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05/03/2023 1
Homestay in Sri LankaDesk Research about Tourist Accommodation in Sri
Lanka
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Definition for the Homestay Conceptin Sri Lanka
“It is a community based tourism programme
which is initiated with the objective of distributing
the tourism benefit to a fair cross section of the society by preparing
houses/accommodation units carrying various themes, bringing out Sri
Lankan authenticity, located in various destinations within Sri Lanka, with
suitable quality standards befitting the purpose of accommodating tourists,
intending an interaction between the local community with the tourists giving
opportunity to the tourist to experience Sri Lankan way of life. “
-The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority-
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SL Tourism Board Authority categorized their Homestay program under 6 items:• Bungalow & Homestay
• Sun & Sand Homestay
• Mist & Hill
• Culture & Heritage
• Wildlife & Nature
• Fun & Roving
Popular Areas for Homestay in Sri Lanka :
Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha,
Hambantota, Jaffna , Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kilinochchi,
Kurunegala, Matara, Matale, Mulaitivu, Monaragala, Nuwara
Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Puttlam, Ratnapura, Trincomale.
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Popular Websites about Homestay in Sri Lanka
Name of the Website No. of homestays in the website
Type of Homestay Location
Lanka Holidayswww.lankaholidays.com
179 Rooms, Bunglaws, luxury house North Central, Central & Western Province
Homestay Finder www.homestayfinder.com
50 rooms, rooms with attached bathrooms, bungalows, and houses
Sujatha’s Room Stay www.kandyhomestay.com / www.booking.com
Own Residence Single room, double room Kandy
Home Stay Sri Lanka www.homestaysrilanka.lk
Own Residence Bunglaw, Rented Houses/ Apartments
Mount Lavinia Home Stay www.mountlaviniahomestay.com
Own Residence 5 & 3 AC rooms Mount Lavinia
Sri Voc www.srivoc.lk Own Residence Rooms Veyangoda
Alex Home Stay www.alexhomestay.booking.lk
Own Residence Rooms Kandy
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Name of the Website No. of homestays in the website
Type of Homestay Location
Home Stay Exchange www.ExchangeZones.com
05 Rooms, apartments Southern, Western, Central Province
Nimal’s Home Stay www.nimal-s-homestay-dodanduwa-sri-lanka.lakpura.com
Own Residence Room Dodanduwa
Snuggerywww.homestaymatara.lk
Own Residence Room Matara
Hill Top Homestay Sri lanka Villa http://www.srilankagoodlife.com/hill-top-homestay-sri-lanka/
Hikkaduwa
Home Stay Colombo www.go-lanma.com
02 Rooms Colombo
Popular Websites about Homestay in Sri Lanka
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Jetwing Travels – Homestay in Sri Lankahttp://www.jetwingtravels.com/about-sri-lanka/where-to-huddle/home-stays-in-sri-lanka
/
Locations Number of homestays
Number of rooms
Category
Badulla 05 1 to 6 Bungalow, Heritage Home, Home stay unit
Colombo 49 1 to 5 Bungalow, Home stay unit, Rented home, Rented apartment
Gampaha 16 1 to 6 Bungalow, Home stay unit, Rented apartment
Galle 20 3 to 5 Bungalow, Home stay unit, Rented apartment
Kegalle 3 2 to 3 Bungalow, Home stay unitKandy 27 1 to 5 Bungalow, Home stay unitNuwara Eliya 9 1 to 7 Heritage Home, Bungalow, Home stay unitKaluthara 4 2 to 5 BungalowMatara 5 2 to 5 Home stay unitHambantota 2 2 & 5 Home stay unitPuttalam 2 2 & 5 Home stay unitKurunugala 1 5 Home stay unitMatale 1 4 Bungalow
Approved homestays by The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
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Common Facilities of Homestay in Sri Lanka:
Free Internet, Free Local calls, fans & mosquito nets, attached bathroom with hot
waters & showers. Serve lunch, dinner & vegetarian foods.
Price Range of Homestay : USD 25-85 (per night)
Number of homestay units in the country : 181Number of rooms in homestay units : 560Heritage Homes: 49Number of rooms at heritage houses : 257
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Benefits of Staying in a Homestay !1. Meet local people2. Value for money3. Moving to a new city4. Share a meal with locals5. Perfect for solo travellers6. Improve your language skills7. Chance to see beyond the tourist trail8. Learn locals culture and customs9. A real ‘home away from home’10.Memories will never forget !
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Thank You !