Polwaththa Eco-Lodges, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Really friendly staff and lots of things to enjoy and one more thing if u are coming by a vehicle u don't have to climb the steep hill with Ur vehicle they will provide u a 4×4 jeep with a warm welcome

Realising we were probably extremely unlucky with our experience, given the many positive reviews. We stayed 4 nights over Christmas, the first one in the Parrot house which is one of the oldest houses and built of clay. Room was very damp, smelled like basement and we had dead ants falling on the beds. In addition there was no hot water.

With no discussion management kindly moved us to one of their newest houses which was built of a clay/concrete mix. Less damp so we were initially happy untill we had constant issues with the water. It ranged from "just" no hot water to no water at all. Staying 4 nights in the humid jungle, trekking and being covered in sunscreen and mosquito oils we would shower twice a day. I had two hot showers during our stay - otherwise cold or impossible due to no water.

The last night we got a lot of rain and the roof proved to leak over the luggage storage area ruining some of our gear. Lastly, the beds were extremely uncomfortable, mattresses being so thin that you'd wake up from the impact every time you turned around.

It's a shame that the facilities proved inferior cause the staff at the eco lodges make this place tick. They tried their best to assist us throughout. They offered amazing guided hikes through the jungle and did everything to make us happy. The star is for them as it's thanks to them that we didn't leave prematurely.

We ended up getting a discount as compensation, but it was more of a bargaining situation than something management gave us to make up for the poor facilities and ruined gear. It left us with a bitter aftertaste.

Of all the 11 places we stayed in Sri Lanka this one was by far the least value for money - even after the discount.

Just beautifully relaxing! The owner Nihal is a character and full of stories considering his family have owned the land for generations. They really are wanting to be a sustainable business. Recommended!

Polwaththa Eco Lodges consists of 14 lodges spread out a in a pristine environment, giving you a ‘Living-in-the-Jungle’ experience.

Situated 19km east of Kandy each lodge offers basic comfort with great views and privacy.

Activities include a wide choice of treks through quaint villages, smiling faces, rice-fields, tea-plantations, waterfalls, rivers and the famous Knuckles mountains. Community interaction and supporting school projects provide a rewarding experience. Day Tours to Kandy City, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Wasgamuwa can also be arranged.

The environment and the local community are at the heart of our operations, promoting responsible tourism - we practice the 3Rs and make all our purchases from within 5km. We also encourage our guests to plant a tree.and on a larger scale, we purchase lands for reforestation.

Polwaththa offers a pristine environment with average day temperatures of 26C and night temperatures of 22C with hardly any mosquitoes. We are pet friendly with 7 dogs and 5 cats, living in harmony with wild-boar, deer, porcupine, giant squirrels, monkeys, butterflies, bats, fire-flies, insects and over 60 species of birds with 15 endemics – a paradise for bird watchers.

Authentic Sri Lankan meals are cooked on a hearth in clay pots giving you a taste of real Sri Lankan village culture - served with a smile by our local staff.

Perfekt für Natur Genießer, um mal richig abzuschalten, ist auf jeden Fall ein kleines Abenteuer.
Frühstück und Abendessen waren wirklich super lecker.
Freundlichen Personal mit guten Radschlägen und Tipps.
Gibt sogar schnelles Internet, falls man es braucht!
Kommen gerne wieder:)

Amazing experience. Great guides to show you around the jungle. Best book directly per email so you get the best price.

Great place. Clean and tidy, very relaxed. We stayed in a cabana with the most picturesque view I've ever seen, over looking a huge lake and beautiful mountains. The view changes so much over the course of the day, it's beautiful.

Of course also important to mention the great staff and guides to take you on all kinds of walks. We took the soft walk with our 4 year old and we all loved it, especially swimming at the waterfall.

They grow a lot here, including their own coffee.