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Reviews of The Glenrock

Colombo-Batticaloa Highway, Belihul oya, 70100 Belihul Oya, Sri Lanka

#1 of 9 hotels in Belihul Oya

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Review score

Based on 25 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a very relaxed time with sounds of the river .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The roads were deteriorated so it was to long for us to drive to Horton Plains or Bakers Bend from Belihuloya.

    We stayed in the Mountain View room which has a balcony view of mountain and is over the river. We saw giant squirrels and good birdlife- grey horn bill, 3 types of barbets, etc from our room. They have a free trip to the waterfall - we jumped in for a swim from the rock ledge which was exciting and a guided village, cave- temple walk. The staff were very helpful and made the stay, especially Duminda and Chinthka. The food was terrific jacuzzi was great. Swimming in the river was stunning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Hidden gem that you never want to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet location in beautiful nature Staff is extremely helpful Food is amazing So much to see and enjoy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We LOVED staying at the Glenrock. Best hotel I have ever stayed at, the location is a dream and we loved the natural pool and swimming in the river. We stayed in a river cabana and the room was lovely. Visited by monkeys in the morning. All the food we had was delicious. The staff were also great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Realluy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night

    was very happy

    Location, the cabins, the waterfalls the setting was stunning and the cabins were lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional nature filled luxury experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little pricey, especially the wine but worth splashing out on this as a treat, especially if you love nature.

    Incredible nature filled eco paradise! Imresh and his team go above and beyond to make you feel special and welcome! This property is hidden away in the heart of nature and as a result you are surrounded by natures beauty! Birds, monkeys, butterflies and more, whilst still having the experience of a luxury hotel! The day trips are fun and the staff were exceptional!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    This is at the top of my list of the numerous places I’ve stayed in the past five weeks in Sri Lanka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a real gem! Felt really spoiled by the very attentive staff. Great food and fabulous room. The perfect place to absorb yourself in nature with a touch of luxury. As a bit of a twitcher, this is incredible. Ticked of a number of rear sightings. Loved the morning visit of the giant squirrel coming for his breakfast. Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    An incredible weekend at a beautiful property, set in scenic Belihuloya.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location & customer service

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional facility to nature lovers with superb service by the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not applicable

    For nature lovers Sri Lanka is a paradise, this hotel provides just that exposure to nature and provided exceptional service to their customers to enjoy pristine nature in a traditional village in Sri Lanka which is not common in many parts of Sri Lanka. Hotel is surrounded by paddy fields (rice cultivation) and mountain range with ample water streams and medium-size water falls; we were exposed to sounds of water and birds during the entire stay and no sounds of people or street. Hotel is located in an exceptionally calm place; good for metal relaxation, and meditation. Hotel staff exceeded our expectations and provided local tours to experience village life and hiking in the mountains to learn fauna and water falls around the village. Hotel staff is exceptional in cooking traditional Sri Lankan or western food, kudos to the entire staff, manager and kitchen staff. This is one of the few places in Sri Lanka that we felt home sickness when we checkout. We will be back to this unique picturesque place in Sri Lanka in our future visits.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Glenrock was an amazing experience. The location and environment were idyllic with mountains around it and an ever flowing river on the periphery. We spotted large billed birds in the trees, a mongoose, chipmunks and a giant squirrel who visited every morning for bananas. The rooms were large and equipped with all you needed, the bed was very comfortable and WiFi worked in all the rooms. The staff were amazing always on hand to help delivering ice, drinks and food to our rooms. The breakfasts were out of this world so tasty and so substantial. Dinner in the hotel dining area was so well managed it felt like a fine dining experience with drinks topped up, refills of food and attention to all the details. Compliments to the chefs the food was outstanding. We were taken to visit the waterfalls and the staff were very attentive insuring our safety at all times. The river in the grounds of the hotel provided us with such a giggle whilst we had "fish therapy", tiny fish nibbling your feet leaving them smooth and refreshed. We loved our stay here and would like to thank Iresh, Thushara, Duminda and the chefs. We would highly recommend you indulge in this experience

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    A wonderful, relaxing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was incredible. We absolutely loved our time, and the hotel and staff were first class. Beautiful remote location, and we enjoyed a lovely day trip to the local waterfall. Very comfortable room. Thank you Glenrock!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    Amazing team, amazing location!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the rooms were amazing!! we could see many different animals from the terrace. But especially the team of Glenrock is AMAZING!! Such caring, kind and friendly people who make it an absolute pleasure to spend time at Glenrock. Thank you for everything!! Team will pick you up from parking lot nearby as the final piece of the road requires 4x4 transport.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    9.0
    unforgettable stay , amazing property and location and incredible service ! great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    service except

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is quite remote, not easy to access with any vehicle, but that gave it also a special twist. We were traveling as a couple in Sri Lanka for two weeks and the care at Glenrock was the best, the service was just exceptional. Also the food was extremely tasty. It is a nice place to see local nature wonders and enjoy the amazing views. Staff at Glenrock know a few amazing places around and they are happy to give an excursion with guidance.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    10
    stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    its all perfect

    the eco lodge was situated in the most natural beautiful location right next to the river and in the jungle. The staff also were very helpful and they were always there when we needed something.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2022

    10
    It was a wonderful stay at the glenrock
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    The wonderful location and the peace

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    10
    Just a perfect hide away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We just stayed one night.

    The location right in the middle of the tropical forest.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2022

    9.0
    Great place for disconnecion and nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location in the rice fields and nearby a river Good food

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meals were exceptional and staff was super friendly. Room was comfortable and warm. Mountain view is breathtaking . They arranged a tuk tuk ride to nearby waterfall for free.Our stay at glenrock was beyond my expectations. 🤗

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2021

    4.0
    Overpriced hotel. Beautiful view, but cheaply made.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were water issues, either there was no hot water or no pressure. The room wasn’t the most clean with quite a lot of bugs and dust. The location - it was beautiful, but hard to get to and there wasn’t a lot to do there without driving quite a bit. The overall room & things inside were dated. The bed sheets were not super clean either (blood stain for example). Really disappointing.

    The staff, but not the management. They were there when we were visiting but nobody said hello, it was just one person the whole time (serving food, guiding etc). Ashanka was amazing and made the trip for us. he went above and beyond on many occasions, was full of smiles & always there to help or guide in the most genuine way. Without him the hotel really is not great. Views however are great.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • River side Eco Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

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