Hotels near Delgoda Ganga, Ratnapura

What a great stay this was. The accommodation is beautiful, we had a HUGE bedroom (two double beds!), with a lovely large bathroom (great shower, bring your own toiletries). The room had powerful AC and a ceiling fan, so the temperature was very comfortable. We also had a huge balcony, and we could just sit outside surrounded by Sri Lankan nature - birds, chipmunks and a monkey! It was like paradise. We are vegan, but this was not a problem for the owner and his wife, who cooked the most delicious evening meal (small additional charge - and I mean small, given the quality and quantity of food!). We dined outdoors with some of the other guests, it was a really enjoyable meal and experience. Breakfast, which is included in the price, was mind-blowing! So much delicious Sri Lanka vegan food, lovingly prepared by the owner's wife and his mother. The coconut pancakes - oh my goodness! We had also arranged a half-day safari (afternoon) through the hotel, at a very good price because we were sharing with some other guests. The safari experience was amazing, our driver was great, very knowledgeable, able to spot the smallest creatures, and very respectful about not intruding, especially with the elephants. Highlight of the afternoon, as we were travelling back to the park entrance, sun starting to set, we came across a family of elephants by the side of the trail, just doing their thing. Our jeep was the only one there, so we just sat, waited and watched. Awesome! So, if you are visiting Udawalawa, I highly recommend this family-run guesthouse. Fantastic accommodation, amazing food, and such a friendly family.

We stayed in the delux tents facing the main river. We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed every day. Rooms- large spacious tent with everything you need. Very clean and freshly changed (daily if you wish). Tea and coffee making facilities and plenty of plugs for charging electronics etc, Bathroom- again spacious Has 2 sinks and hot and cold water for showers Supply of soaps and creams Food - variety of food - all good my husband likes spicy food whilst I do not and we were both catered for. Staff- A+ superb team vey friendly and keen to make our stay good. Went above and beyond- the manager is attentive and seen regularly throughout the day - but not overbearing Activities- we went on 2 safari’s both arranged by the hotel. The first one a morning one - an early cuppa and then a fabulous mornings sights followed by a late breakfast at the hotel. The second was a longer one - we were served breakfast by the fabulous hotel team kitti looking over the reserve and reservoir, and then back for lunch We also went to the transit elephant orphanage and a herbal medicine tour where we had a massage We even planted some lemon trees 😊