Arsulana Eco Lodge & Spa

The hotel is located in the heart of the Sri Lankan wilderness, and we were completely blown away by this place. Surrounded by nature and wildlife of all kinds, it felt like you were truly living outdoors—while still enjoying five-star accommodation. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and an absolute pleasure to be around. The food was incredible. From the fresh, delicious fruit served every morning at breakfast to the unbelievably tasty three- or four-course Sri Lankan curries we enjoyed most evenings, every meal was a highlight. I genuinely can’t recommend this place enough. If you want to escape the chaos of big cities or busy beaches and experience peace, quiet, and tranquility in the heart of the Sri Lankan wilderness, book Arsulana Eco Lodge. You won’t be disappointed!

A quiet and elegant resort surrounded by beautiful nature with great staff.

Die Location ist der Wahnsinn. Mitten im Dschungel. Keine Touristen, kein Lärm und nur Tiergeräusche. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet und die Zimmer ein Traum. Ich denke das war die schönste location zum besten Preis in Sri Lanka

Die abgeschiedene Lage mitten im Urwald war der ideale Ort für uns den Trubel und Stress unseres Alltags hinter uns zu lassen. Das Personal war überaus zuvorkommend. Wir können die Arsulana Lodge uneingeschränkt allen Naturliebhabern empfehlen.

The surroundings of the jungle with monkeys at our breakfast

Food was mediocre

Arsulana Eco Lodge is the most stunning and almost surreal property. High up in the hills, and deep down in the jungle, you find yourself surrounded by nature, animals and friendly smiles. A few steps down through the greens, the river forms the most crystal clear natural pool, and in addition to that there is a handmade pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a very well maintained shingle garden where every detail is curated with care. The staff is so sweet and caring, the manager is always there for you, and you can tell the love they all have for the place where they work and for their guest. During Christmas they even threw a Christmas party and gifted all the guests Christmas gifts by a local Santa. The owner invests in several ecological and social projects, which makes the stay feels even more special knowing that your spent money goes to a good cause. Don’t miss this very special place! We will keep it in our hearts throughout life.

The staff here are amazing - friendly hospitality and very accommodating. Amazing rural location, completely surrounded by nature.

Absolute recommendation - our insider tip about Kitulgala, Laxapana & Aberdeen Falls! This accommodation was a real highlight for us - a place where you arrive and immediately find yourself in a different world. Located in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by nature sounds and an incredibly peaceful atmosphere, relaxation is really easy. For all activities in the area, the lodge is a perfect home base: abseiling, rafting, canyoning, and trips to the Laxapana and Aberdeen waterfalls. Everything was organized by the hotel at very fair prices - including the tuk-tuk trips to the sights. You don't have to worry about absolutely anything. The entire team was exceptionally friendly, attentive and warm. Especially the hotel manager took care of everything lovingly and proudly showed us the facility. You can feel at every corner how much attention to detail there is here. We stayed in the main house, and our room was adorable. During the small tour of the grounds, we were surprised to find additional beautiful villas with private pools - at a really fair price for what you get there. Had we known this earlier, we would definitely have stayed longer and explored Kitulgala and Hatton completely from here. The food was also good and freshly prepared. Many foods are harvested right outside the door. In addition, drivers of guests also have a place to sleep.