You definitely should go there. The house is spotless clean, the bed is super comfortable, there is hot water and good pressure. But what makes it really worth it is the family itself. Anura, his wife and daughter are kind and caring and will do anything to make you feel at home. They also really like to talk about their food and their country. Anura even showed us how to crack open a coconut ! His food was the best we had in Sri lanka, with all the fresh ingredients from their garden. Finally, he gave us great advice in regard of what to do and what to see around. We really do recommend !

房东大叔非常热情,一到就给了非常好喝的柠檬水,离狮子岩步行不远,可惜晚上下雨没怎么逛,但是休息的不错,位置是乡村路上。晚餐和第二天的早餐非常非常棒,两个人总共才2200rp,是老板娘送餐的,水果很新鲜,红茶也很舒服~

Anura and his wife are very attentive. You can walk to the rock in about 20 minutes. Go early before the crowds and heat. The food is excellent.

Anura and his wife were very welcoming. We had a good nights sleep, a fantastic evening meal and great breakfast. Fantastic setting and a great location. Regards Neil and Lulu

We had a fantastic stay at Anura place. Anura and his lovely family made us feel welcomed straight away by offering a fresh self-made lemonade from their garden! Very clean room, you can reach the city centre walking 25mins or by tuktuk in 3mins, and the breakfast is just amazing - after all Anura is a chef ;)! Thank you Anura & family for this wonderful stay at yours! Take care, Ellen & Renaud

Thanks Anura for everything! We had a really nice stay at Peaceful Sigriyia.

Anura is a great host. Pokoj je prostorný, čistý, s velkou terasou do zahrady. Místo je klidné, mimo hlavni silnici, slyšet je ptáky a další zvuky pralesa. Anura se ženou vaří a servírují to nejlepší z místní kuchyně. Jídlo je vždy zazitkem. Ve všem vyšli vstříc, zajistili tuktuk, auto na letiště, džíp na safari. Vřele doporučujeme!

Anura est un hôte parfait , dévoué toujours prêt à rendre service et à organiser vos visites , et de plus un excellent cuisinier pour les breakfast et dîners

Jagath war ein sehr hilfsbereiter Gastgeber und hat viel für uns organisiert (Safari-Tour, Elefantenwaschen, Tuk Tuk-Fahrer...). Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Die Unterkunft ist ruhig und idyllisch an einem Reisfeld gelegen.

Wir haben unsere drei Tage am Rande des Reisfeldes sehr genossen! Die Veranda ist ein toller Ort, um auszuspannen. Das Zimmer im Erdgeschoss (ein Stockwerk wird gerade noch angebaut) ist sehr groß und sauber, das Bad okay aber leider schwierig zu belüften. Jagath ist ein freundlicher und herzlicher Gastgeber, die Fahrer die er uns für Sigiriya und den Nationalpark Kaudulla organisiert hat, waren beide extrem angenehm und umsichtig. Gutes srilankisches Frühstück. Alles in allem eine empfehlenswerte Unterkunft!

Jagath is very friendly, informative and thoughtful. He gave me good advice on planning my trip. He also helped me arrange local tour and transports. It was Vesak festival, Jagath and family were going to see some lantern show, and he invited me. That was so kind. The place is right by rice paddy, absolute beautiful and so peaceful. I really enjoyed. The room is clean and spacious. Nice a/c, nice shower. I highly recommend this place!

This place is located within a convenient distance of the bus stop and local attractions but is nice and quiet. I was on a tight schedule and only able to spend one night. Jagath was able to arrange a jeep safari to Kaudulla shortly after I arrived. The room is spacious and clean and the view is great. You can lounge on the patio and watch the workers in the paddy fields. You have the option of going down to the river to help bathe domesticated elephants before breakfast. This is a great place to stay and offers one of the more unique experiences in Sri Lanka.

A very cozy accommodation located on a main road, but backyards. So you can enjoy the tranquillity with a wonderful view onto the rice fields. It takes about 10 min. to walk to the next supermarket, ATM, bus station and restaurants (bring a torch for the way back in the evening). We liked the accommodation very much. Because of the good mattress and the aircon we slept like babies. Next to Jagaths place is a small shop where you can buy water and cookies. Jagath is really a super host. He organised already the transfer from Negombo to Habarane for us, which worked very well. We spent 5 nights at Jagath and followed all his tour recommendations (Sirigiya, Pidurangala, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kaudulla Nat. Park, Anuradhapura). So we went by public bus to go to Polonnaruwa, which was an funny adventure itself. Despite initial doubts we went also on a guided tour to a traditional village starting with a short boat tour, walk through the garden, visit a tree house and ended with yummy rice and curry. Jagath is a very experienced host and is willing to fulfill all the wishes of his guests. He called us regularly to make sure we are ok and everything goes well. Every morning he served a local breakfast in variations and gave recommendations for dinner places. So we spent wonderful 4 days there.

We had a perfect stay in habarana. The place is very peaceful and the facilities in the room are perfect. Jagath has also helped us to organise our visit to polonnaruwa, ritigala and dambullah. Highly recommended:)

Jagath's place is beautiful and looks exactly as photos, I'm really happy with my choice. I woke up the first day with a beautiful breakfast next to an open farm field and squirrels and all types of animals running around in this peaceful space. Jagath also took me right next door at 7am the next day to wash his Elephant Cita, it was a really fun experience that I decided to extend my stay an extra day. Thanks Jagath for being so kind and helpful to show me the town and being so hospitable!

our stay in this beautiful place was really unbelievable! Jagath arranged everything from tuktuk, bus, breakfast, sights, dinner, beer, not to forget the awesome elephant wash (no charge)... Jagath treated us more like friends he only wishes the best, and he always kept prices fair and cheap!! it is about 15 minutes walk from the center. you can go by bus from Colombo to habarane in about 4- 5 hours (bus nr 48) when we come back to sri lanka we definately will stay at this place! 10 stars!!

Great location with elephants in front of your door, but it is not clean. More details in German below: Es ist eine tolle Umgebung, man kann beim frühstücken Elefanten beobachten, aber wer Wert legt auf ein ordentliches Bett ohne Flecken über und über auf der Matratze und ein sauberes Bad in dem man sich nicht ekelt, weil die Dusche seit längerem nicht mehr geputzt wurde und sich in einem renovierungsbedürftigem Zustand befindet und man auf Frösche und Kakerlaken stößt, sollte eine andere Unterkunft buchen.

Wholeheartedly recommend this secret gem in Habarane Village. Accessible to bigger, more bustling city centers but situated on a gorgeous lake with a genuinely caring on-site manager, Attula. Only regret is not staying longer. Note that there are mahouts giving elephant rides within sight and earshot of the space, so be prepared for this. Not all tourists have animal welfare at heart and utilize this service.

We had a great stay at the lake house. Air con was cool and the shower was warm. Malen (spelling?) was a great host and his wife prepared amazing food for us. Kalum was overseas when we were there, but was able to respond quickly and was helpful. We opted to go for a safari. The old jeep is awesome and has loads of character. We also got a ride to Polonnaruwa and checked out the ruins also. Melen drove us there and helped us to hire bikes to ride around the ruins. He then drove us to our next stay. Very convenient.

Attula was a perfekt host he is very nice and helped us with everything. He knows a lot about all animals in the area and knows a lot of beatiful places. We did a Tour to the limestone next to Sigirya to prevent the crowds of tourists. It was the perfect day with a lot of information on animals and people who live here. Just do the Safari Tour with Attula or any other nice guy. We got one who could Not speak english properly so we didnt get any specific Information during the Safari. Perfekt house next to the beatiful lakes. The hammocks outside of the house are the perfekt place to take a rest.

The house is in a very nice place,is clean and comfortable.The staff is gently,friendly and polite.Accomodation recommandable.

What a beautiful place. Overlooking the lake, this beautiful house was a real treat to stay in. We all loved swinging in the hammocks an to climb the rock behind the house or walk al

Jagath was a fantastic host who went above and beyond to make us comfortable. He stayed up late and arranged for us to eat after our plane was delayed. He then made us a wonderful breakfast the next day. The safari trip with him was incredible, we have never seen so many elephants before and Jagath was very knowledgeable about them, please do not hesitate to do this trip! The contact with kalum was also great too. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we will not hesitate to return when we come back to this beautiful country. Jamie and chantelle xx

Thank you so very much for all your efforts in providing a beautiful place to stay for the 3 of us. Our son loved playing on the porch and he loved the lake and the guard rails for his bed worked a treat! It is better than great ! A perfect spot for relaxing with children!!! Additionally, what makes it the best is Malan's service! Nothing is ever too much trouble and he helps find anything you need. Highly recommended!! Hoping to return... jo simon and jasper.

Ein besonderes und spezielles Erlebnis im Baumhaus. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und Raschid ist ein besonderer Gastgeber - sehr einfühlsam, hilfsbereit und mit viel Respekt für die Menschen und die Natur

Schöne Anlage inmitten von Bäumen, in der Nähe kann im See gebadet werden, umliegend viele Nationalparks, Elephanten, 20 min von Sigiriya entfernt. Bequemer Futon zum Schlafen!

It is a very Nice place and Mahesh is really kind. The accommodation is really very basic but we have thought of it as an adventure and an unforgettable addition to our holiday.

We thank Mahesh and Raji for their warm hospitality. The place is lovely and very attractive for children. We could feel like a familly and not like tourists. The food Raji made for us was deliciouse. We recommend warmly to families who like to be in the nature.

Caveman lodge is a jungle environment - you'll be staying in tree houses with no fan or air con, so make sure you're prepared for that. Hospitality of the owners is very good. The place doesn't have Wi-Fi and only has occasional electricity. Overall it's a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of central Sri Lanka.

You are in the wild, with a beautifully refreshing pond nearby for swimming. The treehouse is large and comfortable and you really become one with nature. Caveman lodge is basic, but beautiful in its simplicity and remoteness: you really are a caveman! We had a BBQ dinner which was incredible, with fish caught from the nearby lake! If you want an escape and to chill, I definitely recommend it! Also be prepared to share the bathroom with frogs more than bugs, but it's part of the charm. Mahesh and his brothers epitomize true Sri Lankan hospitality, and I will be back!

I found a place to br like at home in this tree house! It is really impressive how they live and survive in this environment. I just can highly recomendó this place for your stay in the cultural triangle. There is no moment to be bored in Cavernas Lodge. Just AWESOME!

My girlfriend and I stayed at this wonderful place for a couple of days and we really enjoyed our time here a lot. It was definitely one of the best Airbnb's we've had so far in Sri Lanka. In the mornings you'll see a lot of monkeys next to your treehouse and if your lucky enough an elephant walking by too. If you like the noises of the jungle and pure nature then this is the right place for you! Highly recommended!!

A very warm welcome to this beautiful quiet cabana! Nothing to do around the cottage but the people are very kind and helpfull. They will cook you a great dinner and have answers to your questions.They helped us make a trip to sigiriya and safari (must do when you are here) the cottage is very new so everything looks perfect and feels new.

Amazing place. Very clean and new. Good hot water shower. The host was very helpful and had good communication in English. The place was 10 mins from the main part of Habarana. We decided to stay away from a busy area after busy traveling days. This was the best decision we made. The area was very peaceful and had a lot of nature. Breakfast and dinner were another bonus and really tasty!

We had a WONDERFUL stay at Bissa Villa! It is a real family affair and with only two cabanas, we were well taken care of. The location is a little bit out of Habarana town, but there wasn't a whole lot to do or see there besides get errands done. It was a great base for our Cultural Triangle. Auntie helped us to make a plan for our travels each day and cousin Malith was a great driver. Everyone's English was great so it was easy to communicate. The location is on a large piece of property and there is a lot of life in the garden, enjoy it!! Great stay that is highly recommended!

We've enjoyed a really nice stay at this newly built 'bungalow', with delicious home cooked food, a nice driver who picked us up and drove us wherever we needed to go. Also you have a good amount of privacy in your own 'home', which was also spacious, cool and clean. Since it is surrounded by nature, sometimes you have a nice surprise animal-wise. The location seems a bit remote, but when you make use of their driver this is no issue at all. We also enjoyed a swim in a nearby hotel, and we left for trincomalee they helped us get tickets and directions, and even drove us to station which is literally 150 meters away. In all a very good experience, so thank you.

We had a fabulous time at Bissa Villa. They were extremely helpful to help organize our transport and went out of their way to assist us in planning our tours around the region. It truly is a family affair at Bissa Villa! Auntie and Uncle are very sweet and welcoming and made us feel right at home. The bungalows are well made and very private and surrounded by spectacular gardens. We very much enjoyed all of the meals we had at Bissa Villa and can highly recommend Auntie's chicken curry to anyone that wants a bit of spice!

Beautiful place with pretty nice room and bathroom . Very clean and romantic in the nature . The owner are son nice and very helpful . We enjoyed very min our stay and we would like come again . The donner and breakfast were very tasty and good .

Awesome cabana in a very quiet and jungle-like environment, we enjoyed our stay very much! Great food cooked by the lady of the house. We rented a motorbike in Habarana and explored the surrounding highlights, and it was a delight coming home to this relaxing place. Highly reccomended!

Samitha et son mari nous ont accueilli plus que chaleureusement. Leur maison d'hôte est charmante, le jardin très fleuri et l'emplacement très paisible. Tous le long de notre séjour ils ont été très attentionnés et nous ont aidé dans l'organisation de nos activités. Le logement était très propre et neuf. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la faune avoisinante (singes passants au dessus de nos têtes, écureuils au réveil...) Samitha a su nous régaler de ses petits plats pour une somme correcte. Encore merci pour tout !

Staying with Sisira was a good experience. We had our first taste of Sri Lankan food with a traditional meal his mom cooked us. It was fabulous. We are vegetarians and Sisira's mom took care to make a vegetarian meal for us. Sisira also picked us up from the airport. He has a tuk tuk so he also took us to Pidurangala the next day. He was extremely responsive and helpful. Overall a good stay.

I enjoyed my stay at Sisira lodge, I had a warm welcome with some fresh juice. There are bicycles available, which I used and then cycled to the temple close by, and through the village and sigiriya park which was very tranquil and interesting with some wildlife to see. The locals are all very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast provided was very tasty. I climbed the Pidurangala Cave where you can see Sigiriya Rock and is also much cheaper, was given a tuk tuk ride there and back, as well as being accompanied up the rock, however you could also climb this without guidance. I definitely recommend climbing to see sunrise, which I did. Great stay

we highly recommend this Bed& Breakfast! We stayed two nights and would have gladly stayed longer if our timetable would have let us. We were received with tea in the evening. The food was super delicious, both breakfast and dinner. the rooms were very clean and the beds very comfortable. the area is very nice and you can rent bikes there. we made a safari with sisira and loved it. The whole family is super dear and we felt very comfortable. it is important to know that the address on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps is not correct and has led us to the wrong place. But you can show the adress to locals and you will find it.

Sisira natural lodge was a great place to stay after exploring Sigiriya Rock. It is far enough away from the main road that it was nice and quiet but close enough that it was an easy drive from the rock. The breakfast was tasty too.

We had a great stay with Sisira and his lovely family. The location is good for cycling around Sigiriya and he rented us two bicycles. We highly recommend the dinner - the best we had in Sri Lanka, thanks to Sisira's mom. The breakfast was very good as well and it varied each day (and it was included in our price). He also arranged a nice Safari in Minneriya for 11500 roupies in total. The only problem was in communication before our arrival, because English is not good. However once there we always managed to be understood.

We stayed one night at Sisira's and really enjoyed it ! All the family was very friendly and helpful and the room was nice with a little terrace in front of the bungalow. We also had delicious dinner and breakfast !

Clean accomodation, fan and new bednets. We missed a warmer welcome and contact with the hosts. Maybe shyness ? Surely too poor english. WIFI only works in front of the room.

Sisira Natural Lodge is a beautiful and quiet place near Sigiriya Rock. Rooms are basic but clean. Staff is very friendly and will help you with everything you need. You can rent bikes at Sisiri to make your way around. Sisiriya Rock is only few minutes away. They make a very curry and rice and different breakfast every day.

Es waren drei unglablich idyllische und paradiesische Tage! Wir wurden sehr freundlich von Manjos Vater mit einem selbstgemachten Papajasmoothie begrüßt. Während des gesamten Aufenthalt war die Familie sehr gastfreundlich. Der Vater fuhr uns mit dem Tuktuk für wenig Geld zum Sigiriya Rock oder empfahl uns eine Safari im Minneriya Nationalpark. Das einzige negative Erlebnis hatten wir in dem Spa, zu dem er uns brachte. Es ist sehr touristisch und teuer. Außerdem wird man zu einem Herbal & Spice Garten gebracht, indem völlig überteurte Produkte verkauft werden (pro Produkt an die 30€). Manjos Mutter machte für uns dss Frühstück sowie das Abendessen. Sehr sehr lecker. Auch wenn das Abendessen nicht mit inklusive ist, ist es wirklich empfehlenswert! Das Baumhaus ist sehr komfortabel, wir hatten zwei riesige Betten. Überraschenderweise ist dort sogar eine Toilette und eine Dusche mit warmen Wasser! Insgesamt war es ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt mittem im Dschungel!

Grossartig! Wer ein paar ruhige Tage, abseits im Jungel geniessen will, ist hier genau richtig. Der Host ist sehr herzlich & kümmert sich um alle Angelegenheiten. Das essen war sehr lecker. Alles sehr sauber!

Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und vor allen Dingen kinderlieb. Die Eltern von Manoj kümmern sich um alles von der Tuktuk Fahrt bis zum Dinner (gegen Aufpreis 650Rp), das Frühstück ist ein Traum. Die Baumhäuser sind sehr idyllisch gelegen. Gerne wieder

Wir haben 2 Nächte und Baumhaus Nr. 8 verbracht, mit wunderschönem Ausblick auf den Sigiriya Felsen. Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen und das einheimische Essen war super lecker! Die Lage ist sehr gut, wenn man morgens auf den Pidurangala Felsen möchte, der nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt ist. Fahrradverleih möglich.

Es war einfach unfassbar toll! Mitten im dschungel mit Hammer Blick auf den lionrock! Ein klein wenig Dschungel leben erleben. Klar sind Tiere wie bei uns beispielsweise ein Frosch oder gekos im baumhaus. Trotz alledem, nur zu empfehlen. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und jeglichen Wunsch wurde erfüllt! Der Besitzer macht einfach alles, um seine Gäste glücklich zu machen! Sofort wieder! Vielen lieben dank!!!

Our stay in the tree house was very nice. You definitely feel like living in the jungle, as you are in ! The food was delicious and the staff very helpful. And we had an amazing view of the lion's rock from the balcony ! If you are going to sigiriya and want to experience a tree house lifestyle, it is recommended ! You will have hot water for shower, nice beds and clean bed room. Thank you again for everything ! Melanie and Marina

对待住的地方要求高一点的还是别去了,本来看到图片漂亮又很原生态才定的,可是到了发现完全超出我的想象。房间小,打开浴室门发现还有一只壁虎在墙上。所以我们重新选了一家酒店,但房东挺好的吧,我们说退房的时候还说要不要给我们空调房,但确实受不了环境,所以还是走了,没有退钱。

Excellent hosts! Stay here you won't regret it :) the food was so tasty and different each evening and morning. Manoj was very friendly and pro used great information and assistance. The view from our tree house was amazing! Thank you

Die Unterkunft liegt etwas ausserhalb aber nahe genug um zu Fuss im Ort essen zu können oder im Supermarkt einkaufen zu können... Srimal ist ein toller Gastgeber und man kann jederzeit mit jedem wunsch zu ihm gehen und er hilft einem weiter. Man kann sich auch sehr gut mit ihm unterhalten und er versucht nicht dauernd dir irgendetwas aufzuschwatzen.. Ich habe meinen Aufenthalt da sehr genossen. Ich mochte die Geräusche von der Natur um die Hütte... es gab sogar Affen die einem ziemlich erschrecken wenn sie auf das Blechdach springen..

Fantastic stay in the treehouse - not too off the beaten track but you definitely feel like you are part of nature. Lots of birds! Thanks Srimal!

Staying in the treehouse was a unique experice. Srimal is a super nice guy who is happy to help out or to organize trips and activities with you and for you.

Srimal is a great guy and his place is just amazing. What an experience staying there for two nights. My fiancé and I loved it. Srimal is very friendly and helpful. He offered to pick us up from the bus stop and stop us to the bus stop and main street for dinner with his tuk tuk. He offered us typical Sri Lankan breakfast which was lovely. Srimal is a nice guy who is kind, friendly and great to talk to. Thanks for a great stay at your place.

We have stayed there for two nights. Awesome experience sleeping in a tree house - pure nature! Srimal also helped us to book a Safari tour and we did a day trip with his tuk-tuk to see Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonaruwa. We really recommend to make that experience!

Atmospheric treehouse just a few minutes walk from the main road in habarana but very quiet! We loved our stay here and breakfast was delicious. Srimal helped us organise a safari to minneriya and also drove us to sigiriya, he is a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend.

Staying at a tree house is an unique experience! It really gave an amazing touch to our days in Sri Lanka. Also the location is perfect for visiting main attractions in the cultural triangle and if you are missing something, just ask Srimal, he was a great host... he even took us to eat the best rotti in out entire vacation! Also... homemade sri lankan breakfast was delicious :P Thanks for everything!

Awesome stay in Srimal's place. He took us to nice places and we spend a good time with his friends. The angry bird tree house is really nice and peaceful. We strongly recommend this place !

Die Zimmer waren schön und sauber, zweckmässige Einrichtung. Patrick der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Die Unterkunft war leicht zu finden. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich, aber an der Kommunikation hat es leider gemangelt. Die Preise für das Essen waren sehr seltsam, einmal hat man zu dem Sandwich noch Pommes dazu bekommen. Und ein andermal hat man das Sandwich ohne Pommes bekommen und den gleichen Preis bezahlt. Allgemein waren die Preise schon sehr hoch.

An average stay, and no much effort from the host.

This is a great place to stay. The host is so friendly and welcoming. It's in a great location for getting around the cultural area. The bed's comfy with a/c in the rooms and it's a nice place to hangout. You also won't go hungry and they have beers.

Me and my sister stayed at hangout for 2 nights. The stay was very pleasant and the room was very clean and cozy. We lived the delicious food provided. The caretakers took really good care of us.would definitely recommend this place as its in the centre location and worth the price

I have never been in a place where the host, Patrick, is so helpfull. He just made our stay. No question was to much for him. Charge our phones, connect with WiFi, finding the right bus,... and the cooking! I wish I could take him home with us. Look no further, this is a great place. You can get to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa from the busstop near the guesthouse. Easy! Hot water, god bed and a very convenient mosquito net, like a tent on the bed. Wonderful!

Situato in posizione ottima per visitare le città antiche! Camere pulite; cibo molto buono! Personale cordiale e disponibile! Ci hanno aiutato ad organizzare gite e safari! Consigliatissimo!

Hangout has been open for about a month and a half. I think they are still working out some kinks. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: Location. Especially if you are traveling by public bus this place affords you easy access to the bus stop - 2 minutes away and you can easily visit Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and go on safari, which they can arrange. Buses come direct to and from Colombo and direct to Trincomalee. There is a supermarket nearby and many fruit stands. It is right on the main road and despite that was quiet. Quieter than staying in the jungle in fact. I spent a lot of time in the restaurant reading and using the WiFi. The room itself was clean as were the bedsheets. New mosquito net. Fan needed updating but it was working slowly. There was A/C but I didn't use it. Breakfast was great and the staff is open to requests. I love Sri Lankan pancakes and roti and they made both for me. They do a nice presentation. WiFi was good. Had no issues as long as there was electricity. Joanna, although offsite, is very responsive - both before and during your stay. Con. The bathroom could have been cleaner. And there was no hot water. I think they intend to get hot water but you should inquire before booking if that's important to you. Also it's not really an Airbnb - it's a hotel and restaurant.

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Really friendly hosts with warm hearts, clean room and wonderful place to stay. Food was great but ended up being slightly more expensive than we anticipated. Overall a lovely place to stay though. A/C and warm shower was much appreciated.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the property for 2 nights and we had such a comfortable and pleasant stay there. The host, Franklin, was a lovely man and enjoyed a good chat over dinner or breakfast. The food there was delicious, very authentic and obviously prepared with care. The room was clean and comfortable and it was really relaxing to sit on the porch after a big day of activities. All the staff were helpful and polite and gave good advice for local attractions. We would recommend this place for anyone who wants some good Sri Lankan hospitality!

Nice simple and reasonably priced accommodation with helpful and charming staff. They were also very helpful with the organization of out journey too and activities within the Cultural Triangle.

We had a great stay! My husband and I spent our first 4 nights in Sri Lanka here. One day I was completely out with a fever, and found the space comfortable and spacious to get back on my feet. It's a prime central location for visiting the Golden Triangle's cultural attractions. The rooms were clean with AC and wifi, the hosts were always there to answer any questions or assist with requests, and the meals were great. Our driver, Sarath, was very knowledgeable of the local area and wildlife which made the drives interesting. Plus, he would go the extra mile. For instance, when we wanted a coconut in Anuradhapura he drove and shopped around until he found a vendor that had the freshest coconuts! My only suggestion would be that the hotel post a rate sheet. We didn't know we would be charged dinner because we weren't told and there was no rate sheet. Not a big deal, but thought I'd share that in case you are trying to work within a budget. Overall, I'd recommend this place!

Endroit très sympathique. Des hôtes très accueillant. A recommander.

We (family of 4 with young children) stayed 3 nights at Le Grand Meaulnes : we had a relaxing time in this charming place. Mr Perera (with whom we spoke French) and his staff were obliging and discrete. We enjoyed the tasty non spicy meals, the spacious and very clean room with attached bathroom, and the veranda. Sarath, the attached driver, is fine and a very good bird spotter ! We organized on site the visit of Polonnaruwa, the Eco Park safari (confirme twice the price and the duration !), the early morning visit of Sigiriya (better before 8 am) and the journey to our next location. Thank you !

We stayed 2 nights in Le Grand Meaulnes. The room was nice, very spacious and clean. The attached bathroom could do with some updating though. We did not meet the owners but staff were very helpful.

Tolle Unterkunft!

Thanks to Maulie and her team for a lovely stay, the breakfast and dinners are very tasty and plentiful, the buildings were beautifully set in the forest and over water. Meeting the other guests is also nice as you sit down over food. Only point that caught us out is the dirt track to the property, a 4x4 is a must if you're going to be doing lots of trips out. Expect lots of birds and geckos and with them, lots of bugs. Thanks again, Sam and Nik

Stunning location, Maulie and the other staff are great hosts, food is healthy and traditional. Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Highly recomended.

Galkadawala is really unique place. Hidden away in the forest and open to the elements, you really are at one with the surroundings. If you don't like bugs, insects or other creepy crawlies this isn't the place for you. The dinner, whilst expensive, was some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. Plus eating under the canopy and fire flies made it worth it. Get a room in bungalow 2 and you will have windows all around you (but no wi-fi). Perfect for waking up naturally and for watching the monkeys. Thanks for a great stay.

An unforgettable experience! Although this location can be tricky to get to after dark, the organising of getting to the lodge is WORTH IT. Surrounded by wildlife, waking up to the sights and sounds of the forest is true Sri Lanka. It is indescribable, with rustic styled but contemporary luxury accommodation. The staff are willing to go over and beyond in true Sri Lankan cultural style. Maulie is a fantastic host, who communicates and responds very quickly to any inquiry. She will come and have dinner with you and you can learn her story of the lodge and listen to her well travelled stories, a wonderful experience. An adventure we will share for the rest of our lives!

This is a really special spot, and the architectural design of the tree houses was one of the best features for me. All eco-friendly and great design. Maulie and all her staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and the whole place and vibe is great, beautiful sunsets by the lake and got a great night's sleep outside. One of my favourite spots on our trip this time. Thanks

Maulie's lodge is one of the most special places we have ever stayed. The location is excellent, a stone's throw from a lake that would be a bird watcher's paradise and wonderfully placed in the cultural triangle. The architecture and execution of the rooms themselves are very impressive. Add to that delicious food and a wonderfully friendly and genuine atmosphere and you have an absolute gem!

Top!!!!!!!

What an amazing place! We had originally booked for 3 nights but ended up extending our stay for a further 2 nights! The location is fantastic and our stay was made even more perfect by the attentiveness from Malan. He was able to arrange tours for us, a BBQ on the porch and even filled the fridge with cold beers prior to our arrival! Honestly, couldn't have asked for more! Thank you to Malan and Kalum!

Kalum's house has the most amazing location - right by the lake with elephants, birds and incredible scenery all around it. The house is beautiful, comfortable and really clean. The bathroom is all brand new and is a treat after days traveling in the heat. Kalum was super attentive and accommodating. Our only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer!

We had the best time here - it's so peaceful and lovely down by the lake - would highly recommend. Malan's trips are a must - he's so helpful and informative and the safari trip was incredible thanks to his knowledge! Can't recommend this place highly enough!

We only stayed one night and having read the previous reviews get the impression that the normal manager was away and someone was standing in? Nice guy, but not really clued up. Wasn't very clean, especially the kitchen, the front of the house seemed to be used as a car park for the next door hotel where drivers congregated, they used the front wall as seating which was feet way from a lovely veranda with hammocks, felt we were in a fish bowl! Kallam arranged an elephant safari which was excellent and communication was very good. Lovely little house but not very private.

Convenient spot for making trips in the cultural triangle. Quiet place at the lake where you can discover lots of different birds!

We stayed at The Lake House for 2 nights and it was wonderful. The house is very beautiful and the location amazing. Overlooking the lake in the morning and evening is beautiful! We had Malan to drive us to the different sights and he was great to be with. Always smiling and friendly, helpful and knowledgable about where to drop us off or pick us up. We could have not had a better driver! He as well took us on the Elephant Safari in the Jeep and we were still in the Nat

We stayed here for 3 nights after a night in Colombo. We loved the place, it was a really nice house to come home to after our daily trips. The manager Malan organized everything we asked for and even guided us on an elephant safari! He was very gentle and the house had everything we needed, including free cold water in the kitchen.

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt! Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und haben sich toll um alles gekümmert:) wir kommen gerne wieder!

Nadeesh and his family are very hospitable and welcoming, always smiling and ready to help. The room was big, clean and cosy, the beds were super comfortable. Nadeesh's place is barely a 10 minute walk from Habarana junction and is close to local eateries and grocery stores. It was very quiet, serene and scenic place. We did not feel like we were staying inside the town but somewhere in the lap of nature. I stayed here for 2 nights with my two adult children and we highly recommend Nadeesh's place.

We really enjoyed our stay in this great location tucked away from the busy main street. The host was very kind and welcoming. When the internet wasn't working (due to a repair needed), she let me use her personal laptop and dongle. The room was comfortable, A/C was very good. Traditional sri lankan breakfast (included) was also very nice.

Nadeesh place is nice and quiet. Her staff also is very accommodating. She prepared tasty breakfast for us and treated us very well. Thanks Nadeesh!

Basic but fine. The shower was quite complicated to figure out - we had to get help in order to get the hot water on. Everything was clean but just minimal!

Nadeesh is a young man with nice family. He came to pick up us from the railway station and helped us to arrange some trips. He also gave us good advices how to travel by public transport.

Nadeesh is very helpful, kind and informative. Make no mistake; the room is basic, but, in my opinion, still a good value. If you're looking for a place just to sleep for a night or two while exploring the nearby areas, it's a good choice. It's within walking distance to a supermarket and a few restaurants. After the rain one night, we got a bit muddy walking back to the room. It's located behind Nadeesh's home and is pretty quiet considering it's near the main road, but you may have to walk through just a little mud. We had a few lizards in our room, but this is to be expected when you travel in tropical countries. I've even seen them at very nice homes in Brazil and upscale hotels in Thailand. They eat mosquitoes, so I rather appreciate them! The air con worked well and the shower was ok. All in all, not a luxury experience, but still a good value.

Very nice rooms, very clean. Warm shower water and air con work. The kitchen was a private kitchen of the host, not really suitable for cooking. WLAN didn't work. A kettle for coffee in the morning would be nice. The host was very friendly and nice, helped us with our luggage. Check in and finding the place was no problem. If you don't do much cooking on your own (we do), then we highly recommend this place.

Die Unterkunft von Binushi liegt mitten im Wald. Sie ist schwer zu finden, aber Binushi ist jederzeit telefonisch erreichbar um dem Fahrer den Weg zu erklären. Die Anfahrt ist es auf alle Fälle wert! Es gibt kein wifi im Zimmer, doch man kann jederzeit Benushis Laptop benutzen. Er organisierte uns einen Jeep für eine Safaris, bestieg mit uns den Pindurangala Rock und brachte uns zum Felsentempel nach Dambulla. Binushi versucht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Aufgrund der Lage der Unterkunft haben wir abends immer bei Binushi gegessen. Das Essen war hervorragend!!! Für uns war die Unterkunft bei Binushi die beste die wir bisher hatten. 5*****

Dashan has fantastic English, he studied and worked in the UK specialising in hospitality, and it shows! He genuinely wants to make your stay as fantastic as possible. When I rung up to get directions to their place, we were asked what we would like for lunch and it was prepared by the time we got there. Beautiful Sri Lankan food! The best we have had in Sri Lanka so far! The place is nestled in the bush within a national park so you really do feel like you are in the wops. He lights lanterns at night and having dinner in the jungle is quite special. The room is clean and immaculately groomed with a modern touch. Dashan and Binushi are lovely people, they are great to chat to. They have just started their business and you can tell how passionate they are about it. If you are a guest in Dashan and Binushi's home, you will help them to build their dream and the service will be the best in Sigiriya! They were exceptional hosts and we did not want to leave. I highly recommend this as a long or short term visit.

一共是两栋两层小楼,一层一间,去的时候二楼还没弄好。订的时候看看评论还以为是一栋别墅一样的私宅。真的很符合wilderness这个词,就是在荒野里的,周围环境非常原始,小动物比较多。早餐不错,但是午餐晚餐有点贵。

晚上在风吹树林的沙沙声和鸟敲窗子的叩叩声中入眠,房东告诉我我们这里有大象,猴子,黄鼠狼,鸟,蜥蜴,我们运气好全部看见了。还有丰盛的饭菜招待我们,离狮子岩不远。房东纯朴善良。

环境很幽静,特别让人放松,老板很帅气热情也很幽默,整体感觉很好,食物做的挺不错。只是位置稍微远了一点,有司机带路完全没问题!

Our stay at Binushi's place was nice and comfortable . The room and bath room's were clean and ambient. The caretaker was exceptionally good .We had dinner and breakfast there and both times the Food was awesome !!. Finding the place was a little challenging for us , as we were driving to the place a little late in the evening . But Binushi was very helpful giving directions .

如果不是刚开始做bnb,Dashan和Binushi一定会是超赞房东!无论是精致的晚餐和早餐,还是专业舒适的房间布置,都让我们觉得他是一个英国庄园的绅士。看其他人的评论说Dashan厨艺了得,于是果断决定一定要尝尝他的手艺~果然,味道可以用惊艳形容,甚至连每一样餐具都很有质感。大家一定要亲自去体验一下!尤其是用木瓜装盘的巧克力冰激凌,口感超级赞!配着餐台的烛光,真是格外享受~早上到院子里转,发现还有两张吊床,躺在上面吹着小风特别惬意。虽然位置有些难找,不过Binushi一直在非常耐心地和司机交流,Dashan还在门口打着手电等我们,特别感动。Dashan还非常慷慨地把自己MacBook Pro的充电线借用一晚,真是非常感谢。小院和房子还没有完全建好,这次由于时间原因只能短暂停留,好希望能在它完全建好的时候再来一次!

If you enjoy the outdoors; this is a great place to stay! The rooms are beautifully designed and it is clear that a lot of effort is put into every element of your stay! Hot water and AC is available amongst the beautiful surroundings of farmland. The food is also very good, albeit slightly more expensive than we were used to paying in Sri Lanka. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful stay in lovely surroundings with good people!

Wir hatten eine traumhafte Zeit bei Binushi, die Unterkunft war herrlich und mitten in der Pampa, mit Urwaldblick aus dem Badezimmer...man hat das Gefühl im Urwald zu duschen :) Binushi selbst war ein unglaublich herzlicher, netter, freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Mann. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder hier vorbei kommen! Ein Traum :)

Great stay. Warm welcome and made to feel very looked after throughout. Very clean and comfortable bed. Due to secluded location it is difficult to find even with local tuk tuk drivers. As a result drivers can overcharge. Would advise arriving during day to avoid getting lost.

Binushi was a wonderful host! And I didn't even get to stay at his place. Sadly recent rains had flooded the small road leading to the house. But Binushi anticipated the problem and quickly booked a more accessible place for me instead. (The place was comfortable and quiet, with delicious food.) He made certain I knew how to reach my hotel by bus and arranged for a car to take me to my next destination a few days later. Very kind and helpful. I'm only sorry I didn't get to stay at the place originally booked! I would recommend staying in a more quiet area than Dambulla or Sigiriya, such as Binushi's place, as those areas are unbelievably touristy. I was in nearby Inamaluwa. Though places seem to popping up quickly, it was a bit quieter.

Lovely, quiet (apart from an occasional elephant wandering through), out of the way lodge. Very clean room, private. Staff can't do enough for you. Great food. Thoroughly enjoyable stay. Recommend.

Binushi's place is one word terrific! The rooms have ac, the best beds ive had in sri lanka, great large bathroom with a great warm shower. It is truly a resort experience. Food was delicious. It is all brand new and Binushi is planning to expand the resort with more rooms and a swimming pool. The best price/ value you can have at Sigiriya!

We stayed in the Wilderness Resort for two nights. The accommodation was a good size with a lovely bathroom and comfortable bed with excellent quality pillows & linen. The B&B is located down a bumpy road out in the countryside about 3-4k from the main road but if you enjoy a quiet, rural location this B&B would be a good choice. We found elephant footprints 15m from the dinning area and there is a small watering hole frequented by elephants not far away. We didn't see any ourselves but it certainly added to the experience to know they were around. Still under development (only open for 3 weeks when we stayed) the site is not fully finished but is perfectly acceptable. The Sri Lankan food we had was excellent and well presented. Having worked in the UK Darshan is an excellent host, who speaks excellent English and is very helpful, providing advice and organising safari trips etc. He genuinely wanted to make our stay comfortable and memorable.

Un cottage sympa au milieu de la jungle, bien équipé et récent, la chambre et les sanitaires sont très biens. Très proche du rocher du Lion, tout s'est bien passé durant notre séjour. C'est Candappa qui s'est occupé de nous, avec qui on a beaucoup déconné et passé deux super soirées. Pour les personnes qui ont la phobie des insectes, passez votre chemin parce qu'il y en a quelques uns. Mais c'est la jungle !

Darshan is a really sweet guy. Binushi was in colombo. Darshan you are terrific, generous and very sweet . Thanks for the stay . I loved your place and respect the tenacity you work with to get all modern amenities in such a remote place. I loved the bicycle tour he gave me.Waking up with the birds was awesome. You are very genuine and this place is a labour of love

Maulie und ihr Team haben sich während unseres Aufenthaltes außerordentlich um unser Wohlergehen bemüht. Die Mahlzeiten waren ausgezeichnet und reichlich. Sehr angenehm waren die Abendessen im Kerzenschein mitten im Dschungel mit Maulies netter Gesellschaft. Dabei wurde uns viel Hintergrundinformation über die lokalen Sehenswürdigkeiten gegeben. Die Ausflugsziele sind aufgrund der guten Lage der Dschungellodge praktisch zu erreichen. Die Ausflüge konnten schnell und unkompliziert vor Ort organisiert werden. Wer raus aus der hektischen Großstadt in den Dschungel möchte um sich zu entspannen und nicht auf die Annehmlichkeiten einer sehr guten Küche und schönen Zimmern verzichten möchte, ist hier goldrichtig!

Die Unterkunft hat unsere Erwartungen mehr als erfüllt, wir haben junglefeeling erwartet und auch bekommen! Das Zimmer war fantastisch, und Maulie, ihr Team und die zwei Hunde waren alle super nett! Wir würden jederzeit wieder bei ihr wohnen.

UNPARALLELED. This place is like living in a David Attenborough documentary - the wildlife is glorious. The food is superb. The company is wonderful. The location is exquisite. Maulie and her team are simply divine. I want to live here. We will be returning, with child, as requested! Thank you, Billy and Chloe

This place is amazing. Pictures do not do it justice. Breakfast and dinner was amazing. Makes you feel at peace with nature but still have the comforts of home. I was worried it would be too hot, but the buildings are built to stay cool and the breeze at night was terrific.

My family and I had a great time living amongst nature, lush greenery, beautiful birds and with I walking distance of the lake. The staff that served us were hospitable and always willing to help. Food was delicious too! Would definitely recommend a few nights in Galkadawala for a few nights of R&R.

Un paradis !! Pas de doutes, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés! C'est un endroit magique : en osmose avec la nature mais aussi avec les différentes personnes que vous pourrez rencontrer la bas et avec lesquels vous pourrez échanger expérience et conseils lors des repas éclairés à la lueur des bougies en pleine nature. Le lieu est magnifique, les repas sont plus qu'exceptionnels et Maulie est d'une gentillesse incroyable. Il n'y a rien à redire sur cet endroit! Nous y retournerons avec le plus grand plaisir! La même

The forest lodge is a hidden magical place 11km away from any town or village. We stayed in the new lodge which has a fabulous bedroom and we absolutely loved the architecture. When we arrived we were the only guests at the lodge and maulie unfortunately had some urgent business in Colombo, so it was just us and the 2 staff (who although were very sweet ) could not really speak any English. We wanted to go swimming in the tank but they gave us contradictory information about crocodiles and couldn't provide us with any comfort about where is safe to go. In the end we met some locals and we were able to swim with them and see crocodiles. Maulie had arranged drivers for us for our day trips which was helpful and she gave us good tips. she called us both nights to check in on us, and that was appreciated. I imagine our experience would have been greatly enhanced if maulie had been present, it was just unlucky timing. As for the food- it was wonderful, extremely delicious Sri Lankan food- although I guess we were given the mild versions of the curries as none of the food we ate had any hint of the fiery chili that Sri Lankan food is known for- it would have been preferable if we were given the option for hot or mild as we are both spicy lovers! If you want a place to get away from everything, and yet still have the luxury of staff tending to your needs, this is the spot!

Lovely place located in the middle of a forest - watch monkeys in the trees as you eat your delicious Sri Lankan breakfast. The rooms are very luxurious and the food is unbelievable - really delicious array of curries and traditional dishes. owner is very accommodating and willing to help sort out activities and anything else you need. Highly recommend as a base to explore the cultural triangle.

sauber und coole unterkunft. das baumhaus war super und echt ne tolle erfahrung. Der Koch zaubert das beste essen das wir während unserer 3 wöchigen reise gegessen haben, außerdem ist der koch auch mädchen für alles und sehr sauber und ordentlich. die Umgebung ist sehr schön da man sehr abgelegen wohnt. allerdings ist das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht das beste. Die Zimmer sind recht klein und es gibt ein Gemeinschaftsbad. Wir haben eine Safari gebucht, leider war der uns versprochene Guide nicht dabei und der Fahrer konnte kein Wort english, Elefanten haben wir trotzdem viele gesehen.

I loved my stay at the Tree Hut. The treehouse was basic but comfortable and exactly what I was looking for. The room had a mattress with clean sheets and a mosquito net. Electricity was only available for a few hours a night but, for me, that added to the appeal of the place. The location was perfect - close enough to Habarana but isolated enough for the peace and quiet I was looking for. The staff here were wonderful and so very helpful. They looked after me so well and I cannot praise them enough. The food was pricier than elsewhere but absolutely delicious and worth the price. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is visiting the ancient cities.

This place is absolutely amazing and the perfect refuge for all those who like to spend a couple of decelerating days close to nature. The Loola Eco Lodge team made our stay very comfortable and helped us to organize trips to nearby attractions, such as the Cave temple of Dambulla, Sigeriya and Polonaruwa. If you´re there in August or Septmeber make sure not to miss the "Gathering of the elephants" in Minneriya! If you chose this accomodation don´t expect redundant luxury, but be sure to experience great hospitality in an intimate environment off the beaten path - although it´s within walking distance to Habarana´s main road with small shops, local food stores and an ATM.

We had dificulties to organize the trip with rohan that was hard to join by mail or by phone. We arrived at 9pm and Rohan was not there. The staff was quite drunk and the welcome was not very good. There is a generator that make a strong noise from 6pm to 11pm: you don't feel at all in the jungle. They gave us food but as they don't have a menue, they told us the price but when they made the bill at the end of our stay it was more than the double. We had to argue a lot and finally, had Rohan by phone who corrected the bill. the huts are nice but the balcony is not next to the room. 5 minutes walk to the lake. that could be great, but it needs some improvment.

Wow! What an amazing place! Everything about our stay was great fun from sleeping in a tree house to eating the BEST curry! A truly memorable experience! Great access to sigaria too.