About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Forest Cyniciam Homestay in Ohiya offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features a shower, washing machine, and garden or mountain views. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a dining area, seating space, and a dining table. Additional amenities include slippers, a sofa, and a private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 51 mi from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base, the homestay is a 6-minute walk from Ohiya Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Horton Plains National Park (7.5 mi) and Gregory Lake (24 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the dinner, host, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


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2 full beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Buddhika
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    This is my second stay at this place. I visited two years ago with my friends, and this time I returned with my family. Whenever I'm in Ohiya/Horton Plains, this is my go-to place for accommodation. The food is excellent, and the hospitality is...
  • Lucas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great place! The staff was so kind, they served a fantastic dinner and breakfast. Cozy room. They helped with transport, clothes washing and a recommendation for a hike to a viewpoint and up the mount peak that was great!
  • Casimir
    United States United States
    The host took extra care to accommodate my dietary restrictions and was very prompt in arranging transport for me
  • Vince
    United States United States
    Super couple that runs the homestay - very attentive and helpful. They even attempted to pick us up at the train twice when our train was delayed late into the evening. Beautiful location surrounded by mountains, flowers and monkeys. Room was...
  • Measina
    Australia Australia
    We had a lovely time in ohiya at forest cynician homestay, the room was very clean and so comfortable. The sheets were soft and our hosts gave us plenty of blankets that kept us very warm during the rain. There was a little spot to sit outside and...
  • Thiwanka
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We stayed 1 night in there.location .room. Staff and foods everything is great. Can recommend the guests. Cheers
  • Herath
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Stayed there for one night on 28. 06. 2024. We had a wonderful time at this beautiful place. Hosts were amazing: experienced the true srilankan hospitality. We felt more like we were visiting friends. It was very kind of them to let us leave our...
  • Alexis
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Wonderful hosts. Worked very hard to please us. Very nice food and very helpful with all our arrangements. They helped us with all our questions and transportation to see the Horton Plains. A nice location walking distance from the train station....
  • Jieying
    China China
    Cozy home, spacious room, natural environment, friendly and caring hosts. Mudhu’s cooking was amazing, authentic local home cooking. I wish to have more breakfast and dinner there. Mahinda helped me for getting train ticket and money exchange,...
  • Crew
    Canada Canada
    very nice family business with beautiful surrounding and amazing sunrise view. Some of the best Sri Lankan food we have had in our 3 months in the country and lots of it. Very quiet surrounding. Owner went beyond what was expected, getting fuel...

Managed by Mahinda & Muthu

Company review score: 10Based on 290 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am a farmer from the local area I do vegetable cultivation and at the same time i started this guest house to show people how the village life is and also to support my family better.

Property info

Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated 11kms from the Horton Plains National Park and only 30 minutes drive by car or Tuk Tuk. Ohiya is surrounded by natural forest reserve and is peaceful, quiet and beautiful village that has many interesting things to see and do. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railyway runs through Ohiya and is 1 1/2 hours travel time by train from Ella.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
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Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forest Cyniciam Homestay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.