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Ihalapanangala – 1 hotel or place to stay

Villa Springwater Dellawa

Featuring garden views, Villa Springwater Dellawa in Ihalapanangala features accommodation, water sports facilities, an open-air bath and a terrace.

susan

From

Germany

beautiful location, very peaceful, lovely natural pool, river also runs by the property. The rooms were large and very comfortable,the ceiling fan worked very well,each room had it's own terrace with seating,my room even had a table and chairs to give me the option of eating there if I wanted to.The food was great, even enjoyed a BBQ with a lovely fire nearby, could be a lovely romantic evening had my husband traveled with me. Wonderful place for families or friends, there is a boat with paddles for hours of fun in the river. I spent four nights and it was very hard to leave such a beautiful place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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US$20

1 night, 2 adults

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The Rainforest Hideaway

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

The Rainforest Hideaway has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Deniyaya. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a water park.

Sophie

From

New Zealand

The staff was wonderful, everything was super clean, the food was delicious

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

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US$38.80

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest Nest

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Located in Deniyaya, Rainforest Nest features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service and a concierge service for guests.

Boglárka

From

Hungary

Literally one of the best places I have ever been in my life! I am so glad I chose this hotel for my stay in Sinharaja. I planned to stay 1 night then I extended it with once more. You have a stunning view. The family who runs the place are super kind, loving people. We even cooked together amazing Sri Lankan dishes, and the wife Mesha cooks incredibly tasty food. Saman, the husband took me for the rainforest tour and he is a great guide with much experience and he pays a lot of attention on his surroundings, you will definitely will see a lot of animals with him! I highly recommend their place and I hope I can also come back one day! ❤️

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

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US$34.48

1 night, 2 adults

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Wildlife Kingdom - Deniyaya Sinharaja

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Wildlife Kingdom - Deniyaya Sinharaja features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Deniyaya.

Vaclav Ceplecha

From

Czech Republic

Where to even begin? Excellence truly sums up our stay here – easily the best accommodation of our entire Sri Lanka trip. The homestay is perfectly located on the edge of the rainforest, surrounded by beautiful, wild nature. Everything about the property feels brand new. Hemal and his family have clearly put an enormous amount of effort and care into building and maintaining the place – it is absolutely spotless. While the homestay itself already stands out, what truly made our experience exceptional was Hemal and his wonderful family. Hemal is also an outstanding guide in the Sinharaja Forest, and we joined him for both the night tour and a medium-level trek. He is extremely knowledgeable, and thanks to him we managed to spot every animal we were hoping to see. He was incredibly patient with our frequent photo stops and even has a real talent for photography himself. After returning from the tours, Hemal always made sure we had fresh drinks waiting for us. His wife is a fantastic cook – breakfast was generous, delicious, and prepared with fresh ingredients, and dinner was equally amazing. Even after our stay, Hemal continued to give us helpful tips and helped arrange a safari for us a few days later with a fantastic, knowledgeable local driver.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$37

1 night, 2 adults

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Sunshine Forest Lodge - Sinharaja

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Sunshine Forest Lodge - Sinharaja is located in Deniyaya and features a garden. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Frank

From

Germany

If you are looking for a quiet and cozy retreat right at the edge of the Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve, this is the place for you! You can literally watch wildlife, like the purple faced Monkey, white Monkeys and countless birds - right from the balcony. While the lodge is simple, it has everything that is needed for a simple stay. It offers a spacious bathroom with warm water shower, a big bed plus a third smaller one. Everything is held clean upon request by the owners, including a laundry service. The owners deserve a special mention! Such friendly, helpful and welcoming people. Often times we felt like part of a family instead of just customers. The food (traditional Sri Lankan cuisine or western cuisine) is delicious and prepared and presented with love. The owners also take “special requests” if you want to dive deeper into Sri Lankan cuisine, like Kithul Raa (Sweet Palm Wine), home grown Manioka Mallum (Cassava root with Coconut) and probably much more. Another special praise we want to give is to Ruan, a guide provided by the owners, for visiting Sinharaja protected area. While his price might seem rather high, it is totally worth it. He has deep knowledge and can show you some secrets of the forest. And did I mention that the rental price is more than reasonable? All in all, we were 100% happy with our stay at Sunshine Forest Lodge, would love to visit again and would recommend a stay to everyone visiting the area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

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US$26.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Sinharaja Pitadeniya Villa

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Set in Deniyaya, Sinharaja Pitadeniya Villa offers a garden. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a balcony with a river view.

Supun

From

Sri Lanka

I stayed at Sinharaja Pitadeniya Hut in Lankagama during our research work in Sinharaja, and it was an excellent experience! The location is ideal—conveniently close to the main road and within easy access to both the Lankagama and Pitadeniya entrances of Sinharaja Forest Reserve. This made it very practical for our research activities. The food was another highlight. Breakfast was included in the price and featured authentic local dishes, which were both delicious and satisfying. The host was incredibly friendly and supportive, always ensuring we were comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The accommodation itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, providing a comfortable environment to relax after a day of work. Overall, it’s a great place for anyone visiting the area, whether for research or leisure. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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US$12.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Glitz Marriott

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Glitz Marriott is set in Deniyaya. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a restaurant.

Pierre

From

Belgium

Amazing place with a lovely host and delicious food. Best place to stay when you want to explore the Sinharaja Forest!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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US$24.55

1 night, 2 adults

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Rain Forest Star

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Rain Forest Star is set in Deniyaya and features a garden and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Joy

From

France

It’s the best place to be in Sinharaja. Everything was great ! The room is really beautiful, the view on the rice fields is amazing. Thank you for everything, the tour and the food were excellent! I can’t wait to come back !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

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US$31.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest cabin

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Located in Deniyaya, Rainforest cabin offers 3-star accommodation with a garden.

Davide

From

Belgium

The cabin is in the heart of the forest and among tea plantations. To reach the cabin you have to cross two small creeks where you can also enjoy the natural pools. The cabin is very clean with a comfortable bed, there I also an outside patio where dinner and breakfast are served. There is electricity thanks to a solar panel. Ravindra is a very kind and attentive host. He will help you with your backpacks and will bring your meals to the cabin. He also organises tour of the forest and accompany you to the forest with his tuk tuk. We asked for dinner and breakfast and both meals were very good and with large portions both prepared by Ravindra's mother. Both during the day and night you can see a lot of birds and other animals around the cabin. Definitely one of the best experiences in our trip to Sri Lanka.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

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US$49.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest River Edge

Deniyaya (Near Ihalapanangala)

Set in Deniyaya, Rainforest River Edge offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

Roos Linssen

From

Australia

Wonderful nice stay. Front of the river.. See lot of birds in location.rooms very clean and conformable. Host very kind and helpful. Home made foods was delicious. Hotel organised rainforest tour excellent. Good price tour charges. We love nice family. Come back your stay next time. Highly recommend.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

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US$20.70

1 night, 2 adults

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