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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

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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 !