Ama Eco Lodge

One of the best places we stayed on our trip. Banda was such a great host - helping us arrange transport and get the most out of our stay. We had a lovely dinner and breakfast on the porch and got to see the fireflies by the lake in the evening.

Look no further! This place is amazing and beyond what we expected. What sets it apart from the many places is Banda and his family. He is a lovely man, so generous and gentle. He is a great host and takes excellent care of you; from the fresh spontaneous juices (king coconut right off his tree that he climbed to get for us), the amazing food his wife and mother made (honestly, this is THE best food experience we had in Sri Lanka, and we are foodies), to the itinerary and activities he recommends and arranged (lovely massage, tuk tuks, good tips on when to hike up Sigiriya Rock Fortress etc etc). He is also a lovely story teller and is the local snake catcher (ask him to tell you the story of the cobra he helped catch and the viper encounter). We loved this family and didn’t want to leave. He involves his family and friends in some of the tours and you know this family supports each other. We also loved his beautiful garden and saw many birds and played with his wife’s dogs Kuku, Bole and another street dog we nicknamed TickTick. The lodge is very comfortable and even has drinks and snacks provided including a large bottle of Lion Lager. What I particularly loved is the outdoor shower that is shaped into a waterfall and it actually works for a refreshing shower. Looking up you see the coconut tree that Banda gets his coconuts from which partly explains why his mother’s coconut sambal is so delicious. Our last night, Banda took us to the lake to watch the fireflies. I’ve been to firefly reserves before and nothing I’ve seen prepared me for this sight. It’s truly amazing and magical that I thought I was in some Bollywood or Chinese Drama. It sounds cliche but it’s all true and you can experience it at this amazing lodge.

We had to leave! We hated having to leave. Also if I had known that Banda’s mother’s cooking is the best food in our entire journey, I would have planned my trip in reverse so that we ended at Ama Eco Lodge. Our entire food journey in Sri Lanka has been a comparison of foods with his Mothers, which is the gold standard and everything else falls short. I would love to see this Lodge grow to using solar and a soap/shampoo multiuse bottle or pump to decrease the single use soaps etc. Also, while the dark room helps keep the heat out, it would be nice to have over bed soft lighting where the wood logs are.

Super cool property , loved the outdoor bathroom!

Wow the lodge was very unique and cosy with a rainforest feel. The outdoor bathroom took some getting used to, but we ended up really loving it. The bed is on the bottom of a loft so it remains cool throughout the night. There is AC which was helpful during the day. Dinner was absolutely delicious and cooked by Banda's mum. Banda, the owner, was super accommodating and provided us welcome fruit juices. Thank you Banda for a wonderful stay!

Super nice stay! Breakfast and diner were amazing, room was super clean, and the owner is the nicest guy! Even though we had a lot of rain during our stay in Sigiriya, this place made our 2 days amazing.

Everything! it was everything that we need. Very comfortable! Banda the owner help us to arrange everything and give us the best experience we can get in Sigiriya

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We had one Night in the Ama Eco Lodge and it was so very nice! We felt very welcomed and the host and his family are so friendly! The Lodge itself has AC and a Fan. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom is like on the pictures with a nice bathtube. In addition we had the possibilty to have a delicious dinner and breakfast! We definetly can recommend the lodge!

A beautiful property! Such a quirky, fun jungle lodge! The outdoor bathroom was so memorable. Our host Banda was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

It was a pity about the power cut but that couldn’t be helped.

Really lovely family homestay. Perfect location for our 2 nights in Sigiriya and one of our favorite breakfasts of our whole stay.

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My stay here was truly exceptional. The cleanliness, outstanding breakfasts, and efficient hot water and fan made it the best place I've stayed in Sri Lanka. Banda's attentive service, ensuring I had water whenever needed, and the delightful outdoor bathroom added to the overall relaxing experience. A heartfelt thank you for hosting me, Banda!

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