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Wilpattu Safari Resort

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wilpattu Safari Resort in Wilpattu offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, Ã la carte, Italian, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines in traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. Leisure Facilities: The resort features a garden, outdoor seating area, cooking classes, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a private pool, balcony, and ground-floor units. Free on-site private parking is available. Location and Attractions: Sigiriya Airport is 54 mi away. Nearby attractions include Kumbichchan Kulama Tank (21 mi), Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (21 mi), and Anuradhapura Railway Station (22 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jamie
    Australia Australia
    “From the moment we arrived and were greeted with fresh juice, the staff made us feel so welcomed and cared for. Everyone was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. Though the resort is still under construction, it didn’t affect our stay at...”
  • Letitia
    Australia Australia
    “Still under construction but did not affect our stay. Great location as it is only 10 mins to the national park entrance. But it is a fair way from anything else. We had the plunge pool room and it was perfect. Clean, comfy beds and spacious!...”
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great staff, great room, great location, couldn’t ask for more!”
  • Hans
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We waren met 5 personen en hadden een huisje geboekt incl zwembad. Het huisje kan ook als 3 losse appartementen worden geboekt. Het personeel is super vriendelijk en behulpzaam. We hadden de 2e avond een bbq, deze was zeer uitgebreid en we hebben...”
  • Melvin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Super mooi huisje, wij hadden de standaard kamer. Heel lief personeel, ze hadden voor ons jubileum de kamer mooi opgemaakt en een taart gemaakt als toetje van het avondeten.”
  • Julie
    Canada Canada
    “Nous avons adoré notre séjour et aurions aimé rester plus longtemps. Le kitesurf est génial !”
  • Edward
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Prachtig aangelegd. Het is nieuw en het restaurant wordt nog uitgebreid. De kamer was erg mooi en sfeervol ingericht. Het bad buiten op het terras maakt deze kamer echt bijzonder. Zeker ‘s avonds met alle lampjes is het er erg sfeervol. Het...”
  • Linde
    Belgium Belgium
    “De kamers hier zijn prachtig. Dit was ons mooiste verblijf in Sri Lanka, alles is met veel oog voor detail ingericht. We kozen om onze kamer te upgraden naar eentje met privé zwembad en dit was ook heel mooi. Alles voelt heel luxueus. Al het...”
  • Joel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Schöne ruhige Lage und unglaublich nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Sie haben uns zu einem wirklich guten Preis eine Safari organisiert mit einem erfahrenen und sehr interessierten Fahrer. Man kann von der Unterkunft aus einen kleinen...”

Managed by Chena Hut Village Resort Pte Ltd

Company review score: 9.7Based on 61 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

Chena Hut Village Resort Pte Ltd. is the company behind Wilpattu Safari Resort, a boutique property inspired by the traditional chena farming lifestyle of Sri Lanka. Drawing from the concept of chena huts where villagers lived close to nature, the resort blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Located just 3 km from the Hunuwilagama entrance to Wilpattu National Park, the company’s vision is to provide travelers with authentic cultural experiences, wildlife adventures, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality in harmony with the environment.

Property info

Wilpattu Safari Hotel is a boutique nature retreat located just 3 km from the main Hunuwilagama entrance of Wilpattu National Park. Inspired by traditional chena hut design and blended with modern comfort, the property features 5-star suites and 15 spacious rooms surrounded by lush greenery. Guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, warm hospitality, and easy access to morning or afternoon safari tours to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and rare birdlife. The hotel also arranges private safaris exclusively for in-house guests. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, the resort offers a peaceful jungle escape with full-service amenities right next to Sri Lanka’s largest national park.

Neighborhood info

This hotel is just 5 minutes from the main entrance of Wilpattu National Park, the starting point for both full-day and half-day safari jeep tours. It’s the perfect base for your unforgettable safari adventure. Guests can easily book safari tours through the hotel, and we can arrange private jeep safaris exclusively for in-house guests. Thanks to our location, you don’t need to wake up too early for the morning safari at 6:00 AM. Wilpattu National Park is home to leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Maha Wewa Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Wilpattu Safari Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
$15 per child, per night
1 year old
Crib upon request
$15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night
2 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 17:00:00.

A damage deposit of $20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.