Nature eco lodge holiday rentals in Sri Lanka

What an incredible location, hosts, accommodation, and food! I need to give a special mention to Vihanga who was an amazing host and we had some amazing conversations and he helped me immensely with arranging transport for future trips, and also arranging a tuk tuk to drop and pick me up for the day. His Mother prepared an amazing dinner and breakfast (dinner was very reasonably priced too). I loved every minute of my stay - thank you! ❤️

This was genuinely one of our favourite places in all of Sri Lanka. Incredibly peaceful and beautiful with a stunning view of the lake and just the sounds of nature. The room is very luxurious, from the big comfy bed to the beautiful bathroom with a hot waterfall shower, it was perfect! Madhu’s hospitality was expectional, we were so well taken care of and felt at home right away! We had dinner on the terrace by the lake both nights and it was the most delicious and varied local food we’ve had! The breakfast was also fantastic! One of the highlights was when Madhu offered for us to borrow her paddleboard of the lake where we went round the lagoon at sunset and saw lots of widlife! A truly exceptional place, would definitely recommend!!

Sumedha was an obliging host, his hospitality 1st class. Highly recommend staying here.

Depending on the type of person you are, you could either love this spot or not. We LOVED it as it had INCREDIBLY helpful staff who communicated well and couldn't do more to help fulfill any of our requests. The breakfast was delicious and an abundance of food provided in one meal. It is very safe and easy to go on walks around the area. It is private and located in the middle of tea fields. If you want hustle and bustle of a town, then this is quite far out of that. If you want modern and new, then this is not for you. But if you want peace, calm and lovely surroundings with cooler weather, then absolutely. We loved our stay and were very comfortable. The host organized our transfer from the station to the accommodation, and he was outstanding - a tour guide as well as the driver - he told us many stories of the area - so knowledgeable!! There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance - we went to Frostbite for dinner - and quirky place with really good food!!

We really loved our stay at valampuri. The staff were very helpful for all of our needs, Akash and Javid really looked after us and always made sure everything was ok. The food was tasty and the rooms clean. There is a boat service to the kite spot and you can also access by scooter or tuktuk. The hotel is just up wind of the kite spot, so quickly accessible. Definitely recommend this place for a good friendly time in kaliptya.

Back of Beyond Pidurangala is located in the middle of a forest with a thick tree cover. Its evident the hotel has done its best to preserve the nature as much as possible. Walking distance to the pidurangala rock. Many beautiful lakes nearby, great food and friendly staff. Bikes can be rented for sight seeing. 5-stars for everything!!

We had such a great time at this place with my family. Our kids could play outside and we adults had a chance to relax. The whole host family were just lovely. Food was good, we got something for everyone (not an easy task). They helped us with everything we needed and were really flexible.

This place was so beautiful! So many well kept plants and the pool area was so nice. The gentleman working there and the lady that cooked were so kind and sweet and always smiling and wanting to help. Food was delicious. very kind people, even offered us our room to rest in after a safari after our check out time, so nice! Would definitely recommend this place and would stay again and again and again!

Very nice room with high ceiling and big windows and a nice view of the river. The large bed is very comfortable. Unfortunately no A/C, but well tolerable at night with ceiling fan. No cooking facilities, but cheap restaurants within walking distance. The family is very nice - and uncomplicated when changing the reservation.

Great room, with air conditioning and hot water. Large and comfortable bathroom. The room overlooks the garden, where the birds fly and the sounds of the jungle can be heard. The house is very clean. The host is an amazingly kind and sociable person who also loves to travel. Constantly treated me to all sorts of goodies. The house is located in a quiet location in a residential area, while within walking distance you can find parks, cafes, restaurants, shops and laundry’s. Also a 15-minute taxi ride is the bus station and the railway station, from which you can go anywhere in Sri Lanka. The center of Colombo is about 20-30 minutes by scooter.

Ishantha’s Heritage home is a gorgeous place to visit. The grounds are spectacular with lots of extra activities to sign up for. Ishantha & his team are wonderful hosts, the food is incredible, authentic Sri Lankan for breakfast & diner. We did the cooking lesson which was a lovely pass time. I would definitely like to return at some point. (From Holly)

Great place to chill. I enjoyed simply sitting and watch birds and grey monkeys, ants and butterflies. Sleeping experience was nice: at least you may wake up early with temples, forest and rice field around. Kitchen utensils were enough to cook myself and small groceries are in walking distance. Need something fancy? - you may transit by bus to supermarket and by PickMe back (difficult to catch PickMe in touristic area). I considered about motorbike, but around Xmas and NY there were a lot of police on every major road so I stayed pedestrian. Overall - nice stay

A beautiful family room tucked away from the kaos of the Main Street. The room was beautiful, spotless and comfortable. The balcony was lovely in the mornings and the beach towels provided were a welcome touch. Everything is within walking distance including the beach, cafes and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous place. Highly recommend!

Great accommodation. Simple room with exceptional views! Amesh is very friendly, helpful and communication was easy. The optional breakfast is very tasty and authentic. Beaches, restaurants, bars and shops are within walking distance. We had a good time there!

Where do I even begin with this magical place? First the actual place: it's located down a long winding track on the banks of a beautiful little lake. The immaculately maintained cottages open up to either the lake or a verdant forest. You are met every morning by a cacophony of bird chants. There's a huge natural boulder on the property from which to contemplate the universe. The four dogs - Dexter, Tani, Kalu, Moy - provide company on walks unprompted while the five-month-old kitten Sudhu provides cuddles on site! What makes this place truly memorable are the couple who run it - Amila's parents Kumari and Somadasa. I have rarely met such warm, generous, caring, attentive people. Kumari provides food on request and uses hyper-local produce to prepare delicious, quintessentially Sri Lankan food. Far better than the expensive local restaurants. You may be in middle of the jungle but local attractions and amenities are just 15 mins away! I hope to come back again and again.

For swimming at ocean you just step out the bungalow and walk to the beach

Amazing remote location camping in the mountains with fantastic views. If you like nature and simple living you should stay here! The tent accomodation is really cosy and you may even share your bathroom with a few small frogs! The outdoor shower has a great view. Amila and team looked after us really well, Amila is very friendly and kind, a great guy to talk to. The food the chef made was amazing ( even if there was so much we couldn't eat it all!), especially as we were so far in the mountains and everything has to be brought in. Shermal organised us a guide to trek up Knuckles Peak 1 and 2 with wonderful views from the top. The guide was excellent with a huge knowledge of plants, animals and birds. It can be cold and wet so we needed warm clothes and rain gear one day, but the fire in the dining area is lovely in the evening to keep warm by. We loved our stay here although it is hard to find..luckily our driver communicated on the phone with Amila to get directions along the way.

We stayed in room no. 3 for a week and for us everything was flawless. Great views, lots of ways to discover things on foot. There is a delicious and rich breakfast on request.

We had a very pleasant stay at Ella Happy View. Our train into Ella got delayed so it was tricky to find at night but once we were there it was a convenient location. The hosts were kind, had a beautiful garden, and served a hearty breakfast. Highly recommended. Thank you!

This was my favourite place that I stayed in Sri Lanka. It is a peaceful jungle haven away from the hustle and bustle from Ahangama while still easy enough to get into town by tuk tuk or scooter. The location is beautiful and I will miss waking up to the sounds of the jungle, sitting looking at the views of the tea farm, and watching the sunset each evening, with fruit bats and fireflies for company. If you're lucky you'll be visited by peacocks and monkeys too. Manjula and his family are wonderful, caring hosts. Manjula is always around for a chat and a joke, sharing wisdom about local plants and cuisine as well as giving tours of the property. Asha cooks a delicious breakfast each morning, with ingredients sourced from their own land. The food is nourishing and healthy and I have loved learning more about local food and customs from them both. The hosts treated me like one of their family. I can't recommend staying at Tea Heaven enough and I am already planning my next visit!

We were so happy to stay here. The room is better than all others which I stayed in Sri Lanka. The owner and all staff are hospitable, friendly. They gave us delicious breakfast, drinks, fruits... It's a green space, fresh air. The place is a little far from main road and beach, the owner pick up us. But I think if you all perefer green space, comfortable, lovely place and disciver cinnamon farm, it's best choice for all you. Thank you so much!

Sam and his lovely wife went far beyond with their hospitality,forever asking if anything was needed.Had a cracking traditional Sri Lankan breakfast,which was yummy.

It was a really great place to stay. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed the stay very much. The staff is also incredibly nice and helpful!Anytime again.

This is such an amazing accommodation. We loved that it is in the middle of the jungle. The place is far from cities and there are plenty of animals (I can only recommend to wear the socks over the trousers to avoid leeches). But we really enjoyed to immerse ourselves into nature. Karina was also really friendly and helpful. We had some dinner and breakfast there and she also helped us organising a jungle tour. I can only recommend to stay with her.