Best Wildlife Hotels in Sri Lanka

Located in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve features modern accommodations set amid a spectacular man-made wetland. Free WiFi is available and rooms feature cable TV with an entertainment system. Residences at Vil Uyana feature teak flooring and a balcony, with both fan and air-conditioning provided. Video games, a DVD player and radio are available. Guests can get a relaxing massage at the spa, or workout at the fitness center. Jetwing Uyana also offers an indoor swimming pool. All day dining is available at The Apsara. Light snacks are offered at The Sulang, while The Graffiti Bar serves drinks. Sigiriya’s Jetwing Uyana is 95 mi from Bandaranaike International Airport. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is 3.1 mi away.

- "Amazing and peaceful stay with a lovely hotel team." - "We had a great time. The staff made our stay very comfortable." - "One of the best Jetwing Hotels in Sigriya" - "Highly recommended." - "Wonderful" - "It’s perfection." - "Exceptional stay, especially thanks to Ravi" - "Worth every penny. Exceptional." - "Unique and very special location with the friendliest staff!" - "Beautiful introduction to Sri Lanka"

Sitting on 58 acres of tropical vegetation, Ulagalla Resort offers villas with plunge pools and free Wi-Fi. It has a spa, freshwater pool and activites like horseback riding and archery. Surrounded by acres of paddy fields and orchards, Resort Ulagalla offers villas with great views. They feature a film library, a private patio which sun loungers and rain shower facilities in the bathroom. The Ulagalla Resort features a well-equipped fitness center and a recreational room with pool table. Other recreational facilities include free bicycle rental. The tour desk assists guests with organizing visits to local attractions. Local specialties like spicy meats and fresh vegetable dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant. An international a la carte menu is also available. Meals can be enjoyed in the privacy of villas.

- "This stay made our honeymoon special" - "The staff were amazing. Kusul, the dining room team and reception were fantastic." - "Fantastic, book it you won’t regret staying here" - "A lovely hotel in a great setting." - "It sets the bar at a very high level" - "A luxury and unique hotel experience in Sri Lanka, keeping the traditional feel. Professionally run & very kind staf" - "Was sorry to leave!" - "Completely relaxing and perfect escape."

Gal Oya Lodge features air-conditioned rooms in Galgamuwa. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The villa provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. At the villa complex, units are fitted with a desk. All rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the villa complex, all units have bed linen and towels. A continental, American, or Asian breakfast is available at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go walking tours or bike tours, or relax in the garden.

- "An oasis!" - "AWESOME" - "Off grid perfection!" - "The best part of our Sri Lanka trip!" - "Brilliant Jungle adventure." - "Unique and charming.....we will be back" - "Hidden gem in the middle of nature." - "Calm gentle time in nature" - "Amazing place" - "Well worth a vist- much better than Yala" - "Overpriced bungalow with unsuffisant services"

A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks. Boasting a spectacular architecture, this unique design hotel provides 3 impressive pools and exotic activities like bird watching. Kandalama Heritance is a 20-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the 2,000-year-old cave temple at Dambulla and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The 5-star hotel is a 3.5-hour drive from the airport. The spacious rooms are fitted with rattan furniture and timber panels. Each comes with a private bathroom featuring oversize glass walls that allow much natural light in. The hotel features tennis courts, a well-equipped gym and the well-known Coco Spa. To enjoy Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural landscapes, the hotel offers various excursions like mountain cycling excursions and lake safaris. Start the day with breakfast on the lake or enjoy a memorable dining experience in the nearby cave. The Kanchana Restaurant offers daily themed nights with international cuisine. Views of the Sigiriya citadel and the Kandalama Lake accompany meals.

- "Truely excellent all round" - "Dreamlike" - "Highlight of my trip to Sri Lanka" - "Kandalama's Best" - "I felt like I was in an eco-friendly paradise, and the food was simply outstanding!" - "Five star excellence" - "Amazing hotel with an amazing buffet, in a very quiet location" - "Incredible hotel in the middle of the jungle" - "We enjoyed our stay. The views are spectacular. It is a hotel in the jungle. We spotted an elephant from the swimming po"

Located in Ahangama, 14 miles from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Tri by Amaya provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet. All rooms have a safety deposit box, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have pool views. At Tri by Amaya rooms contain a seating area. The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Local, Asian and International cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Tri by Amaya. Galle Fort is 14 miles from the hotel, while Dutch Church Galle is 14 miles away. Koggala Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

- "Exceptional property with great views and staff" - "A friendly and thoroughly relaxing stay, in a beautiful location" - "Exceptional retreat with excellent service" - "It was perfect." - "Beautiful stay in a serene location" - "We want to say some special thank you to Mario and Shane (the general manager) for their help and hospitality!" - "Relaxing and peaceful." - "Very good, would visit again and again. Very calm"

Located in the deep south of Sri Lanka, Chena Huts is just 5-minute away from Yala National Park. Featuring free WiFi, a spa center and an outdoor pool, Chena Huts offers fine views of the wilderness and seascape. It is designed to echo the local architecture harmonizing with the jungle environment. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and consist of of living room, bedroom, private bathroom and shaded private built-in plunge pool. The luxurious bathroom boast of free standing bathtubs and twin vanity consoles. You will find a 24-hour front desk offering express check in/check out services. This area is popular for hiking. Free private parking is available on site. Transfers to and from the park entrance to resort can be arranged. Morning and evening game drives in a customized safari game viewing vehicle is included (vehicle on sharing basis and includes park entry fees). Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner (included in the rate) at the Basses restaurant, where urban dining is featured along with water, fruit juices and other soft drinks, teas and coffees, selected wines, beers and spirits at the bar. Kataragama is 12 mi from Chena Huts, while Tissamaharama is 8.7 mi away. Colombo International Airport is 6-hour drive away.

- "It was like living in a dream and being sad when you checkout." - "Never can get enough" - "Incredible place to stay. Incredible location and wonderful people there. Might seem a little expensive but it is well w" - "Worth every penny" - "Once in a lifetime, amazing stay." - "A paradise getaway delivering an unforgettable experience!" - "Just stay here at least one night... thank me later.. it's heaven!" - "Everything was truly perfect!"

Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive is adjacent to the famous Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population. This luxury tented camp is located where the jungle meets a pristine beach, overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Wild Coast Lodge’s design uses arched fabric structures that allows the tents to take on the shape and color of the rocks and boulders that lay scattered nearby, while a clever layout in the shape of a leopard’s paw print alludes to the area’s most famous resident. While the main buildings, made of bamboo, blend in with the distinctive rock formations of Yala, the air-conditioned tents offer state-of-the art amenities. The open-air bamboo-clad Ten Tuskers bar and Dining Pavilion wrap around the resort’s free-form swimming pool. Guests can enjoy creative daily-changing menus of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the restaurant, as well as sundowner cocktails and picnics al fresco on the sand dunes, watching dusk settle over the Indian Ocean. Guests learn about the wildlife in the park and watch documentaries in the library. The property offers vehicles to tour the quietest corners of Yala National Park and expert naturalist guides talk guests through the incredible diversity. The Sanctuary Spa borders pristine ocean and dense bush and uses native Sri Lankan ingredients, Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Cinnamon.

- "Luxury safari experience in Yala" - "Outstanding safari hotel on the wild coast. 10/10 from us, aside from the amazing location on the beach the rooms ar" - "Phenomenal" - "Incredible setting, jaw-droppingly beautiful stay within Yala National Park. Outstanding service." - "Amazing experience. Couldn’t recommend it more" - "An unforgettable stay—exceptional food, incredible hospitality, and a seamless private safari that made exploring Yala w"