Reviews of Niyagama House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

My husband and I spent 3 nights at Niyagama House. We really enjoyed the Bliss Yoga package with Elka as well as the morning meditation. Elka is an excellent yoga teacher moulding her classes to suit the participants. After 4 days of yoga, swimming, wonderful food and accommodation we felt fantastic! The whole experience is highly recommended.

Outstanding, attentive, personal service in a really beautiful house and gardens. Very quiet, super food, great pool, fun yoga classes. The free meditation and tea in your room are a lovely touch.

Not a complaint but would love to see a greater range of local tea available, and maybe some cake to go with it!

This resort is an absolute gem, meticulously planned and beautifully arranged to create an atmosphere of serenity and authenticity. Every detail, from the sublime décor to the thoughtfully curated spaces, contributes to an experience of pure relaxation. The breakfast is exceptional, offering a delightful blend of flavors that perfectly complement the tranquil surroundings. If you’re looking to escape the hustle of daily life, this is the perfect retreat. The yoga sessions and massages were outstanding, conducted with a level of care and professionalism that truly enhanced the experience. Communication was seamless, ensuring every moment felt effortless and enriching.

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Niyagama was simply stunning and we had such a relaxing stay for 3 nights after our tour that we didn’t venture out again, except for a morning walk around the village meeting the friendly locals. There is such attention to detail at the property and the staff are wonderful. We didn’t come for a retreat but we did enjoy the daily morning meditation and a couple of wonderful yin yoga classes, as we are beginners. The pool is huge for the number of guests with lovely sun beds and two towels for added comfort. All our meals were on the veranda and absolutely delicious and home cooked with quality ingredients. We loved tea on any of the balconies watching the monkeys. I thought I would miss the beach but this was such a different, warm and peaceful experience that completed our special travels to Sri Lanka. Thank you Elke and staff for making us feel so welcome and pampered.

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Everything! The beautiful pool and scenery, delicious food and juices! Amazing yoga classes even a complete novice could get on board with! Beds so comfortable and great air con. And lovely lovely staff!

Nothing, it was beautiful!

I loved the personal touch, I really felt taken care of. The place is very sereen and zen. My best stay in Sri Lanka so far. And many thanks to Elke for the yoga class to tailor the class to my needs.

Such a memorable and rejuvenating stay with the generous and kind Elke and team. Delicious, clean food (best breakfast I had in Sri Lanka!) and it was so relaxing watching the monkeys in the trees from the room and walking barefoot throughout. Would recommend having a treatment, I had a great wrap. The team have mastered the small details, and there is a huge pool.. the list goes on!

Our second visit to Niyagama house and it was just as perfect as the first time. Elke and her team provide a brilliant service, we were so well looked after with a lovely room, great food, brilliant yoga classes and big pool. Gorgeous setting and possible to walk a 5k circuit from house which we did every day. It’s 15 mins from Galle fort in a car.

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I completely agree with an earlier review that people shopping at this price point should look elsewhere—there are far better options available in the area. We stayed during the high season from January 2nd to 4th, and many comparable hotels, particularly closer to Galle, were priced much lower. This only emphasized how overpriced and underwhelming the experience was. The reviews here seem to come mostly from yoga-focused guests rather than those seeking a well-rounded hotel experience. If you’re coming primarily for the hotel, I strongly advise against staying here—especially since the restaurant is also disappointing, with long waiting times and small portions. I want to emphasize that I usually only write reviews when I have had a positive experience to support those in the hospitality and Hospitality industry. However, my experience here was so disappointing that I feel obligated to share it to help others make an informed choice. Highlights: Beautiful grounds and a comfortable pool. Areas for Improvement: Service & Cleaning: 1. No daily cleaning, only a "turndown service," which only happened once during our stay. 2. Rooms lacked basic amenities like a kettle, tea, and cofee - which should be standard at this price level. 3. Water refill, which should have been available, was nowhere to be found—not even after a premium-priced yoga class. Breakfast: Extra charges for proper coffee instead of instant Nescafé—shocking for a hotel in this price range. Room Experience: 1. WiFi barely worked. 2. Air conditioning was loud, and its light could not be turned off, making it hard to sleep. 3. The curtains were too transparent, making the room bright as soon as the sun rose.

Checkout Policy and Staffing: Apparently, you need to reserve a checkout time slot. Changing this last-minute (from 11:00 to 09:30) was extremely difficult and was met with excuses about being a "small hotel." The repeated excuse of having a "small crew" does not justify the poor service. While staffing limitations may be a challenge, they do not justify poor service at this price point. Either hire more staff to or adjust the prices to reflect the limited service. Guests paying premium rates rightfully expect premium service, regardless of the hotel’s size. Attitude of the Owner: On the last day, when I mentioned we were waiting to pay a bill and that our driver was waiting, the owner's behavior was very rude. She also made no effort anymore to say goodbye or ask, "How was your stay?" This lack of courtesy, combined with her dismissive attitude, was very disappointing and unprofessional. There were even more issues during our stay, but Booking.com limits character space for reviews. We stayed only for 2 days with a packed program, so we didn’t have the time or energy to raise all these issues at the reception. However, such basic expectations should be met without guests needing to complain. Overall: This hotel has potential with its beautiful grounds, but significant improvements in service, amenities, and professionalism are necessary to meet the expectations of its price point. With these adjustments, it could provide a much better experience. Otherwise, prices should be significantly lowered to reflect its current offering.

Amazing location and service

My one-week stay at Niyagama House was fabulous with the high standards the facility offers, the green with all those bird sounds in the morning mesmerized me. It was also so relaxing for my body and soul doing meditation & yoga with Elke every day, nourishing myself with the great food from the restaurant. I am looking forward to visiting that 'paradise on earth' again.

There is nothing that I can offer, Niyagama House is already a great facility.

My wife and I had the most wonderful stay at Niyagama House. It felt so good to check in there after our two weeks of adventures in Sri Lanka. The property was beautiful with a big and beautiful pool. The staff was super friendly with an amazing service and the food was made by a true masterchef. Definitely the best food we had on our two weeks trip in Sri Lanka. Thank you for a beautiful couple of days at your amazing retreat! We will definitely come back.🙌🌸

peaceful surroundings , beautiful landscape, wonderful staff members

The property was calm and clean - walking barefoot throughout was so relaxing. The food was delicious and the yoga was well managed and great. But I would recommend it most because of the family staff running it were amazing in all the details from organizing a beautiful stay and attention to additional details.

Everything. The location, the architecture, the staff, the food, the owner, the room etc

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Beautiful and very clean

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A little bit of paradise

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Niyagama House is stunning, peace & tranquility at its finest…I stayed in the Ruby Suite which overlooked the pool as well as outstanding views across the tea plantations, monkeys playing around in the trees every evening was a wonderful watch, as well as the most beautiful sunsets. Elka & Prasad are excellent hosts, but I have to give an extra special shout out of gratitude for Sanjeewa who ran me around everywhere daily, as a solo traveller I was constantly made to feel safe and well looked after…highly recommended all round.

Fabulous. Home away from home meets luxury yoga retreat. Elke and team very welcoming. Highly recommend.

Amazing place to relax! Everything was absolutely perfect. The welcoming, the team, the house, the pool, the location… I could go on and on and on… It was a very memorable experience. We took advantage of getting a massage which was great. The yoga facilities look great too. It is only a 20 mins ride into Galle which is far better value than staying in the Old Town directly.

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Peaceful, quiet, serene, beautiful, well-tended. The rooms are everything you could wish for - spacious, comfortable, cosy. The food is delicious. We were taken care of in an extremely detailed manner, the attention to detail is what makes this place exceptional. 10/10 would come back.

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