Located on a division of the Enselwatte Tea Estate, The Rainforest Ecolodge offers accommodations with a private bathroom surrounded by a forest habitat. It features an observation desk, lounge and restaurant. The tea estate borders the South-eastern side of the Sinharaja Rainforest. Matara city is a 1.5-hour drive away while Colombo city is a 4.5-hour from the Southern Expressway. It takes 5.5 hours to travel from Bandaranaike International Airport. Boasting a balcony with mountain views, each bungalow includes a sofa, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Private bathroom comes with a hot and cold shower and hairdryer. The Rainforest Ecolodge offers tours and provides safety deposit boxes at its 12-hour reception. Sri Lankan and International dishes are served at the ecolodge’s restaurant, which also has a bar. Children of all ages are warmly welcome at the property. For the safety and comfort of all our guests, we kindly note that the supervision and well-being of children remain the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian throughout their stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American

Activities:

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

  • Walking tours


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Caitlin
United States United States
Excellent birding. Great place if you are a birder. Rooms were comfortable particularly as this is so far out. If you bird would 100% recommend a birding trip with Jaganth.
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This hotel is really special. It's well worth the jeep ride from the car park, as you end up in a stunning location right on the edge of the forest, surrounded by beautiful views and sounds of nature. The staff are kind and friendly, and do...
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A unique experience in the heart of the rainforest. Our room had exceptional views on all sides, was modern and clean with big comfy beds. As you’d expect in a rainforest, it was cloudy and damp at times, but we really got to immerse ourselves in...
Dilki
South Korea South Korea
The property offers a rustic charm, though some areas could use a bit of maintenance as they appear rusty and stainable. The environment is peaceful, and the presence of animals adds to the natural ambiance. The food was excellent, with a great...
A
Canada Canada
Everything was perfect! Friendly staff, tasty food and comfortable room made my stay very relaxing and comfortable. Night trail and Bird watching was very adventurous. Honestly do not have enough words to describe the beauty of the...
Mallikarachchi
United States United States
With its lovely location close to the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, The Rainforest Ecolodge surely is a great destination for all nature lovers to explore the World Heritage Site along with the guides, who are very courteous and informative. In...
Adrienne
Netherlands Netherlands
De heerlijke locatie midden in de natuur en toch voorzien van alle faciliteiten, de deskundigheid van de gidsen en de vriendelijkheid van het personeel

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Blue magpie
  • Cuisine
    American • Indian • Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests need to inform the property about their arrival at least 3 hours prior.

Please note that the property offers jungle trail at USD 15 per person.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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