Forest Shade Eco Resort Deraniyagala

Hotels
8.7 (55 reviews)
Pandaha K 1/A , Deraniyagala , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as unclean pools and rooms.
Service
9.45
The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make the stay special.
Location
9.45
The resort is beautifully located in nature, making it a peaceful getaway.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were described as clean and comfortable, though some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities, such as pools and WiFi, had issues that detracted from the experience.
Value for Money
8.95
While some aspects could improve, overall value was considered good for a nature retreat.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Food was generally good, though some items were not available.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall stay was memorable despite minor issues, highlighted by a beautiful environment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:22

Property Description

Tranquil Eco-Friendly Retreat

Outdoor Delights: Enjoy the serene outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and shared lounge at Forest Shade Eco Resort.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and unwind at the water park and terrace.

Family Fun: Let your kids have a blast at the children's playground while you relax.

Escape to nature at Forest Shade Eco Resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst greenery and comfort.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 55 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • ae
8
Secluded rainforest lodge
Pros:

Super relaxing listening to the sound of the river surrounding the resort. Beautiful place nestled directly in the rainforest. There's also a small walkway down to the river where you can swim, which we stumbled upon.

Cons:

The property emphasised how difficult the road is to access after booking. However, this should really be highlighted on the description, as well as explaining how windy and out of the way from everything the property is. I think there should also be some activities that guests can do, since it is so secluded i.e. yoga/massage etc..

I would like to mention as an eco resort I thought there would be eco-friendly options in the rooms, such as soap (no plastic bottles), filtered water rather than plastic water bottles and signs around the property to conserve water/energy. I was surprised that this was lacking.

The service was also pretty slow and there was only one other family staying there. The staff checking us in didn't give us much information, it would have been really helpful if they had mentioned information about the dinner/breakfast and even told us about the option to swim in the river or explore walking trails (which we didn't find).

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ad • family_with_children • nl
7
Super mooie ligging, wel lastig te bereiken
Pros:

Het is een heel mooie omgeving en de ligging en uitzicht vanuit het zwembad is super mooi

Cons:

Er was heel veel regen. Hierdoor was het hotel (laatste 2km) slecht bereikbaar. Daarnaast was er daardoor (niet raften en geen wandelingen) niets te doen. Het personeel kon daar ook niet bij helpen.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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PRINCY VANILA • extended_group • ae
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • lk
10
Pros:

The trip to the hotel was very adventurous,breath taking view ,friendly and helpful staff , delicious breakfast .

Cons:

None

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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JAYASINGHAGE DON HANDUN • couple • lk
10
Very good experience
Pros:

Environment

Cons:

The road to the hotel is not comfortable

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Daria • solo_traveller • de
10
The most beautiful resort ever!
Pros:

It was incredibly beautiful place with super friendly staff which were ready to help me with anything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • de
1
Kein schöner Aufenthalt.
Pros:

sehr naturnah. Essen im Restaurant war gut.

Cons:

Mäusekot in den Zimmern und unter den Betten.
Ameisen in den Betten.
Ausstattung sehr dürftig und oft kaputt.
Wir mussten 2x das Zimmer in einer Nacht wechseln aufgrund von Tieren und deren Kot.
Preis/Leistung der Unterkunft ist leider absolut schlecht.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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shan • couple • lk
7
2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Dayarathna • couple • ca
9
2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Silmiya • family_with_children • lk
10
One of the best places I’ve ever stayed – a truly memorable and relaxing experience!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pros:

The resort is absolutely stunning and surrounded by nature, making it one of the most peaceful and relaxing places I’ve ever visited. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for a quiet getaway, and the atmosphere felt so refreshing and calming.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I disliked about the property. Everything exceeded my expectations.

2025-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Luchitha • extended_group • lk
7
It was good but could use some work.
Pros:

The view was great. Food was good. The person who helped us with everything was very pleasant. The beds were comfortable. The river was great very peaceful and quiet

Cons:

We felt like we didn’t have privacy because we heard everything from the other room. And the pool near the riverside wasn’t also cleaned. And some parts of the rooms were also not that clean.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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thuleesha • family_with_children • lk
6
2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • family_with_children • de
8
Nah an der Natur, ohne viel Schick Schnack
Pros:

Hervorragende ruhige Lage an einem Flussbett inmitten der Natur. Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal und um einvernehmliche Lösungen bemüht. Die Klima war stark, was gut war. Die Anreise war spannend, aber mit einem Tuk Tuk und etwas Erfahrung gut machbar.

Cons:

Sehr spartanisch ausgestattet, kein WLAN, generell kaum Mobilfunknetz mit Dialog. Der eine Pool hatte sehr trübes Wasser und es lief keine Pumpe oder dergleichen (mit Kescher und Bodenwischer wurde er trotzdem gereinigt) ludt trotzdem nicht zum baden ein, dafür gibt es den wunderbaren Fluss. Der andere Pool wurde am 2. Tag geleert, als wir ihn nutzen wollten. Passt bloß beim Erkunden des Flusses auf, die Steine verzeihen keine groben Fehler und ich würde an dem abgelegenen Ort nicht unbedingt auf medizinische Hilfe angewiesen sein müssen. Ein Mosquitonetz wäre schon gut gewesen.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Angelo • couple • it
10
Pros:

Struttura eccezionale con 2 piscine naturali, un ruscello e una piccola cascata. Una bellezza della natura.

Cons:

Non accessibile in macchina perchè le strade sono pessime, si rischia di avere danni alla macchina.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Amrit • family_with_children • lk
7
Wonderful location and great concept but could do better
Pros:

Amazing location
Great staff
Comfy mattresses and pillows
Tasty food

Cons:

Could be cleaner
No WiFi
Not access friendly

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Mahesh • solo_traveller • lk
10
2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Anjana • extended_group • lk
7
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • nl
7
Mooie plek maar weinig faciliteiten
Pros:

Het uitzicht is voortreffelijk, beneden aan de rivier is het ook heel mooi met watervallen

Cons:

Het is echt een hele slechte weg om daar te komen, dat wisten we maar er staat dat het 2 km is maar dat klopt niet het is veel langer.
Je kan niet lekker relaxen bij het zwembad (wat van natuurlijk water is) want er is alleen een stenen bank. Met avondeten bleek er veel niet beschikbaar van de kaart. En ze hebben geen alcohol vergunning.

2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Manuja • couple • lk
10
Perfect Getaway for a Nature Lover
Pros:

Clean and comfortable room.

Cons:

Infinity pool needs better cleaning and maintenance.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee