Tehan Homestay

Dat er een klamboe boven ons bed hing

De muur kwam niet volledig tot het dak. Hierdoor kwamen er super veel beesten in onze kamer. De badkamer was vies. Toen wij aankwamen was de kamer nog niet klaar en moesten wij nog een uur wachten.

Son point fort est la localisation / au prix, vue dégagée, à 6mins de la plage à pied !

Chambre propre, mais ne pas être demandeur de confort : seulement le strict minimum, lit / lavabo / WC et douche ouverte dans la salle de bain (eau froide) !! Chiens présents dans la propriété

It doesn’t cost 30$ per night for what it is… Max 18-20$ and just because of the A/C… but that’s it. The room is small and a bit old:( The location of the house is far from the center of Hiri even tho they have a tuk-tuk to drive you wherever. Depending if you like being in the center or a bit more quite and far. We didn’t mind about this. But it’s a BEAUTIFUL spot tho! The garden and the outside of the house is so nice! It’s in a quiter area. And the lady is so lovely too :)

The location is great. You can see the ocean. It’s quiet.

The shed where we slept has a lot of potential but it’s still a shed. The owner said he will invest in it and improve it during the low season.

This homestay is a dream for anyone who loves nature! The huge garden and green terrace, with towering palms and the soothing sound of the ocean, create an incredibly peaceful atmosphere. Peacocks and monkeys visit the garden, making it feel like a little wildlife sanctuary—just amazing! We stayed in a separate small house with an own terrace. The room was very basic (don’t expect much!), with a simple bathroom, but it had everything we needed: powerful standing fan and a mosquito net. Honestly, you’ll spend most of your time outdoors anyway, and the surroundings are absolutely stunning. 2 min walk to the cliff with the stunning view of the ocean! At night, fireflies create a magical glow—you can even watch them from your bed! The three adorable and well-trained dogs added to the charm, and the kind family running the place made us feel so welcome. Breakfast isn’t included, but the Freedom Café—a very good restaurant—is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled stay a bit away from the busy main beach but still close enough to it with pure Sri Lankan charm, this is the perfect place!

Not complaining, just a few points to acknowledge: The fan was a bit loud—not a problem for us, but bring earplugs just in case! Breakfast is not included, but Freedom Café—a very good restaurant—is just around the corner, along with many other nearby options! You’ll need a torch at night! It gets quite dark on the way, but the one on your mobile will do just fine.

Very quiet and peaceful with a beautiful garden to sit in and watch the ocean

Tehan’s was in a super location overlooking the ocean. It was lovely and quiet and Tehan and his family and dogs are great. Room’s are adequate and priced right.