Room Apo (Water)Ashram Sri Lanka

Room in Katuwana, Sri Lanka

  1. 1 single bed
  2. Private attached bathroom
Hosted by Mawahelge Samantha
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Room in an earthen home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Ashram Sri Lanka is a non-profit sanctuary devoted to the path of liberation. We welcome guests via Airbnb to avoid cancellations(no show).

Please read all pages on our website: www ashramsrilanka org before visiting.

We live in silence, mindfulness, and truth, opening our doors only to those in true harmony with this vibration, to preserve the peace of our space.

The space
Ashram Sri Lanka offers unique open rooms — half indoor space and half garden, with trees growing inside the room, plus open-air showers and toilets. Built simply from mud and designed with eco-friendly architecture, these rooms allow you to live in harmony with nature. We encourage you to view the photos on our website before your visit.

We are a non-profit organization. While it is not our wish to focus on money, there is a practical need to maintain the Ashram in its pristine condition. Therefore, we ask for a contribution of per person per night (not per room), which we believe is a fair amount to help cover maintenance costs without requiring donations.

All food and drinks are provided at a cost of USD 10 per person per day (payable daily or at the end of your stay). This covers everything you need for a simple yet fulfilling spiritual experience.

Life at Ashram Sri Lanka is devoted to the liberation of the self through letting go of material possessions, practicing patience, and living with tolerance. We invite you to embrace a minimalist lifestyle here — and, in time, you may discover the joy and freedom of living with nothing but the essentials.

Guest access
Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Our Ashram is located in Katuwana, a quiet village—not a tourist area—about 50 km from Matara Beach and 30 km from Tangalle Beach.

The Ashram sits on 4 hectares of jungle land within the village, providing a peaceful environment. To minimize disturbances from locals, there are no road signs, and the access road is quite rough and challenging.

We recommend using Google Maps for directions and asking local people for guidance when you arrive. The easiest way to reach us is by taking a Tuk Tuk from the city.

During your stay
Food
We serve traditional Sri Lankan vegetarian meals, mostly rice and curry. During your stay, you’ll come to appreciate the simple and flavorful taste of Sri Lankan cuisine. (If you don’t like rice and curry, this may not be the right place for you.) The Ashram’s way of life embraces simplicity and asceticism, with minimal needs.

Toilet and Shower
Our toilets and showers are attached but open to nature, providing a unique, traditional yogic experience. We do not use toilet paper here, so please bring your own if you prefer.

Mosquitoes
You may want to bring mosquito repellent spray to avoid disturbances during yoga and meditation

Other things to note
Our Request of You

At Ashram Sri Lanka, we ask all guests to show respect, humility, and kindness to all forms of life. Please follow our values of politeness and decency. We also encourage you to avoid seeking temporary sense pleasures, and instead focus on mindful living and inner peace.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
Pets allowed
Private backyard
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Katuwana, Hambanthota, Sri Lanka

This is private jungle in the katuwana village at Tangalle,
Katuwana is a non-touristy village , Ashram visitors are the fest people who spend the time in the village so villagers has big respect for Ashram clients ,Katuwana Dutch fort and the Village fair is very famous place to visit , most of Ashram members very happy to have bath in Katuwana river…..

Meet your host

Host
133 reviews
4.79 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: ashramsrilanka org
Fun fact: Doing nothing
I spend too much time: At ashram
For guests, I always: Love and respect
Pets: Elephant,Giraffe, nakoo, sutiya
Welcome to Ashram Sri Lanka Escape the hustle and bustle at our eco-resort, where simplicity and nature guide your stay. Surrounded by lush jungle, you’ll relax, reflect, and discover that true happiness comes from within, not from possessions. Enjoy traditional village-style vegan meals and feel at home—here, you’re part of our family, not just a guest.

Co-hosts

  • Anusha

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
1 guest maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm