Best Lodges in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, it is good to relax in any season. It is always warm here, there is exotic nature and a lot of attractions around. Foreign tourists prefer to stay in lodges. These are peculiar campsites built on the shores of the Laccadian Sea, the Indian Ocean or the Bay of Bengal. Instead of chic multi-storey hotel complexes – bungalows, tents, tents. The best mini-hotels provide vacationers with restaurant meals, amenities in the rooms, transfer from / to the airport. They will be discussed in the review.

Jungle Beach Ahungalla

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A complex of cozy huts and tents is located in Ahungalla. The place has recently begun to develop as a resort, so all the hotels are new, clean and modern. Jungle Beach Ahungalla provides conditions for relaxation, meditation and active recreation. It offers a place for yoga classes, a beach volleyball court, fishing, spa treatments and professional massages. Luxury bungalows can accommodate from 1 to 6 people. A signature restaurant is available on site. The chef prepares international dishes. A continental breakfast is served every morning. There is a lot of fish and seafood on the menu. In good weather, the chef arranges an open kitchen right on the beach, where in front of the public he prepares food to order. Waiters set tables on the sand, and as a backlight they light real torches and fires. Very romantic. Such sports activities as diving, jet skiers, water sports (on-site) are provided on-site. Near the town there is a turtle nursery them. Victor Hasselblad. This is a unique place where turtles are bred. Nearby attractions are Ambahapitya Velitara Buddhist Temple, Aryapala Mask Museum.

 

 

 

Back of Beyond – Pidurangala

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The lodge is next to the rocky Sigiriya Plateau, which is a natural attraction in Sri Lanka. The camp occupies 4 acres in the middle of a virgin forest. Locals call it Bird Park. Guests can take a walk or horseback ride to explore the 5th-century Sigiriya World Heritage Site and the Pidurangala Rock, on which the ancient monastery is built. Excursions to minneria, Kaudulla and Huruluweva National Parks for elephant watching can be arranged. Study of the cultural heritage sites of Sigiriya, Pidurangala, Dambulla, Ritigala and Polonnaruwa. The hotel has 8 rooms, designed for a maximum of 22 adults and children. All rooms have adjoining toilets and hot water. There are separate rooms for the driver, 7 tree houses and 2 cottages, designed for a maximum of 30 adults and children. Cooked-to-order Sri Lankan and Western dishes are served in the dining areas. Tea, coffee and drinking water are provided free of charge.

“The staff is wonderful. Friendly, friendly and always ready to help. A special trick is that there was always someone who voluntarily agreed to go with us as a guide wherever we wanted!! They’ve always been available, but they’ve never been intrusive” Nalinika

 

 

 

Koragaha Lodge – Yala

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15 minutes from Yala National Park is Koragaha Lodge. There are 4 chalets in the rooms. Each has a large bedroom with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a large veranda. The hosts made sure that guests relaxed in an atmosphere as close to the village as possible. Therefore, the design of each house is peculiar. There is also a barbecue area in the garden. The lodge has a chef who has experience in preparing Sri Lankan dishes, as well as a wide selection of Western dishes. The owners grow vegetables and fruits on site. Guests are advised to go out to these areas and choose their own vegetables, which will be prepared for lunch or dinner. In the yard there is a counter with bicycles that can be rented. Just 100 metres from the hotel is the road leading to Situlpawwa Temple. The lodge organises guided jeep safaris.

 

 

 

The Rainforest Ecolodge – Sinharaja

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The lodge resembles eco-hotels in Europe. It is built in the Sinharaja Rainforest. This is a protected area included in the list of protected natural sites of UNESCO. The Enselvatte estate, on the territory of which tourist houses are installed, is managed by Maturata Plantations Limited. This area has a constant humid climate and is located approximately at an altitude of 900 – 1000 meters above sea level. It is here that the famous tea plantations are located. There are 16 chalets designed according to the concept of ecotourism. The houses are equipped with a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, a terrace. The interior is decorated with bamboo. The restaurant has a team of culinary experts. Fruits and vegetables are brought daily from a nearby village, meat is supplied twice a week from Galle. All houses stand on stilts, connected to the restaurant and viewing platforms by metal passages. This is done in order to preserve nature as much as possible.

 

 

 

Macushla Sanctuary

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On another stretch of the Sinzaraja Forest is the Makushla Sanctuary Lodge. The boutique villa is built against the backdrop of Adam’s Peak and the Seven Virgin Mountains. The comfortable rooms offer views of the endless tea plantations growing on the gentle slopes. Artists like to come here. A spacious panoramic studio has been built for them. Each bedroom has stone walls, natural teak furniture, plush four-poster beds and crisp Egyptian white cotton sheets. The apartment provides rooms featuring a desk, a wardrobe, a suitcase rack and a minibar. The modern indoor bath serves natural spring water for baths and showers. At the restaurant island dishes are served. Each of them is selected a variety of wine, which is served free of charge. For hiking, stone paths are laid along the tea plantations and the waterfall. The lodge offers rental bicycles for exploring the mountain trails. Private yoga classes are available on request.

“This is a new unique project built in the middle of a wild jungle. I appreciated the high-end service and comfortable environment. The rooms have everything, the chef cooks perfectly. Each walk is a separate photo shoot and a memory for a lifetime» Yury

 

 

The Far Pavilion by Edwards Collection

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Stunningly beautiful villa, decorated in colonial style. It is built in the middle of a private coconut plantation. The fruits are used in the preparation of food and massage oil. By the way, guests can use environmentally friendly equipment and squeeze coconut oil with their own hands. The house has 2 panoramic rooms of Suite category. Each has its own entrance, its own outdoor terrace, its own descent into the communal pool. The far pavilion consists of two bedrooms. It is tastefully furnished with a mixture of Indian and Western art and furniture. Its huge mirrored glass windows offer breathtaking views of the towering mountains, peaks and two small streams that surround the building. They like to relax here in the rainy season. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. Hiking trails and cycling trails can be found in the surrounding area.

 

 

The Hermitage by Edwards Collection

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Mini-hotels located in the rainforest are in great demand among tourists coming to the island during the rainy season. Lodge owners try to create luxurious interiors for them and provide high-quality service. One example is the Hermitage. It is built on a picturesque promontory jutting into the Victoria Reservoir, surrounded by tropical plants. Previously, there was an ancient hermitage here. Its monks grew medicinal herbs. They are still used in the preparation of food and oils for wellness treatments. The lodge is known for its spa centre. The building is not air-conditioned. It is completely open to the environment and healthy mountain air blowing from the Hunnasgiriya range. The fund has 3 rooms with author’s design, bathroom. In the courtyard there is a small swimming pool. The terrace offers views of the pond, mountains and forest.

 

 

 

CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel

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The boutique villa consists of 8 rooms. The owners have created a luxurious stay by providing guests with the services of a personal butler. The hotel is located at an altitude of 1988 meters, at the highest point of Nuwara Eliya, the tea capital of Sri Lanka. The resort is bordered by the protected kikiliamana forest reserve. The windows offer breathtaking panoramas of Pidurutalagala, the highest mountain range in Sri Lanka and the lush tea fields beneath it. The CheRiz Hotel in Nuwara Eliya offers two exclusive relaxation areas, a variety of local and international dishes, breakfasts in the restaurant, including barbecues and terrace lunches available on request. The hotel administration will be happy to meet guests at the airport, organize a transfer to any point of the island.

 

 

Thamaravila Wilpattu – Luxury Tented Safari Villas

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The design lodge is built in the heart of Wilpattu County. Each house has 2 rooms. The stylish common living room is equipped under a canopy in the open air. On the bookshelf there are many books related to the wildlife and nature of Sri Lanka, as well as the unique “Kipling’s Corner” with novels and stories by the author. The collection of classic films includes the “Greatest Films of All Time” from the 1930s to the present day. With a powerful waterproof outdoor Bluetooth speaker, the I Pod has an extensive music library for guests. The lawn has 4 sun loungers under umbrellas overlooking the nearby jungle. Breakfast is served in the morning. The products come from our own plantation.

 

 

 

Sky Pavilion

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High in the mountains is a modern villa “Heavenly Pavilion“. Guests can stay in rooms of categories Standard, Deluxe and Family. The panoramic terrace offers views of the Mahaweli River. For relaxation, there is a sunbathing area, a library, an outdoor swimming pool. It is a great place for hiking, tennis and horse riding. Children’s Park Bus Stop is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest attractions in Kandy are a 25-minute walk away. The hotel organizes fishing, golf (the course is within 3 km), excursions. A full continental breakfast is served in the morning.

 

 

 

Gal Oya Lodge

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Eco-houses “Gal Oya Lodge” are built surrounded by a virgin wild forest. To create bungalows used kazhan, wood and illuk. Facilities at the lodge include a restaurant, bar and swimming pool, blended seamlessly into the picturesque landscape. The spacious bungalows feature features of luxury. The hotel is famous for its tradition of hospitality. The friendly staff is entirely made up of locals. The receptionist offers the services of naturalist guides. They will conduct excursions to the most secret corners of nature. The art of cooks is a special highlight of the lodge’s life. The lovingly prepared daily menu includes a wide selection of Sri Lankan and Western dishes with the addition of homemade herbs and vegetables, as well as products from farmers from neighboring villages. Innovative, fresh and healthy meals are served in the dining room. Be sure to try the national food: curry, sambala and roti.

 

 

 

When choosing a hotel, it is worth considering the weather and climatic conditions of Sri Lanka. From May to early September there is dry weather, from September to December – the rainy season. Short-term monsoons last for a month from March to April. If you are interested in wildlife, it is better to spend the months from February to October in lodges in the middle of the rainforest. If you want to relax on the coast, then May – September will be the best time for a trip.

 

Selection of hotels Sri Lanka on map