We stayed here for three nights at the start of our trip. Like a few other reviewers, we were a little underwhelmed with the rooms on arrival. They were very basic and seemed quite pricey. Our stay here ended up being one of the best of our trip. Although basic, the rooms were comfortable and clean. We started in a... More

We stayed here the last two nights while on a five day tour originating in negombo. At first we looked at each other and said... This is where we're staying? It was a wet and miserable day ad were both a bit weary. The place must be quite new as it looked to be still under construction in some places.... More

Banana rest is the first guest houst we stayed in Sri Lanka!We were 6 of us and at first we should stay only 1 or 2 nights in Sigiriya....we stayed 4 and do not regret it!!! Ramith and his mum are so adorable, I have no word to express how warm was the welcoming. At first they look shy but... More

Yes it's basic but it feels miles from anywhere even though Sigiriya is just around the corner. There's a lovely lake a hundred metres away for a relaxed walk. It's bright, clean and comfortable, good value for money and excellent food. OK so we found a frog in the bathroom. My wife kissed it and was disappointed it didn't turn... More

Only 10mins drive from Sigiriya, this place is ideal but the good point stops here. The AC in the room does work, but it's not powerful enough to cool the room. We had to have the fan on as well but it was quite loud. The room was dated and clean-ish (can't really see as the lights were very dim... More

Hotel is located quite far from the village. So if you need anything extra, you should buy it before entering the hotel. Advantages: - You're really surrounded by nature - Rice and curry is great (at 750 LKR) - Good breakfast - Hot Water - Good staff (most likely it's a family hotel) Disadvantages: - Very basic rooms - Not... More

We had already found a hotel in Sigiriya, unfortunately it was so popular that there were no more rooms. Our pushy driver had an idea: Banana Rest. It is a land with a house and restaurant of a former movie star. Or at least that's what Muthalif, our driver tells us. It resembles a campsite. And you're feel like you're... More

My girlfriend & I were taken to Banana Rest by our driver and stayed for 2 nights. We were both very happy with the quality of the accommodation and the food was excellent. The location is lovely; a quiet spot in the countryside next to a lake. We saw a couple of wild elephants at the side of the dusty... More

If you're looking for a guest house that's away from it all then Banana Rest ticks every box. The food is brilliant, our hosts bent over backwards to ensure we had everything we needed (thanks Ramidh for going out for ice cream in the evening) and the setting is lovely, tranquil and remote. The bungalow rooms are truly sparkling clean... More