A bit far from public transport, that’s the only thing

All the staff were very sweet, and they really made it like a social hostel, were you felt at Home. The Daily activities and the family dinners really made it great!

Stayed in April 2024

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It felt very homely and comfortable

Stayed in April 2024

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Thank you to Roy, Sonny, Damis and all the staff at Roy's villa for making our first stop in Sri Lanka such a special one. My mum and I stayed for 3 nights. The place is beautiful - there's a lovely rooftop to sit out on and relax, there are yoga mats, there's a swing, a garden and a lovely communal area for breakfast and the family dinner. The rooms were spacious and the bed was comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed doing all of the activities with Roy and his staff - we did the safari, Pidurangala, lions red, dumbala cave. Everything was well organised and reasonable. The free Cookery class was a highlight. We learned a lot about Sri Lankan cuisine, and of course really enjoyed tasting all the delicious food! Thank you again!

Stayed in April 2024

What a wonderful place, but this is becouse the staff is lovely, the best Hostel I have ever satayed. They make your stay unique and that the place keep a special magic for all the travelers who pass by. They make you feel like at home every thing is easy with them. Thank you very much for everything and especially for the surprise you gave me for my birthday, being away from home I felt like I was there. Good Luck for all of you!!

Stayed in April 2024

Roy and his team are perfect hosts. They make you feel very welcome, food and drinks are great plus there’s a different activity schedule everyday. Rooms are clean and spacious, loved the outdoor shower. We had a great time!

Stayed in March 2024

Best hostel I have stayed at - all the activities organised and daily family dinner were amazing, made it feel like home and met the best people!

Stayed in March 2024

Our stay at Roy’s Villa was absolutely amazing. Their kindness, hospitality and the activities they organised were very much appreciated. Would 100% recommend if you like a nice, clean place in nature where you can meet lots of travelers. THANK YOU!

Stayed in March 2024

A lovely clean and friendly hotel to start our trip to Sri Lanka.

Stayed in March 2024

Overall I found it so expensive. Since you’re isolated away from anything else, they can charge the prices they do (because you have no other choice). If you ate somewhere else or did an activity not provided by them, they became really defensive and question why you did that… haha. This place is not for the budget backpackers!! My wallet was crying by the end of my stay.

The property it self is so beautiful and comfortable. The dorm rooms are lovely and private. Family dinners are delicious! Staff is so friendly and make you feel at home.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was fantastic and everybody should stay here! Great facilities, best food I’ve eaten so far and a brilliant atmosphere to meet great people (inc the staff) and experience great activities organised by the team here.

Stayed in March 2024

I loved being surrounded by nature so this wasn’t an issue for me but just be aware if you’re hoping for a walk into sigirya it is quite far out.

I am usually not a hostel kind of person but this one came highly recommended so thought I’d give it a go and I’m so glad I did! From arrival to departure the staff were amazing, giving me a free welcome drink and a free snack for my onward journey. The activities were so so good from sunset and sunrise walks to the elephant wildlife safari. The food was amazing and great portion sizes. The beds were comfortable. But what I loved the most was the upstairs lounge area, it had beautiful views and was the perfect spot to relax and read. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed in March 2024

Because it is in a secluded area, there isn't much you can walk to from the hostel. Wifi didn't work well in the dorm.

Excellent full service hostel in a peaceful, rural area outside of Sigiriya town. The hostel is nicely designed and the staff are so helpful. They organize daily activities and can help with any transportation needs you have. The nightly dinner buffet is outstanding and well worth the money.

Stayed in February 2024

1. The door to the room from the outside and the internal bathroom doors were very heavy and loud (even with earplugs). Roy’s kids are cute but they get up at 7am and make noise. Also building work started at 8am so I didn’t have the best sleep there. 2. I also found the food/drink to be overpriced. For example, the portion of fries for 4USD wasn’t big enough for the price. 3. The top bunks were really hot and stuffy as the aircon didn’t really reach up there. A personal fan would have helped. It cooled down a bit at night but I still woke up hot at 7am. If you can’t handle heat like me I recommend requesting a bottom bed.

Really nice hostel. 1. Very clean 2. Great staff 3. Activities were good value for money and well organised 4. Family dinner every night (7usd) was a great way to meet people. 5. Big and comfy beds with lots of personal space. I had fun there!

Stayed in March 2024

This was the nicest hostel I have ever stayed at! The staff were wonderful and organised some really fun activities during the day - including a sunrise hike, elephant safari and trip to the ancient city. The food was delicious and they organised a really fun cooking class. The rooms were clean and the social areas were really nice. I met some amazing people here and my time here was one of my highlights of my time in Sri Lanka!

Stayed in February 2024

Hardly anything. We found the safari slightly expensive.

One of our favourite stays in Sri Lanka. Roy’s Villa is such a gem. Roy and his team truly understand hospitality and have build something great here. Also, it will be hard to find better food around Sigiriya than at Roy’s. Both room and common areas are wonderful and we really loved chilling at the upstairs lounge and fireplace at night.

Stayed in February 2024

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Roy’s place feels like a home away from home. Roy and his staff are incredibly helpful, and the family dinner each night is great way to meet others, but there’s also plenty of space and beautiful hammock views if you like quiet time. Food is amazing too :). Thank you Roy and team!

Stayed in February 2024

Food and Drinks are pricy.

The hosts organized a ton of activities through out the day which was great fun. The common areas are just beautiful.

Stayed in February 2024

Little bit high prices for the food compared to local restaurant but it’s worth it because absolutely delicious

The staff was so nice, everything was perfect. The food was also amazing and the activities proposed by the hostel were great, always very arranging and helpful :) definitely the best hostel I’ve ever been We were in a private double room and it was very comfortable, with AC and a small terrace just for us.

Stayed in February 2024

Just small improvements I see for the wifi connection, missing trash bins and not really hot shower for the dorm. The location is rather remote so needs transport with tuktuk at all times to get around.

Had a great and comfi stay at Roys. The entire team is super friendly and supportive. I liked the many tour options and the family dinner in the evenings. My dorm room and bed was great with A/C.

Stayed in February 2024

Roy and his team take care of everything, all the activities and outings are arranged for you. great atmosphere created, family dinners in the evening make for a very sociable stay. The cooking class was an unexpected bonus, learnt how to make Veggie dahl and Jackfruit curry from scratch!

Stayed in January 2024

Everything at the bar is in dollars not local currency but you must pay at the end in local currency.

Brilliant place, best facilities in any hostel I’ve stayed at. Super friendly staff who know your name after a couple of hours. Great trips, dinners etc. extremely social but also space to chill by yourself.

Stayed in February 2024

Roy and all the people from Roys villa are so amazing. Best hostel of sri lanka for us. The activities, the place, the people. It is all perfect. 🙌🏻

Stayed in February 2024

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Roy creates a very social atmosphere by organizing all kind of activities.

Stayed in February 2024

Mosquitos were a real problem (I got eaten alive!) so make sure you have a good repellent. The area is secluded so no proper shops or ATM within walking distance - come with everything you will need. (If not the hostel will gladly arrange a tuktuk for you!)

This is an amazing hostel. The staff were amazing and there were so many great activities organised every day for all the travellers. The elephant safari is a must! The food/family dinners were incredible! Very sociable but also pretty chilled out vibe. Beautiful wild peacocks roaming the area. The dorm room was comfortable and spacious.

Stayed in January 2024