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SAYON RIVER COTTAGE & ECO GARDEN

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Govipola Road Randenigodayaya Handapanagala

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

we got a room, exactly as described in the booking and even got additional tree-…

LOVED the terrace, the whole room etc

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The staff tried to fix it but to no avail

Very calm, nice animals and very friendly staff

Clean rooms
5 mentions

very clean and modern

Clean and comfortable rooms, with a large basket of fruit on arrival

Free Wi‑Fi
3 mentions

good wifi too

To our amaze they even had generater when power outage and also an excellent wif…

Breakfast available
3 mentions

They sell expensive breakfasts and dinners

The plus for your stay is delicious breakfast and dinner

Great location
1 mentions

There is also the stream bath that the whole family enjoyed a lot, just 3mints w…

Overview

Located in Monaragala, 42 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, SAYON RIVER COTTAGE & ECO GARDEN provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a river view. At SAYON RIVER COTTAGE & ECO GARDEN rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and car hire is available at SAYON RIVER COTTAGE & ECO GARDEN. Buduruwagala Temple is 9.3 km from the hotel, while Ella Rock is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 49 km from SAYON RIVER COTTAGE & ECO GARDEN.

Traveller reviews

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javier

extended_group

August 8, 2025

1

The room was a scam

Nothing

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baptiste

solo_traveller

February 25, 2025

6

Last minute booking so I was lucky it was free. Great place to stay with an excellent evening meal. Air conditioning/ TV/ hot water not working. No soap or shampoo and only 2 tea bags, no milk

G

Gstöttner

couple

January 8, 2025

10

unique, beautiful, heartfull people, we come back for sure!

we got a room, exactly as described in the booking and even got additional tree-house for free!!! we got invited to a locals-party, it was very nice!!! they also arranged everything we needed...

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Ilya

couple

September 9, 2024

3

It was terrible. The air conditioner didn't work. The staff tried to fix it but to no avail. Adapters for recharging our mobile phones carried 3 hours. There were no towels, only on request. The price does not match the quality. They sell expensive breakfasts and dinners.

M

Margot

couple

July 19, 2024

5

Nice environment and friendly staff but not well maintained rooms

Very calm, nice animals and very friendly staff. Nice food

T

Tilly

couple

May 15, 2024

10

best accommodation in Sri Lanka!

LOVED the terrace, the whole room etc. it was amazing! the best accommodation in Sri Lanka so far! very clean and modern. the service was excellent. would rate it 10/10! good wifi too

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Arjen

couple

January 23, 2024

10

Everything fantastic. The treehut was really an amazing experience. Also wonderfull was the kajak tour

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Isuru

solo_traveller

October 17, 2023

10

Beautiful place away from main road

Staff was really friendly. And the surrounding with the river was absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it was a rainy day. Otherwise it would've been more awesome with the tree house outside the room. I stayed there for about an hour. It offers a different experience with a nice view of the river next to it.

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Marlena

family_with_children

August 17, 2023

10

Very nice place, peaceful and quiet. If you love the nature...this is your place to stay. You can swim in the river and wake up with the monkeys 🐒 at your tree home bed. We've loved the place and the welcome. This is ideal place after visiting Ella which is noisy and crowded. The plus for your stay is delicious breakfast and dinner... Go for it and enjoy 😉

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Amelie

couple

April 2, 2023

10

The eco garden was a hidden surprise! we loved everything about it. we had a very nice big room as well as a tree house so we could decide where I sleep. it was amazing to sleep in the tree house especially when it startet to rain. from the there you can look down to the river and into the trees. there is a table, perfect for a tea and some work, as in our case. the breakfast was delicious and we also had dinner there, which was plenty and one of the best rice & curries we had. the workers on the farm are super friendly and caring. we loved visiting the animals, goats, donkey, dogs and to see the farm.

F

Françoise

couple

March 19, 2023

9

Nice place. Good food. Rom is large. Hot water.

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Pinkie67

couple

February 18, 2023

10

Tranquility in the hills

Perfect spot for a couple of nights, especially as when we arrived we were both a little unwell! Clean and comfortable rooms, with a large basket of fruit on arrival. A stream ran down past our room, full of local wildlife. They arranged for us to have a lift - with our tandem - up to Bibile to continue our journey. We will be back to stay again in the future.

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Justyna

couple

January 23, 2023

10

A nice place to stay! We needed a quick stop on our way to Ella and this place was just perfect! Enough space in the room and hot shower! Stuff was very friendly. Really good local food

S

Sumedha

couple

January 19, 2023

10

Nice & calm environment by the Kirindi oya, Staff was friendly, all meals were prepared by fresh vegetables & fruits from their own farms. Meal portions are satisfying amount.

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le Comte

couple

August 20, 2022

10

Very beautiful, authentic and comfortable

The accommodation is beautiful, the houses are very clean, beds are nice and the staff is simply amazing. We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked an extra night. Also the food is delicious. This stay deserve a 10

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Eddie Luchford

couple

August 18, 2022

10

best accommodation in Sri Lanka!

LOVED the terrace, the whole room etc. it was amazing! the best accommodation in Sri Lanka so far! very clean and modern. the service was excellent. would rate it 10/10! good wifi too

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David

solo_traveller

May 31, 2022

10

Best hotel I ever been in Sri lanka

The staff is very, very friendly and helpful and also everything very clean. I been in Sri lanka in around 6 different Hotels on different places and have to say, that this one is one of the best Hotels I ever been. You have everthing what you need and could wish. Bed is very comfortable, delicious fruits from the garden, hot water, good food and many more.

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Tawny

extended_group

April 24, 2022

10

Exceptional beauty and service

They went absolutely above and beyond for us, when we asked if they could supply a birthday cake they infact threw a birthday party! All the balloons, delicious cake that was so so special and a beautiful private setting. We've never had such a wonderful experience and we are forever grateful!

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emmanuelle

couple

April 4, 2022

10

Nice stay in the jungle

You have choice between tree housse and a room a little more standard ! Very quiet in the middle of the jungle, 3 min from river. Mattress confortable, hot water for shower. They had a generator (very usefull those days with crisis).

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Dilrukshi

family_with_children

February 28, 2022

9

True nature friendly local expereince, great local food, River bath, family friendly place.

Very spaces room and we were so excited to see the treehouse. Kids were bit scared to sleep in the treehouse, so my husband and I ended up sleeping in it, and it turned out the best day of our trip. We hear birds, peacocks, monkeys and sound of the lake, a very peaceful and lovely feeling of nature. There is also the stream bath that the whole family enjoyed a lot, just 3mints walk and you get the most amazing stream with the right water level for kids and for your entire family. Very private and no crowd which is the other great thing. We loved the local food and the assistant who take care of the place gave us the best experience, we had a fireside during dinner and it was so lovely to experience. Dr. Thilak who owns the place was supporting us with all flexibility and arrangement and I dont have any complaints at all. A true, Srilankan nature experience. They have really nice organic farm, but we didnt have much time to explore. I recommend everyone to spend at least 2 days experiencing the activities around. To our amaze they even had generater when power outage and also an excellent wifi connection from Dialog.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Children's playground, Cycling, Evening entertainment, Water park, Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Safety deposit box

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Shuttle service, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Car hire, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries

Deluxe Family Room

This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Double Room

The double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 12:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:13 PM

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