The Rainforest Hideaway

Hotels
9.4 (263 reviews)
Sinharaja Lankagama Road, Mederipitiya, Deniyaya. , Deniyaya , lk

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful natural setting
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Remote location without direct access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, with concerns about upkeep and maintenance.
Service
10
Most reviews highlighted the exceptional friendliness and help of the staff.
Location
10
Described as a spectacular location next to the waterfall, very special and secluded.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms are functional but could have more comfortable furniture according to some reviews.
Amenities
8.74
Limited amenities noted, but the location offers natural attractions.
Value for Money
9.24
Guests felt that the experience was worthwhile, though some minor issues were noted.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Food was generally good, though some guests had varying opinions on certain dishes.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, guests had a very positive experience with a few minor reservations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:17

Property Description

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge, and terrace
  • Concierge service and children's playground
  • 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free WiFi

Scenic Room Views and Comfort

  • Rooms with desk, bed linen, balcony with river view
  • Private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries
  • Mountain view and seating area in each room

Delicious Dining Options

  • Breakfast with buffet, à la carte, and continental options
  • Restaurant serving African, American, and Indian cuisine
  • Vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options available

Book now at The Rainforest Hideaway for a memorable stay surrounded by nature and comfort.

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: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 10
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Chantal • family_with_children • nl
9
Prachtige locatie midden in de natuur.
Pros:

De huisjes zijn gelegen op een prachtige plek naast een waterval omringd door groen. Je kunt bij de waterval relaxen, maar ook zwemmen. De huisjes zijn mooi en schoon en het eten is heerlijk. Je kunt gemakkelijk trekkings boeken met een gids via de accommodatie. We hebben een night walk en long tour gedaan, die zeker aan te raden zijn! Een toplocatie die zeker aan te raden is!

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • be
10
Aanrader!
Pros:

Super vriendelijk personeel! De ligging is prachtig en prima kamers. We hebben een regenwoudtour gedaan via het hotel, wat een grote aanrader is!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Polly • extended_group • gb
8
The ideal nature getaway
Pros:

The location was perfect, the staff super friendly and helpful throughout the whole process and the room was big and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rilwan • extended_group • lk
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Wickramasinghe • solo_traveller • lk
9
Amazing location
Pros:

Location and privacy

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
Юр • couple • lk
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ursin • couple • ch
10
Genial, jederzeit wieder!
Pros:

Ein richtig schönes Erlebnis. Und hat sehr sehr gut gefallen. Der Ort ist traumhaft. Wir haben auch die Geräusche des Wasserfalls und der Natur sehr genossen. Gastgeber sind super herzlich. Die Tour im Regenwald ein Highlight, wir haben extrem viele Tiere gesehen.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Terka • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

De ligging aan de rivier. Kleinschaligheid. Vriendelijkheid personeel.

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Andre • solo_traveller • be
8
Cabana at the waterfall
Pros:

As soon as we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the nature this hotel is situated in. All the cabanas are luxurious, and they have a direct view of the river and the waterfall with a natural pool. It's also an adventure to reach the spot, starting from Deniyaya.
The room (cabana) offers enough luxury for a nice time.
The Sri Lankan breakfast is delicious.
The hotel also offers several trips.

Cons:

It took a while before we had hot water, and the towels were of poor quality. Those are things that are easy to solve.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Hiranya • solo_traveller • lk
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Nazik Naweed • solo_traveller • lk
8
Best place to stay at near sinharaja
Pros:

Great location with friendly staff and excellent service.food is delicious .They provided a knowledgeable guide for the Sinharaja hike, which made the experience even better.

Cons:

The road was in poor condition, making it difficult to reach the location by car or van.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • za
8
Pros:

The accomodation was in the most incredible setting overlooking the river. It felt like you were in the heart of the rainforest

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Perera • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Tharindu • extended_group • lk
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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kanchana • solo_traveller • lk
7
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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reina • extended_group • us
10
Amazing lodge in beautiful area surround by nature and local village.
Pros:

The cabin was amazing! In the jungle and overlooking the river. You get to take an old jeep Indiana jones style ride up to the lodge which we all thought was super fun! The staff was so nice and kind and helpful! We felt like staying with a family! The activities were great. We did the long tour hike in forest which was really a highlight with lots of wildlife and swam in river below waterfall! We also did Lankagama nature safari hike to several waterfalls and swam in one. We swam in river at the lodge also. The beds very comfortable and good size room and bathroom. The food was good and they had games available. The lodge provided leech socks which helped on the hikes. Leeches are not disease carriers by the way so not a risk.

Cons:

We truly loved everything about this place staying in was felt like a little village with locals only. It was such a beautiful area all around. The only thing that was a miss for us was the night hike, but maybe it would be different for others.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Palitha • extended_group • au
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • solo_traveller • it
7
A beautiful place with kind staff, but our stay was affected by a very unpleasant incident involving missing cash
Pros:

The property is beautiful, surrounded by forest, with a peaceful and natural atmosphere. The staff were kind, helpful and smiling throughout our stay, and the location itself is very special.

Cons:

A few things to be aware of: the rooms do not have air conditioning, and in our opinion the food could be improved.

Unfortunately, we also had a very unpleasant experience. My girlfriend noticed on two separate occasions that 5,000 Sri Lankan rupees were missing from her wallet each time. The first time, she thought she might have counted incorrectly. The second time, however, she was certain, because she noticed it when she had to pay the driver who had taken us to Colombo. Between those moments, we had not gone anywhere or made any payment that could explain the missing money. I cannot accuse anyone directly, because we did not see what happened, but after carefully going through the situation, we are sure that something was wrong.

What disappointed me most was how the property handled the report: after I explained what had happened, they first replied that it was “impossible”. Later, they said they were open to discussing the matter further and mentioned the possibility of a refund. However, when I explained that my girlfriend did not wish to speak directly, but that they could still send me any message and I would forward it to her, we received no further reply.

It is a pity, because apart from this incident the stay had several positive aspects.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Asitha • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • couple • au
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee