Sinharaja Hostel

The location of the property is quite amazing, situated right next to the Petideniya entrance. Dorm rooms were clean and comfortable. The dining area was well appointed. The breakfast which was included in the price was good value. Having a pool when you are paying for a dorm bed feels quite luxurious!

As a guest I felt like the cheapest part of my stay was the cost of the dorm bunk. Menu items were high and the host put the hard sell on for the tours. I enjoyed the tour very much but it felt a little deceitful to pay a higher price because it was booked through the accommodation when you can walk 2 mins to the entrance of the forest and pay the entrance fee and a guide fee at a lesser price. I only wish to share this opinion as a suggestion to the hosts that they don’t need to charge such high prices that are likely to discourage guests to buy. You have a beautifully appointed slice of paradise that sells itself 😀

Very nice garden and perfectly located for the Rainforest tour.

No warm water in the shower.

Lot of food for breakfast, beautiful location with swimming pool in front of the jungle. Food from the restaurant was not the cheapest but was insanely good.

Sinharaja hostel is located near the forest! You can hear the jungle animals, which is really relaxing. The hostel organised a tour (6 hours more or less) which leads you to two waterfalls. Had an amazing time over there!

Besides the jungle, there isn’t a lot to do in the area. One night gives you enough time to explore the rainforest!

Wow such a wonderful place and the staff was sooo lovely and kind! That you for making me such a great time! I would definitely come back! For that price you get so much! The food there was also so delicious!

Some lockers in the dorm would be great!

The pool is gorgeous! Totally surrounded by nature. The place feels like a nice hotel aside from the dorm room factor (which I ended up having to myself!). The staff work very hard and are very accommodating. Breakfast included was a big win and it’s all you can eat buffet :)

The only thing is that the tours are over priced, walk 2 mins to the Forest Gate to get at least £10 off what the hostel ask for.

the peace and proximity to the forest. the really good food and the lovely people.