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Reviews of Colonial Surfing Villa Hostel & Home Stay

94/A Denuwala, Midigama , 82000 Midigama, Sri Lanka

#4 of 12 hotels in Midigama

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Review score

Based on 39 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Good experience with a local family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    The accommodation is close to the road and is surprisingly busy for such a small road almost all day, noise start early. For us, as we woke up early for surfing and no-napping was not a big problem, but it is something to keep in mind if you are looking for something really quiet.

    We initially had a reservation for 10 days and ended up staying a month. The family is lovely, they share everything they have and try to help you in every way possible. We had all the privacy we wanted and at the same time we were able to include ourselves in all the activities they did, sharing meals, celebrations... If you prefer your space, they are respectful and not noisy (even with 2 children and 2 pets!) With the included breakfast we tried a large number of typical dishes! and we were always able to have them when we returned from surfing (or whenever we want) We share the kitchen with them, there are enough utensils and a good pan. We also rent a motorcycle with them, at a fair price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Perfect Sri Lankan host family, chill stay, surfing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - this is definitely one place I want to come back to in the future - maybe even next year!

    Renuk and his family are so welcoming and made my stay in Sri Lanka for a week so enjoyable. I appreciate everything they did for me. They always went out of their way to make sure everything was great. A few days during my stay I joined them for market shopping in Ahangama and Wellinggama and also had lunch at their place instead of having to walk. Renuk was always there to take me surfing in his Tuk Tuk in the morning. You ask to get fresh coconuts and bananas and water and food and anything else you may need. It’s like coming home to your Sri Lankan family each day and for me that was perfect! Note that the place is basic but has everything you need and the family and company makes up for the things.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy and comfy room with everything what’s necessary: bed, desk, fan and mosquito net. The hosts were fantastic! Comforting and supportive! Thank you so much 🫶

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Great stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Big clean room with fan and private bathroom. Basic but good enough for the really cheap price !!! Nice little breakfast in the morning, host will help you with whatever you need, he also as a tuk tuk if you need and do fair price as well :) Perfect location if you are a surfer, with great surf spots and also restaurants nearby. It's on the main road so it gets busy and noisy during the day but very quiet at night !!! And most of the time you will probably be at the beach so who cares ? :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostfamily is super friendly, kind and helpful! The garden has lots of flowers and trees providing natural shade and a nice atmosphere very well enjoyable in the given hammock. Plus - breakfast is included and you are a 1 minute walk away from the beautiful Wild beach. Would definitely go here again :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have stayed in this very nice homestay for 2 weeks. I had a clean private room for a very honest price, just in front of the beach. The family is lovely and helpful every each one of them. Spent amazing time with them having delicious dinners and spending Christmas together. Highly recommended! See you soon guys!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely family and great location, couldn't have asked for anything better :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice room and nice family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi was not included. This was in the property details.. but it wasn’t clear.

    Basic but absolutely fine for the price. Family were really nice and the breakfast also good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    nice authentic homestay close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good place to stay at. i kept extending my stay the room is very simple but it’s clean and comfortable. good value for the money. the shower had the best pressure i had so far in sri lanka the owners sre very kind and helpful. always smiling and friendly. they received me with a juice for welcome and the breakfast is also very tasty.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    charming homestay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good place to stay at. i kept extending my stay. the room is very simple but it’s clean and comfortable. obe of the coolest i jad so far in sri lanka. good value for the money. it’s an old colonial house with a lot of charme. the owners sre very kind and helpful. always smiling and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no WIFI included in the price. You can pay extra to get it or you use your SIM card

    Room is really big and also the bed is big and comfy. Breakfast was nice, everyday something different and always ready when you come back from a morning session (or also before if you want). I also liked that you don't have to walk through the owners rooms like in a lot of other homestays. The rooms have their separate entrance.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Stay, Surf and Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super relaxing with a very spacious room with my own bathroom. Had lot of privacy but also spent some time with the family. They are really nice, cute and helpful. The breakfast is also pretty good and a great option for after surfing. The place is walking distance to many surf spots and you can also ask the owner to take you to other more distant spots by tuk tuk.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spent a couple weeks here at colonial and safe to say they were some of the best weeks you can have. Reno and his family are just the best and everything you need help with he will be there. Access to beaches, breaks and midigama shops is all perfect so would recommend this stay to anyone!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was walking distance to the beach and the property had a beautiful garden! The host were amazing and made us feel right at home. They helped us with every need we had! We really enjoyed our stay!!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    AMAZING FAMILY
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Homestay is in a perfect location and the family is absolutely amazing! We would definitely recommend this place if you’re travelling on budget as it has everything you need.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    10
    amazing! I’ll definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location! family environment

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    10
    Everything was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect especially the owner and his family. they were so kind and always were checking in to see we were okay. The breakfast in the morning was very delicious! I highly recommend people coming to stay here.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice people! Very kind and a lovely family!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    10
    Will come again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, we would love to come back, it was a great place to stay!

    The kindness of the hosts, always making sure we were confortable and had everything. It was clean, and the room was spacious.the breakfast was delicious, and changed everyday! They also have a beautiful garden. The house is 5 / 10 minutes walk from the beach.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    10
    we had a wonderful stay with this beautiful family. we extended our stay for a few nights and we will for sure come back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was super

    we liked the great location, close to the beach and bus stop. beautiful house and a very nice room with a big bed and a lot of space. The breakfast was amazing!!!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    10
    beautiful two weeks with this lovely family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to mention :)

    I had an amazing stay here! Like others wrote, the facilities are basic and the bathroom could need a little make over, but the big bed is super comfortable and the room had everything I needed. What made my stay here unforgettable is the little family that takes care of you and does everything to make you feel nice and comfortable, surprises you with a cup of tea here and there and even let you take part in cultural things if you want to (had a beautiful trip to the temple with them). Both the included breakfast and the dinner you can order additionally are delicious and versatile. I’d definitely like to come again!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The family that runs this homestay is absolutely lovely. They're the kind of people who make you feel at home right away, and give so much more than they get. Facilities and food are basic, but the location is great and the family is really special!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple but good accomodation at the house of a super lovely family! Very good breakfast. I also had a nice curry for dinner and got the chance to learn how it gets prepared in the host's kitchen. So thankful for that experience 😀

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to improve the bathroom.

    Friendly and very welcoming family. Everything was clean and my room was very big. Breakfast was very nice. I had also dinner with my friends, one of the best rice and curry that we had. It's worth to try. The accomodation is very basic as they are a poor family, so don't expect any luxury. Good value overall.

    Stayed in March 2022

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