The Forest

Hotels
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Independent
6 (1 reviews)
No. 226, Kawantissapura, Thissamaharama, Southern, 82600 , Thissamaharama , LK
94-94-773186265

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Peaceful, nature-surrounded location
Clean, well-maintained facilities
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Friendly/attentive caretaker reported by some guests
Good food (mentioned by at least one guest)
Cons:
Unreliable Wi‑Fi
Limited English / communication difficulties with staff
Rooms not ready on arrival in one report
Limited in-room amenities (no tea/coffee)
Satellite TV unavailable during stay
Rough/muddy access road

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Multiple guests described the property as clean and well maintained; rooms and facilities noted as tidy and spacious.
Service
4.5
Mixed reports: some staff described as friendly (an elderly caretaker), but others were brusque, there were communication difficulties (limited English) and failures to address requests (e.g., warm water).
Location
8
Strong positive sentiment: privileged, calm and nature-surrounded setting ideal for relaxation, though access road is rough/muddy.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms described as spacious with big comfortable beds and bathtubs; some reports of rooms not being ready and limited in-room amenities.
Amenities
4
Several negative notes: unreliable Wi‑Fi, satellite TV unavailable during stays, no in-room tea/coffee, generally limited in-room facilities.
Value for Money
6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Some positive mentions of delicious food, but limited specific details across reviews.
Overall Experience
5.5
Overall mixed experience: pleasant natural setting, clean and comfortable rooms, but hampered by communication, amenity failures and occasional service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-02 00:09

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities and Dining
Take advantage of bicycles for rent and enjoy the terrace and garden views at The Forest. Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and start your day with a complimentary breakfast.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and the convenience of a surcharge-based roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours. Enjoy the ease of free self-parking on-site.

Comfortable Accommodations and Connectivity
Relax in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, private balconies or patios. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and unwind with satellite programming. The private bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, along with complimentary toiletries.

Book your stay at The Forest for a delightful experience in Thissamaharama.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CMB

Property Policies

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Social distancing measures are in place

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Pets allowed (no fees)

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Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 1 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 4.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Nuria • couple • es
8
Pros:

Les instal•lació a estan molt ben cuidades i el lloc es privilegiat. El llit es molt còmode.

Cons:

La wifi no anava bé, però potser va lligat a que estaven fent reparacions de la llum.
El personal bé, peró no parlen quasi gens l’anglès i es difícil comunicar-se

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
D
Danushi • solo_traveller • lk
10
Pros:

The nature friendly environment is such an extraordinary aspect. The facilities are next level and clean & spacious rooms, delicious foods and friendly staff. This is a great place to connect with nature and stay your vacation with family.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • extended_group • ch
5
Cons:

Wir sind angekommen und die Zimmer waren noch nicht ready - wollten um warmes Wasser bitten für einen Tee was wir nicht erhalten haben. Die Zimmer waren dann immer noch nicht fertig und es gab kaum eine Ausstattung. Das Personal war eher forsch.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lackshan • extended_group • lk
9
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Nanditha • family_with_children • lk
7
Pros:

I stayed at Forest Chalet for 1 night in Tissamaharama. The chalet is surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Two spacious rooms with attached bathrooms.
Big beds, sofas, and a bath tub in the bathroom.
Hot water available.
There is an elderly, friendly caretaker at the hotel
It’s better to have his contact number, as there’s no way to communicate with the hotel in the evening or at night otherwise

Overall, the chalet is clean, comfortable, and ideal for a short stay. The spacious rooms and natural surroundings make it a pleasant experience, though it’s important to note the limited in-room amenities, communication options, and the rough access road.

Cons:

No in-room tea or coffee facilities; these need to be ordered.
The road to the hotel is a bit muddy and rough, but still accessible by vehicle.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
S
Sameerana • extended_group • lk
8
Pros:

The location was very calm and relaxing. Very well maintained

Cons:

The satellite TV connection was unavailable for the entire duration of the stay despite repeated requests to repair it.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
T
Thusitha • young couple • lk
7
Good
2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
H
Hushani • young couple • lk
8
Very good
2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
R
R • young couple • lk
9
Superb
Pros:

Peacefully environment.

Cons:

Check out the time mentioned at 2 pm but they need room 11 am

2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mananage • with friends • lk
7
Good
Cons:

The caretaker was not friendly, but otherwise the property was good

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mj • young couple • lk
10
One of the best resort I have visited till now. The receptionists were really helpful and friendly. Great staff who knew
2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Wathsala • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
Cons:

nothing

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • solo traveller • lk
8
Peaceful, well cared for place.
Pros:

The property caretaker provided good care. Meals were great. Although I have English only and Madullah had no English I was provided with all I needed.

Cons:

Not the responsibility of the the host, but the transport app Pickme failed to provide good information about the location for this property despite having my location accurate.

2025-06-01 • via Nuitee
M
Mihiri • young couple • lk
5
not satified
Cons:

The caretake was rude and he didn't bother to give us options for breakfast. We had to have what he decided. Also he charged LKR 200 for a plain tea ordered after bill finalization by the host.

2025-05-15 • via Nuitee
R
R • young couple • lk
9
Superb
Pros:

The hotel is located in a serene and peaceful area. Rooms and surroundings were very clean and well-maintained. The staff were polite and accommodating.

Cons:

The only downside was that the location was a bit tricky to find, and Google Maps didn’t help much.

2025-05-11 • via Nuitee
K
Khaled • family with young children • lk
4
Disappointing
2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
H
Hana • young couple • cz
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Beautiful and clean accommodation in a quiet location. Everything corresponds to the description and photos. The breakfast was tasty and rich. I definitely recommend it to everyone.

2025-03-11 • via Nuitee
S
Sajitha • young couple • lk
8
Very good
2024-11-29 • via Nuitee
C
Chathurini • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
2024-08-26 • via Nuitee
P
Perera • young couple • lk
10
Exceptional
2024-08-19 • via Nuitee