I had an amazing time staying at The Backyard! The location is stunning and so peaceful. It's a bit off the beaten track so really not touristy and the locals are so friendly. The food was amazing, so were the hikes and natural beauty all around!

Stayed in February 2024

Sumith was an amazing host, not only providing this unique accommodation but ensuring our stay was great from start to finish. He provided a tailored tour for us based on things we wanted to do and see, and it didn't disappoint. We loved the food and could not ask for a more beautiful location!

Stayed in January 2024

The most amazing place off the beaten tracks and what an unforgettable experience! We took a TukTuk from Hatton and were already stunned with the panoramic route on the way. We fell in love with the place the moment we arrived and loved everything about it: great room (your own little house), yummy food (especially the Sri Lankan breakfast) and the best sunrise and nature views in the middle of a tea plantation. But in the end what made the stay unique was Sumith the owner and hosts, who is really caring, provides you with a great tour to waterfalls, tea factory, etc. and really focus on your well-being. A must-go for every nature lover who really appreciates personal and loving hospitality inside-out! (Better to book via Airbnb)

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing view! The owner was really nice and shared a lot about tea plantation and local life.

Stayed in January 2024

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Location in beautiful nature! Good food! Nice gardening!

Stayed in November 2023

The bed is a bit short for the tall Dutch people.

The location was more than incredible! I traveled a lot in my life but this view was outstanding. First we thought it was too far from the railway station, but we got out in Hatton and from there took a Tuktuk. The drive there was an excursion on itself through the tea plantages. The room was very cute and cozy and you can watch the sunrise from the private balcony with a cup of tea. Also the food was amazing. Both dinner and breakfast was very tasty and home made. The owner is super friendly!

Stayed in November 2023

Just everything. Beautiful view, tasty food and a a warm welcome. Highly recommend doing a tour in the area.

Stayed in November 2023

This place is BEAUTIFUL!! Truly out of this world views over the Sri Lankan jungle/valley, and the A-frame building has been designed beautifully too. The owner could not have been more helpful and arranged two full days of activities including tea picking, waterfall trecks and going to a cinnamon plantation. We had delicious dinners and smoked some sheesha in the evening. I would definitely come back here! 💖

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely unique place. I have been working in Sri Lanka for ten years now and every two to three months I need a reboot from the heat and bustle in the cooler climate. We tried many places in the mountains and seem to have found what we need: complete silence, away from the crowd, a “million dollars” view from the balcony (read your book while sitting in bean bag), a waterfall with a pond next to where you find yourself in an Indiana Jones movie (must get to the upper pond) and an very hospitable host. Yes, it's a bit off the beaten track, but it's worth it. Despite minor shortcomings and certain simplicity in the arrangement of rooms, everything is made with excellent taste and fantasy. Great homemade coffee, amazing grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes from their own garden and a personal touch. Couldn't expect more. I'll be back:)

Stayed in August 2023

We stayed one night at the Backyard Balangoda in the middle of tea plantations. We had our own cabin which was very cozy, clean and modernly equipped. We watched the sunrise on the cabin’s balcony offering a marvellous view over the mountains and tea estates. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and really tasty. The service was just oustanding. The owner is an amazing person and really helpful. We really loved staying at this place and can only recommend visiting when being in Sri Lanka. Big thumps up!

Stayed in August 2023

Beautiful location with an amazing view from the chalet. Nice and cozy. Food was nice too. Owner is very friendly and helpful. Ps. They make a super lime n mint drink. 👌

Stayed in July 2023

The host was great, And the food was really tasty.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing. it’s amazing.

Amazing place. A bit off the beaten track but we were running late and they had dinner ready for us on arrival. Restaurant is good. Boutique hotel and the chalet is brilliant. Lovely views to wake up to. The owner goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is comfortable. It’s right in a tea plantation and you can buy their tea from them. We forgot our purchase and the manager posted it to our next hotel for us! Brilliant service. We will be returning some day.

Stayed in April 2023

road is a little tricky but they helped with going up and parking

The place is just like on the pictures really beautiful and unique. They welcomed us with a home made ice tea and started to prepare the dinner as soon as we arrived. The owner was always kind and helpful, any questions we had he replied in few minutes via WhatsApp. As we told him that we eat vegan he tried his best to make us happy. More veggies could improve the menu variety also to the wrap would be better. The boys working there were also very kind and helpful, if you need any guide to the waterfall.

Stayed in April 2023

The Backyard Balangoda is a very special place to stay. The building is beautifully unique and the location and views are stunning. I arrived by motorbike and went for a ride with the owner around the tea hills, then to a beautiful waterfall and one of the local temples. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and the room was perfect. I would highly recommend visiting.

Stayed in March 2023

Lovely place. Awesome sunrise to wake up to and wind down from the business of Colombo / Mirissa / Hikkaduwa. Bonus tip: rent a scooter and drive up to Balangoda through the tea fields, it's a great experience.

Stayed in March 2023

Perhaps better hot water shower and protective walls.

It was truly an oasis in the forest. Surrounded by tea estates, mountains, and verdure the views were incomparable. It was lovely to have my own cabin. Right out is a balcony built into the hills offering a splendid view, sunsets and sunrises. In March at night it was cool and pleasant and during the day the cabin was a little too hot, but just step outside the balcony and the cool breezes were excellent. The service was outstanding, the owner is one-of-a-kind and an amazing person. He was always there to help you with luggage, cooking customized dishes to meet my needs and always catering to things I needed while there. They are able to arrange tours or tuk tuks for all my needs. The food was wonderful, great breakfast and lovely lunches and dinners. All just so tasty and made just for you. It couldn't get better. The room had a hot pot, an electric outlet, so it is good to bring extensions and electrical plugs for sure. The shower has hot water, but has to be adjusted just right, they can instruct you on how to do it. They offer big jars of shampoo, body wash, and hand wash with luxurious bath towels and a hand towel. There is also toilet paper and a handheld bidet spray. The main bedroom has two tables that cannot hold too much. You would have to keep most things in the suitcase and you can sit comfortably on lovely large bean bags. The bedroom also has 2 chairs. On the balcony is another large table. The bedroom is A-framed and is decorated becomingly. I really loved this place and wish to go back again soon.

Stayed in March 2023

Some of the building finishes should be upgraded/ repaired. Eg the timber balcony wood is bowing.

Location and staff were really nice and friendly.

Stayed in January 2023

It was a bit far from the city, but there is a nearby waterfall which is great

Perfect location and the owner is wonderful and really cultured and so hospitable

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing :)

The view, the food and the interior of the room

Stayed in December 2022

Had and awesome customer service experience. food was delicious and well prepared. the view and the place was so beautiful. highly recommend AAA+++

Stayed in December 2022

nature friendly location

Stayed in December 2022

Everything. The views are amazing, you are in the middle of nowhere, very quite and peaceful. The room and the restaurant it is made with a very good taste, and the host really helpful!! He guided us to a secret waterfall and a tea factory. We'll come back next time for sure!!

Stayed in December 2022

The view was breathtaking and the accommodation was very nice and clean. The host was very nice and helpful. He served typical food of the country, which was very tasty. Highly recommended. We would come back anytime!

Stayed in December 2022