About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Elegant Hamlets Home Stay in Chilaw offers a garden, terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features a lounge, hot tub, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, housekeeping, and a tour desk. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, and Asian. Local specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served daily. Nearby Attractions: Located 32 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport, the property is close to St Anthony's Church (27 mi), Dutch Fort (29 mi), and Angurukaramulla Temple (29 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    We loved the tranquil garden, beautiful modern clean architectural “A” frame guest house and separate dining pavilion. Our hosts were so welcoming and friendly. Dinner and breakfast were exquisite Sri Lankan cuisine. The plunge pool was welcome to...
  • Malith
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I had a wonderfully relaxing stay. The apartment is cozy, and the pool access with a private area and garden adds to the charm. It’s a peaceful and comfortable place. The hosts, Nerantha and his wife, are fantastic, they make sure you have...
  • Peteandfran
    United Kingdom 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...
  • Laura
    Spain Spain
    We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was really nice and friendly. The food was delicious and abundant. I highly recommend it.
  • Prabhasara
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    A calm and quiet environment. Adjacent to the house but able to enjoy the freedom without any disturbance. Great value for money. There is also an outside dining and coffee making area. The rooms on two floors are of luxury quality. Highly recommend.
  • Jordan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property, with great facilities. Peace and quiet and the hosts were extraordinary.
  • Gert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The comfort of the house, the friendliness of the family and the wonderful home-cooked food. This is truly a gem. The 'homestay' is in reality a lovely house with all the comfort you can think of, including a small private pool. The house is built...
  • Michaela
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    This accommodation is very special and we felt like we were in an oasis of calm. The pool was perfect, the house is in a beautiful garden among coconut palms. The mini house is very well equipped for European style (we very much appreciated the...
  • Jane
    Denmark Denmark
    Everything was amazing. The place was peaceful and beautiful, the couple made us feel like home and the food was delicious. We got to relax and learn a lot about the country
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    The accommodation had everything you needed. Clean, comfortable, all the appliances and pool towels. Private

Hosted by Nerantha

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Host Review Score
Nerantha
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Here is your chance to explore this beautiful country away from the trodden touristic paths. Find some rest and get ready for the real Sri Lankan experience. A one hour drive away from the airport and close to Chilaw city, our homestay provides an ideal starting point for your Sri Lanka trip. Located in a quiet and rural area you will be away from any traffic noise.
Hi I am Nerantha, I am 37 years old and will be your host at Elegant Hamlet Homestay. I have been working as a tour guide in Sri Lanka for more than seven years and therfore I can help you to discover our country's nature, wildlife, history and much more. If you are looking for the real Sri Lankan experience including our food, our people and everything else that makes up our culture, lookg no further - you have come to the right place! As we are running this guesthouse as a familiy, you will have the opportunity to meet and live with us like locals. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our home.
To further explore the surroundings we can take you on cycling tours to local temples and other local sights explaining you our culture, traditions and rites. We are happy to arrange one day return trips to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Wilpathu {Safari}, Colombo city tours, Kandy city tours {Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage} and others to explore the country with chauffeurs and air conditioned vehicles. Longer trips are also possible upon request. More information can be found via Railystravels.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$5 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Extra beds are available upon request for an additional charge of US$5 per person, per night.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

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