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Reviews of Sinharaja Serenity Retreat 4 stars

Udahawatta, mederipitiya, 81524 Deniyaya, Sri Lanka

#4 of 33 hotels in Deniyaya

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 109 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A magical place, with family who take great care of you and are touchingly kind. (thanks to thissar!!) The service is impeccable and the restaurant offers many palettes of Sri Lankan food. A place where nature, animals and people are in harmony.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a unique property surrounded by nature and rice fields. If you’re looking for a relaxing break to simply unwind then look no further. Super friendly hosts and delicious locally sourced food. There are also many on and off site activities both adventurous and cultural. I will definitely be back here in the future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Simply breathtaking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our last-minute decision to book a stay at sinharaja turned out to be one of the best choices we made during our trip. This hidden gem offered an experience that was both unique and unforgettable. The natural beauty surrounding villa is simply breathtaking. The presence of wildlife, like peacocks and monitor lizards roaming freely, added an exotic touch to our stay, bringing us closer to nature in the most enchanting way. A standout aspect of our stay was undoubtedly the culinary experience. It was here that we had some of the best food during our entire trip. Each meal was a delightful exploration of Sri Lankan flavors, expertly prepared and beautifully presented by ama.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and calm location with exceptional view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice hotel! We had some amazing fresh food which we enjoyed. The host was also super helpful with booking a walk in the forest. Peaceful and calm place to stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our best place experience yet. The location in the middle of the most beautiful nature is unique. Imposing animals such as peacocks and monitor lizards move freely across the site. The rooms fit very well into the sustainable overall concept. Fresh drinking water was provided daily. Host was very friendly. All wishes were made possible. We have always been treated with great hospitality. The breakfast was rich and dinner was a real treat every day. There weren't any great culinary alternatives in the area because the homestay is a bit remote, but that wasn't necessary for us. Highly recommend

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place. we were there for one night but we wish we could have stayed longer. Hotel rooms are beautiful maintained. Great views, peacocks animals are surrounding the whole place . Overall amazing I will definitely come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful, serene place to stay for the people who want to visit Sinharaja rainforest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is preferable if the published description of the property and amenities availability are accurate. "Superior Villa" description is somewhat inaccurate and misleading. Some of the amenities were not available. Also, some of the location description is inaccurate. Also, cancellation policy should be clearly stated and also It should reflect fairness to both, the guest and the host. Tourism and travelling are a global business of human interaction. Therefore, it supposed to be treated as biased free human coordination regardless of anyone's nationality.

    Location is very good, and staff is very helpful. The location is surrounded by paddy filed and mountain view with lots of birds hopping on and off. It is quiet and serene. Ideal for the people who want to visit Sinharaja rain forest while stay in tranquil environment.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Intimate atmosphere and beautiful setting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heart stroke! It is an exceptional establishment, with a beautiful setting. A dream stop where we can easily stay several nights (we regretted being only one night) because the place is magical: beautiful view of the rice fields and rainforest from a balcony , grazing peacocks, birds, water buffaloes. The bungalows are comfortable and better than what you see in the photos. Foods are very good, with a great welcome and service. The dream of a young manager who trying to build tourism. We strongly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful rural setting - spacious room and terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was spacious with rice paddies and terrace with wonderful panorama of paddy fields and hills Farmland Teaming with wildlife Front of house staff v. friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had wonderful stay here. With delicious foods and exceptional views of rainforest and rice fields

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Most incredible view, super delicious and cheap food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Book and see we recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Place to experience sinharaja without hustle. Their villa has a rainforest and rice field views in the edge of sinharaja When you are on the villas you felt 360 mountains view because you're in the middle of Sinharaja I had best srilankan food i ever tried.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    A Dream of a Young man from Siharaja that brings their very own Sri Lankan traditions.
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best places I have ever stayed. the hotel is right next to paddy fields and the Edge of Siharaja rainforest with great view, animals to watch, clean and nicely decorated villa , delicious breakfast with lots of varities, very helpful and caring family,highly recommended. dont miss this place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Look forward to spending two or three days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the magical place in the middle of rice fields and the Edge of the rainforest. Their newly villa has a best ever view, i felt in srilanka with rainforest and rice field view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

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

    Wifi could be better

    Fantastic hotel nested in the middle of the paddy fields, rainforest, peacocks, birds, lovely nature surrounding, and brilliant staff and service.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Wish we'd stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely beautiful property. Landed here as a result of cutting another unsatisfactory hotel stay short. Wish we'd booked here for several days. Gorgeous setting, fantastic cottage lodging on a rice paddy field. Kind, attentive family and excellent foods for breakfast and dinner. An excellent, convenient location to plan outings from as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    This place has a good review for a reason, such a gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a lovely place with really friendly owner who made sure our stay was comfortable and he also arranged us a great and funny guide called Sagara for Sinharaja Forest. We got to stay in the newly built hut and the room was clean and very comfortable. Best part was the private terrace with an amazing view to the rice field and the forest. Also the food we had here was great. The surrounding of this place is beautiful and quiet, also with lots of birds to see. All in all a great stay, bohoma stuthi! I will definitely come back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    You don't want an ac they have natural ac
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best places I have ever stayed. the hotel is right next to Rainforest and middle of the rice fields with great view, animals to watch, clean and nicely decorated family rooms, delicious breakfast with lots of varities, very helpful and caring family clean and nice rooms. highly recommended. dont miss this place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I cannot recommend this villa enough. From the stunning location and beautiful rooms to the exceptional staff and philanthropic initiatives, it exceeded all our expectations. If you're looking for a place that combines natural beauty, luxury, and a genuine sense of community, this place is the perfect choice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the most incredible experience at this beautiful place . First of all, the location was absolutely stunning. Situated amidst the lush greenery of the jungle,Rice Fields and a lake. This place offered breathtaking views and serene surroundings. The bungalows were beautifully designed and blended perfectly with the natural environment. But what truly made our stay exceptional was the friendly family, especially our host thissara. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were well taken care of and had everything we needed. His attentiveness and warm hospitality made us feel truly pampered. also boasted an exceptional restaurant with a fewof delicious food and drinks. We were impressed with the quality and taste of the dishes, and the drinks were equally delightful. The whole dining experience was a treat for our taste buds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful establishment! Family more than affordable. An idyllic setting!! Thank you all. The stay was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Best place to relax in Sinharaja
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After a long drive from mirissa it was wonderful to arrive at here and just relax. Without a doubt the most relaxing part of our journey we read and relaxed which is exactly what we needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Recommended
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My favourite place to stay in srilanka with nature and lovely family like my family. Would come vack again for your new villa

    Stayed in February 2024

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