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Reviews of Jungle river humbhaha hostel

Palamupela,Nagaha Weediya 91400 Katharagama/Yala, 91400 Kataragama, Sri Lanka

#9 of 40 hotels in Kataragama

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Review score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They know, but not the most comfortable or cleanest. But if you don't really care about that go here. :)

    Beautiful place, very nice staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    8.0
    A cool place in pure nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Up in the tree house the noise can be a bit too much if someone is a light sleeper.

    I had a pleasant stay at Humbhaha. It is a must see place when you go to Kataragama. You can't stay any closer to nature than this hostel, waking up every morning to birdsongs or maybe even the racket of monkeys-grrr and of course not to mention the little animal sanctuary that the owner has. I can only recommend the place!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was private, but it would be good to give it some maintenance. Adding a snk would be a great idea. As good as the vibes are in the evening - asking for help in the morning is a little tricky. If you plan to leave before breakfast, organize everything the evening before.

    I definitly liked the vibe there. Gathering in the evening, drumming, having a beer. This was really great. I stayed in the treehut (bottom one), which I liked a lot, but it was right next to the communal area with music and drumming.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very very nice People there

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately a rat entered our room late at night. The room was not completely closed off to the outdoors and is in the jungle so this can happen. Thankfully the staff were still up and we asked to change room. Mira was very helpful and put us in a much nicer room, however the owner laughed at us when we told him we were uncomfortable about the rat.

    The location was beautiful as it’s in the heart of the jungle. There is lots of wildlife and they have very cute puppies which Mira takes wonderful care of. The young man working there was also very nice and helpful. The room we were moved to was wonderful and quite comfortable and private. The next morning they helped arrange a taxi for us which was great as we had a long journey.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    10
    Paradise on Earth!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    everything was perfect

    This resort has saved my faith in the beauty of Sri lanka. It is a little paradise on this island. to anyone who has an imagination, I heartily recommends it. The buildings and the workmanship of every detail is stunning in their beauty. It is located on the edge of the holy city of Kataragama and has its own access to the river , where you can cool down. the food is made from local vegetables and is wonderful. The Jungle welcomes you with a multitude of animals and the sounds of nature, which is everywhere. The character of the place is boho, and not for the fearful. Every day there are evening concerts on drums and possible dances. Everyone can participate. A wonderful, unusual place for relaxation and also a safari in Yala Park which the resort organizes. I fell in love with this place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Would stay there again!
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Felt like a special place with so many animals around, close to the river and really chill vibe Fernando, Roberto, Saman and others are most friendly and welcoming hosts Dinner and breakfast are great You can also easily organise a safari trip to Yala (national park is busy though!)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In all my years of traveling, I have never seen such an arrogant owner! Most Sri Lankans are very friendly, but he is not! There was a group of tourists singing and dancing together at the hostel at 2 am I didn't sleep well, but I didn't pay much attention to it. It happened in the hostel! ! ! The next morning the owner asked me how I slept and I casually mentioned it! His reaction shocked me. I thought he was joking at first, and then I was completely speechless. He said you only paid 4 US dollars (actually 6.2 US dollars), what do you expect, the other 10 people are happy but you are not happy, that’s no problem, if you are not satisfied you can leave without pay with a completely arrogant attitude! This was totally out of my experience and I was totally pissed off by him afterwards I took out my gopro and insisted on his apology but he didn't and just wanted to escape Ps,the location is near forest,close to nature But lots of mosquitos ,and dorms situation really not that good

    The Spanish boy who works there is very friendly And help a lot

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good team the hostel is so nice Amazing river and the problem monkey very beautiful Thanks see you later

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    6.0
    Lovely place but rude behavior from the husband
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During a really great evening where we got to play different instruments with all the guests the owner started smoking. So I hope it's one of the main reason the further situation happened : While I was being polite answering an other guest question I became his pushover. He just fix on me wanting to explain me life, what was wrong with me, how I should act,... I try to ignore it at first then when It was too much he wouldn't let me answer to what he was arguing and at a point clearly told me to shut up. This moment was really rude and put a bad feeling above all the greats things from this place. For this reason I cannot rate 10 as I would love because I can't agree on this behavior. I believe if you don't fall in his bad sight you would only have a great time.

    The place's magical and like no others one you'll see in srilanka. They created everything by theirs hands and you can tell how artistic and passionate they are. I got a really lovely surprise because I had booked a dorm and since they had no others customer they upgraded me in the wooden house that I highly recommend. In the morning you wake up with the squirrels playing around and monkey watching you.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We went looking for a place to sleep, but what we found was much more. This place is a dynamic community that changes every day as people come as go. The host makes it comfortable to meet new people, play music at night, and have good meals the whole day.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best and diferent resort in Sri lanka!! You need try!!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    1.0
    total time waste
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very poor communication. disappointed customer care. we haven’t been notified even though our booking has been cancelled. we were almost reaching the stay and just called the property to confirm our arrival time. until that we didn’t know our booking cannot be done due to the property ran out of accommodation. we were travelling 5.5 hrs journey just to stay over night at. we left no options in the street at night because of poor communication

    haven’t stay at the property

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    10
    good vibes, friendly smiles, beautiful design.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2022

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