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Evergreen Villa - Sinharaja

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya, Evergreen Villa - Sinharaja provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Y
Ylenia
From
Italy
My sister and I loved our stay at Evergreen Villa! It’s the perfect place to explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve. The family and staff were incredibly friendly and always ready to assist. We used the villa as a base for our activities in the forest, which we booked directly through them. We did an evening/night walk—an experience we highly recommend—and two day-treks in the jungle to spot wildlife and admire waterfalls. Our guide, Mr. Ruan, was simply exceptional—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to our needs. Our room was spotless and spacious, with a breathtaking view of the river and forest, along with a lovely private patio—perfect for relaxing. We also enjoyed vegan meals prepared by the family at their restaurant. One of the highlights of our stay was spending time with the wild dogs roaming the property, especially a mother with her three playful pups—they truly added to the experience! After our morning excursion in the jungle, the owner kindly allowed us to do a late check-out and take a shower before leaving—something we truly appreciated. We highly recommend Evergreen Villa for its excellent location, warm hospitality, and unforgettable nature experiences!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Sinharaja Rest

Deniyaya

Situated in Deniyaya, Sinharaja Rest offers accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

T
Teresa
From
Germany
The stay was super nice because the room/cabin I had felt like my own apartment and it was perfect to be so close to nature and do the day trips to Sinharaja forest (which the host organized for me) and everything was cared for like a lunch pack and super delicious dinner on request- and great food every morning anyways:)) all of the people working at Sinharaja rest were so kind and helpful! Unrelated to the host, just about the experience in the immediate area: The area around is like a village, then town with paddy fields and everyday life happening, no jungle, that’s only when you enter the Sinharaja reserve with a guide. But that’s the case for all stays in that area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Forest & Fields Sinharaja

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya, Forest & Fields Sinharaja provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

E
Ewelina
From
Sweden
We loved our stay so much! Thank you for the beautiful views of rainforest and rice field views and amazing food prepared by thisarn's mom. We had a very nice walk in the Rainforest with thisarn, who showed us lots and lots of animals. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$15.84
1 night, 2 adults

Woodland Hideaway in Sinharaja

Deniyaya

Situated in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Woodland Hideaway in Sinharaja has a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

I
Igor
From
Ukraine
My 2nd time staying this place, and I will come again for sure :) great location, very quite and with beautiful view, friendly host, tasty food - very relaxing rest
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Sinharaja Riverside

Deniyaya

Featuring river views, Sinharaja Riverside in Deniyaya features accommodation and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms.

S
Sathyajith
From
Sri Lanka
A great place to be free. Thank you very much for taking care of us and providing everything we need for those two days from the day we arrived.I'm invited to enjoy their hospitality to go to Sinharaja to go to this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$33
1 night, 2 adults

Rainforest View

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Rainforest View features a balcony and river views. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

A
Ana
From
United Kingdom
Amazing location with view to the family garden/tea plantation and the river, many birds and wildlife passing by (saw a few peacocks flying in front of the balcony which still surprises me!).The couple is super caring/attentive and serve amazing, diverse and plenty of food. The room is quite big with a cozy decoration and plenty of seating and a lovely balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Healand Holiday Bungalow and Restaurant

Deniyaya

Set in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Healand Holiday Bungalow and Restaurant offers accommodation with free private parking. The property has garden views.

S
Siti
From
Singapore
Nice,spacious, clean rooms. Very hospitable host. Had long & enjoyable chats with him. The cook who doubles as the general worker is extremely helpful & ever smiling - always around to help us carry bags or serve us tea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Rainforest River Bay

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya, Rainforest River Bay provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

F
Femke Bangma
From
Netherlands
We stayed here for two nights, doing a guided tour in between. It was a super good stay. Usually, the owner himself does the guided tour. In our case, he was already booked, so his father guided us. He was a great guide, with a lot of love for the forest and a lot of knowledge after guiding people around for already over 20 years. After the tour, we had delicious food, served at the new guesthouse of the owners brother (Wildlife Kingdom, we did not sleep there but it looked also very comfortable with a great view). All other meals were also prepared by the owners wife, and after spending two weeks in Sri Lanka we can say that that was the best food we have had so far! We stayed on the top floor, which was very comfortable. Of course, being close to nature means there will be insects, so be prepared for that ;) Thank you for hosting us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Deniyaya Guest House

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya, Deniyaya Guest House features a garden and shared lounge. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

M
Michaela
From
Slovakia
Amazing stay which we will never forget. We stayed for 3 nights and had really nice time here. The owner helped us to arrange our whole programme in Deniyaya. He arranged the tour to rainforest Sinharaja (he ordered tuktuk and guidance), also he took us to the tea factory Lumbini Tea Valley which was really perfect experience! He also showed us local waterfall where we swam and he showed us all the local fruits and spices. We tried cinnamon, cardamon, guava, passionfruit,... Breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious. Probably best curry we had in SriLanka. Also pancakes with coconut and honey were unforgettable. We recommend this staying because this guy will make your stay unforgettable and exiting!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
US$10
1 night, 2 adults

Eco Villa - Sinharaja

Deniyaya

Located in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Eco Villa - Sinharaja features a garden. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

D
Douglas
From
United Kingdom
As the name suggests it is located amidst attractive scenery. Badulla my host is a botanist of repute and his rain forest walks are not to be missed. In addition super food and endless helpfulness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$13
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Deniyaya and nearby

  • Located in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Ayurweda spa Hotel provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The property features mountain views.

    From US$33.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Set in Deniyaya in the Matara District region, Sinharaja Tranquil Homestay has a garden. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace.

    From US$7 per night
  • Sinharaja Green Villa Homestay is situated in Deniyaya. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Koggala Airport is 87 km from the property.

    From US$11.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

    Sinharaja Forest Edge is situated right on the edge of the UNESCO site Sinharaja Rain Forest. The property offers complimentary transportation to the rain forest from Mederipitiya Village.

    From US$81.08 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Providing mountain views, Sinharaja Forest Lodge - Deniyaya in Dombagoda provides accommodation and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    From US$20.70 per night
  • A good location for a stress-free getaway in Nikawatawana, Sinharaja River Lodge is a guest house surrounded by views of the mountain.

    From US$102.85 per night
  • Just Now Inn Sinharaja offers rooms in Kotapola South. This guest house features a garden and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$81.08
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
    Atmosphere, Vibe 👌 Its right next to the Forest Entrance. TikiriBanda is the man! He helped us in many ways to make our stay a comfortable one as well as the other staff members. Food is average can give 7/10, and bit expensive for locals. So its better to book it full or half board. Overall 7/10 for everything.
    Guest review by
    Tharaka Athuraliya
    Young couple