I loved the location, being far inside the wilderness. The boulder house we stayed in was very spacious and comfy and gave us an exceptional experience sleeping so close to nature. They had a private open shower in nature and provided hot water, which was amazing given that it was a bit chilly during our stay. The food was exceptionally tasty, and great service, and everyone was extremely welcoming and lovely and enthusiastic to show us around.

Stayed in March 2025

Honestly, nothing :)

This is an amazing experience if you love camping, being in nature, sleeping in a treehouse with a mosquito net, enjoying some delicious food and just chilling out. Which is exactly what we did. The treehouses are super cool with spacious sitting and sleeping area. Bathroom - shower and toilet - is downstairs. LOVED the river behind the dining area. Great to swim in and feel the fish nibble your dead skin (LOL!) Staff was also lovely and so kind. To be honest, although we do a ton of camping, I was a bit nervous about mosquitoes and it wasn’t a problem at all. Sprayed up each evening and didn’t get a single bite. Pro tip: road in is a bit bumpy, we took others’ suggestions and had them pick us up in Sigiriya. They also arranged a private car for us with Mana to Trincomalee which was excellent.

Stayed in March 2025

We loved being so close to nature but it did mean the cottage got quite dirty (leaves falling etc) - more regular cleaning over the course of our stay would have been amazing. And tea/coffee facilities in the room would have been great if possible (although we did get tea/coffee in the restaurant)

The location is amazing - in the heart of the jungle, so peaceful with only the sounds of the birds. The staff were incredible - so attentive - they took us on a jungle walk, arranged for us to have a candlelit dinner in the jungle, and arranged transport and activity tours. The food is delicious - the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka!

Stayed in March 2025

Not easy to get to. So follow the instructions and call before you go. They will send a jeep to collect you.

The name says it all. Its a true back of beyond experience. You are in the forest/jungle and you get the full jungle experience. There Is nothing to worry about though. At night time you may hear strange noises but feel completely safe. Also the food made there personaly for you is Excellent and at a reasonable price. The staff are also very helpful . Totally recomended.

Stayed in February 2025

The place was special, out in nature, eco friendly. The staff was exceptional, helpful with every request, friendly, considerate. The food delicious.

Stayed in December 2024

THIS WAS TOTALLY MY FAULT FOR THE RECORD - Back of Beyond have 2x locations in Sigiriya (Wild Haven & Jungle Hideaway) so just be aware when booking / heading to the location. Back of Beyond - Wild Haven is also quite remote (vs Back of Beyond - Jungle Hideaway) so another thing to be mindful of.

Back of Beyond is brilliant, we stayed in one of the tree houses, and whilst you're in the elements a bit (there is a mosquito net!) with loads of nature around you and wildlife noises through the night - this is a totally unique and amazing experience. Staff were terrific and helped with everything, and the food cooked by the staff was actually some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Stayed in September 2024

Outstanding service from Dhammika and the team. Magical location, with an abundance of wildlife - including monkeys in the trees and elephants nearby.

Stayed in August 2024

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Good food and very friendly staff

Stayed in August 2024

We spent wonderful time in this hotel, nature and wilderness is all over you. It is located in beautiful garden with small beautiful lake blooming with flowers, and river on the other side. It is not easy to get there but definitely worth it , one time we saw elephants crossing the road, you live on a tree your room have no walls only bed is covered with mosquitoes net. If you look up you will see monkeys and beautiful birds. If that was not enough you will meet most wonderful kind staff , they will Help you with everything , they are very modest,kind people. You will find there food that is just amazing !!!!! It was the best food we had in Sri Lanka :) go there for a taste of paradise

Stayed in June 2024

I was a bit confused about the exact location. The provided address was correct, but due to the comments of other travelers I thought we would be two minutes away from Pidurangala. On arriving we understood that the hotel has several accommodations. Ours was at end of a long dirt road, maybe 15 minutes away from the famous sights. This was not a problem for us (on the contrary, we loved being surrounded by farms and forest), but be sure you know what you’re booking :) Also, I think a tuktuk would probably be challenged by the road conditions (we can’t même by car which was doable).

This was the best hotel we’ve stayed in during our two weeks in Sri Lanka. The manager was very friendly, the food was delicious (we had dinner and breakfast). The experience to sleep in a tree house was just unique - being surrounded by nature with the comfort of a super nice hotel, what more can you ask for? In the morning we took a dip in a little stream running through the property, fish spa included ;) The mosquito nets over the beds are new (and reassuring - there are a lot of frogs and insects living in the forest)… Don’t hesitate to book your tree house, you won’t regret it (our only regret is to have stayed only one night).

Stayed in April 2024

We loved it all.

It was the best place we’ve stayed. Very clean, very unique, incredible location. I would recommend this place for anyone/family who like being off the track and in nature. The food was absolutely delicious and staff were so lovely, helpful, wonderful with our children

Stayed in March 2024

We booked one night for a jungle escape at the Luxury Treehouse, and absolutely loved our stay. We arrived late after a day travelling, and were picked up from a local restaurant to be transported directly to our accommodation, in an army style jeep, encountering hundreds of fireflies and a wild elephant on our way in. The Treehouse was beautifully presented, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed, even providing dinner at a late hour.

Stayed in January 2024

Couldn’t reach the property and relatively high price for basic (but very charming) accommodation

Exceptional location and very friendly staff!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Quirky accommodation literally in the Back of Beyond - in the middle of nowhere! There was initially some confusion as we were dropped at another accommodation with the same name but was quickly sorted. Just make sure you’re aware which Back of Beyond you have booked - they look very similar! We loved our stay - the beds were comfy and we were given extra fans because of the hot humid nights. Our 3 boys loved the freedom of running around and fishing in the stream. The meals were absolutely delicious and the staff lovely too. We were really sad to leave! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Stayed in August 2023

Back of Beyond offers a lot of interesting tours or walks. Compared to other tours we experienced the offers are over-priced.

It is beautiful located in the woods. No distraction. The family treehouse is as shown on the pictures. Really nice. If you like it quiet then it is perfect. Would come again.

Stayed in August 2023

There is no wifi so the credit card machine was not working and we had to pay in cash (which required a trip to Dambulla). The remoteness of the location is a bonus, but there needs to be more information about how to arrive (they have a jeep on site or you can try a tuk-tuk). Our cottage was nicely hidden but quiet dark for most of the day. It would have been nice to have seating at the front of our house - we spent a lot of time in the communal area instead. The cottage we stayed in needs a bit of attention overall. We had holes in our mosquito net and some of the sheets etc. could do with being replaced.

The location is amazing - it is quiet and great for seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. We saw an array of birds, monkeys, lizards, termites, insects, bats and frogs. You are surrounded by nature and the team at Wild Haven were really helpful and friendly. There is a beautiful river and a lily pond lake - all great places to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. The food was very good and always freshly cooked. The team worked around my son’s egg and nut allergy.

Stayed in July 2023

We had an amazing stay at Wild haven. My friend actually liked it so much that he actually extended his time by 3 nights as well. The staff is super friendly and very helpful and attentive. My friend who is from Switzerland actually loved the kitchen the most. He enjoyed watching authentic food being made and sometimes was a part of the process as well. If you are looking for the truly Lankan authentic experience this is the place to be. We loved the tree house that we stayed as well. Everything was so neat and the nature walks and excursions were a nice touch to the experience. The nature walk actually opened our eyes a lot as well to the flora and fauna we see and hear everyday. All in all it was a wonderful experience

Stayed in April 2023

Mosquitos,

Friendly staff, accommodation get you close to nature and very scenic

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing I didn’t like, but could do with little maintenance.

A beautiful gem hidden in the bush. Surrounded by nature, lot of beautiful birds around, and a perfect place to disconnect and enjoy the moment. The staff were very friendly, and didn’t complain when asked to bring morning teas to our huts.

Stayed in April 2023

Our stay was two short. Plan at least two nights.

Amazing location deep in the jungle, very friendly and accommodating staff. Surprisingly better food comparing to majority of the restaurants around.

Stayed in March 2023

The road to the property isn't the best, but there was nothing negative we could point to!

The entire stay was great! The manager started communicating with us on Whatsapp since before our arrival, fetched us in town & made various arrangements to help us get some cold beers and other things from town. The food was probably the best we had all trip - made on site and with so much pride. It's not fancy or glamorous but the service was epic, we had good sleeping arrangements with mosquito nets and everyone went out of their way to make the stay enjoyable!

Stayed in March 2023

Being in the jungle, the open bathroom can become challenging at night where lots of frogs and various insects will get in

The treehouse is a unique experience to try once. View are amazing from the terrace, the night can be a bit humid but overall it is great . Food is really good and staff are nice and extremely helpful.

Stayed in August 2024

The place was very muddy. Hard to reach. Don’t stay there unless you want to be very isolated. It requires a 4WD (at least during rainy season) to get there. No network/wifi. Passable food

In nature

Stayed in January 2024

Basic level of accommodation, bed too hard

Connexion with the nature, earth, and fish SPA

Stayed in July 2023