Cottages in Mawatagama

Friendly and caring host. Highly recommended

Fantastic place and amazing way to reach resort.

In brief, our entire experience was exceptional! However, we would like to provide a more detailed review for solo travelers and couples like us. When we travel, we primarily seek privacy, leisure, and comfort. Even though this property follows a homestay concept, it offers everything needed for a relaxing stay. What truly stood out was the opportunity to experience authentic village life. Every morning, we watched as they cleaned their compound using an ekel broom, and around 8:30 AM, we saw them processing their homegrown rice by spreading it on traditional mats for sun-drying. The best part? They always shared their harvest with us! The food was absolutely delicious, featuring traditional Sri Lankan dishes alongside English breakfast options. They were also happy to accommodate special food requests. A special mention goes to the owner, whose warm hospitality and constant check-ins about our preferences gave us a motherly sense of care. Every fruit juice they served was freshly made from their own garden! We also had access to a microwave and all necessary cooking utensils, which they provided without hesitation. While there wasn’t a personal refrigerator, the owner kindly stored our food in theirs and returned it whenever we needed. One of the most impressive aspects was the peaceful environment. Despite the presence of house helpers, we never heard any noise from them. Instead, we were serenaded by the beautiful songs of birds. The property is just a five-minute drive from the main road, with plenty of tuk-tuks available at the junction. However, since we preferred discretion, we asked the owner to arrange one for us, and the arrangement was perfect. Additionally, I must commend the flexibility of the staff. I had to change my reservation twice due to our tight schedule, and each time, they humbly accepted my request. Their responsiveness via Booking.com chat was excellent, answering all my questions promptly.

Property is well kept but the info on booking.com is misleading.

Beautiful place, excellent service,good breakfast. Idyllic location,peaceful and perfect for a retreat.swimming pool smallish but adequate.