Nothing not to like 👍

The wild peacocks, the kingfishers, tortoises below your cabin. The fire flies at night were amazing, we have never experienced anything like it before . This is a little piece of rainforest heaven, that everyone in their lifetime should experience. The tour with sammie was amazing,. I am so glad we only booked with him after watching other groups. We held cute wild snakes, seen frog mouthed owls, scorpions, butterflies the size of birds, there is too much to list. His wife cooked the best food we have ever tasted and both were lovely hosts . Nothing was too much trouble . They have definitely made our stay in Sri Lanka the best . There was perfect communication and it was very easy to get to. A stones throw away from the entrance of the rainforest entrance. We would definitely return but for longer than two days next time, Thank you x

Stayed in April 2024

The accommodation is located near Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a beautiful valley with farms, fields and a lot of animals. We could see peacocks, fireflies and many bird species just outside on our patio. You get a lot of privacy in your villa and a great view over the valley. The villa was perfectly clean and the bed was also very comfortable. The hosts take excellent care of you while you are there. The meals we got were perfect - real local Sri Lankan food. We also did a short hike with the owner into the forest reserve which was a fantastic experience and we saw a lot of wild animals and took a swim in the river next to a waterfall.

Stayed in April 2024

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The surroundings and food are amazing

Stayed in January 2024

This place is amazing. We stayed for two nights, and felt like we could stay much longer. The couple who run the home stay are so so wonderful. Felt like family or old friends. Super kind, helpful, and friendly. Food is delicious. Guided walk in the rainforest was fantastic. The view from the room is unbeatable. Just an all around great time, and we hope to be back! Thank you!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect.

The host and host wife were super, super nice and made us feel at home. The room was very quite and fulfilled all our needs. The dinner and breakfast made by Umesha were among the best during our journey through Sri Lanka. As I was sick in the morning, Saman gave us a tour through the rainforest in the evening, which was spectacular. We will come back for sure and stay with Saman and Umesha again!

Stayed in March 2024

Aircon would be beneficial in the night

Saman and his family were amazing hosts. We enjoyed our time in the rainforest nest and the tour through Sinharaja rainforest very much. The breakfast and dinner was very good and we would come again! ☺️

Stayed in March 2024

The hosts are SO kind and lovely, they also offer their own rainforest tour, and the room was gorgeous and clean.

Stayed in March 2024

What a fantastic place! The location is amazing, right next to the rainforest and overlooking beautiful rice paddies. The place is run by a lovely friendly family who went over and above to accommodate us and ensure we had a brilliant stay. The guided tour through the rainforest was fantastic, the guide is very knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest and its wildlife. The food was delicious and they accommodated us being veggie. They helped us sort a taxi to our next place. Can't fault the place, would definitely return if we come back to Sri Lanka!

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely family as host giving it their best. Close to rain forest . Home cooked food

Stayed in February 2024

Other people have commented on the creaky bed. It does creek. Can't say it spoiled our stay but wonder if a big board fixed across the slats might reduce it ?

We loved our 3 night stay at Rainforest Nest. It is a peaceful location with great views across paddy fields towards the nearby rainforest. Having seen the bigger, brasher lodges by the park gate, we are really pleased we chose this place. The rooms have been designed with some thought and the bathroom was among the best appointed and cleanest of any we stayed in ( including expensive hotels!). Saman and Usheisa have created a lovely family business giving guests a great welcome and memorable stay. Saman's guided walk in Sinhiraja was a really high standard. He did not just reel off facts but invited our comments on why we thought plants were the way they were. We saw a great range of creatures and flora. Giant tree squirrels, birds, reptiles and insects. Saman worked hard to find the Frogmouth bird that my husband really wanted to photograph. On the morning we were leaving he sent an "express" tuk tuk to bring us to where he was guiding another couple as he had found not one but 3. He made one bird photographer very happy !

Stayed in January 2024

Rainforest Nest is an excellent choice if you plan to visit Sinharaja rainforest. The two cabins are rather new, well maintained and spotless clean. We especially enjoyed the nice view over the rice paddies from our balcony. . The Nest ist in walking distance to one of the rainforests entry points and Saman, the owner, is not just a very friendly and caring man but also an official guide. We took a 6 hour excursion into the rainforest with him that was educational as well as entertaining. He showed us many rare animals that we would have missed without him and had a swim at one of the forests waterfalls. Samans cheerful wife prepared us fresh (and plenty of) food over the day, so we never left hungry. . We can fully recommend Rainforest Nest and like to thank the host family for their kindness.

Stayed in January 2024

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Very kind and welcoming people. Saman is an excellent guide and knows the forest very well. We saw a lot of animals including monkeys and rare snakes. His wife made us plenty of food and was always happy to assist us. And the view from the room is amazing.

Stayed in January 2024

This is a paradise spot!!! The owner's family has thought about everything. The stunning view, the abundant bird life, the short distance to the park's entrance, but also convenient details indoors, like the switch for the fan beside the bed, make the stay a wonderful experience. We enjoyed our stay fully and are especially thankful for the attention of the owners.

Stayed in January 2024

Best place we have stayed in Sri Lanka in terms of overall experience (great hosts & fairytale location). Food provided was very delicious, with great variety. The Sinharaja forest tour was also a very good experience, our guide (the owner of the Nest) being very knowleadgeble of what is going on in the forest (he spotted a lot of birds/animals and told us a lot about their behavior). All in all we just recommend this place by our hearts. A big thank you for the hosts!

Stayed in December 2023

Perfect stay! The room is very clean and has an amazing view over the rice fields. The hosts were very kind and welcoming. The food cooked by Umesha was delicious. Saman is a really good guide and knows a lot about the Sinharaja forest. We had a wonderful stay at the Rainforest Nest and would definitely recommend it to everyone coming to visit the Sinharaja forest!

Stayed in January 2024

We had an amazing stay at the Rainforest Nest. Saman and his wife are such kind people. We did a tour through the rainforest with Saman's brother, who had such a good eye for spotting animals and knew a lot about the flora and fauna. Lastly, the homecooked food is just fantastic! Would definitely recommend!!

Stayed in December 2023

We had a wonferful stay! Beautiful location surrouded by nature, many birds you can spot from the terrace and a wonderful host family! It was possible to walk from the location to the entrance of the sinharaja forest reserve. We would highly recommend it!

Stayed in December 2023

No complaints.

I cannot recommend this place enough. The huts are well made, clean, and have the most stunning view over the rice paddy. We took a 5 hour guided walk in the rainforest, and Saman was an exceptional guide who was really knowledgeable, cares for the wildlife, and spotted the most amazing creatures. We were lucky enough to see a frogmouth, monkeys, various lizards, millipedes, dragonflies, and lots of other birds I cannot remember the names of! The food was delicious and abundant (they lovingly shared us video recipes), and it was the perfect place to be immersed in nature and chill for a couple of days. Saman even lent us his binoculars and bird identification book so we could birdwatch from our terrace. We saw so many kingfishers, bee eaters, peacocks and thrushes, as well as glow worms at night. Saman also kindly picked us up from Deniyaya in Tuk Tuk, then also drove us to Udawawale after we left Rainforest n'est, for a decent price, and stopped to show us beautiful views and more wildlife. If you go to Sinharaja, do not hesitate to book here!

Stayed in November 2023

nothing at all. All was great

Oh I loved this stay!!!!! Unfortunatelly I felt a bit sick meanwhile being in the property..but I just can't reccomend enough. Why? 1. the people. The property is run by a small family. They just conquisted my heart. So simple, easy, openhearded. 2. such a beautiful view!! 3. Such a beautiful nature around + close to the entrance to the park. Saman (the owner) is also the guide of the park (you can't enter alone inside the park if I am not mistaken) ...so that is also a plus. Hope to come back one day!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing, everything was good.

This is a small family run business with very good rooms and food. The host can also be your guide for Sinharaja, is knowledgeable and has excellent English.

Stayed in September 2023

Very difficult to find and road. Need to phone and then tuk tuc will come and help

Beautiful place right on the entrance to the rain forest. Bird spotting paradise. Saman and wife Umeisha are kind excellent hosts. Also expert guides.

Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in August 2023

Awesome place and hosts! We enjoyed the stay and also the guided tour through the rain forest. The hosts are beautiful family! Highly recommended to visit!

Stayed in July 2023

That we couldn’t stay longer!

If we could give it an 11 we would! One of the best places we have been! Peaceful and clean with amazing views right next to Sinharaja rainforest. Our hosts were just amazing - super helpful, respectful of privacy, delicious home cooked meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and really insightful (we recommend doing ALL the tours). We left feeling like part of their family! Thanks for having us!

Stayed in June 2023