The best available hotels & places to stay near Kotapola South, Sri Lanka

Kotapola South – 1 hotel or place to stay

The Rainforest Hideaway

The Rainforest Hideaway has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Deniyaya. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a water park.

Reka

From

Belgium

It’s magical to listen to the sound of the water and wake up to the view. The family who owns the place is exceptionally kind and helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

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US$38.80

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest Nest

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Located in Deniyaya, Rainforest Nest features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service and a concierge service for guests.

Eulalia

From

Spain

Spectacular scenary, beautiful houses, friendly family taking care of it all, perfect guidance to the Rainforest, delicious food. Saman told us not only the name of the very many animals we saw but also explained us interesting things about them. He knows so much!!! He provided us with special "socks" and salt to protect us from leeches and when back in the hotel, he washed our boots himself before we realised it. So wonderful caring people! My man had problem in his back and he tool extra time so that he could do the tour without risks and didn't charge any more for the extra time. His wife Umesha cooked many different currys every evening to eat with rice. And breakfast was also delicious and different every day so that we could taste local specialities. We can absolutely recommend it!! Right now I am sitting in the terrace while watching a varan, peacoks, a fisher king and hearing the the sounds of nature. Heaven.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

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US$34.48

1 night, 2 adults

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Wildlife Kingdom - Deniyaya Sinharaja

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Wildlife Kingdom - Deniyaya Sinharaja features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Deniyaya.

Patrick

From

Germany

I'm a wildlife Photographer and I've been seeing Hemal as guide for several years now. He recently renovated the place as a guest house and it is fantastic. The place: The room was clean, AC and facilities are brand new and the view is exceptional! It is located a beautiful 10 minute walk from the park entrance, surrounded by green. And is directly next to the path that you would take for a night tour, which is a must in Sinharaja (And nobody is allowed to enter the Park at night). Hemal's wife is cooking and I doubt any of the luxury hotels near by will match the love and effort she put in every single meal. As it is common for Sri Lankan hospitality, they will always ask you if anything is missing or you have any special wishes and will drive to the nearest shop to buy it, without asking. The guide (Which is much more important in Sinharaja!): Hemal is known within the entire community as one who spots the most animals and knows so much about them. While all guides need to absolve basic training to become a guide, you can tell that he is truly passionate about the nature and he will tell you the English, Latin and partly the German names for most of the animals that we saw. You can also tell that he deeply respects the animals and the eco system and puts safety of you and the animals above anything. He grew up right in that village and he's is in the forest every day even on his days off so he always knows all the best spots!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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US$37

1 night, 2 adults

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Aadiv Twin Villas

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Aadiv Twin Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Deniyaya. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

aftabun

From

Bangladesh

They are very nice people with kind heart.You will get almost everything in one place.very clean room and very calm atmosphere.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

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US$106.40

1 night, 2 adults

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Sunshine Forest Lodge - Sinharaja

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Sunshine Forest Lodge - Sinharaja is located in Deniyaya and features a garden. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Igor

From

Ukraine

Friendly hosts, amazing view from balcony, delicious food

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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US$26.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Glitz Marriott

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Glitz Marriott is set in Deniyaya. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a restaurant.

Emil

From

Germany

The room is nice, but what makes this place special, is Mr. Anandas competence as a guide, his kindness and the exeptional food of his wife

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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US$23.19

1 night, 2 adults

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Rain Forest Star

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Rain Forest Star is set in Deniyaya and features a garden and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Tricia

From

Australia

Our stay at Rainforest Star Accommodation near the Sinharaja Rain Forest was truly unforgettable. Prabath and his lovely family welcomed us with such warmth and care – always checking in to make sure we were comfortable, well-fed, and had everything we needed. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the jungle. The food was a highlight – delicious home-cooked meals made with love and local ingredients. The rainforest walk arranged by Prabath was a real standout. We were guided by an expert who had a deep knowledge of the forest and helped us spot rare birds, insects, reptiles, medicinal plants, and even a waterfall. It was an immersive and educational experience we’ll never forget – a must-do if you’re visiting the area. Adding to the magic, Prabath told us about a nearby Poya celebration and parade in a local village and arranged a tuk tuk so we could attend. It turned out to be one of the most special experiences of our trip – a beautiful, authentic cultural event filled with music, colour, and friendly smiling locals. We were the only tourists there and felt completely welcomed. Prabath and his family are wonderful ambassadors for Sri Lanka – generous, genuine, and full of heart. If you want to experience the true essence of the country – its nature, culture, and hospitality – this is the place to stay. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

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US$31.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest cabin

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Rainforest cabin is located in Deniyaya and features a garden. Featuring a kids' club, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a year-round outdoor pool.

Jakub

From

Poland

We stayed in Ravindra’s cabin for 5 nights. We had an amazing time. The cabin is clean and cute, very comfortable bed, hot shower. It’s in a super authentic Sri Lankan village, surrounded by tea plants, just next to a river with a natural swimming pool. Most of the time you have the river all to yourself, sometimes you get to meet the locals which is a nice experience. The food Ravindra serves is amazing!! You get to taste some delicious and authentic rice and curry. It was a chance to discover some vegetables and fruit that we never tried. It’s definitely worth to book a wildlife tour of the Sinharaja Rainforest, we saw snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions and monkeys. The tea factory is also worth a visit. Night walk in the jungle with Ravindra was also fun! All in all, an amazing experience. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island, make the effort to get off the beaten track and you will be rewarded. And Ravindra is a super friendly host, meeting him was just lovely.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Price from

US$55

1 night, 2 adults

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Dolagawa

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Located in Deniyaya, Dolagawa features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony.

Floor

From

Netherlands

This place is amazing! We totally fell in love wit this place. We booked the big family room upstairs and it is really big with a very nice balcony with amazing views on the river and jungle. The outside lounge bed/swing was favorite by our kids. Breakfast and diner was also great. The owners organised also a tour to Sinharaja rainforest for us with a very good guide. Cooling down in the river in front of the hotel with al the little waterfalls made it perfect. Very good value for your money!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Price from

US$36

1 night, 2 adults

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Rainforest River Edge

Deniyaya (Near Kotapola South)

Set in Deniyaya, Rainforest River Edge offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

Sabrina

From

Indonesia

Nice quiet place. Situated directly an the bank of gin river. Run by lovely family. Family great foods, hospitality and very well excellent trucks in sinharaja rainforest. Highly recommend.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Price from

US$20.70

1 night, 2 adults

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