The island of Sri Lanka is exotic, beautiful and so unusual! Rest here is not just a dream, but a very real opportunity. The rhythm of life on the island is so unhurried and relaxed that a tired resident of a big city will be suitable as well as possible. Professional and novice divers are delighted with the local waters and advise everyone to admire the marine life. At any resort in Sri Lanka, you can walk for a long time, enjoying the scenery, and get acquainted with cultural monuments.
The island is unique in everything, and even when choosing a place to stay, tourists often stop at rooms on a tree. Yes, that’s right, and it’s unusual, beautiful and very interesting. Try to live in a house among the crowns of trees, and you will no longer want to be accommodated in standard “ground” hotels.
- 1 Blue Mountains View
- 2 Mutu Village treehouse
- 3 Eco friendly ‘Seasons Four’ Treehouse in Matara
- 4 Leopard Nest – Glamping in Yala
- 5 Serenite Ella
- 6 Tree House-Midigama
- 7 Treehouse Chalets
- 8 Hilltop Cabanas
- 9 Ella Ecolodge
- 10 Back of Beyond – Pidurangala
- 11 Sigiri Sarilco Rock View Treehouse
- 12 Mount Wood Star
- 13 Selection of hotels Sri Lanka on map
Blue Mountains View
Hotel “Blue Mountains View” is located near the city of Dambulla. Like many similar hotels, it is small and belongs to a private owner, which promises excellent service and an individual approach to each guest.
For safe and fast arrivals, a free pick-up service from Pannampia Junction is available.
It is not difficult to navigate the area, there is the possibility of renting a car, which many guests do (there is a guarded free parking on site).
The rooms on the tree are made in beautiful and very comfortable, there is a large terrace overlooking the plantation. An Asian breakfast is included in the room rate and can be enjoyed in the garden. There is a restaurant, wi-Fi is available throughout the territory, which pleasantly surprises guests.
Guests who visited here were delighted with the kindness and hospitality of the host and his family. Residents of Sri Lanka are always ready to help, introduce the culture and traditions, receive a guest as their relative: in the “Blue Mountains View” there is an unusually warm home atmosphere.
Mutu Village treehouse
Not far from the Monastery in Ritigal there is a cozy and authentic guest house in the forest. The property offers a double room with a private entrance and air conditioning. The rooms are located on the lower and upper floors (there is a staircase for climbing). The owner of the guest house decided to make the rooms so that the trunks of trees pass through the floor, which is unusual and interesting at the same time. The bathroom with all accessories and shower is separated by a grid from the bedroom. In an urban environment, this would seem unacceptable, but for a tree house it looks very organic. The terrace overlooks the garden and is covered by a mosquito net. The room has a bed, a small living room with a mini-bar, air conditioning (power is designed for one room) and a tea corner.
It is very valuable that on the territory of the house there is a confident signal Wi-Fi / There is a restaurant, a buffet breakfast is served daily.
The wellness center offers various services, they are paid additionally.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the property.
Eco friendly ‘Seasons Four’ Treehouse in Matara
The hotel is located in a beautiful location, on the first line of Matara beach. The region’s attractions, the Veherahena Buddhist Temple and Matara Fort, are a 10-minute drive away.
For all guests there is a parking lot (in case of renting a car), a garden area and a lounge for relaxation.
The rooms are spacious and designed for long stays including:
- bedroom with comfortable bed and wardrobe, satellite TV;
- bathroom with shower, bidet and a set of cosmetics;
- living area with dining table;
- kitchen with appliances for cooking and refrigerator.
Sri Lanka is a warm and sunny place, and here you can relax and unwind both in the greenery of the forest and on the beach. The eco-friendly hotel has cozy outdoor dining areas, sun terraces with furniture, barbecue areas.
The beach is very close, there are umbrellas from the sun and towels, in the spa there is a thermal spring with an outdoor bath.
Leopard Nest – Glamping in Yala
Hotel complex near the village of Yala, 20 minutes from the Buddhist monastery of Situlpava. As a bonus, guests are offered a trip to the Yala National Park to admire the wild animals of Sri Lanka: a jeep safari. Snacks for the day and water are also included in the offer.
A continental breakfast (several kitchens) is included in the room rate, and guests staying in the suite tent are provided with an area and barbecue facilities. The glamping bedrooms have comfortable extra-long beds with bed linen and a balcony with garden views. Bed linen and towels are charged separately. The rooms have a kitchen-living room with a dining area, from household appliances there is a washing machine and a dryer. For all residents there is a terrace for relaxation, furniture in the garden, where it is convenient to have lunch and dinner. Picnic accessories are charged separately (except for suites).
“Leopard Nest” – a place not only beautiful, but also interesting. The owner keeps guests entertained and arranges themed dinners, cooking classes, cycling and hiking in the surrounding area. Some services – for an additional fee.
Serenite Ella
The hotel is located in the city of Ella, from where it takes its name. Many guests choose it for its location and proximity to the main attractions: the arch bridge of Demodara and the rock of Ella Rock.
The rooms are simple but homelike: they have a bedroom with extra long beds and a balcony, a seating area with a patio and a private bathroom. In Sri Lanka, it is customary to put even a bidet, which indicates an attentive attitude to guests who come from a completely different climate. The hotel offers an Asian menu, but guests also cook themselves in the equipped kitchen. Weather permitting, guests can sit out in the garden for lunch or dinner.
The surrounding area is so beautiful that it is worth exploring by car or hiking.
Tree House-Midigama
The complex of forest houses is located in matara district. Guests who love and know Sri Lanka will appreciate the good location of other cities and historical sites: Hikkaduwa is 44 km away and Galle is 24 km away.
The accommodation offers cozy chalets with a bedroom, a balcony and a bathroom with a shower. In the morning, a buffet or English breakfast is served.
Regular guests of the hotel say that the owners are very friendly professionals in their field. The complex is located 5 minutes from the beach, and the rooms maintain perfect cleanliness. There is a fan and comfortable furniture. From the balcony you can see the garden with bananas, avocados, coconuts and cinnamon. The owner of the complex will show everyone how he prepares coconut oil and dries cinnamon. Often in such a beautiful place often visit peacocks, monkeys and even porcupines. This is a real Sri Lanka, with its natural diversity and the hospitality of the locals. Hotel “Tree House-Midigama” – the place for a perfect holiday.
Treehouse Chalets
The chalet is an hour’s drive from the international airport, Ella and Haputale. We recommend ordering a transfer to the hotel, it is convenient and professional.
Guests are accommodated in stylish chalets, where everything is thought out to the smallest detail: comfortable furniture, bathroom with all accessories, yoga mats, soft blankets and beautiful night lights. Meals are discussed with the guest and prepared individually. Guests note that once there was even a telescope in the room : it is so interesting and even romantic to look at the stars on a clear night. The hotel is located in the depths of the forest, and nothing interferes with rest, only the noise of the jungle and the singing of birds can be heard. Relax in the fresh air, grab a bike and explore the surroundings. This is a unique place to distract from the bustle of the city and daily worries.
Hilltop Cabanas
One of the most popular hotels in the forest near the town of Komari. The airport is 80 km away and Arugam Bay is 20 km away. The owner of the hotel is constantly in touch with guests and, if necessary, will meet upon arrival.
Rooms in “Hilltop Cabanas” are small cozy tree houses, but they have everything you need for living. Guests understand that they come here not for the luxury of a 5-star hotel, but for real relaxation.
The room has a bed, bed linen is included in the price, the bathroom is equipped with a shower, and towels are also changed daily. The exit to the balcony is protected by a mosquito net, there is a fan (air conditioning is not suitable for a semi-open room). In the garden there is a sun terrace, the hotel is located on the first line of the beach. There is a coffee shop and a restaurant serving local cuisine, and special diet menus are available on request.
Ella Ecolodge
Set in the thick of the rainforest, the guest houses are 10 km from Ravana Waterfall.
The rooms are decorated modestly, but very stylishly, there is a balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains. In the living room you can spend a pleasant evening and watch the sunset.
The owner built 3 houses on trees in the rainforest, but at the same time close to the city (5 minutes walk). Only natural materials are used in the decoration, and the rooms are always well cared for. Guests are treated warmly in a friendly way, they try to diversify leisure and feed the most delicious dishes. Unforgettable impressions remain from gatherings on the balcony for breakfast and acquaintance in nature in its most vivid manifestation: monkeys, mongooses and even deer.
Back of Beyond – Pidurangala
Hotel for a relaxing holiday in the lap of nature. Getting here from the airport will not work quickly (the road takes more than 3 hours), but all the efforts are worth it. The beautiful Sigiriya Plateau is 1 km from the hotel, while Dambulla is a 30-minute drive away.
The rooms are simply furnished, as is customary in Sri Lanka: furniture made of natural wood, comfortable mattresses, access to the balcony with an excellent view of the forest. This is a complete unity with nature, it is unlikely that at home you can fall asleep every day and wake up to the singing of birds. There is a private bathroom with shower and a set of cosmetics.
The surrounding area is so beautiful and unusual for a tourist from another continent that you should definitely go hiking or cycling, on safari to the national parks of Cowdulla and Mineria.
The hotel’s restaurant serves national and European dishes. A huge number of positive reviews are written about the hotel staff, and for a warm friendly attitude you want to come back here again and again.
Sigiri Sarilco Rock View Treehouse
The hotel in the forest is located in the Matale district, near the rocks of Sigiriya and Pidurangala, these are some of the most famous natural and historical places of the resort. Throughout the territory there is a confident Wi-Fi signal, which is very important for those living in nature, there is parking for personal vehicles rented.
Please note that for the convenience of guests, a free shuttle service is organized, a very nice bonus.
Some rooms have a large dining area or terrace, are cleaned daily and offer wonderful views of the forest. The owner of the hotel is attentive to each guest, always ready to help on any issue, and there can be a lot of them in such an exotic place. Guests note very tasty cuisine, and at the same time the owner advises to try special Indian dishes.
Mount Wood Star
The resort is located at the foot of Ella Rock and 5 km from the 9-arched Demodar Bridge. There is a bar and a restaurant on site, and in the morning an à la carte or continental breakfast is served. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, bidet and a set of toiletries.
From the first moment of check-in, guests feel at home, enjoying the views from the room. The owner is very hospitable, willingly acquaints everyone with the surroundings and shows the most amazing places.
In the morning, a very simple but delicious breakfast is served, and the main thing is that many guests return here for a pleasant homely atmosphere, keep in touch with the hosts long after the rest.
Sri Lanka is an amazingly beautiful and original place, ideal for a peaceful and quiet holiday!
Selection of hotels Sri Lanka on map
