Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in South Asia

Renuka is such a gracious host. We stayed in a family room on our first night when we landed in Colombo. She gave us a great recommendation for a dinner spot. Our room initially had only 3 sleeping spots (we were 2 adults and 2 small kids) but she gave us a second room when we requested an extra bed. She also made us a lovely breakfast the next day with some delicious butterfly pea tea she had made. She even gave me some seeds to sow at home. A great first stay to kick off our Sri Lankan adventures!

Jagath is one of a kind. He was such a welcoming host and always had a good balance between being helpful and supportive without intruding your own space and plans. If you are interested he can explain a many things about this part of Sri Lanka. He has huge knowledge about history, traditions, food, plants and also current issues. Also the whole estate reflects his interests with a beautiful garden, historic artefacts and an excellent cuisine, we are still missing. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

Madu’s place was fantastic—peaceful, quiet, and perfect for a relaxing stay. The house is fully private, with its own kitchen and bathroom, offering great comfort and independence. The host, Madu, is incredibly communicative and helpful. Whether you have questions or need assistance, he’s always reachable, either in person or via phone. One thing to keep in mind: if you want to be close to the city center, it’s about a 20–30 minute walk, as the house is situated near the second river up north. However, this also means you get to enjoy a quiet, secluded space with almost no neighbours. (bonus: you get to see some fireflies at night) If you have a scooter, getting around won’t be an issue at all!

Recently stayed at this homestay in Panchgani and had an unforgettable experience. The hosts, Atul and Mandakini, are absolutely wonderful engaging, warm, and full of interesting conversations. The property itself is a gem, featuring a forest-like garden with over 300 varieties of plants and trees, serene fish ponds, and captivating art installations and sculptures. The breakfast was delicious, and every detail of the stay reflected care and creativity. It’s truly a haven for nature and art lovers alike. Highly recommended!

From the second you set foot on his property, he makes you feel like you are a member of their family. He does not only show concern towards his guests but rather he leaves no stone unturned in trying to fulfill the guests' needs. This level of attention is indeed something that is difficult to find elsewhere. His property is secluded from all the noise maintaining a calm environment because it is surrounded by trees. If you're overwhelmed by city life and want to take a break and start fresh, then look no further. Regardless of where you place him, Ganesh would always make you feel welcome. He and his family would treat you with hospitality that can only be described as genuine. Speaking of food, the home cooked meals served are delightful. They are really nice - both to look at and to eat. So they add a nice touch to the stay. Staying over at Ganesh’s is not just about being a visitor for a couple of days but a wholesome experience. Highly recommend!

The place felt right at home and it was peaceful, calm, and serene. There was a lovely view from the drawing room and it was quite beautiful. We enjoyed our stay. It’s a private property and was easy to find. A proper cottage for a family and a big group. The caretaker was really helpful and provided really good service and cooked home cooked meals that were very healthy and tasty. Overall a must stay.

place is very nice. Sanjay is superhost. we was very responsive and helpful. felt like home. food was very delicious and tasty.

Wasana is an excellent host! We had to change our reservation thrice due to change in our plans and not once was there any issue in flexibility. The rooms are spacious, the property is very beautiful. The complimentary breakfast was Sri Lankan food, home mafe, tasty and a great way to start the day! Wasana is a really warm host and made our stay very comfortable.

Minnie and her family are all really nice people, I enjoyed the stay. Her suggestions for places to go were helpful, and I really enjoyed her breakfasts and chatting in the morning. Not fancy or good for partying, but if you want a comfortable bed and a cozy spot to sleep, in a family house, I would recommend. Also, it is nearby the bus stand to go to both caves. Just a quick 10 minute walj to the local buses.

We had two great nights at Lova's place! What a lovely family and the house is designed with so much love and passion! It really feels like coming home, you can really relax, a beautiful accommodation in a very beautiful area. Highly recommended!

Hands down the best airbnb I’ve ever stayed. The host, Meenakshi was very helpful and checked in multiple times with us to assure our comfort. The room was big and spacious, enough for three people, the garden outside the room was just amazing! The tasty breakfast was cherry on top! The place is well connected too. Locality is nice. You can easily get food and stuff from zomato, blinkit etc. All in all, an awesome stay, totally worth the price.

We had an amazing stay at Champ’s place. A true oasis of calm in a bustling city! His parents were incredible and provided so much helpful advice, whilst also organising tuk tuk transportation whenever we needed. Thank you so much! We would highly recommend this AirBnB to other travellers ☺️

A very clean place right in the heart of tapovan. The food from the inhouse restaurant was very delicious.

This is by far one of the most memorable and beautiful stays I have had with Airbnb and I have had a few, the thing that differenciates this place is its people, they are so helpful and they make sure you have a comfortable stay they attend to all the queries and go out of the way to help you. The food specially the breakfast spread is superb not to be missed. Lastly the property is well maintained and in the heart of French town being a 200 year old French Villa it has a charm and my partner and me thoroughly enjoyed our stay a big shoutout to the management for allowing us to experience the property and the hospitality.

Had one of the best experiences at Sunrise palace, we missed our flight and needed a quick booking for a place to stay, I bumped into Sunrise Palace and instantly was booked in. I got to the air bnb it's in the inside street but once the gate opens it looks beautiful, the place is big, sleeps alot of people, extremely clean, balcony in the rooms, extremely clean washrooms, impeccable stay I had the service was phenomenal, the food was fresh and tasty, we all had the omelet and wow it tasted so healthy and gave us fruits and fresh juice, as well as water bottles. This place is just amazing and I will be back in March thank you so much !

We had a fantastic time at Tranquil Waters. It is as named, an incredibly tranquil and relaxing place to stay, beautifully located projecting into the lake and surrounded by a lush garden. The house is very comfortable and we were looked after by both Geeta who cooks amazingly and Sumesh who can arrange boat trips and kayaking. This is all orchestrated by Jacob who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay.

Really a great place for stay, very good location, very safe and secure site,

Beautiful property , spacious outdoors, accommodating host, not far from city center and peaceful surroundings surely recommended

This place was very peaceful and clean. I felt right at home. The bed and sheets were cleaned and it’s a place that’s well maintained. 💖

Excellent service. The staff is warm, polite, they mind their own business and yet make it a 5 star experience with their attention to detail. If you’re looking to stay for a long time, this is it! Laundry, car washing help, coffee at midnight if Chandan was still around: these guys go out of their way to make sure you’re right at home. We met some incredible people at the house which made the trip even more memorable. The hosts are quick to respond and extremely helpful with recommendations and an open library with a treasure trove of books. While There’s plenty to do in and around the village, the house is under 30 minutes from assagao, so getting places didn’t seem hard at all. Especially since we rented a car. All in all, amongst the best travel experiences, especially in Goa.

Excellent treatment, I’ve felt at home from the very first moment and they’ve helped me with everything I needed. The place is very cozy, and the ceiling fan is wonderful. You need to look up the name of the place on Maps because the address is a bit confusing.

I had a fabulous experience at Shubham Boutique Homestay. First of all, thanks to Mohan for accommodating our early check in request. We had a great time, especially in the quaint pool, which almost felt like a private pool. The breakfast spread everyday was wonderful and everyone seemed extremely friendly. We are already looking forward to our next stay!

Comfortable stay in Kandy, beautiful views from the rooms as pictured. Helpful host who gave good recommendations and provided light breakfast in morning. Would recommend for a peaceful stay in Kandy. Booked room with fan (no ac).

Tamarind retreat was an absolute delight , tucked away in quiet corner of Kihim, this place is equipped with everything you would require for a quiet weekend getaway at an amazingly affordable rate. Both Manjusha and her husband were gracious hosts and made us feel at home. The whole property was very clean and nicely maintained. They have two swimming pools as well, which is quite a perk for private gatherings. Their kitchen provides yummy home cooked meals, my only qualm was they don't allow any outside food into the property or the rooms. Regardless, the stay was splendid. The property also houses their cutest pets who are difficult not to fall in love with. Will definitely plan to come back here again.