Govipola Road Randenigodayaya Handapanagala , 91200 Monaragala, Sri Lanka
Based on 28 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Arjen
NetherlandsEverything fantastic. The treehut was really an amazing experience. Also wonderfull was the kajak tour
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Sanka
United StatesNo WiFi
Staff Location Other Facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Isuru
Sri LankaStaff was really friendly. And the surrounding with the river was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. Otherwise it would've been more awesome with the tree house outside the room. I stayed there for about an hour. It offers a different experience with a nice view of the river next to it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Marlena
FranceVery nice place, peaceful and quiet. If you love the nature...this is your place to stay. You can swim in the river and wake up with the monkeys 🐒 at your tree home bed. We've loved the place and the welcome. This is ideal place after visiting Ella which is noisy and crowded. The plus for your stay is delicious breakfast and dinner... Go for it and enjoy 😉
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Amelie
GermanyThe eco garden was a hidden surprise! we loved everything about it. we had a very nice big room as well as a tree house so we could decide where I sleep. it was amazing to sleep in the tree house especially when it startet to rain. from the there you can look down to the river and into the trees. there is a table, perfect for a tea and some work, as in our case. the breakfast was delicious and we also had dinner there, which was plenty and one of the best rice & curries we had. the workers on the farm are super friendly and caring. we loved visiting the animals, goats, donkey, dogs and to see the farm.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Françoise
FranceNice place. Good food. Rom is large. Hot water.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Pinkie67
United KingdomTheir lack of English made communication difficult, but we made it through 😊
Perfect spot for a couple of nights, especially as when we arrived we were both a little unwell! Clean and comfortable rooms, with a large basket of fruit on arrival. A stream ran down past our room, full of local wildlife. They arranged for us to have a lift - with our tandem - up to Bibile to continue our journey. We will be back to stay again in the future.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Justyna
PolandA nice place to stay! We needed a quick stop on our way to Ella and this place was just perfect! Enough space in the room and hot shower! Stuff was very friendly. Really good local food
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Sumedha
Sri LankaNice & calm environment by the Kirindi oya, Staff was friendly, all meals were prepared by fresh vegetables & fruits from their own farms. Meal portions are satisfying amount.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Arandara
Sri LankaThere were quite a lot mosquitoes, food was bit expensive.
Amazing place with nice cozy cottages, besides kirindi oya where we had a nice bath. Tasty food. Overall nice place with good caring staff.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Le
NetherlandsThe accommodation is beautiful, the houses are very clean, beds are nice and the staff is simply amazing. We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked an extra night. Also the food is delicious. This stay deserve a 10
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
David
Switzerland- nothing
The staff is very, very friendly and helpful and also everything very clean. I been in Sri lanka in around 6 different Hotels on different places and have to say, that this one is one of the best Hotels I ever been. You have everthing what you need and could wish. Bed is very comfortable, delicious fruits from the garden, hot water, good food and many more.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2022
Tawny
United KingdomThey went absolutely above and beyond for us, when we asked if they could supply a birthday cake they infact threw a birthday party! All the balloons, delicious cake that was so so special and a beautiful private setting. We've never had such a wonderful experience and we are forever grateful!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Eddie
United KingdomLOVED the terrace, the whole room etc. it was amazing! the best accommodation in Sri Lanka so far! very clean and modern. the service was excellent. would rate it 10/10! good wifi too
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Emmanuelle
FranceThe staff do not speak english, so we had dinner twice...bbq then rice and curry! Good laugh ...bbq is huge, so add rice and curry....not possible
You have choice between tree housse and a room a little more standard ! Very quiet in the middle of the jungle, 3 min from river. Mattress confortable, hot water for shower. They had a generator (very usefull those days with crisis).
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 February 2022
Dilrukshi
Sri Lanka-Overall all were excellent, this was not something bad, but there was no way to communicate to the next rooms or assistant, so we took his mobile to which he responded immediately, so I would recommend you to have a local mobile phone number for this.
Very spaces room and we were so excited to see the treehouse. Kids were bit scared to sleep in the treehouse, so my husband and I ended up sleeping in it, and it turned out the best day of our trip. We hear birds, peacocks, monkeys and sound of the lake, a very peaceful and lovely feeling of nature. There is also the stream bath that the whole family enjoyed a lot, just 3mints walk and you get the most amazing stream with the right water level for kids and for your entire family. Very private and no crowd which is the other great thing. We loved the local food and the assistant who take care of the place gave us the best experience, we had a fireside during dinner and it was so lovely to experience. Dr. Thilak who owns the place was supporting us with all flexibility and arrangement and I dont have any complaints at all. A true, Srilankan nature experience. They have really nice organic farm, but we didnt have much time to explore. I recommend everyone to spend at least 2 days experiencing the activities around. To our amaze they even had generater when power outage and also an excellent wifi connection from Dialog.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Michael
Sri LankaThere's nothing to dislike. Good bicycles for hire would have been a bonus.
Very high quality accomodation in super setting by the river and great wildlife and views from a private treehouse. Great meals in wooden, thatched dining area and lovely staff. All language barriers avoided by use of Whatsapp with staff.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2022
Raveendra
Sri LankaSUPERB Beutiful cottages in green nature I had great time in the river near by the cottage Big comfortable beds They prepare delicious local foods
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 2 February 2022
Alex
United StatesWe only stayed one night but the staff & owner was very helpful & caring, waited for us as we arrived bit late & also provided us a cup of tea on our own balcony in the beautiful tree house overlooking the river. The hotel is much more better than pictures put up by the management, We got everything we requested. The best rice & curry of sri Lanka is available in this river cottage.Amazing breakfast .
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 31 January 2022
Gayan
Sri LankaNothing
Nice location and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Sisira
SingaporeNothing I can think about
EXCEPTIONAL Staff- Very nice people always helping. But also know when not to disturb Love the concept with very private cottages with river view. I had a river bath at Kirindi oya which located by the side of Sayon rivet cottage. Many places to visit especially Ancient Buddhas status at Buduruwagala , Ellawala waterfall , Ravana waterfall and Obviously Handapanagala lake wich has eye catching background scenes was 2km from the location. Close enough to day trip to famous Ella.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 16 December 2021
Samarasooriya
Sri LankaExceptional Amazing!! Beautifully designed and laid out. Very peaceful location. Cottages with extreme privacy. Attentive staff. Excellent food.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 15 December 2021
Ratnayaka
IndiaRiver entrace need to keep open 24r hours..
Amazing...its calm area ..i am fully relax..its very good for busy people's to release stress get back with good energy..this is is my business trip .i will back with family to enjoy lot.with river Bath etc...
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 13 December 2021
Ekanayake
Sri Lankathe garden get muddy during the rain
the location and the chalet concept
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 6 December 2021
Hadh
Sri LankaHad our dinner under bonfire light with BBQ. It was amazing. Love the noice of birds. Lots of birds are in their fruit garden Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in December 2021
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