The reviews and photos suggested that the cabins were brand new. There are only two on the property. Ours was not new and the bathroom was not very clean.

Nilante, the caretaker and her family make wonderful food and were incredibly friendly. Do not skip her rice curry. She also helped us do a Tuk Tuk safari of lake Panama which is very nearby and was the highlight of our stay. The cabins are also super close to Kumana for Safaris.

Stayed in August 2025

good environment, nice place

Stayed in July 2025

Really quite place

Stayed in May 2025

Extremely helpful and polite owner and staff, everything was clean and tidy, Doctor Heshan (Owner) helped us with just about anything we could think off from arranging breakfast, barbeque dinner, recommending surf bays and trips to conversations about Sri Lanka ways of living. Thank you for everything, we will always remember and hope to come back one day.

Stayed in May 2025

Wild Waves Hotel is the place to stay if you are interested in Safari within Kumana National Park. We had an exceptional driver as good an animal spotter as our guide!. We were lucky enough to have him as our guide. He knew so much about the animals and their behaviors. It gave us the best chance of having so many great leopard/animal encounters. The food and hotel staff was also fantastic. If I come back to Sri Lanka I would skip Yala National Park and come here for a few nights more. There is no mobile signal in Kumana to alert other drivers to where wildlife is so usually the leopard encounters are just yourself and no-one else. Just note - the national park is still about 30 minutes drive away from the hotel (but this is the nearest hotel to Kumana entrance) and Panama is a quiet place (more peaceful than Arugum Bay). Its def not a party place like Arugum bay. Safaris are from 5am until about 6.30pm. Hotel charges only for the private safari cab. No any hidden charges. We can pay directly to the tickets at the entrance gate. I would also recommend maybe bringing a neck buff and protection for expensive camera equipment (towel to cover). There is a lot of dust that kicks up off the road. This Hotel arranges food with parcels if you select full day safari. Wild Waves Kumana Hotel was my best selection.

Stayed in April 2025

Our Honeymoon Hotel! Few KMs from ArugamBay Town. But it is really good than hotels in Arugambay town. The staff was really friendly, they take care for everything we ask. The restaurant which where you get all your meals was great, The rooms was great, the AC working really good. Most nearest place to Kumana national park safari. Lowest rate for the Safari. Better than Yala Safari. Peanut Farm Beach and the Panama Beach is nearby I'M HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Stayed in April 2025

I found the best place when I was finding a place in Arugam Bay. Very near to the Kumana National Park. Really nice, spacious room and bathroom. Good shower. Nice breakfast. Very good WiFi. Friendly, helpful staff. Space to park myTuk Tuk. Liked the emphasis on sustainability- such as refilling glass bottles for drinking water rather than using plastic bottles.

Stayed in April 2025

The food served did't match the menu provided and wasn't value for money at all.

Clean room with good facilities Spacious room for three people. Had all amenities

Stayed in March 2025

Based on other reviews, I was expecting beach views, a garden, and a short walk to town, but the location was a 10 minute tuk tuk ride to town and we were quite far from Panama beach. Staff spoke no English, so all communication with the host happened via WhatsApp - for example, ordering food since there was no restaurant on site. Not all bad, but we had different expectations.

The cabins were brand new and very clean. The beds were comfortable.it was quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in August 2024

It was well designed, nice and calm place. Food was excellent and the night safari was one of the best I have ever had.

Stayed in August 2024

This is a really good hotel and nice service. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food was superb with authentic Sri Lankan flavours which we have not experienced in city hotels. Overall experience is 10/10.

Stayed in June 2024

This is my favourite place to stay in Arugam Bay! The accommodation is beautiful, and the staff are incredibly kind. They made our stay the best in Sri Lanka so far! The rooms were spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, and all the guys who run this place are amazing! You can enjoy and relax in the stunning natural surroundings here. They have very experienced wildlife guides who provided us with an unforgettable safari. Surfing is also an option here. Have fun, surf lovers!

Stayed in June 2024

Great stay for us. The team that run the hotel were really good. Swimming on the Panama beach every morning before breakfast was magic, the food was great. The room facilities were great as well. This is the nearest hotel resort to the Kumana National Park entrance. Few mins drive to the Arugam Bay Surfing beach. We will be back!

Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in May 2025