Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 25 reviews.
Pramesh
Sri Lanka · Group of friends · October 2026
+Price tag
−No phone answer. No contact after boooking. We lost in the road at the night because of they were closed without no reason
Gavin Rosayro
Sri Lanka · Solo · September 2026
“Provides place only for foreigners.”
−She provides this place only for foreigners. When I said I'm local she made an excuse and asked me to cancel the booking.
Pazmiño
Ecuador · Solo · August 2026
+I never felt like I was arriving at a hostel; I felt like I was arriving at the home of great friends, and that made me so happy. I truly felt at home! This place has everything you need to relax and have a wonderful stay! ❤️
John
United States · Solo · August 2026
+ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IVE EVER STAYED! The little house was AMAZING! Quiet, peaceful, and serene. the host WAS AMAZING! She made sure I had all I needed for the stay and the FOOD IS AMAZING and not expensive at all ! They will also arrange safaris for you CHEAPER than tour agents, so use them first. EVERYTHING about this place was PERFECT! I recommend it if you want peace and quiet to stay here. Town is within walking distance also less than 1km.
Dilanian
Sri Lanka · Solo · May 2026
+nothing
−Dear Booking.com Team, I am writing regarding Booking No. 5636996673. Upon arrival at the property, no one was present at the premises, and the provided phone number was not answered. This was extremely disappointing and caused significant inconvenience. As a result, I had to spend a considerable amount of time finding alternative accommodation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter and would appreciate a prompt response. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Dilanjan
Pictor
Sri Lanka · Solo · February 2026
“Booking pictures vs Reality”
+Its quite place surrounded by nature
−No Wifi, No hot water No AC or fan (there is but sounds like a jet turbine so good luck) Location 20 min walking from anywhere Here is the thing. The staff here is a local family which does not speak a single word of english, they are lovely, but comunication is imposible if you dont have a phone with translator. Then is managed by people in Colombo, who came here to set up the room one day, they prepared everything amazing and took nice pictures for booking. Then they never came back and things were never like in pictures. They talk to you through Whatsapp, bombing you with extra services like safaris, tuk tuks etc. cause is where they really want to get money from. If you comlplain, they literally laugh about you. Very disrespectful Breakfast included, but the worst one I have had in a month in Sri Lanka. Im sure you can find better places, cheap things sometimes are expensive at the end. Dont repeat my mistake :)
Ruth
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
“Lovely calm atmosphere”
+The room and surroundings were very nice! The staff were also lovely and prepared a delicious breakfast! The road to the property is very bumpy but it’s in a pretty remote place so understandable, we arrived in our tuk tuk, we drove from Kandy to the location at night, we did see some wild elephants on the road which was very cool but also could have been a little dangerous so I’d advise driving before dark to get here
−The only thing that let the place down was the wifi it wasn’t working which was kind of annoying because we had some work to do and also wanted to plan the rest of our trip. If this had been resolved it would have been perfect 10/10!
Montserrat
Spain · Solo · August 2025
+My stay at Nirwana was a great experience. The room is new, comfortable and clean. There is a little lotus pond in the garden. The owner, Mr Laxman, has a tuc tuc and can bring you anywhere. His wife, Mrs Ramani, will serve you a very good included breakfast and if you want, huge, tasty lovely dinner for a good price. They are very warm people and so is the rest of the family. I recomend this place and I wish I could go back.
Sanka
Sri Lanka · Couple · March 2025
“Enjoyed”
+The breakfast was good, and it was home made. The location and environment are feeling good to stay freely. The hospitality was also good. The Prices are reasonable to stay. The room is newly built. My second stay also even good as they have developed a lot.
−It is advisable to contact the owner to find the exact location as the google map is bit confused and the direction is not given accurately.
Fred
France · Solo · February 2025
“Exceptional”
+Some guesthouses are convenient, some are nice spots you can remember, and some others just make your trip. Nirwana resort is one of these. Staying 4 nights here to explore the surroundings (Sigiriya, Polonnaruva, Medirigiya, Ritigala, Avukana, and the less famous but superb Reswehara...) was undoubtedly the best possible choice. Accomodation is great and very quietness. But most of all, Laxman and Ramani welcome you like part of the family. Ramani cooks superb (and huge !) breakfasts and diners, only with local food, some ingredients coming straight from the garden. Nisansala can help for anything (including tours, motorbike rental...).... Simply speaking, it is for sure my best stay in Sri Lanka so far, and among the very best during this asian trips. It is practically a definition of what a Guesthouse - with capital letter - can be.
−Obviously nothing, all is absolutely great.