Isanka Lion Lodge

The hosts were very welcoming and helped us organize trips to the Lion Rock, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and a safari. The food was delicious and the room very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time at Isanka Lion Lodge and would stay there again. Highly recommend.

Great stay - the owner Anil is one of the kindest guys I met in Sri Lanka

The family-run hotel was our first stop in Sri Lanka and honestly the perfect place to start our journey. From the very first moment, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for. The family was always friendly, helpful and available whenever we needed support — without ever being intrusive. They helped us organize excursions, safaris and even supported us with shopping and everyday questions. The airport transfer was perfectly arranged and included a very warm welcome as well as useful tips for a smooth start in Sri Lanka, such as where to exchange money and get a SIM card. One of the highlights was definitely the food. During our four-night stay we had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel every day because the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine was simply outstanding. A special thank you to Isanka, who perfectly organized everything for us, to his sister for preparing such amazing and delicious meals every day, and also to our wonderful driver Champika, who made traveling around Sri Lanka easy, comfortable and enjoyable for our family. What made this place truly special was the heartfelt hospitality — from the warm welcome on arrival to the caring support throughout our stay and the emotional goodbye at the end. We can highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Sri Lankan hospitality.

I can’t even begin to explain how amazing this family are. They couldn’t do enough for us and we really didn’t want to leave. They really take pride in their property and was built by the family. They organised our trips, took us to places for free in their tuk tuk, made incredible breakfasts every morning and we had a couple of great dinners too. The whole family made us feel so welcome and looked after our toddler with so much care. We will be back!

Nothing, they’re amazing!

Anil and his staff were so welcoming and helpful and I want to highly recommend this homestay. The place is very tranquil and beautifully maintained. The breakfasts were superb and on most days meant we couldn't even fit in lunch. If there was anything we wanted, the staff would do their best to assist. Thank you very much for having us.

Lovely family run accommodation who will go above and beyond for you. Rooms are a comfortable size with decent air con.

Didn't clean the room during our stay - minor freshen up would have been nice

Super ontbijt, fijne kamer.

-