Amba Kola

We had a fabulous stay! The place is so well maintained with all the good details. The owner Janik is such a nice person, he helps people and animals. Janik mother’s cook is super, the best food we had during our whole trip at Sri Lanka. 这个小旅店实在太好了，这个品质用这个价格住简直不可思议。老板Janik人非常非常好，认真对待每件事和身边每一个人和小动物。Janik妈妈做的饭实在是太好吃了，她开的餐馆曾经是Ella地区的餐馆第一名☝️，没想到我们能有这个口服，这两天的食物是我们在斯里兰卡十天中吃到的最好吃的饭了。旅馆外面是无边无际的甘蔗地，带上店里的三条小狗在田间漫步十分美好。本来只打算住一晚，到了以后直接又延了一晚，把在斯国的最后一晚也贡献给了这里。强烈推荐一定要来体验一下！

This place is amazing. From the minute you arrive you can feel the pride this family operated business has in their lovely (and spotlessly clean) establishment. There's a genuine care for their guests that you can feel coming from everyone in the team which is rare nowadays. It was wonderful spending a few days where you're made to feel special. We did the cooking class and safari and both experiences will be forever remembered. Especially the food - the best we had in Sri Lanka. They have everything you need, prices are fair and you'll have a wonderful experience.

We were staying round the corner and went for food - it was incredible! Even though we showed up with no notice (apparently it's mostly pre-booked) we were cooked 8 different curries that were all incredible! Definitely try and eat here if you get a chance - some of the best curry I'd had in Sri Lanka

We hadden een ongelooflijk fijn verblijf. Yanik en zijn moeder zijn enorm gastvrij en deden er alles aan om ons thuis te laten voelen. Ook zeer kindvriendelijk : we reisden met een 11-jarige die helemaal in de watten werd gelegd. Hoewel ze initieel geen triple rooms aanboden, zorgden ze voor een extra dubbel bed in de ruime kamer. De mama is een super goeie kok en bezorgde ons een culinair hoogtepunt op onze reis. Jammer genoeg konden we haar bekroonde kookworkshops door een gebrek aan tijd niet volgen. We bevelen deze mooie en gezellige guesthouse ten zeerste aan!

Wow where to start with this review. I have visited many places in the world and this has to be the experience that will stick with me forever. The hospitality I received from Janik and his mother from the moment I arrived, to the moment I left, was simply outstanding. As a solo female traveller, it is important to feel secure and the reviews for this hotel were what initially stuck out to me; I can confirm they are not wrong. In the short two days I was there, I felt like I was home. Starting with the room, it was super clean & spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The outdoor bathroom was very private and it was a real treat to shower under the stars; the accommodation is even better than the pictures! Next onto the food: I ate all my meals at the property for two days and Janik’s mother is an outstanding cook of Sri Lankan food. I also took her cooking class offering and we had so much fun cooking up the biggest feast you can imagine - I would totally recommend doing this. The garden is packed full of all different sorts of organic fruits and vegetables and we picked some of these in the morning, ready to use when making dinner. Janik was also kind enough to show me the area and the sugar cane fields, which was a great insight into local life. The property is tucked off the main road which makes it very quiet and peaceful, but still it is only minutes from the national park entrance. Lastly onto the main event of the safari, which was the most wonderful experience; Janik organised everything with an experienced driver and even accompanied me which I really appreciated. We saw many elephants (absolutely beautiful), crocodiles, birds, buffalo, deer and wild boar. I also loved the dogs and cats at the house too who were super adorable, but also very chilled and non imposing (in case you don’t like animals!). All I can say is be quick and do not hesitate to just book this place if there is availability - you will not regret it! A completely magical experience in the heart of Udawalawa.

Wow. What a stay here at Amba Kola! Yanik and his mother did everything they could (and beyond) to make my two nights' stay the most enjoyable and comfortable. With its impeccable cleanliness, attention to detail, top-notch hospitality, insane gastronomy, stunning landscapes, a smooth and informative safari, Amba Kola definitely beats all the other guesthouses and restaurants I've seen in two months of travelling around Sri Lanka 😍 The family really goes the extra mile to keep everything run smoothly and improve themselves every day. Could not recommend more.