Deniyaya – Smáhýsi

Livy Frakkland

Exceptional Location, Guide, Food Lovely host with his family

Marvin Ástralía

The guest house is built on a steep forested slope adjacent to a beautiful waterfall. It is surrounded by forest vegetation and creatures, and the lovely host will look for things to show you and tell you about. Above the rooms there is a large opensided common area looking into the treetops. Here meals are served and it is a great place to while away time after an early morning Safari into Sinharaja Forest. The food is home-cooked using ingredients grown on the property, and is spectacular – the best we have encountered in Sri Lanka.

Rita Danmörk

This family run place with cosy rooms is located within walking distance from the entrance to Sinharaja National Park. It offers an infinity pool with awesome views, some really sweet and playful dogs, and just in general a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the middle of the jungle. The family offers the following: - The cool Son brings you cold beer, helps and organises cheap local transport and is an amazing guide who helps you spot rainforest life (and get good photos of it), plus make sure you make it home in one piece. - The sweet Mom cooks some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. Asking for the spicy option is highly recommended. - The kind Dad takes care of the place and kills any giant spider that may enter your room with a broomstick. Prices are reasonable and upfront in a remote paradise.

Stine Noregur

The hosts are amazing!! It's run by two brothers on their parents' tea plantation. The two brothers are helpful, caring, polite, and very eager to show you around in their village. And I will absolutely encourage you to let them show you around. Their mum makes the most delicious meals, better than any restaurants I've visited during my 3 weeks stay. The little house has a beautiful view of the rain forest. I really enjoyed sitting on the little balcony drinking coffee. It's a kettle in the room so you can have coffee or tea whenever you like to. They also arranged a walk in Sinharaja for me, it was a very nice walk, about 4 hours. We didn't see a lot, so if you're interested in birds, I will recommend doing some of the longer hikes. And even go in another gate than the closest one.

Paul Griggs Bretland

Natural Mystic Sanctuary is so tranquil, situated up a steep hill in the forest. No WiFi but good phone reception. The night is filled with jungle sounds, birds, insects and frogs. The fireflies are magic. There is a place where you can bathe in the river. Staff are so friendly, professional and helpful. The food is varied and fresh and delicious. Will definitely return. Highly recommended 👌

Rainforest Lodge Srí Lanka

Very good Nice view Clean room Delicious food Friendly staff Good service

Kalhara Srí Lanka

The staff were are very helpful recommended if you went to be in a real forest setting close to the park entrance.

Antonia Ástralía

Rainforest surrounds. Uniqueness. Sustainability. Food.