The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park

The hotel is situated high up in the rainforest. The accommodation is basic but clean and the food was satisfactory. However, the highlight for us was our fantastic nature guide Shantha. The afternoon we arrived he led us on a nearly 3 hour trek through the forest explaining its ecosystems and flora. He has vast knowledge and took his time to explain and took pains to seek confirmation that we had understood. He walked at a gentle pace eventually stopping at a plateau to view the rainforest around us, and to breathe the cleansing air. The following morning we went on a bird safari where he expertly spotted the birds hidden in the trees and showed us the best place to view them. We saw many species, some rarities as well as a giant squirrel and leaf monkeys. Shantha’s love and respect for nature shines through and I would highly recommend asking for him to be your guide if you are here.

Amazing hotel which is really in the middle of a rainforest! Would definitely recommend this hotel and do one or 2 tours with their very friendly guides! Need to adapt a little bit because of the accomodation could have one or 2 bugs inside sometimes and it is of course not a 5 star hotel, but they really made amazing houses!

An absolutely stunning location in the heart of the rainforest—perfect for exploring Sinharaja. Absolutely the Best Way to Explore the Sinharaja Rainforest! This was our favourite place we stayed on our Sri Lanka trip. This eco-lodge is hands down the ultimate way to experience the magic of the Sinharaja Rainforest. From the moment you arrive, it’s clear you’re in for something extraordinary. The location is beyond words—completely surrounded by lush rainforests, making you feel truly immersed in nature. It is so peaceful and quiet - no noise from roads, traffic etc. The staff made our entire stay seamless and stress-free. They have a convenient car park in the nearby village, where they meet you and transfer you up to the lodge in a 4x4—what a fun start to the adventure! We stayed for two nights The accommodation is spectacular. Large windows on every side of the room allow you to feel like you’re right in the heart of the jungle. Waking up to the incredible sounds of the rainforest was unforgettable, and we even spotted monkeys and exotic birds right in our room! Amazingly, you also get wifi in your room. The staff were outstanding, from the friendly restaurant team to the knowledgeable guides. On arrival, the Duty Manager, Mithun, warmly welcomed us, explained all the details about meal times, and helped us plan treks into the rainforest. They offer a variety of treks and provide you with a guide. They are also pretty flexible, We wanted a longer trek to explore more of the jungle and this wasn't a problem. The trek itself was a dream. We spotted an incredible variety of wildlife, including lizards, snakes, and a stunning array of Sri Lankan birds. The guides were so knowledgeable and enhanced the experience. Overall, this was incredible value for money. Running such a well-maintained eco-lodge in the middle of the rainforest can’t be easy, yet they make it feel effortless. If you’re looking for great value for money and an unforgettable way to explore Sinharaja, this is absolutely it.

A beautiful place in the middle of Sinharaja Rainforest. A paradise for anyone who loves nature. If you go with mindset that this is a lodge in the middle of the forest and not a five star hotel, you will be fine and be pleasantly surprised. Calming. Relaxing. Very comfortable. May get a touch warmer (not hot), during the day if you stay indoors, but you really ought to be doing the trekking into the jungle around this time. The jungle is so much cooler. Very much recommend doing as many trekking activities as you can; the guide Jagath is extremely knowledgeable and very experienced in spotting birds and other animals. All the staff is very attentive to all your needs. Will certainly return.

This is an amazing place, including the fantastic hour-long jeep ride you travel, driving up and past villages and waterfalls & through the mountain to arrive at the Rainforest Eco-lodge. Our converted container accommodation was comfortable but we agree with others, that the saloon doors to the bathroom could be improved. We particularly liked the restaurant food and the amazing views of the rainforest, and really enjoyed bird-spotting from the balcony. The service from the staff was excellent. We had a guided nature walk through the forest in the evening wearing the leech-proof socks (which are definitely needed!). The walk was great but we didn’t feel we had been given appropriate advice as to how to generally manage the leech issue on our return. Between us we had picked up 20+ leeches along the way, and brought them back into the accommodation. As a result we had bites and concerns throughout the night. It would seem sensible for the leech-proof socks to be removed & left at the walk meeting point, for the guide to help inspect shoes and clothing and fresh socks to be provided for each walk, rather than allow guests to take leeches back into their accommodation! Whilst the leeches were a big issue for us, this didn’t spoil our enjoyment of this unique and fascinating place.

We heard about this place by a podcast in Switzerland. It is really worthwhile to drive up here into the primary rainforest. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The rooms are located in a reconverted ship-container and offer all the amenities you can possibly ask for in a rainforest. The food is excellent, very tasty and lavish. I had a very interesting walk into the forest and to some waterfalls - guided by Shanta Gamage. You get knee-high socks as a protection against leeches. Depending on the amount of water, you have sometimes to take off your boots and walk through the brook. Shanta is an excellent guide, who points out the different wild spice-trees, the butterflys, giant ants, jungle fowl, purple face monkeys and many more. Due to heavy gale-force wind, we could hardly find birds, which hide in the shelter. And it was quite cold at night. That’s why 1 point minus - but that’s nature and not the fault of the great staff and guide. It‘s adventurous and worthwhile to make this experience.