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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Sinharaja Hostel in Deniyaya offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a balcony, terrace, or patio, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a restaurant serving international cuisine, a bar, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and children’s playground. Convenient Location: Located 90 km from Koggala Airport, the hostel is surrounded by forests and offers easy access to nature-centric activities such as fishing, hiking, and cycling. Free on-site private parking is available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lara
    Italy Italy
    Amazing view, amazing swimming pool! Kind staff. Great food. Prices are correct.
  • Annemarie
    Austria Austria
    We had a perfect stay! The room was very clean and cozy. The pool was just perfect after a long hike in the rainforest. The staff also organized our rainforest tour, which was such a nice experience. Good food and you can watch monkeys right from...
  • Dylińska
    Poland Poland
    If you want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the street and visit the rainforest the location is wonderful , you live right next to the entrance to the forest , it is quiet and peaceful , for this price the pool and breakfast was a...
  • Tania
    Canada Canada
    Such a beautiful place and all the staff is amazing, the swimming poolnwas glorious. The food is amazing. Not sure why it had a bad review on Google, I almost dis not book, I am glad inwebt with my gut instinct
  • Artur
    Poland Poland
    I got a private room which felt like an actual hotel room. The standard was much higher than expected. Some staff members were extremely kind to me. Good breakfast.
  • Elliot
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Gillian
    Belgium Belgium
    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!
  • Cornelia
    Germany Germany
    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!
  • Izzy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Marlene
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Loved my stay here, it was very peaceful and in the middle of nature. The accommodation offers trips into the national park, my guide was very knowledgeable. They offer a great range of food options at the restaurant, the host is very friendly and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Sinharaja Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Wellness

    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Sinharaja Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:30
    Check-out
    Until 13:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property is accessible is only by a 4 wheel drive which will be arranged free of charge by the property. Please reconfirm your arrival prior to reaching the city of Deniyaya.

    Please note that the all inclusive room rate includes:

    - All meals

    - 3-4 hour Rain Forest Guided Tour (including all tickets)

    FAQs about Sinharaja Hostel