Blue Magpie Lodge

Hotels
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Independent
8 (2 reviews)
kudawa, Kalawana, SG, 70005 , Kalawana , LK
94-776284594

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Facilities

Express check-out
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Free newspapers in lobby
Express check-out
Express check-in
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful scenery
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Frequent power outages
Room not ready upon arrival

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
The cleanliness was affected due to the described room not being ready upon arrival.
Service
7.93
Standard service quality for a hotel of this rating.
Location
8.97
Location is excellent, just 10 minutes by car to the entrance of Sinharaja.
Room Quality
7.42
Room quality suffered due to late cleaning.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities are adequate, but the Wi-Fi was down during power outages.
Value for Money
7.91
Value for money appears reasonable based on the food and location.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast was reported as delicious.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall experience impacted by power outages but positively noted for food and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:07

Property Description

Scenic Views and Culinary Delights
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden. At Blue Magpie Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Convenient Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self-parking is available onsite.

Cozy Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guest rooms.

Escape to nature and comfort at Blue Magpie Lodge. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 7.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
J
Joanna • extended_group • gb
10
The hotel was perfect for our family group.
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, the views were great, and the food was good and copious

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
C
christophe • extended_group • fr
9
Convivialité, nature et calme
Pros:

Accueil très chaleureux et sympathique, l emplacement de l hôtel est très calme et proche de l entrée du parc.
Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
K
Koen • solo_traveller • lk
3
Satisfactory experience
Pros:

Nothing much to comment

Cons:

Very Average

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
I
IAN • couple • gb
6
Great for access to Sinharaja.
Pros:

Location.
Dinner very good

Cons:

Breakfast was available early but options were limited. Some damp/mould in bathroom. Mosquito net in 1 room but not in second.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
S
Suzanne • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Great location, staff, and food.

Cons:

Poor wifi connectivity.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
H
Haoyu • couple • au
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
F
Frédéric • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Nice and quiet place
Breakfast and meals ok

Cons:

A little bit expensive

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
S
Shigemi • partner
2
Pros:

しょっちゅう停電で夜はほとんど停電していた。予約していたが、到着してから部屋の掃除をしていた。朝ごはんは美味しい。周りの景色も良い。シンハラージャの入り口まで車で10分のロケーション。停電中はWi-Fiも使えず、不安だったので2泊予約したところ1泊で帰って来た。

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph
8
Pros:

This place was great, food was delicious, staff were lovely and the setting was beautiful.

2025-03-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jo-ann • solo traveller • us
10
Magical
Pros:

This is an exceptional property! THE place to stay especially for birdwatchers with birds easily seen from a three way viewing area above the restaurant as well as outside the rooms and gardens. The manager makes the place, always smiling and attentive to every detail making sure everyone’s stay is the best. You can walk to the world heritage site park and the birding jeep tours pick you up at the gate with your packed breakfast. Meals were excellent and the quality well known to others with people seeking out their restaurant for the great the great food. I highly recommend it. I stayed 6 nights and would recommend 3 or 4 to enjoy the area.

2025-03-20 • via Nuitee
L
Leong • young couple • gb
6
Highly overpriced accommodation that needs better maintenance.
Pros:

Attractive and well maintained compound. Lots of birds around as it is located just next to Singharaja National Park.

Cons:

Highly overpriced accommodation. The room was very small and had very minimal and basic furniture . The shower curtain was old and full of black mould at the bottom.

2025-03-09 • via Nuitee
T
Timothy • family with young children • gb
7
Good place to stay to experience Sinharaja
Pros:

Great forest location

2025-02-24 • via Nuitee
E
Enam • family with young children • bd
6
Excellent hospitality, good food, very helpful employees.
Pros:

Employees are very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room 1 to 11 don’t have good views.

2025-01-07 • via Nuitee
D
Dinu • family with young children • us
10
Fantastic stay!
Pros:

Amazing staff, professional service, excellent food. Great birding on the grounds of the property and in nearby Sinharaja Forest Reserve.

Cons:

N/A

2024-08-05 • via Nuitee
L
Lindsey • family with young children • gb
8
One night stay close to rainforest entrance
Pros:

This was our second stay here which was 7 years ago. The property has much improved and is far better than it used to be. We only stayed as it is close to the entrance for the rainforest walk but we were pleased we chose here again due to the improvements and the staff were far more friendly than they were last time. Breakfast was nice but basic, we didn't have the evening meal. I certainly think it deserves more than a 6 score as shown on booking.com so I have given an 8. It is expensive but there isn't much choice at this entrance to the rainforest. We have visited from both entrances and we consider this to be the best and quietest.

Cons:

No Internet other than when you are standing in reception...but then it is in the jungle!

2024-02-03 • via Nuitee
E
Elina • family with young children • hk
3
Poor
2024-01-31 • via Nuitee
L
Lesley • young couple • ie
7
Good
Pros:

Fine for visiting Sinharaja, good breakfast and dinner can be had with a cold beer.

Cons:

Dated rooms but same all over Sri Lanka.

2024-01-09 • via Nuitee
F
Fedor1981 • family with young children • jo
7
Good
Pros:

Close to the park, lovely garden, nice veranda to sit outside, friendly staff.

Cons:

Some of the staff kept hovering over us and distracting our daughter from eating. Shower temperature could only be set to piping hot or icily cold, getting a normal temperature was Impossible.

2023-12-29 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • family with young children • at
9
Superb
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful! Thank you very much:)

2023-09-20 • via Nuitee
M
Manod • group • th
10
Exceptional
2023-05-31 • via Nuitee