Sigiriya Danu Homestay

What a wonderful home stay on a beautiful location directly on the Pidurangala rock and sigiriya rock. Highlight number 1: The host Danu and his wife are heartwarming people who will do everything to make your stay unforgettable. We arrived late at night at sigiriya after a very long journey from Germany. Danu picked us up at the city with his own Tuk-Tuk and since we were very hungry he organized a late night dinner for us.The accommodation is modern and perfectly clean, bed was comfortable and the shower was hot and working perfectly. Highlight number 2 is the terrasse on the Room where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Pidurangala rock and the surrounding jungle. We observed gigantic eagles, fruit bats and many coulourful exotic birds and after the nightfall there were fireflies all over the place. Highlight number 3 are the delicious and rich sri lankan meals Danu"s wife is preparing for the guests. Breakfast and dinner were served on the restaurant.Unfortunately we had to leave after only one nights for our next destination but we will definitely come back if we visit sigiriya again! also we do work on our computer with WiFi .its a such a strong excellent WiFi signal for entire rooms.

Danu's place has great air conditioning, a very comfy bed and is really well located for both Sigiriya and Pidurangala. However, the thing that really sets it apart, is Danu and his family. They are so welcoming and made sure we didn't miss anything we wanted to see and could get around quickly and safely. Danu's wife's cooking is fantastic and we would highly recommend.

Beautiful location and very kind and helpful host. Brought us to the Pidurangula rock in the early morning and made sure we arrived safely at night. Easygoing. Definitely recommended!

The Owner was very helpful (a former tour guide), so knew all the best places and recommendations for further travel in Sri Lanka, and would even drive me to attractions and on to my next stop in Kandy. The price was so reasonable, dinner and breakfast delicious. A beautiful lake (Thalkote Lake) just a 15 minute walk from the house with incredible views over both Pidurangala and Sigiriya Rock.The upstairs room even had an amazing little seating area which got a great sunrise.

I highly recommend everyone to stay at Danu Homestay, the owner is a nice, helpful host, sociable, nice to talk to and spend time with. He will take you wherever you want (tuk tuk, car), suggest places worth seeing and recommend the best activities. He gave me a bike so I could also wandering around the village. I felt taken care of, safe, I travel solo, so safety is very important for me. The host and his family are very welcoming and the wife prepares delicious meals.

Everything is great and Mr Danu is very helpful He can take you to any place with his tuktuk And he arranged for us a car for our next trip to Kandy If you are Muslim he will help for the food and everything he can I hope we can come again soon

Our experience at Danu's homestay was nothing short of fabulous! Danu and his family were warm, gracious and lovely hosts. Made us feel right at home. We were greeted with welcome drinks followed by a scrumptious dinner. The food was absolutely splendid, cooked with love by Danu's mum. Danu gave us great travel tips and places to visit. He also arranged for us to go on a saffari ride the following morning where we saw magnificent elephants in large numbers leisurely walking around the reserve. Im glad to have found Danu's home stay definately a wonderful experience worth a visit.

The family that runs this homestay is so incredibly sweet. They don't speak much English, but that's okay. We got by! Danu called me on the phone upon check-in to make sure everything was to my liking. The street it's on is a very local one so there isn't much around, but I had a driver so it was perfectly fine. If you were to walk, I think it would have probably taken 15 or so minutes to the rock along a scenic road :) Danu's mother cooked me the best chicken curry I've ever had! So tasty!! The breakfast was more than filling (fruit, Sri Lankan pancakes, tea, toast) and tasty too. Unfortunately though there was a problem with the power, so the aircon and lights weren't working for a day. I was roasting and couldn't charge my camera battery (or plug in a fan) so I checked out early and they gave me a refund for the one prepaid night! I was so thankful. I would totally stay here again :) very peaceful place

Danu's homestay is the real experience. 5 star service with many smiles. If your looking for an authentic Sri Lankan homestay experience, this is it. Sigiriya is a beautiful little town and Lion Rock is a must do. Get up early to beat the crowds and heat. It opens at 7am. We hired a scooter but Charu the father will drive you if needed. The family are absolutely loving,kind and generous. Make sure you have dinner with them. One of the best meals I've had in Sri Lanka. Now for the suprise experience of our stay. Charu the father is a driver for a Eco Friendly Safari company that goes to Hurulu Eco park in Habarana. You will leave around 2pm and return 6:30/7pm. Charu is a great driver and we saw over 40 Elephants. Such a breathe taking experience. You will be awe struck at their beauty and how peaceful they are. Organize to have dinner cooked for you on your return you won't be disappointed. Danu(son), Charu and the rest of the family are beautiful and amazing. You'll have a great experience.