Excellent location with friendly staff

Stayed in September 2025

The property was in an absolutely beautiful location. So peaceful. Rohana was an amazing host, he made us feel right at home and helped organise many activities and walks. Such a variety of amazing food was provided to us, as well as home grown tea and coffee. Definitely an experience to do!

Stayed in July 2025

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Rohana is the most friendly and helpful host you can imagine. He works together with the local community to give you the best experience in this rural and remote area. We had fantastic local food, local guide and explanation about the area. His facility offers the basics you need and is a good basis to explore the area.

Stayed in July 2025

Rohana was incredible. the estate is a bit out of town but Rohana was super helpful in assisting our driver to find the location. we had incredible food, incredible company and an incredible hike along the knuckles ranges facilitate with the help of Rohana. he even brought out his telescope! it’s a simple accomodation but so worth it for the location and Rohana!

Stayed in July 2025

We really had amazing days. We were supposed to stay 3 nights but we liked it so much that we extended our stay. Rohanes place is located in the middle of nature in a quiet, beautiful environment, from where we could make very nice trips and hikes; Rohane helped us with our plans. The food was delicious and we enjoyed every meal with the nice view. Rohane was really very hospitable and we felt at home quickly.

Stayed in June 2025

Exceptional views, the host was very accommodating and provided a lot of information about hiking and sightseeing. Great food cooked by the lady cook, though pricey.

Stayed in May 2025

Door of my room could not be locked, but Rohanaid gave me another room (upgrade)

Beautiful location within the tea plantation. Nice kitchen you can use for a small fee, isolated so very quite, amazing host, very nice place to stay.

Stayed in April 2025

This is an amazing place to stay. The accommodation is simple, but the views are spectacular and Rohana will give you lots of ideas for walks in the area.

Stayed in April 2025

A great experience of hosting in the foot of Knuckle Forest! Fully recommend staying at Rohana’s place for some days. He is very willing to help you anytime with the planning of your holiday, offering a great variety of hiking paths. The food was also very delicious offering a variety of local Sri Lankan plates.

Stayed in April 2025

The food was the best we've had in Sri Lanka! Wonderfully peaceful location, perfect for nature lovers

Stayed in March 2025

We came here for hiking and that was a good choice. The owner was really helpful with our plans. The terrace is really nice, especially after your long hike to knuckles for sunrise. There is a lot of wildlife to see there and the view is stunning. The full board option is a nice option to avoid any unnecessary ways in and out.

Stayed in March 2025

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The stay is located beautifully in between a tea plantation, with an amazing view which you can see from the rooftop of the stay. This is where we were served tasty local food. Rohana is a kind and helpful man😊 from the stay you can hike in the Knucles range, which we loved. Definitely recommend this to everyone!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing was a problem, just be aware that the accomodation is still in a building therefore you may experience a slight discomfort.

Rohana was our favourite host and a stay in Sri Lanka. He is very helpful (helped us to find a way using public transport to get to his place, suggested several options for hiking), empathetic and so nice. The food they serve is perfect, portions are huge and deffinitely worth the price. The lodge is almost at the top of a hill therefore the view from rooms is phenomenal. The room offers a bed, blankets, a table with a chair, there is a shared bathroom.

Stayed in October 2024

Having a television would be a great update.

Location is awesome. It has a stunning view. Owner is so friendly and a well educated retired professional. The best part for me was the view from the room. It has a large window that offers a view of the entire surrounding area. Access is very convenient, thanks to the well-maintained road. After a 10-minute walk, you’ll reach the camping site at the peak of the mountain where this property is located. It was an amazing experience as it has a 360 degree view.

Stayed in October 2024

Overall the pictures were better, and the rooms were rather provisional. Rohana is a man with many projects in mind, he would certainly turn this place into a special experience. The views are simply breathtaking. Go for the views!

This is a homestay. Rohana will welcome you and serve tea/coffee, dinner and breakfast either at the rooftop or in the living room. The family room has a stunning view of the mountains from your bed. So the shared balcony and rooftop. The twin room was advertised with balcony, but it was at the back with a side window, dark and no view. Its bathroom was outside shared with the hosts and only cold water. Access to the balcony from outside too. The two rooms we booked were connected via the bathroom of family room, which had hot water. Breakfast served was plenty and tasty. Dinner couldn’t meet the palate of our guests. Rohana has even his own peak like 1km from the place, and has interesting stories to tell. Another double room in the corner was being built. Overtime it’s gonna be a great place for sure. It’s accessible by car.

Stayed in August 2024

The rooms are simple but very clean and there’s everything you need. Don’t trust google maps for the directions. Rohana sends out all the details on how to reach the place - make sure to check your messages after booking (we overlooked them and ended on some bumpy roads). You will also be asked for your food preferences beforehand.

Rohana, the owner is a very dedicated and caring host who perfectly knows the area. We got all the recommendations where to go for hiking (e.g. several waterfalls, a natural pool, different routes around knuckles mountain range). Also we got to eat the best Sri Lankan Food on our trip so far, which we enjoyed on the rooftop terrace with the most amazing view over the mountains. This rooftop dinner itself is worth the visit. Thank you Rohana, for this unforgettable and much to short visit at your place. We will definitely come back! :-)

Stayed in September 2024

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The host Rohana is exceptionally welcoming, knowledgeable about the area and just a really nice person. Gave us so many tips for our activities in Knuckles, showed us his garden and gave us information about all the native plants and prepared absolute feasts for us for breakfast and dinner. Location has to be one of the best ones I’ve stayed at in my whole experience travelling.

Stayed in August 2024

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The host is a lovely man, very friendly and knowledgeable with explaining hiking plans to explore the area. The view is fantastic, the location is peaceful and very beautiful. The food served was some of the best I've had in a month travelling the country. The room is basic but that's to be expected for the remoteness and the price

Stayed in August 2024

We were absolutely blown away with out time at Rohannas estate and will remember it for a very long time. Rohanna was so helpful the whole time- from collection from Kandy, all throughout the stay to then dropping us to Sigiriya at the end. His lovely staff prepared masses amounts of breakfast, lunch (to take away for hiking also) and dinner- and was all delicious!! The location was amazing, and our room had the most amazing view. There are many waterfalls/ hikes you can go on nearby and explore the gorgeous Knuckles range. Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in June 2024

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I loved everything about the stay. Perfect hideaway from all the tourists and enjoying pure nature, spectacular views, great views and a great hospitality. I'd always come back and would have lived to stay longer. The little Peak behind the property is magical for sunset.

Stayed in February 2024

Rohana is an incredible host, knowledgable and provides a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner. He is full of suggestions for outdoor activities in the local area and can arrange tours and/or transport.

Stayed in February 2024

I liked it all. But I guess it’s nok for all. Take a look at the pictures. It’s homely and nice.

From the roof terrasse you see the five Knucles Peaks. Three waterfalls are within walking distance. And the coffee and tea, you drink is from the small estate around the House. Don’t expect Hilton-style-luxury. Expect something much better! This is a homestay on it’s way to become a small hotel. Very personal service from the owner, Rohan, who is a man of the world with many years of travel behind him. He speaks good english and is ready to help with directions for the easy hikes, and get you in contact with a local skilled guide to the mountains (necessary!) His own estate offers a beautiful short hike: From the top, you have a 360-view of the many peaks around it. Possibly the most beautiful place in the world. Go! (Nb! Remember to bring Long pants, leech-socks, leech-protection-balm and bud-reppelant. Then you will be fine.)

Stayed in February 2024

The bathroom is not finished but it will be fixed soon 😉

The sight, the pick of the estate and the food are incredible.

Stayed in February 2024

We put 10 out of 10 because we cannot put more. The area is amazing, off the beaten-path Our host Rohana is extremely knowledgeable about his country and more, his English is very good, we could converse with him for hours. The dishes prepared by himself and Nisha were absolutely delicious. Last but not least, the room has the biggest bed that we have never seen and comfy, the view is breathtaking on the landscape, sunrise, sunset,… This place is an hidden gem for nature lovers, people seeking for authentic and genuine encounters with locals. Merci Rohana for this unforgettable experience <3

Stayed in January 2024