Gal Oya Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
+30 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7
  • Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Gal Oya Lodge in Ampara offers a recently renovated villa with a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy a restaurant and bar, complemented by a serene outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and garden views. Additional amenities include a minibar, work desk, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a paid airport shuttle service. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, American, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, catering to diverse dietary needs. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy walking and bike tours, exploring the surrounding forests and wildlife protection areas. The property is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Games room

  • Canoeing

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nadia
Switzerland Switzerland
“The lodge is amazing!! Sooo beautiful in the middle of a hidden gem national park. Fantastic big comfortable huts, beautiful open dining room, nice pool, in the middle of nature. The naturalist guide, Lucky, was absolutely amazing. He gave us the...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“One of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka, so incredibly unique with amazing experiences on offer. The staff were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Of course the boat trip was one of the highlights but definitely try out the Jungle...”
Mo-anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was amazing, the views were stunning and the activities were amazing”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We LOVED Gal Oya lodge. It was such a highlight of our trip - off grid bliss paired with gorgeous facilities, delicious food, lovely swimming pool and fab activities. We will definitely be back! The staff went above and beyond, especially Kalana...”
Lauren
Australia Australia
“Everything was exceptional, the food was fantastic and the service was the best we received so far in Sri Lanka. The huts are beautiful and well decorated, very comfortable and has everything you need. Fantastic location and great tour options....”
Lilia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An incredible place to stay. The lodge is wonderful, beautifully and sustainably designed, and located just outside the magnificent, little visited Gal Oya national park. The rooms, all located in independent cottages, are gorgeous, the food is...”
Clemens
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very beautiful resort in the middle of the jungle. We only stayed one night, but felt like we should have spent longer. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We had multiple activities organised throughout our stay with Gal Oya Lodge. The...”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“Early morning and evening walks in the peaceful countryside with a staff naturalist (included in room charge) were instructive and interesting. A wonderful boat safari (additional charge) to Senanayake Samudra lake where we saw many birds and...”
Lauren
United States United States
“The location at the base of the mountain is gorgeous, and the rooms are extremely nice and well designed. I loved the hike to Monkey Mountain. The guides are very knowledgeable. The service is generally fantastic.”
Cathrine
Norway Norway
“Peaceful and close to nature, yet offering every comfort and exciting experiences!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Gal Oya is a haven, fashioned out of wild jungle on the fringes of Sri Lanka’s untouched National Park. Our Lodge is set in 25 acres of private forest, and with just 11 bungalows and one two Bed Room Villa it offers an intimate, stylish, and comfortable space from which to explore the Park and the landscapes and communities around it. It serves equally well as a gorgeous setting to simply relax and be blissfully quiet, seemingly well away from the modern world.
We always wanted The Lodge to be somewhere that showed off the best of this beautiful part of Sri Lanka so We’ve created activities, trips, and ‘safaris’ that offer to immerse you in its wildlife, culture, and spirit. Please see our full ‘Activities Guide’ (or our website) for more details on each experience, as well as notes on pricing.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$37 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$64 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are advised to contact the property on the day of arrival for directions.