Wildlife Hotels in Sri Lanka

Palmstone is a six-bedroom small luxury hotel in Kitulgala. It is a perfect place for couples and honeymooners who want to relax in a secluded hotel with beautiful surroundings, or for those who want to experience the water-based adventure sports on offer.

Polwaththa Eco Lodge is a rustic nature retreat situated on an 11-acre fruit and vegetable plantation in the remote village of Wepathana, which is about 45 minutes north of Kandy. Accommodation is in five simple earthy cottages. This simple spot, with no mains electricity, is in great walking country.

Rainforest Edge, perched above the rolling hills of Waddagala, offers one of the most restful panoramas in Sri Lanka. From this appealing eco and ayurveda property, you can gaze upon rolling tea plantations, studded with tea bungalows and factories. Rustic style in harmony with nature is the essence of its appeal, an isolated, pollution-free environment without discomfort.

Roo Mansala is a six-room hotel set in a quiet countryside spot just a short drive from Sigiriya town. The hotel boasts magnificent views of both Sigiriya Rock and neighbouring Pidurangala Rock, and offers a good-sized swimming pool, restaurant and guided nature trails.

Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is a contemporary hotel located a few minutes from Dambulla, situated in a tropical oasis of mango trees and paddy fields. This resort is a beautiful place in which to relax after a day spent seeing the surrounding cultural sites.

Located 20 minutes from the Wilpattu National Park, The Ibis is a rustic styled bungalow that offers comfortable accommodation in two bedrooms with all modern facilities that overlook the nearby lake.

Share a simple lifestyle with welcoming hosts in the rural splendour of Sri Lanka’s north-west coast. The Mudhouse is a secluded eco retreat nestled at the foot of the ancient Parmakanda Rock temple in the lightly-populated district of Puttalam. It is set amidst six acres of untouched wilderness, tranquil lakes and abundant fauna and flora.

Tribe Yala is committed to providing an elegant glamping experience on the fringes of Yala game park. The immersive experience gives a true sense of living amid nature and any imagined privations will soon be forgotten in a true upmarket experience.

Yala’s first boutique hotel, Uga Chena Huts is comprised of fourteen private cabins sprawled across seven acres of scrubland, edged by the ocean and just five minutes from the entrance to Yala National Park. This luxurious accommodation offers exquisite food, excellent service and a peaceful atmosphere. There is a pool, spa, and each cabins is complete with a private plunge pool.