Gal Oya Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
+35 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9
  • Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Gal Oya Lodge in Ampara offers a recently renovated villa with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge assistance. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, garden views, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a mini-bar, work desk, and outdoor furniture. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, American, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, complemented by a bar for relaxation. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy walking and bike tours, with nearby forests and wildlife protection. The property is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Game room

  • Canoeing

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Wiseman
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Beautiful setting! Lovely bungalows! Loved every part of it. You are not likely to see leopard but we were of course aware of this before coming. Saw a huge heard of elephants and met chief elder of the Vedha community. Super interesting....”
Ilana
Israel Israel
“The food is really good!! Very special pool area in the middle of the jungle”
Eleanor
United States United States
“Gal Oya Lodge is tranquil and beautiful! Everyone who works there is wonderful!”
Michiel
Netherlands Netherlands
“We really enjoyed our stay at Gal Oya Lodge. The accommodation is quite basic, but we knew that beforehand and felt it was part of the charm. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We especially appreciated having our own...”
Alexis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting. Lovely views. A great programme of activities, other than the Boat safari, all free. Super accommodation. Food choice excellent. Relaxed atmosphere.”
Sam
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was incredibly peaceful, set among the trees with the most wonderful staff and naturalists. The view from the main lodge was next level, the food delicious and the rooms were unbelievable. A beautiful lodge run by nature loving enthusiasts”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, food, room quality, 20m pool & location are fantastic! The land safari was excellent plus lunch at the reservoir :) The SPECIAL feature here is that you may be the only vehicle observing the wildlife. I loved seeing a jackal, & a baby...”
Eilidh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The lodge is set in a beautiful location, and feels really out of the way. Staff are wonderful, and the range of activities is amazing. We did the boat and jeep safaris which were fab - we saw lots of elephants and birds. The naturalists are all...”
Michael
Malta Malta
“One of our favourite places to stay while in Sri Lanka. We had wonderful visits of the village, a boat safari and a jeep safari with the best guide Reshan finding us a herd of elephants! We stayed in a Villa with a plunge pool which was perfect...”
Paula
Spain Spain
“Amazing location we really enjoyed it .. staff all very kind and helpful especially Sam who walked with us around the area and local village and guided us on a cycle ride. He really is exceptional in his knowledge and very kind”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
Gal Oya is a haven, fashioned out of wild jungle on the fringes of Sri Lanka’s untouched National Park. Our Lodge is set in 25 acres of private forest, and with just 11 bungalows and one two Bed Room Villa it offers an intimate, stylish, and comfortable space from which to explore the Park and the landscapes and communities around it. It serves equally well as a gorgeous setting to simply relax and be blissfully quiet, seemingly well away from the modern world.
We always wanted The Lodge to be somewhere that showed off the best of this beautiful part of Sri Lanka so We’ve created activities, trips, and ‘safaris’ that offer to immerse you in its wildlife, culture, and spirit. Please see our full ‘Activities Guide’ (or our website) for more details on each experience, as well as notes on pricing.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast

Amenities of Gal Oya Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
$37 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$64 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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