Wanakaset Forest Glamping

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Wanakaset Forest Glamping in Kitulgala offers a serene guest house experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and a traditional restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy family rooms, an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include meeting rooms, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Asian cuisines with vegetarian and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 44 km from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base and 49 km from Leisure World, the property is highly rated for its forests, garden, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We really enjoyed our stay. Banda and the team were welcoming and helpful. Hearing the forest sounds at night was a great experience. Thank you!”
  • Sita
    India India
    “A very special place to stay and very very nice people who worked there!”
  • Joanna
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “It was tranquil and authentic. Waking up to the view of the jungle & sounds of the birds and the forest was beautiful. The food was delicious, fresh and varied. There is also a lounge area guests can use which has scenic views and is a perfect...”
  • Dalma
    Hungary Hungary
    “This place is surrounded with beautiful nature. The view and the natural sounds from the forest were amazing. Here you can become part of the environment. The host is a very hospitable person. They made us a super delicious Sri Lankan dinner and...”
  • Natasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was a unique location. With amazing natural sounds. The staff were amazing. They were friendly and accommodating. They even made me a birthday cake . It was such a lovely touch. The food was amazing- lovely local homemade dishes.”
  • Dinal
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “staff was very friendly and foods were very delicious.no A/C and no attached bathroom. without considering above things all other facilities are exceptional”
  • Jacinta
    Australia Australia
    “It was such a beautiful and surreal experience staying at Wanakaset. Was like staying in a whimsical treehouse with indulgent creature comforts. And the food was incredible - some of the best I had in Sri Lanka!”
  • Tiffany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful rooms, totally open to the outside. It was lovely to wake up in the night and hear the jungle sounds and see the stars in the sky.”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Another booking.yeah moment when we arrived at the property. The noisiest night’s sleep ever with the jungle orchestra playing at full volume but what an experience! Going to sleep with fireflies dancing around our bed. Perfect base for whitewater...”
  • Kevin
    France France
    “AMAZING HOTEL 😍 The location, food and staff are perfect !”

Managed by Wanakaset Sri Lanka

Company review score: 9.9Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Wanakaset’s Kitulgala property, is the headquarter of the Wanakaset Sri Lanka, non-profit organisation whose ultimate objective is Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration. We plant a huge variety of fruit trees and edible leaf trees to generate a unique biodiversity. By staying with us, you contribute financially to the creation of this extraordinary ecosystem. Those guests who wish to partake in the daily chores of the Conservation project can also join us. Activities range from planting trees, clearing, watering and learning a little more about the trees. Those willing to offset the full carbon footprint of their holidays are welcome to plant trees or ask Wanakaset team to do so. Wanakaset is also present in France (Pyrénées Orientales), in Panama (Chiriqui) and Tunisia (Kelibia).

Property information

Hospitality in a Biodiversity Conservation project. The teak wood cottage, nested on the hills of Kitulgala, dominates the tea plantations and the Kilani River valley surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The movie “Bridge over the River Kwai” was shot on the Kilani River a few kilometres upstream from Wanakaset. The property is not connected to any amenities or public services other than electricity. Our drinking water comes from rain and is filtered through sand and charcoal. Grey water is recycled through a phytosanitary system, which allows this water to be used for irrigation of young trees. Our trees are still young but some of them already bear fruits waiting to be picked (200 varieties of fruit trees).

Neighbourhood information

The area is best known for Birdwatching, White Water rafting, Advanced Canyoning, Hiking and Mountain biking but also to those visiting Adam’s peak, the Balilena Caves, the Sandun Ella gorgeous waterfall or the Makandawa Forest Natural Park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Italian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Wanakaset Forest Glamping takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wanakaset Forest Glamping in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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