The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.4 (624 reviews)
471, Court Road, Akurugoda , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Delicious food
Beautiful surroundings
Excellent safari experience
Cons:
Wi-Fi and hot water issues
Construction noise from new lodges

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Rooms are clean and hygienic as stated in the reviews.
Service
9.8
The staff is consistently described as attentive and friendly, providing excellent service.
Location
9.34
Convenient access to Yala National Park, enhancing the overall appeal as a safari destination.
Room Quality
9.29
The rooms are noted to be beautiful and functional.
Amenities
9.12
Amenities are satisfactory, although some reviews noted a desire for more comfortable furniture.
Value for Money
9.28
Food is high quality and reasonably priced, along with fair pricing for services.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Food quality was highlighted as being excellent across meals.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall stay described as wonderful with exceptional staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:44

Property Description

Year-Round Outdoor Pool and BBQ Area - Dive into relaxation with our inviting outdoor pool and enjoy a delightful barbecue experience at The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant.

Comfortable Accommodation with Scenic Views - Unwind in our air-conditioned rooms, some offering stunning views of the mountains or the lake. Relax in the seating area and rejuvenate after a day of exploration.

Convenient Amenities and Activities - Stay connected with free WiFi, and make use of our 24-hour front desk services. Explore the area with cycling and canoeing, or opt for bike and car hire for further adventures.

Book your stay now at The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 624 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had an excellent stay. All the staff were super friendly, especially Dinushi who was always so smiley and welcoming.

The hotel organised a full day safari for us which was amazing. They give you a packed breakfast and the Jeep picks you up and drops you back at the hotel.

We also had breakfast at the hotel the next morning and dinner both nights, all of which was really tasty. We especially enjoyed the Kothu

Would highly recommend staying here

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Sehr, sehr freundliches Personal!!
Gutes Essen, sehr empfehlenswerter Teansfer

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Riccardo • extended_group • it
9
Struttura moderna e camera spaziose. Piscina e zona esterna molto bella
Pros:

Piscina e camera accogliente. Staff disponibile e gentile

Cons:

Pulizia e finitura camera da migliorare, in ogni caso comunque buone e sopra la media.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Carina • extended_group • nl
8
Leuk voor als je op safari gaat, verder is er niets te zien
Pros:

Mooie tuin, goed eten en super vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Het bouw lawaai, er worden nieuwe huisjes bij gebouwd en de paar dagen dat wij er waren werd er geschuurd en werd de slijptol gebruikt wat een zeer vervelend geluid gaf

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • de
7
i.O. Personal sehr freundlich, Lage außerhalb, aber dafür sehr schön, Essen war lecker.
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren einfach, aber für eine Nacht i.O.

Cons:

fpr den Preis kann ich nicht meckern

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • be
9
Mooi verblijf niet ver van Yala!
Pros:

Grote mooie kamer met goede airconditioning. Vriendelijk personeel en heel lekker eten! Leuk zwembad ook!

Cons:

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2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jurre • couple • nl
9
Fijn
Pros:

Fijne schone kamers, mooi zwembad en een leuk resort met veel groen en palmbomen, aardig personeel!

Cons:

Bouw werkzaamheden naast her zwembad waardoor de rust wel werd verstoord maar des al niet te min een top accommodatie!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • family_with_children • es
8
El millor de Sri Lanka de moment
Pros:

Les habitacions son amplies i espaiosos . Tot estaba net

Cons:

Necesites transport si o si

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kath • family_with_children • au
9
Perfect chill
Pros:

Excellent accomodation, super clean and staff were lovely. The food is exceptional. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner and breakfast.

Cons:

Half of the property is still being built but this did not affect us. No noise or dust.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sara Del Olmo • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Es perfecto si decidia hacer un safari en Yala, la piscina esta bien, la habitacion es grande y el personal muy agradable

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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william • couple • fr
8
Personnel agréable
Pros:

Piscine et personnel sympathique

Cons:

Salle de bains dans son jus

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Eve • couple • gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

The staff were so lovely and attentive. We had some lovely lunch and breakfast, very delicious! The staff also arranged a sunrise safari for us which was excellent. The man who took us was informative and we had x2 leopard sightings! He made sure we had an amazing time.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ie
10
Great place to base yourself for Yala Safari
Pros:

Staff were very attentive, the room was spacious and comfortable, pool area was great to relax at after safari.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad Abdul • solo_traveller • ae
10
Pros:

Impressive stay and good facility.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Mert Furkan • couple • tr
1
The location itself was peaceful and surrounded by nature, but unfortunately our experience did not match the very high
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • family_with_children • nl
9
Lovely staff, great place to chill and relax and close to the national park
Pros:

Extremely friendly staff, great vibe, perfect breakfast and dinners. Very calm and nice garden

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schöne Anlage, abends konnte man Flughunde beobachten. Man bekommt ein leckeres Lunchpaket mit auf die Safari. Essen sehr lecker und Personal sehr freundlich.
Die Baustelle am Pool war per Sichtschutz abgetrennt, hat nur wenig beeinträchtigt.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Muriel • family_with_children • nl
8
Vriendelijke accommodatie met fantastische safari!
Pros:

Fijn locatie met echt fantastisch eten. Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ook kunnen ze een safari naar Yala voor je regelen. Wij hadden een goede chauffeur/ gids en hebben een prachtige safari gedaan! Echt een aanrader! Kamers zijn prima, niet uitgesproken maar wel goed.

Cons:

Tijdens ons verblijf werd er verbouwd. Er worden aan de andere kant van het zwembad appartementen bijgebouwd. Daardoor was er een groot zeil gespannen en was er wel wat geluid vanaf de bouw. Dit wisten we niet. Het geluid was niet heel storend en zeker niet de hele dag aanwezig. Maar tijdens het relaxen aan het zwembad is het wel een beetje jammer. Ons is verteld dat de bouw is afgerond voordat het hoogseizoen in oktober-november weer begint. Misschien goed voor anderen om te weten.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • de
10
Pros:

Herausragend herzliches und nettes Personal! Für den Geburtstag meines Partners wurde extra ein Geburtstagskuchen und Deko organisiert. Leckeres Essen und schön gepflegte Anlage.

Cons:

Im Erdgeschoss einige Ameisen unterwegs, aber das Problem gibt es in SriLanka während der Monsunzeit häufig. Die bereits häufig genannte Baustelle ist noch in Gang, hat uns aber tatsächlich auch nicht wirklich gestört.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
10
Best Hotel
Pros:

Everything was perfect. Not to far from Yala National park staff were all so friendly and helpful especially Dinu. Food from restaurant was Amazing. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee