The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.4 (537 reviews)
471, Court Road, Akurugoda , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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!

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 537 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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Claus • couple • de
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Gelhard • couple • de
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • nl
8
Super fijn!
Pros:

Fijne schone kamers. Personeel is ook super vriendelijk.

Cons:

De locatie zit net iets te ver van het stadje.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • pt
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucian • couple • ro
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
9
Just the most homely stay. And excellent contacts for best safari experience.
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
6
Good hotel to do safari with if you’re only staying for a night.
Pros:

Safari provided by the hotel was amazing, staff were very friendly, food was great.

Cons:

It faces on to a building site so the photos are misleading! It meant that being by the pool wasn’t very pleasant.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Véronique • extended_group • be
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • at
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne Anlage mit Pool und vor allem sehr freundliches Personal. Man fühlt sich sehr willkommen und bestens umsorgt.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • couple • de
8
Super Hotel mit nettem Personal und tolle Safari!
Pros:

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, fröhlich und hilfsbereit gewesen. Einfach eine gute Stimmung im Team :) die Zimmer sind rustikal aber sauber und ordentlich. Die Safari ist absolut zu empfehlen und ist super organisiert!

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • couple • de
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Good staycation for Yala Safari
Pros:

Location
Style
Breakfast
Lovely room
Staff

Cons:

There is building work extension to property opposite the pool which detracts from the quietness of the property
I have put the photos of the building work opposite the rooms
Whilst work is going on the prices should be lowered to reflect this

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • lu
8
Pros:

We loved the pool and the garden. Large room and bathroom. Friendly staff. Diner was delicious.

Cons:

The place was quiet until a bus of other guests with teenies arrived.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Yann • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Acceuil parfait, établissement très propre,chambre spacieuse et propre avec super pression d'eau chaude.
Jardin splendide, très belle Grande piscine, pleins de choix de restaurants midi et soir très très bon et prix très correct.
Parfait pour nous,très content d'avoir passé une nuit dans cet établissement avant le safari du lendemain ( petit déjeuner dans une boxe fourni par l'établissement pour le safari 👍)
Nous aurions dû passer une deuxième nuit pour se reposer au retour du safari.

Cons:

Rien, parfait,nous recommandons.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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serdaralgin • couple • tr
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • family_with_children • au
9
Loved it here- we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend
Pros:

Loved the chalet balcony, the gardens and the pool area. The restaurant was wonderful with a great atmosphere and the staff were wonderful- could not do enough for you. Food was delicious, amazing breakfast!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • nl
9
Nice hotel to go on Safari
Pros:

Friendliness sraff

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable good AC lovely staff
Pros:

Lovely rooms got upgraded to chalet by the pool

Cons:

Average food

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee