Lovely stay in the jungle. The room was comfortable and Nelum was an incredibly helpful and friendly host along with the rest of the team. He helped us with the right price tuk tuks to and from the town and with organising a jungle tour and guide for us. The meals they provided for us were very tasty made with local ingredients, but a little on the pricy side compared to what you would get in the town. But they were in a nice setting and very convenient. Overall it was a very nice stay.

“Value for the money.”

Best location, calm surroundings, food is excellent. Worth it.

“Unforgettable experience and stay - highly recommended!”

We spent 4 nights and 3 full days at Sinharaja Rest and our guide Kuma who was organized by the resthouse. Our host Nelum and the staff were exceptional - the food delicious, the place fantastically located in the middle of nature. We saw so many rare birds and other wildlife already just at the doorstep of the chalet and in the surrounding garden and area. My husband is a biologist and we are both hobby photographers and birdwatchers, so we asked for a specialized bird guide - and Kuma is amazing. It was an absolute pleasure to spend these 3 days with him in stunning Sinharaja on different tours. He is very knowledgeable about birds, plants and all wildlife and showed us so many amazing things. Our third day we spent together with Nelum and Kuma mainly driving around in a van, looking for birds and wildlife, and stopping for short walks on the way because I wasn't able to go on a strenuous hike that day. We saw so many stunning things but Nelum also invited us to his family where we experienced the wonderful hospitality and culture of Sri Lanka: we shared tea together and tasted all kinds of different fruits fresh from the garden. But what made this whole stay and especially this day such outstanding was the kindness and thoughtfulness of Nelum and Kuma to make this day possible in the first place despite my physical limitations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this unforgettable experience and memory that will stay with me forever for the rest of my life. It was such a pleasure and honor to meet you both and spend this time together. I hope we meet again soon! So if you are looking for an exceptional experience in Sinharaja - there is no better place. Highly recommended!

“Pure nature & top host!”

Amazing host and respectful team! Kids-friendly! Pure nature! Delicious food! Top location!

​"I recently had the pleasure of staying here and couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. If you are a nature lover, this is the place to be—the surroundings are absolutely beautiful and offer a peaceful escape. ​The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. I was also very impressed with the food; every meal was fresh, tasty, and well-prepared. ​To top it all off, the pricing is very reasonable for the high quality of service and the beautiful environment provided. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a comfortable and scenic stay at a great value!"

“Emersion in the rainforest.”

Delightful people, always ready to help, plan and talk about the amazing Sinharaja area. Comfortable cabin in the forest. Huge amounts of delicious veggie food. Fruit, eggs, toast for breakfast. Forest walks, swimming, seeing the flora and fauna with knowledgable guide, Kumar. Such care and thought. Thank you. Highly recommended.

“This place has a amazing history. I deeply recommend this place for everyone searching for a peaceful place or a new adv”

The people and the vibe are amazing , good food and company every night and the host will easily help you organize a Guided Tour in the forest. I definitely recommend this place.

Very friendly, excellent Sri Lankan food. Well organised tour with an excellent guide for a full day in the rainforest. The guest house was quiet with fan and mosquito net. Very good value for money.

“Wonderful jungle experience”

A lovely unusual place, individual bungalows hidden in the trees with beautiful views from the balcony. The shower is partially open to the sky so you can hear the birds as you shower. Delicious food is served in an airy covered but open sided area so again you can hear and see the birds as you eat...we even saw fireflies one night! Our host, Nelum, was super helpful organising tours to Sinharaja for us and driving us on our long onward journey. The rest of the staff were also lovely. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it if you're looking for something a bit out of the ordinary.

“A lodge in the forest”

It's location, in amongst the trees, breakfast.

“Had a wonderful stay”

Had two wonderful days at the Sinharaja rest, with the main attraction being a guided tour in the rainforest. Everything was organized by the friendly hotel staff and I could simply relax and enjoy. Thanks to Nelum and the team for making my stay special!

“Superb place to enjoy the rainforest”

Super location. Very friendly and helpfull staff. Good food Communication with owner via whats app was excellent. They organised a birdingtour with a super knowledgeable guide. Kumara was a David Athenborough from Sri lanka.

“Great place to walk around”

Very big bedroom with an amazing view. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They found me a tour guide for the forest that has a super knowledge of birds. I recommend to stay one more day to visit ( free) the tea lumbini factory that is 20 min away by foot, to walk around in this wonderful countryside. If y like to walk y can go to the waterfall sathmahala waterfall ( or take a tuk tuk). Many birds to watch on yr way

Amazing location (though a little hard to find initially, our driver first took us to an associated property, this is much further down the same road). Beautiful views of the hills and rainforest, and much cooler than near the coast. We had a fantastic day in the Rainforest Reserve looking for reptiles with a very knowledgeable guide. Food was good and plentiful, we particularly liked the breakfast. Host was helpful and welcoming. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Beautiful place and great hospitality.

“The best place of my trip!”

This has to be one of the best places I have ever stayed at. Nelum and the other staff are super friendly and the food is really good. Fruits, juice, coffee/tea, sandwiches with jam and egg for breakfast and Sri Lankan curries, fried rice and salad for dinner. They arranged everything for me from tours to transportation and gave me some tips for my other free time as well. I wanted to extend my stay, which doesn’t happen that often, and even though they were full, they fixed a room at the neighbours for me, which was more simple, and had me use their facilities still. The place has great views, great to walk around, 30 minute walk from deniyaya bus station if you’re up for it. (Would recommend!)

Nelum is i super friendly and helpful host. He helps with organising tours and manages the place. Make sure you stay an extra night, get up early and see the jungle awakens from your hut or the viewpoint in front of the gate.

“Tranquil stay in nature”

Insanely friendly staff and absolutely delicious food in a tranquil setting a little outside of Deniyaya. The bed was quite comfortable and the room was in good condition. I really enjoyed my stay there :)

We enjoyed our stay so much we decided to stay longer! The property is clean and spacious. The staff took great care of us and made us feel at home. We had dinner there every night because the food was so delicious! They organized everything for us in order to tour in the rainforest hassle free (leech socks, lunch, transfers..). Ask for Kumare as your guide!! He studied biology and knows everything about everything! He brings such enthusiasm and passion to the experience. We did the waterfall tour where you get to swim in natural springs and see lots of creatures. That’s the tour most people do, so you will be crossing quite a few tourists on the way. We also did the bird watching tour, but this one we were entirely alone in the rainforest for the full 8 hours. You even make a stop in the river for fish therapy. Head’s up this is not an easy hike with a lot of steap natural steps and slippery slopes, with full immersion in the jungle. Take a little detour at the forest temple Aranya near the house! There’s a breathtaking tree you must see. We recommend Sinharaja Rest ❤️

“Beautiful stay in Deniyaya”

Its in a quiet corner of Deniyaya, but wtill close enough that you can do many things on foot. Nelum and the team are very helpful and assist in everything from getting a jungle tour, to arranging a bike. The dinner and breakfast are amazing!