money and fantastic service that this property offers. Thank you so much Ajith and family, you have set the bar very high!

Stayed in February 2024

The only downside of the room was the smell of old and dump, which is unfortunately quite common in the accommodations here in Sri Lanka. We managed to keep the door open while we were on the terrace, (with the mosquito net over the bed) and that helped a lot!

We loved our stay here! We felt so welcomed and taken care of by the owner and his family: they were super responsive from days before via Whatsapp, they are very well organized with a tuktuk car and took care of all the transfers we wanted to visit the beautiful surroundings (a super cute local temple, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, the caves etc..), the wife of the owner cooked delicious dinners every night. All these at a very reasonable price. Considering the price of the room we didn't have very high expectations, but we feel this place has been outstanding value for money. The room was very big, quite clean, with hot water and good wifi and a lovely terrace overlooking the garden where we spent most of the time. The included breakfast was everyday different and so tasty! We stayed 3 nights and could have stayed longer! Thanks again for the great hospitality!

Stayed in January 2024

Hot water shower is not working 😢

Clean and there is e nvironmental silence, who is searching safty and get some relax for mind... ❤️ can to recommend this place.

Stayed in January 2024

The host was very affectionate and warm. they were helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

Friendly & helpful family, pretty location, good food.

Stayed in January 2024

All the facilities were good. the owner is friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and as i expected. the lake is very close to the property and with great garden. Enough spaced in the garden for children to play and walk.

Stayed in December 2023

It was an amazing experience to stay here🙏 thank you for everything 🙏 I felt myself home. Soo caring, soo kind and soo respectful 🙏🙏🙏 Room is big, clean and made with love and good taste☺️ and the garden is just love😍 I was feeling myself like in paradise 😊 And food was yummy, veeery yummy 😉 So highly recommend this place for staying ones you are in Dambulla 🙏

Stayed in November 2023

Lovely place witha beautiful garden. Great breakfast and yummy rice and curry. The host kindly picked me up and dropped me back at the bus stop. Highly recommend

Stayed in October 2023

He received at City centre to hotel free ...All beautiful and also owner is best ...good food ...best service . .he have self tuk-tuk. With best price. .with site seeing ..

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

The host is super friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

This is a beautiful, relaxing property with lovely staff. Everything was very clean, the beds were comfy, and aircon worked well. We had 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners and they were all different. We tried a new fruit and new foods and the meals were very filling. The owner drove us around in his tuk tuk which was helpful as the house is quite far from town, not really walking distance in the heat. We enjoyed relaxing in the garden as there is plenty of places to sit and enjoy the nature and peacefulness.

Stayed in August 2023

Ajith the owner very lovely and he cares for his property so much! Everything is do beautiful and peaceful here.

Stayed in July 2023

bugs in toilet and mosquito outdoor were annoying

very kind family. peace and beautiful place

Stayed in March 2023