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The Rainforest Ecolodge

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside
Pool waterfall

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is NZ$624
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Explore the area

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Enselwatte Road, Viharahena, Sinharaja Rainforest, Kotapola, 81500
  • Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    40 min drive
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa
    61 min drive
  • Suriyakanda Forest Reserve
    71 min drive

Room options

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Standard Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

Standard Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Sinharaja Forest Reserve - 40 min drive
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 61 min drive
  • Suriyakanda Forest Reserve - 71 min drive
  • Elephant Transit Home - 87 min drive
  • Udawalawe National Park - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dalu Tea Center - ‬30 min drive

About this property

The Rainforest Ecolodge

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Rainforest Ecolodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star lodge is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Rainforest Ecolodge offers 16 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and fans. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 13 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Rainforest Ecolodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 35 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 13 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Rainforest Ecolodge Lodge Deniyaya
Rainforest Ecolodge Lodge Kotapola
Rainforest Ecolodge Deniyaya
Rainforest Ecolodge Kotapola
The Rainforest Ecolodge Lodge
The Rainforest Ecolodge Kotapola
The Rainforest Ecolodge Lodge Kotapola

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

Yep, The Rainforest Ecolodge has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

As of 21 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rainforest Ecolodge on 25 Dec 2024 start from NZ$499.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Rainforest Ecolodge?

The closest beach to The Rainforest Ecolodge is Tangalle Beach (45.7 km).

Does The Rainforest Ecolodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

No, The Rainforest Ecolodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Rainforest Ecolodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rainforest Ecolodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Rainforest Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote and wonderful
Toted as being one of the most remote hotels in SL the hotel did not disappoint. Fabulous location and well run for such a remote site. You certainly got a sense of the rainforest by the time you got there. Our container was comfortable and the bar and dinning rooms spacious. As vegetarians we were a little bored with curry and rice yet again but it was nice not to have to face another buffet dinner as dinner was served to you. My only qualm was that it took an hour 15 mins to cover the final 8.8km in a normal (sedan) car which really isn’t suitable for such a narrow and precipitous drive up. I emailed the hotel through their contact form a few days earlier to see if we cld arrange a Jeep transfer but got no response. Our driver phoned the day before and was told no such facility was available and the drive up wld be fine. It wasn’t and it was stressful. We got out of the car twice as it failed to gain traction on loose stones. And then on arrival found out there was a jeep facility. So my advice or to check this option out when booking. Despite this we enjoyed our stay once we regained our composure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is nice about the stay except at check-out when I was asked to pay for the rooms I had already paid. Even showing the receipt did not help. They process delayed our departure by another 30 minutes. I checked my bank statement and was indeed charged for the first time when I made the booking. Then I received statement that Ecolodge's bill came. I had to write to both hotels.com and Ecolodge about it. It is inconvenient to say the least.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Amazing experience in this first class eco-lodge. Rooms are in the forest and the view is amazing! The change of scenery is guaranteed and the staff is wonderful! Very interesting walks in the rainforest are organised!

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The concept of this Eco-Lodge is great - converted shipping containers set in the rainforest with wildlife immediately outside. It is a real shame though that we don't have much positive things to say...... In general the hotel takes advantage of the fact that you are so isolated - the half board option is almost completely necessary but very over priced and includes no drinks whatsoever - not even water. The treks around the rainforest are ok - but you aren't able to go without a guide and the hotel runs these only twice a day.....they also tried to charge us $10USD per person for a 20 min walk down to the waterfall. The staff are all pleasant enough and it is not really their fault that it is managed more like a school camp than a high end eco-lodge - which the price per room suggests that it is. Other than the walks there is literally nothing to do - they suggest that playing any sort of music in the bar will disturb the animals - I think the animals are as bored as the people staying there because as soon as they did hear some music they were out in force!! The food itself is quite nice and well prepared but there is just no choices.

8/10 Good

Edward

En oas mitt i regnskogen
En helt fantastisk upplevelse mitt i regnskogen, en resa upp längs vägar vi sent kommer att glömma! Engagerade guider som tog oss på flera 2-3 timmar långa promenader genom regnskogen.

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Container im Regenwald
Sehr schön - leider nur eine Nacht.