The Other Corner Habarana

Best of Lanka booked this boutique accommodation for us and we were delighted to access activities near Habarana. It was convenient and the rooms and facilities were excellent, the rooms being spread across a large forested site. The staff very pleasant and helpful, and the food was lovely. What more needs be said?

On accède à la réception par un petit pont suspendu au dessus d'une rivière, c'est superbe et inattendu ! Il y a 2 types de chambres dans ce beau parc : Chalets et Tree cottages. J ai dormi une seule nuit dans une Tree cottage et c'était absolument parfait : très vaste, décoration soignée, literie au top, salle de bain de luxe, rien ne manquait ! Petit bémol pour le bruit de quelques camions la nuit car la route n'est finalement pas très loin. Piscine superbe, restauration très réussie : cuisine savoureuse et inventive, le chef vient même vous saluer ! Le meilleur repas de mon séjour au Sri Lanka ! En résumé : une expérience trop courte mais à renouveler les yeux fermés !

A lovely little setting! Me and my Dad really enjoyed looking at all the birds and monkeys in the surroundings here! The food at the restaurant was delicious too. We did an early morning bird walk, and I’m annoyed at myself for not remembering the gentleman’s name, but he was amazing! I mentioned I liked raptors, so he made sure the point those out. Very happy to have seen a Brown Fish Owl! He was not only great at spotting and identifying the birds on our walk, but even after it had ended, he saw me wandering around looking for birds. He didn’t have to do this, but he showed me a couple of other great spots to see some rarer species! Many thanks!

This was a very special hotel set in beautiful grounds. Right from our approach over the little bridge to the amazing welcome we got from the wonderful staff..we knew we would remember this one. The accommodation itself was basic but very clean and had everything we needed. We were blown away by all the wildlife everywhere and how well maintained the beautiful gardens were. The main attraction though are the staff... they go above and beyond to make your stay a memorable one, right from letting my husband and son hold the little snake they were caring for, to our magnificent final meal they had set up for us by candlelight in the gardens. It was truly magical. I can't recommend this hotel enough and hope that one day we will visit again!

Several cabins in this rustic but beautiful resort. They encourage butterflies with natural plants. Staff were AMAZING....kind and responsive ...laundry service...restaurant food very good many choices....only negative was wifi really only available in common areas...cabins almost zero. Gorgeous lake right behind resort with dyke for walking b4 it gets too hot. Great budget accommodation central to Sigiriya, Dambulla Caves and and Ritigala. We were there 3 nights. On the last night they did a big bonfire dinner for the 9 of us, and also helped us give alms to the monks at the local monastery in Habarana. They went out of their way for us to have a great time. Can't say enough about the staff. Wonderful people.

From tranquil sunset strolls along the lake path, to a last - night lattern-lit dinner under the stars, our visit to the other corner was magical! The staff are warm welcoming and beyond accommodating! The food was fresh and delicious from the organic gardens, with both local and western. options available for all palates and tummies! There was a lovely pool to dip into and cool off after a day of hiking and temple visits, and the most delicious fresh juices! I recomend the line and mint drink- so refreshing- they don’t grow lines that sweet in the western hemisphere! The huts are all air conditioned , and the beds were very comfortable- rustic, but all that you need. The only other thing I have to mention is butterflies! Everywhere! We loved our time here!