Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house

Hotels
9.1 (172 reviews)
Puttalam - Anuradhapura - Trincomalee Highway , Pahala Maragahawewa , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food options
Convenient for safari
Cons:
Some noise from the road
Internet connectivity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Rooms were clean and tidy, making for a pleasant stay.
Service
9.83
Staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.37
Perfectly located for accessing the Wilpattu National Park.
Room Quality
8.32
Rooms were comfortable, though some felt the bed could be better.
Amenities
8.35
Basic amenities are available; some noted room conditions like shower issues.
Value for Money
9.31
Excellent value considering service and food quality.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Food was delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall a wonderful experience with memorable safari service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:23

Property Description

Prime Location
Located within close proximity to popular attractions like Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house offers a convenient stay in Pahala Maragahawewa.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the guest house comes with modern amenities including air conditioning, private bathroom, and a terrace for guests to relax and unwind.

Delicious Breakfast Option
Guests can start their day with a scrumptious Asian breakfast served daily at Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house.

Plan your stay at Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house for a memorable experience amidst serene surroundings and top-notch hospitality.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 172 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.43
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tommy947 solo_traveller pl
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jason couple be
8
Ideale locatie voor de safari!
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid en oprechtheid van de gastheer en zijn familie. Een prachtige tuin met uitzicht op de rijstvelden, waar je lekker kan ontbijten en HEERLIJKE fruitdrankjes kan drinken.
De gastheer heeft voor ons de safari geregeld.
Nadien hielp hij ons met het vervoer naar het volgend verblijf in Anuradhapura en Trincomalee.

Cons:

Het ligt langs de grote weg en er is niet veel te doen rond het verblijf op de safari na.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Robbe couple be
8
Super!
Pros:

Perfecte plaats om op safari te gaan. Super vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Douche zonder waterscherm.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Salvador Martínez solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Personal muy atento al nivel de sri Lanka, te ayudan en todo. Les dijimos que llegábamos tarde para cenar y nos hicieron el favor de prepararnos la cena antes de cerrar el restaurante. Al día siguiente nos dejaron quedarnos hasta que volvimos del safari y nos diéramos una ducha. Fue de agradecer.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Davina solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly manager who was always smiling and happy to help during the stay. Also answered all my questions and helped with bus and safari bookings! He went above and beyond, and offered to and arranged a small birthday celebration for my husband. The whole team were lovely. :) Only 10-15 minute drive from main safari park entrance and nice jungle setting at the back. Definitely recommend!

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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luca solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Il titolare persona cordiale e attento ai clienti , sia il cibo che la struttura.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Giulia couple it
8
Pros:

Staff gentile, ha organizzato colazione e pranzo al sacco per il safari incluso il trasporto al parco di Wilpattu. Nel giardino è possibile mangiare su un terrazzino molto carino

Cons:

Alle 18:30 il ristorante chiude, per fortuna hanno un piccolo negozio alimentare in cui comprare cose confezionate (anch'esso chiude alle 18:30 ma se sei fortunato e trovi qualcuno puoi chiedere di straforo di farti prendere qualcosa

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Bisco couple gb
10
Bloody fantastic amazing
Pros:

Please please stay here, the staff are so lovely and super hospitality. As soon as I booked to stay here I had immediate communication to organise a pick up from the train station in pattalam. We organised the safari with them too which so easy as the jeep picked us up from the homestay. We had a lovely morning at wilpattu national park an managed to see elephants, sloth bear, crocodiles, wild deers and much more. Additionally they were able to personally take us to our next hostel in trincomalee which was a 2.5 hour journey.
Additionally the food was great and also super affordable. They have ice cream and snacks available along with fresh smoothies. We were just so impressed with how hospitable all the staff were.
Other highlights were free breakfast, clean bathrooms, comfy bed and also the view from the balcony. Beautiful view of the sunset and fields, super chill.
Thank you so much for our time here we loved it !!

Cons:

NA

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Helene couple be
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller it
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Mirthe couple nl
9
Lovely stay with beautiful view!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay here! There is a beautiful garden with a cute place to relax and eat just next to the rice fields. The food is really nice and the people very kind! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The host arranged a safari for us and we also borrowed bikes to discover the beautiful environment.

Cons:

The WiFi is not working very good. The host is trying to fix it.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
Ľudmila couple cz
10
Pros:

Ďakujeme za skvelý pobyt a za zorganizovanie safari. Raňajky a večere boli chutné. Majiteľ nám dokonca zastavil správny autobus na našu ďalšiu cestu po Sri Lanke. Odporúčame

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Isa couple nl
9
Perfect warm stay
Pros:

The family owning the questhouse was very kind. They make you feel comfartble en greet you with a warm welcome. The food there is super nice. The garden is beautiful to sit and have diner. Also the family helps you with every question.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller fr
10
Cons:

Cold shower

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Nino couple fr
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Martinez del Rey extended_group es
10
Pros:

Tuvimos una estancia maravillosa. La familia nos trató increíblemente bien y estuvo atenta a nosotros en todo momento, asegurándose siempre de que estuviéramos cómodos y de que no nos faltara nada. Todo muy limpio.
El jeep para el safari de Wilpattu nos recogió directamente en el alojamiento.
Estamos muy agradecidos por su hospitalidad y sin duda recomendaríamos este lugar.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Ilse couple nl
10
Pros:

Prachtig guesthouse, fijne mensen

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Bob solo_traveller nl
6
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant stay here! The hosting family are really accommodating and friendly. Safari and transfer to our next destination were arranged smoothly - transport is available via the family’s new car. Our room was spacious. Beautiful garden seating area for meals and relaxing. The best mango juice is served here 🙌. Special thanks to Kaushika for being so wonderful 😊😊😊. All the best!

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Jikke solo_traveller nl
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee