About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Diyawanna Leisure in Rajagiriya offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional amenities include a waterpark, outdoor seating, and picnic area. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, full English, vegetarian, and vegan. Local specialities, fresh pastries, and warm dishes enhance the morning meal. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, the homestay provides easy access to key attractions. Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Varna
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    A lovely homestay , clean comfortable with a thoughtful & hospitable host ! Lovely views of the marsh and complimentary fruit breakfast and tea ! Felt very safe , and clean and comfortable! Will be recommending it to family & visiting friends !
  • Price
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Mohan was a great host. Tea on the balcony and talking about the day were a highlight.
  • Zoë
    Belgium Belgium
    This was the cleanest room we had during our trip in SL. Room had AC and a view. Mohan has a lot of experience and this is very noticeable. He's a born entertainer with lots of stories and a true gentleman. The bathroom was fully equipped. I'll...
  • Michael
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We had a great experience. Rather than the plain & lonely hotel stay, this was especially great for my 7-year-old daughter (from basic bird watching, evening swim in the pool to karaoke night). Even-though we had some check-out mishaps the Host...
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Mohan the host is so helpful. This was my second stay at Di Leisure. Why did I come back? It's such a great location that makes you feel like you're out of the city when you're only 20 minutes from Galle Face Green. I love sitting on the balcony...
  • Anna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Every time we visit Colombo, we stay here. Mohanlal is a wonderful host who takes great care of his guests. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the service is excellent, and the breakfast is delicious. The beautiful river view makes it even more...
  • Tunander
    Sweden Sweden
    This place was a good example of how a home stay should be. Hotel like roms that are as clean as it can be and with a lovely view. You will notice the host Mohan have much experience from hotel and can be seen as a professional in the business. He...
  • Jess
    Australia Australia
    The hospitality and food was amazing. Mohan is one of the best hosts I've ever had.
  • Ch9
    Australia Australia
    We rented two rooms and and two bathrooms. Great communication from before arrival to after departure. Very clean and tidy. Everything needed provided including basic toiletries, towels, sterilised UV irradiated booked water. Fridge access. ...
  • Madhura
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Great and convenient home stay. The host was extremely friendly and helpful. He even offered us tea on his balcony. The room is cozy and extremely clean with a great view over diyawanna lake.

Hosted by Mohan de Zylva

9.7
Host review score
Mohan de Zylva
Diyawanna Leisure Homestay have on offer Two De Luxe Rooms/Two dedicated Bathrooms with Hot water shower facilities. The property is located in a very quite, respectable residential neighborhood, bordering/overlooking Diyawanna river and Moragasmulla Wetland Forest with great opportunities for Bird watching. The property is located, walking distance (1 Kilo Meter) to the Water Sport club offering Kayak, sailing and powered boat rental facilities with coaching and all other required gear for sailing on Diyawanna River/Lake.
I am your live in Host. A former Hotelier, an enthusiastic Bird watcher, Hiker and multi discipline sportsman, Vocalist doing Karaoke singing in English, (few) Spanish, Hindi, Sinhala songs. If requested I do perform for my guests entertainment (free of charge basis) through audio systems already fixed. Guests are always welcome, encouraged to join.
The property is located walking distance to Rajagiriya town main street and is located in a very quite, respectable residential neighborhood, bordering Diyawanna river and Moragasmulla Wetland forest. It is a famous Bird watching area.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.