An amazing experience right next to Yala National Park, in the middle of sugarcane plantations and surrounded by unique wildlife that you can spot during a jeep tour around the hotel. I received an incredibly warm welcome, and both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend it – it was one of the highlights of my trip through Sri Lanka!

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing! This isn't a 5* hotel. You are sleeping in an open-sided space. You will hear animals at night and feel the wind. This is an experience that might not suit everyone.

"Away from it all" location. The best home-cooked food we have had in Sri Lanka. Host who goes out-of-his-way to show you the wildlife and area.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

This is not a simple accomodation, this is a unique and immersive experience into nature and Sri Lanka culture. The owner is a special person and he will host you at his best, you could feel sourranded by attention since the beginning. The place is a farm in the middle of a sugarcane plantation. You will sleep having an open window to sounds of nature and fireflys will appear over your beds. Everything is super clean and the dinner was fantastic, prepared by the host’s mum. We made a Safari at Yala gate 3 and thanks to wonderful guidance we saw 3 leopards, mangust, eagles and crocodiles We are first guest from Italy..i cannot recommend it more!!

Stayed in August 2025

Cannot say enough good things about our stay. Barty was an amazing host for our 2 nights there. He took us on a free evening tour of the sugar cane farm and lakes which you drive thru to get to his property (a bird lovers paradise). He also took us on a full day safari tour at Yala where we saw countless birds and animals and were lucky enough to spot a leopard. His mom will feed you like a grandma. You are guaranteed not to go hungry. Barty went above and beyond our expectations for everything he did for us.

Stayed in March 2025

That was truly amazing time! Super clean, super super tasty food! I am really missing sri lankas curry made by Bhathiya mother! That was something special. Amazing nature around, singing birds, sounds of frogs at night. And of course Safari. Even if we were not so lucky with weather, we still enjoyed it too We will never forget our stay there❤️

Stayed in March 2025

It was a fantastic experience. Our host, Bhathia, took such loving care of us. He showed us and explained the many plants in his garden. His mother is an amazing cook and spoiled us every day with a hearty breakfast and a wonderful dinner. The private safari in the nearby Yala Park was also very nice; we even saw a leopard. The house has no windows, but that wasn't a problem at all. Quite the opposite: it was lovely to hear all the animals and birds—real wildlife at day and at night. There is a mosquito net over the bed so you can sleep peacefully and not get bitten by moskitos. A small river behind the house is perfect for cooling. All in all, a very nice stay in the middle of nature with very friendly and helpful hosts. Don't expect luxury, but everything is very clean. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back sometime.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing. It’s perfect.

The farm that Bathy and his family live on is a little piece of paradise. Sitting close to the entrance to Yala national park. Walking tours of the farm, local nature/sunset drives and full on safari drives in Yala are available. We saw leopards and elephants on these. The food his family cooked was the best we’ve eaten in Sri Lanka and we’ve been here for several weeks now eating in restaurants for every meal. The farm is a wonderful place to just ‘be’. Suitable for every type of traveler. We’re a family with 2 children under 8 years old snd it was so wonderful. The family were so attentive and kind and welcoming whilst also giving us space to ourselves as well. Even just on the farm there’s lots of monkeys, hornbills, parrots and bats to be seen. The night sky is also amazing with so little light pollution. There is a beautiful river running beside the property that we swam in every day to cool down. Bathy’s wildlife knowledge of his home is encyclopedic and very interesting.

Stayed in February 2025

Lots of mosquitoes - bring spray & long clothes. There is a sheet for sleeping, but a blanket would be nicer for comfort as the temp drops in the morning/evening.

Beautiful experience, staying on Bhathiyas family farm. Location is remote, so perfect place to take in the area, Safari, eat, relax. All the food made by his Mum was amazing! Would highly recommend for anyone that was to be off grid!

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing it was great. Take insect repellent though

Bhati was amazing. Our kids loved him and everything about the open sided accommodation cool mosquito nets, looking round his fruit farm and trying all the fruits they picked, amazing dinner, cool open air safari car etc etc. He took us on a great explore in the evening around the sugar cane farm and tried sugar cane etc and climbing local towers looking for elephants. So close to buttala but so remote we didn’t see any other tourists and everyone was so friendly. We had so much fun with him and wished we’d stayed longer. Yala morning safari was incredible also we saw so much and amazing breakfast in the park. Totally recommend this for a family adventure

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing. It is not a luxury stay with aircon and soft madrases, but that would be odd. It is perfect

Everything. It is so authentic in the middle of the nature. The hosts are taking really good care of the place! And they have the most lovely garden

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing, we had a great time

Bhatiya and his family are excellent, such good hosts and serve amazing food. We stayed with them for one night on their 20 acre fruit farm and had such a good time. Bhati offered to pick us up from Buttala, then we got to their place around midday. This gave us time for a delicious lunch, followed by a walking tour of the farm to see the crops and all the surrounding nature, and a sunset drive to some local lakes to see some excellent bird life. You get to sleep in an open sided building on the first floor, and feel really in touch with nature listening to the sounds of the night. Next day, Bhati took us on a safari in his own safari jeep to Yala (Galge entrance) for a fair price. He was such a knowledgeable guide, we saw loads of animals and had a great time (including amazing food again for breakfast and lunch). While we weren't lucky enough to see a leopard on this occasion, we were on the trail of the alarm calls for one but it went deeper into the bush. We really appreciated going to the part of Yala that we did - while it's harder to spot leopards using the Galge entrance than the more popular entrances further south, we valued being one of 10-15 vehicles we saw that day, instead of one of 100-200 that often enter the more popular blocks. All in all, an amazing experience, and a definite highlight of our trip in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing place!!! The host is just the sweetest, and offers an amazing safari to Yala at much cheaper than third party websites, and he grew up spotting animals so you are in good hands (we even saw a leopard!). I cannot recommend this place more, it is quite special!

Stayed in October 2024

A little fan would be great as it can get a bit hot sometimes

If you want to stay close to nature and experience first hand life in the wild this is the perfect place for you. The location is great, remote, there is nothing else than sugarcane farm and Yala park around you. The host is amazing and offers evening tours around the farm to show you wild elephants, birds and lots of other animals. We also had the best curry there for dinner - truly amazing, the mother of the owner is an amazing chef. Driver also picked us up and dropped off in the closest city and organised a taxi to our next destination

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing ! We loved everything .

I travel extensively and the stay with Bathiya’s family at Forest Treetop holiday resort was a highlight of my trips. Bathiya picked us up from the main road and drove us in his jeep to his beautiful treehouse surrounded by farm. We fell in love with the farm immediately . There are all kinds of fruit and vegetables. He took time to explain to us the vegetables and fruit. He also took my son to do gem digging in the river surrounded by monkeys and peacocks. Later he showed us around in his jeep and also took us on a night tour near the farm. His mother cooked an amazing Sri Lankan dinner for us, we felt at home . the next morning he took us on the safari tour in Yala Park. He was amazing at spotting animals and birds . We basically owned the whole park to ourselves because we entered through the Galge entrance and most tourists go to the southern block. This is a place NOT to be missed . And you will feel true Sri Lanka hospitality with Bathiya ! And we miss the dog John

Stayed in September 2024

The place is in the amazing location, the owner is super helpful and welcoming and they made us the best food we had in sri lanka!

Stayed in August 2024

Best tree-top house we ever had Nicest owner in Sri Lanka Best rice and curry we had in our holiday Nicest place, peaceful an quiet Worth to stay more nights

Stayed in August 2024

We had a wonderful stay! Our host showed us the sugar cane plantation, went on a little safari with us, spoiled our two little boys with sugar cane and river adventures and we couldn't have imagined a better stop on our road trip through Sri Lanka! The food was delicious, the service too and the host family was super friendly! Thank you for everything! We'll be happy to come back!

Stayed in July 2024

This is a great place with wonderful view next to the river. The extraordinary friendly staff, a very helpful family prepared extremely tasty food for breakfast and dinner. We had a great Safari experience with the Jeep of the owner - felt like we were the only visitors to Yala National Park - owner is giving all to deliver an extraordinary experience. Very recommended!

Stayed in March 2024

That we only stayed one night. 😕

Everything! ❤️. If you want a 10 star Sri Lankan experience, this is the place to stay! Bhathi and his family have created a piece of paradise on this property outside of Buttala at the north of Yala NP. From the wonderful food to the genuine kindness that this family provides - this is truly what Sri Lanka is all about. From here, you can also experience a safari with Bhathi on the quieter, less touristy side of Yala National Park. Great job, Bhathi - you are truly a wonderful young man, and we really hope to be back visiting you and your family again!! ❤️

Stayed in March 2024

I hope it will stay like it is forever…

We were welcomed by Bathi and his parents in a complete remote hotel, hidden in vast sugar fields..Bathi showed us his big eco garden, booming with fruit, next to a small river. After a short rest, we went for a tour around the lakes in Bathis jeep, seeing rare birds and Bathi knowingly explaining what we saw. Dinner made by Bathis mother was excellent! The night was spent in an open room just covered with a giant moscito net - so it was as if we slept in the jungle.At 4.45 Bhati served coffee and if we went for a safari, where we saw a Leopard, loads of different birds, elephants- we were even chased by one. Again, Bhati showed us and explained us very throughout all we were experiencing. You are not in a place with tourists, air con and bars, but in a secluded wild life situation, in the caring hands of Bhati and his family. It was an amazing experience, and I will never forget it.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

In one word perfect! It’s a little hustle to get to the accomodation. But when you’re there bathiya will do everything to make you feel welcome. From a little walk through his garden to the amazing dinner he will provide for you. We even did 2 little safari’s in his jeep and he will tell you everything he knows about the animals and nature. When we go to Sri Lanka again, we defenitely will come back here!

Stayed in February 2024

That we only had 2 nights there.

Brilliant hosts, stunning area, lovely accomodations, fabulous food, exceptional hospitality

Stayed in October 2023

This place really amaizing... Suggest for anybody who plans to visit Buttala....Eco friendly environment with friendly Staff!!!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing! i'm impressed about this place.

It was nature friendly and really beautiful place ... Not only that but also add about the friendly staff who treated us... overall a best place to stay

Stayed in May 2023