Holiday houses in Yoda Kandiya

I would highly recommend staying here! Surani made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. She greeted us with cool wet towels for a cool down and mango juice which was perfect after a long drive from the coast (a thoughtful gesture). We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the cabanas and the comfort of the pillows and bed - super comfortable. Surani and her Mother prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for us which was incredibly tasty. It was so nice to have home cooked meals prepared for us - they used fresh ingredients from their garden and were very accommodating to our dietaries. I would 100000% opt for them to cook for you, the food and service made our experience. Surani and her mother were kind enough to help us with organising our safari and transportation into town and back to Colombo when a driver didn’t show up. One tip would be to have a vehicle or driver with you if you want to explore beyond the Airbnb.

We had an amazing stay here, the host is extremely responsive and friendly. Check in was smooth and welcoming especially during a horrendous thunderstorm. We were welcomed with towels to clean our faces and a lemon juice which was lovely. We booked our yala safari through the host which was INCREDIBLE! Cannot recommend booking through these enough, we were beyond lucky to see 2 leopards which was all down to our fantastic driver. Cabanas were spacious and clean, the bed was huge and so comfy. If we ever return to Sri Lanka we would definitely stay here again!

This place is incredible. Pictures don’t do it justice. The accommodation is absolutely beautiful, the grounds are spectacular and the staff were phenomenal. Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We had the absolute best time here. There are dogs, goats, chickens, a trampoline, play area and lovely pool to keep the children entertained. We did the “dine under the stars” option and it was amazing, really recommended and unforgettable experience. Location perfect for Yala safari. Highly recommended, 5 stars and a great price.

This was our favourite place in Sri Lanka. The accomodation is stunning - right on the lagoon so you will see birds and animals right from your balcony. Chamin was the perfect host, his wife cooked us incredible food - Sri Lankan breakfast and an incredible BBQ of lagoon fish - which was one of the best meals of our whole trip. We also went to Bundala park for a safari - Chamin was an incredible host and spotted every animal - we saw 15 elephants, crocodiles, pelicans, monkeys and hundreds of tropical birds. We will definitely be coming back!

If you’re thinking of booking somewhere else, don’t. Wild Lotus was our favorite stay in Sri Lank. The team and story behind the property makes it super special. The property is unbelievable. You never have to leave! Roshan and his team exhibit five star service you’d get at any high end resort. We spent most of our day after our early morning excursions laying in the hammocks bird watching eating the delicious food prepared on site. Wild Lotus will always have a special place in our hearts.

Each room provided two bottle of water, he also arrange tea or coffee for us. Janaka is really helpful person, I tried to ask him to give some suggestions to us in our last day in Colombo, he answer quickly and provide good suggestions!! Really helpful house owner!!!

Recommended, recommended, recommended!! Catch them while they are still under the radar! This place is just amazing, I wish somebody had told me so we'd book another night or two. The pictures at AirBnb are just of the cabins, but they are missing the camp itself which absolutely magical and the hospitality by Nishantha and the team, which is more than I could describe in words.. I hope the people at Yakaduru camp put up more pictures because this place has to get some PR they are amazing! Nishantha has great people skills and is doing his absolute best to treat every guest like a VIP, he is attentive to every request and is constantly looking for feedback. The team is following closely after and they are all going out of their way to make our vacation amazing. Special thanks to the flute player who warmed our nights by the campfire with his magical tunes! Yakaduru camp is just amazing. - Best food we had in our trip. - Their conservation work around the camp is a huge plus. Thanks

Great place to stay if one is looking to go for safari…Sabirah helped us with safari tickets and jeep. Fahim who is the caretaker had cooked some delicious meals for us…my kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool. Rooms are air conditioned. If you are looking for relaxing and quiet environment kindly go for it…also as it’s close to the forest there are mosquitoes n bugs but not a big worry just carry mosquito repellent. I definitely recommend this place.