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Reviews of Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel 5 stars

Malwathuthanna Malwaththa, Kitulgala, 71720 Kitulgala, Sri Lanka

#2 of 19 hotels in Kitulgala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 107 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing. The people in the hotel was really nice, all the time trying to fulfill all our needs. The food was amazing, typical dishes and not typical ones, everything was delicious. We also do some activities, a walking through the rain forest and it was so fun, our guide Danushka, show us everything! This is one of a kind hotel, if you want some relax time, combine with some adventurous activities this is your hotel.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Nice and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind personel, beautiful garden and architekture of the House, good food

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    Perfect first stop for 1 night after a flight from the UK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to dislike

    Peaceful location, all the staff were really lovely. Hotel arranged a guide to take us to Mannakethi waterfalls which were only 15 minutes away. The waterfalls were really beautiful, we had a swim in the natural pool and were the only people there. The hotel also provided us with transport and safe driver to our next stop Nuwara Eliya.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Wish we had more time to enjoy it all
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a shame the dining area is closed and a little too cold in air conditioning. I think I prefer nice open air dining spaces as the weather was so lovely. Please invest in some soft pads under the heavy dining chairs so the noise of sliding the chairs over the beautiful wooden floor is reduced.

    This is a beautiful property set amongst a stunning rain forest location but still close to the main town. The food was excellent and the rooms comfortable and as described. The staff were efficient. The team were very responsive on WhatsApp and were well prepared for our arrival. The gardens were beautiful .. sadly we didn’t have time to stay longer.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tours were pricy, laundry was very expensive.

    Great Stay with Lovely Amenities but Pricey Extras We had a very nice stay at this hotel. The room was tidy, the swimming pool was well-maintained, and the natural pool was a unique and refreshing experience. Both breakfast and dinner were quite good, with a decent variety of options to enjoy. The hotel offers a range of activities, which is convenient, but we found them to be quite expensive compared to booking directly with local providers. Similarly, the laundry service was overpriced and charged in dollars, which was unexpected. Overall, it was a pleasant stay with great facilities, but some of the additional services felt overpriced.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    9.0
    A very relaxing and tranquil place to stay nearby to Mannakethi Ella waterfalls. stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    food, service, natural pool

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    5 Star Resort in a Tropical Botanical Garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect

    This property vastly exceeded our expectations! Like staying in the middle of an extensive and artfully designed tropical botanical garden with a picturesque creek running through it. Amazing that this high level of accommodation can be offered in such a remote location. Beds were of the finest quality and by far the best during our 2 week holiday. Food was worthy of a Michelin star. Staff was plentiful and eager to please. A solid 10 and highly recommended. Do not miss the magical paved jungle walking path all along the creek where you can safely swim in many spots.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that we didn‘t like was, that there were not enough sun chairs. Only 8 in total which is not enough for 8 rooms.

    We loved everything about our stay! The staff was super friendly and very caring. The food was incredible and the hotel absolutely beautiful! Very clean, comfy bed, amazing location, nice pool area and a natural pool as well. We would definitely come back any time!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    We had such a great stay we did the wayerfall trip and the white water rafting experience and both were unforgettable !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    The property is in an amazing in a beautiful tranquil location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    10
    Tranquility immersed in nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Note that there are stairs, and no lift. Can be an issue for people with mobility issues. They need you to order your meal in advance, and quite insistent on this. I understand why, but they do this even prior to arrival, which is confusing. Would be nice if they offered a tea-time snack as part of their routine service, but if you ask they do provide it.

    Exactly as depicted, a beautiful lodge in the middle of the forest. Excellent food, and very friendly staff. A truly relaxing stay immersed in nature. They help to arrange a good guide for a nature walk. The menu, at first glance, is very heavy on European / Western food (pizza, pasta, tapas), which are fine but not exceptional. Go with the Sri Lankan menu options. You won't be disappointed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable hotel with keen, well-trained staff. A very good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water pressure in shower is a bit weak. Minor point !

    Room was clean, new, had all facilities. Staff were very helpful and friendly, and well-trained. We stayed in 5 hotels during our trip and moksha was outstanding for good management as well as good facilities.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place to base yourself for white water rafting
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly slow service at breakfast but that’s a small gripe.

    Lovely remote location. Beautiful setting and stylish building. Extremely comfy beds and friendly staff. Good food.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    9.0
    Romantic getaway in the forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed 3 nights at Moksha, the property itself was great, the bedrooms were very modern, clean, great a/c and amazing views from the balcony. The hotel organized transport and guided walk to one of the waterfalls nearby and a hike in the rain forest, which we recommend. The staff were very friendly and available to assist without being overwhelming. The breakfast was exceptional, we also had all our meals at the hotel and had a different menu every night.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    10
    Everything was exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was exceptional. A true 5 star experience, nothing to complain about. We stayed 3 nights at Moksha. We had most of our meals, as well as we did a tour to a waterfall and a hike in the rain forest from the hotel, which can be recommended. The staff were very friendly and helpfull. The dining was exceptional, we had a new food experience every night.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    10
    This place is not for 2 or 4 days its for 15 to 30 days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent environment & location

    Location and clean environment was excellent

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    Ideallic surrounding, impeccable staff and well located for an amazing white water rafting experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No vanity kits in the bathroom.

    Tucked away in the hillside this contemporary building blends into its surroundings. The rooms are very comfortable and the staff bend over backwards to ensure all your needs are met. The natural rock pool to the side of the pool area is a must !

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    Nature lover's paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the fixtures in the room were a bit run-down, which is understandable considering the climate and rural location. If you're looking for the very most modern luxuries, this is probably not the place for you. However, if you love the outdoors and being immersed in a unique, beautiful rainforest, then I can only recommend it. We had an amazing and unforgettable time here.

    Staying here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You're literally in the heart of the rainforest, but with the comforts of air conditioning and kind, attentive service from the extremely accommodating staff. Lush beauty and wildlife all around. The natural pool is amazing and not to be missed. The hotel offers outdoor activities (rafting, canyoning, guided hikes, etc.). We did rafting and a guided hike - both awesome and quite adventurous! The kitchen staff prepared delicious meals to order, and were flexible with our special requests (getting a packed breakfast for the day trip). Everyone took really good care of us.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful and peaceful stay with lovely service, food needs I
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food options not adequate for the price, food quality good but not exceptional. Dessert was below par at Dinner.

    Location was superb. Natural beauty, lovely natural pool and stream. Excellent staff. Good service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    10
    Amazing surely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. We had a lovely surprise for our honeymoon that we where not expecting. It was very peaceful we felt like we are the only ones there.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous located hotel with great swimming facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is very sweet, but their English is poor. They also forget things like coffee and tea at breakfast.

    Location and swimming facilities

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Relax hotel with excellent food and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel surrounded by the jungle, nice and clean pool and as a plus a wonderful natural pool in the river. Great food, excellent service with Thathsara and Sandun at the bar and restaurant who gave a five star service, always with kindness and ever friendly, willing to answer all our questions and wishes

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    What you see is what you get, and it is wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I honestly had a really good experience. I got exactly what I expected. If I am pushed, I will say the leeches (tiny ones) which you only encounter when you do the rain forest hike.

    Thanks to these wonderful people: Chefs Sampath, Manual and Thanuka - the food was tasty the presentation beautiful and the quality exceptional. The farm to plate concept fulfilled. Chamila - what a great trek through the rainforest was exactly the experience I wanted. The rivers and waterfalls were calming, relaxing and thanks for bringing me so close to nature in a safe and secure way. Great stories and jokes made the walk easier too. ALL the waiters made my day every day. Helpful, considerate and kind. Big smiles, courteous. Leant my preferences immediately and never missed a beat. Exactly the type of service one appreciates when on a relax, retreat and refresh type of holiday. Danushka & Lahiru thank you for preparing my room for my arrival and for respecting the DND on my door throughout my stay. Weerasinghe I hope many guests appreciate and understand the amount of time it takes for you to painstakingly lay those very many stones/tiles on the hotel grounds. Loved talking to you about cricket too. Shesha the matriarch! You run a tight ship. Your professionalism, calm demeanour and the way you explain everything to manage guests' expectations is admirable. I'll miss our random laughs and giggles. Stephen the contracted driver for my airport transfers - safe and professional drive. What did I like? everything. This is the perfect place to come when you need to be alone, relax, write a book and appreciate nature. My most active moments were river rafting, riding the cute tuk-tuks and hiking through the rainforest.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioner at the restaurant

    Kind staff and one of the best concierge service ever. The staff for walking tour is well experienced and provided good services.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That I couldn't say longer

    We spent 3 nights at Moksha and I have to say it truly exceeded all our expectations. The rooms were super comfortable and the staff were extremely helpful. The chef team (Sampath, Thank, Manila and Sumudu) were amazing, we told them one time about a something we ate in the market while in Colombo and they made us that dessert for dinner that same day. That's how far and beyond they went for us and every day since they would make us special treats not even on the menu. We did so many activities as well so it wasn't just that the hotel was wonderful but there was so much to do around the area. We went zip lining, canyoning, white water rafting and waterfall abseiling and it was all arranged by the hotel with a very well trained team. I can't recommend this hotel enough to anyone who's looking to just relax or for adventure or a bit of both. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

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