Wilpattu Safari Resort

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wilpattu Safari Resort in Wilpattu offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, full English/Irish, Italian, and Asian. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines in traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Leisure Facilities: The resort features a garden, outdoor seating area, and cooking classes. Additional amenities include free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, full-day security, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Sigiriya Airport is 87 km away. Nearby attractions include Kumbichchan Kulama Tank (34 km) and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (34 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A gorgeous apartment finished to a very high standard. It’s right next to Wilpattu National Park so ideal to stay before or after Safari. Food is filling and will be even better once the restaurant is fully open. Staff are incredible- kind,...”
Paul
Belgium Belgium
“Friendly staff, good food. Facilities very good. Beautifully designed and newly built resort. Good communication for arranging drop off and pick up”
Willemijn
Netherlands Netherlands
“We’d love the luxury of the room. Arranged room service, taxi, the safari for us including breakfast and lunch. We really liked the food, it is a basic Sri Lankan menu but tasty. Genuinely appreciated the kindness of all staff”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, super friendly and helpful staff, organised our amazing safari for us. The food was delicious.”
Jamie
Australia Australia
“From the moment we arrived and were greeted with fresh juice, the staff made us feel so welcomed and cared for. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. Though the resort is still under construction, it didn’t affect our stay at...”
Letitia
Australia Australia
“Still under construction but did not affect our stay. Great location as it is only 10 mins to the national park entrance. But it is a fair way from anything else. We had the plunge pool room and it was perfect. Clean, comfy beds and spacious!...”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff, great room, great location, couldn’t ask for more!”
Soraya
Spain Spain
“Todo. Está en un sitio idílico sin nada alrededor, la habitación era increíble, el trato del personal super amable y atentos, te organizan el safari y te ayudan con todas las peticiones.”
Linds1983
Belgium Belgium
“Super mooie moderne kamers. Leuk met bad op het balkon. Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en wil alles piekfijn in orde hebben. Het restaurant is nog in aanbouw, maar je kan er wel al lekker eten. Het is geen grote kaart maar alles wel heel...”
Julia
Netherlands Netherlands
“Hele fijne kamer, schoon, heerlijke douche en badkuip. Vriendelijke gastheer die ons verblijf extra aangenaam maakte. Aanrader om ook de safari via het hotel te boeken!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Chena Hut Village Resort Pte Ltd

Company review score: 9.8Based on 94 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Chena Hut Village Resort Pte Ltd. is the company behind Wilpattu Safari Resort, a boutique property inspired by the traditional chena farming lifestyle of Sri Lanka. Drawing from the concept of chena huts where villagers lived close to nature, the resort blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Located just 3 km from the Hunuwilagama entrance to Wilpattu National Park, the company’s vision is to provide travelers with authentic cultural experiences, wildlife adventures, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality in harmony with the environment.

Property information

Wilpattu Safari Hotel is a boutique nature retreat located just 3 km from the main Hunuwilagama entrance of Wilpattu National Park. Inspired by traditional chena hut design and blended with modern comfort, the property features 5-star suites and 15 spacious rooms surrounded by lush greenery. Guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, warm hospitality, and easy access to morning or afternoon safari tours to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and rare birdlife. The hotel also arranges private safaris exclusively for in-house guests. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, the resort offers a peaceful jungle escape with full-service amenities right next to Sri Lanka’s largest national park.

Neighbourhood information

This hotel is just 5 minutes from the main entrance of Wilpattu National Park, the starting point for both full-day and half-day safari jeep tours. It’s the perfect base for your unforgettable safari adventure. Guests can easily book safari tours through the hotel, and we can arrange private jeep safaris exclusively for in-house guests. Thanks to our location, you don’t need to wake up too early for the morning safari at 6:00 AM. Wilpattu National Park is home to leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Maha Wewa Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Facilities of Wilpattu Safari Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

House rules

Wilpattu Safari Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
US$15 per child, per night
1 years
Cot upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
2 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 17:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 17:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.