Gabaa Resort & Spa

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (24 reviews)
Kashyapagama, Habarana, Sri Lanka, 50150 , Habarana , LK

Facilities

Nature reserve
Health or beauty spa nearby
Firewood (free)
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Professional team
Spacious rooms
Good food
Peaceful location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Minor cleanliness issues with the pool
Presence of small critters in nature

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Overall cleanliness was acceptable, though some minor concerns mentioned.
Service
9.68
Staff described as lovely, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.62
Location appreciated for its peacefulness and proximity to nature.
Room Quality
9.57
Spacious and tastefully decorated, great for relaxation.
Amenities
9.2
Amenities provided were satisfactory, with minor issues in pool cleanliness.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value considering the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Food quality was very good, positively mentioned in reviews.
Overall Experience
9.58
Overall stay was highly enjoyable, with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:19

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Facilities

Indulge in onsite massages, body treatments, and facials at Gabaa Resort & Spa. Relax in the outdoor pool or unwind in the steam room for the ultimate rejuvenation experience.

Exceptional Dining and Socializing

Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant, grab snacks at the cafe, and mingle with other guests at the daily complimentary reception. Full breakfasts are also available for a perfect start to your day.

Convenience and Comfort

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and free self-parking. With individually furnished guestrooms, each equipped with modern amenities and daily housekeeping, make Gabaa Resort & Spa your home away from home.

Book now for a luxurious and unforgettable stay at Gabaa Resort & Spa!

Important information:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 24 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Melissa partner
10
Pros:

Very nice stay. Team very professional. Rooms are spacious and in nature. Food was very good. Highly recommend.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah
10
Pros:

A lovely little resort with lovely and helpful staff. There was a little gecko in our room and a few little critters outside our cabin that scurried around on the roof waking us up in the night (but we didn’t mind). We didn’t swim in the pool because it looked a little milky. Overall I still loved this property and would stay again.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Nina family
10
Pros:

Unser Aufenthalt im Gabaa Resort & Spa war rundum erholsam. Schon bei der Ankunft (sehr spät abends) fühlten wir uns dank der entspannten Atmosphäre und der warmen Begrüßung sofort willkommen.

Unser Cabana-Zimmer war geräumig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr privat – perfekt zum Entspannen. Das Personal war immer freundlich und aufmerksam, ohne aufdringlich zu sein.

Besonders geschätzt haben wir die ruhige Lage: eingebettet in die Natur, aber gleichzeitig ideal für Ausflüge wie Safari-Touren oder den Besuch des Sigiriya Lion Rock.

Ein Ort, den wir gerne empfehlen.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Sophie partner
10
Pros:

This was a wonderful stay and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about the property, the staff and the trip!

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
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louise
10
Pros:

A lovely, peaceful place to stay. Well organised and easy to arrange trips to Dambulla, Sigiria etc

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
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Rand
10
Pros:

This hotel is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever been to. It’s so quiet and peaceful. The cabins are very clean and well furnished. The garden is amazing. The staff are so nice and the breakfast is delicious.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
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Michelle partner
6
Pros:

For western tourists, this cannot be described as “luxury”. It is a cabin in a nice wooded area with breakfast at 10 USD per person in reception. The pool is a plunge pool. The staff are nice and friendly. Some struggle with English. We were unfortunate and had torrential rain for a full day and a half. Couldn’t sleep because of the tin roof and there was no bar to retreat to. There’s not much to do if it’s raining in Habarana and there’s not even a tv in your cabin. If the weather was better it wouldn’t have been so bad. Had a spa treatment. 65 USD and nothing to write home about

2025-03-17 via Nuitee
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Alan partner
10
Pros:

This is a really chilled, small resort that is a great base for all the sight seeing and activities in the area. Rooms were big, clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Easy walk into the nearby village, there's a great market there some days.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Andrew
10
Friendly and welcoming stay
Pros:

Very nice, quiet and friendly hotel with individual chalets. Located off the main road but within easy reach of restaurants along the road. The staff are very warm and welcoming and the restaurant food very nice. Very good value stay in all respects.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
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Sophie
10
Pros:

I had a great stay at Gabaa resort and spa. My room was lovely and very spacious. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, plus the food was delicious. I had a fantastic treatment in the spa and would highly recommend this stay to others!

2025-01-27 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Unique beautiful house however service below par
Pros:

Booked this resort as it was a last minute trip and most bigger hotels were booked out. It’s an amazing place, very good value for money for a unique partially-glass house with a nice semi-outdoor shower. Rooms are clean and mine had two beds. The environment is serene and peaceful and some time on the hammock was so relaxing. Overall I had no issues with the room and resort itself.

However, I would point out the service is quite bad. I arrived late at night and the main receptionist wasn’t there but a gentleman met me and gave me tea and escorted me to the room however when I asked questions about Sigiriya and recommendations he wasn’t able to answer. I did interact with the reception through their WhatsApp number which helped but still some things were unable to be provided.

I would still recommend this place as it’s unique and peaceful if you can deal with not-so-great service.

This place would be incredible if the receptionist (who was great!) was there 24/7 or if they managed this better.

2025-01-26 via Nuitee
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Anthony
10
Amazing Find
Pros:

Amazing cottages tucked up in the woods. We found the staff to be friendly and the food (breakfast) was delicious. The rooms are new and modern. Will stay again.

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
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Annika partner
10
Pros:

Short but sweet stay at gabaa! We arrived in the evening to such a kind welcome. Drinks, answered questions, and got us to our stunning room. We ordered dinner which was delicious as well. Unfortunately didn’t have time to take advantage of the other amenities but it all looked beautiful and clean.

2024-12-09 via Nuitee
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Hayrettin friends
10
Pros:

We really loved the hotel. It was an energising getaway for us and the treatment from the staff showed genuine hospitality. Much, much recommended, given the very fair price we paid.

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
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imad
10
little heaven in the jungle
Pros:

this is for adventurers only who are fine with living in the nature. my 4 years old son and I loved it. the service was excellent and the homemade food served at the restaurant is the best we had during our trip in Sri Lanka.

2024-11-11 via Nuitee
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Tamura Amarasinghe
10
Pros:

庭に大きな木がたくさんあり美しいです。コテージなのでプライバシーが守れます。隣がうるさいということもありません。静かで落ち着いて過ごせます。お部屋のインテリアもリネンも上質で清潔です。

2024-11-07 via Nuitee
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Mattia
8
Un buon hotel
Pros:

La camera è molto bella e tutta la struttura nel complesso è accogliente. Come pecca i prezzi richiesti per trasporti e spa sono molto alti per la media della località. La posizione e buona per visitare Habarana e sigiriya

2024-10-18 via Nuitee
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Saubhik family
10
Pros:

The rooms were uniquely built. The staff always smiling and helpful. Very clean and quiet place.

2024-10-15 via Nuitee
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Tone
10
Best place to stay in Habarana
Pros:

Nydelig plass midt i skauen. Rent og fint. God mat og hyggelig betjening

2024-09-14 via Nuitee
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Bradley
8
Funky Quaint
Pros:

This quaint little place tucked away in nature was a great place to stay before visiting Sigiriya Rock. Nice individual A-Frames, good pool, and friendly staff.

2024-05-28 via Nuitee