The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.4 (667 reviews)
471, Court Road, Akurugoda , Tissamaharama , LK

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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!

Important information:

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 667 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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Aldana Lucia • couple • de
10
Pros:

Los dos días que estuvimos alojados fueron geniales! Las habitaciones estaban completamente renovadas y súper limpias. Las áreas comunes eran muy bonitas y la piscina genial.
Tanto el desayuno, como la comida del restaurante eran fantásticas. De lo mejor que hemos probado en todo nuestro viaje por Sri Lanka.
El trato de todos los empleados fue maravilloso, especialmente el de Dinushi, que nos atendió amablemente y siempre con una sonrisa durante toda nuestra estadía.
Sin duda 100% recomendable :)

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Nanae • couple • jp
10
Memorable stay
Pros:

We had a very quiet and relaxed stay at this hotel. I could have conversations with stuffs and the owner’s family. That was very enjoyable. We stayed at a villa which was very new and clean.
We had walk to the nearest lake.I saw many coconut trees and banana trees.
The food was excellent. I could recommend this hotel to everyone who goes to Tissamaharama.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • nl
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Jake • couple • gb
10
An unforgettable, luxury stay!
Pros:

Incredible! 11/10! Our stay here was amazing! The staff are so incredibly lovely and hospitable they made our stay unforgettable! The rooms are enormous, well equipped with large bathrooms with good water pressure! The pool is big and the staff are happy to provide food and drinks throughout the day despite the restaurant being closed. The restaurant itself serves incredible dinners and breakfasts, and they are able to provide takeaway breakfast if you are leaving early for a safari! It is close to the national park so safaris can collect you from the accommodation! Built next to a banana plantation, and only a 6 minute tuk tuk into town!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • ch
9
Angebehme Anlage um zu entspannen vor und nach der Safari
Pros:

Sehr gemütlicher und sauberer Pool. Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, nimmt auf persönliche Wünsche Rücksicht.
Unsere Safari im Yala NP wirde vom Hotel organisiert. Wir haben einen sehr erfahrenen Fahrer gehabt.

Cons:

Der Kaffee und die Milch waren leider ungeniessbar.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Welch • solo_traveller • au
10
Beautiful setting and a relaxing stay!
Pros:

A beautiful little hidden gem with a relaxing atmosphere! I really enjoyed my short but sweet stay here. Having a cocktail by the pool in that heat was exactly what I wanted after a packed travel schedule. The food was incredible and the staff were absolutely lovely! Can't wait to come back

Cons:

That I didn't stay longer!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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jeff • couple • au
10
Excellent property, very comfortable and great facilities.
Pros:

Ita a new property, and very well designed. They have done a wonderful job on the rooms, very spacious, comfortable, and well laid out. Great pool and restaurant area.
We were given a tremendous breakfast. Absolutely recommend.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • extended_group • au
10
Wow, this place is fabulous. Don’t hesitate in booking.
Pros:

Beautiful chalets around the pool. Cool and comfortable accommodation. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great value for money. The food was also fabulous. Cannot recommend enough

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniil • couple • it
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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EleML • couple • es
10
Pros:

Nos encantó todo, la habitación, la piscina, la limpieza, la ubicación, todo. Está a unos 20 minutos caminando de los restaurantes del pueblo. Además, como nos íbamos temprano al Safari nos prepararon unas bolsas de desayuno que estuvieron bien y nos permitieron un late check out para darnos una ducha. Sin duda, recomiendo muchísimo este alojamiento, nos encantó.

Cons:

Nada, todo perfecto

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lars • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und sehr hilfreiches Personal ohne aufdringlich zu wirken.
Wirklich gutes Essen.
Wir fühlten uns als Familie sehr willkommen.
Unsere Zimmer waren ganz neu.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Lovely comfortable hotel with nice staff and management. Very nice food in the hotel restaurant. Pool was great place to hang out on the afternoon before our safari

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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hannah • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Ganz tolles und hilfsbereites Hotelpersonal, schöner und großer Pool, gepflegte Anlage. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt

Cons:

nichts

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Radosław • extended_group • pl
10
Great place and very nice staff ! Thank you !
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Upendra • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

The rooms are newly built and spacious, food is good. They pack you breakfast for safari.

Cons:

It's a little interior from the main road. At night, the lights inside the property area are switched off/ limited use, so it feels a little spooky outside the room when you open the door. The bathrooms have large transparent window from which you can see outside and vice versa, we had rooms on the ground floor, so you can see the next property and they can see you.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Eine unglaublich tolle Wohlfühl-Oase in der Nähe zum Yala-Nationalpark mit schönem Pool. Hier passt wirklich alles und ist optimal für einen Aufenthalt, um auf Safari zu gehen!
Wir hatten ein wunderschönes, neues Zimmer (vor ca. 1Monat fertiggestellt!) am Pool mit Vollausstattung, sehr gutem, mehr als ausreichendem und abwechslungsreichem Essen (wir hatten Vollpension) und fairen Getränkepreisen.
Alle Mitarbeiter sind sehr bemüht und freundlich-man fühlt sich einfach wohl!
Wir haben auch über das Hotel die Safari gebucht. Guter Preis mit tollem Auto und gutem Fahrer mit Blick für die Tiere, die wir teilweise erst nach seinem Hinweis gesehen haben. Wir hatten großes Glück und durften sogar 2 Leoparden sehen :-)

Vielen Dank für alles, es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt bei euch...

Cons:

Alles perfekt. Nie und nimmer ein 3Sterne Hotel, kann LOCKER mit 4Sternen mithalten!!!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • extended_group • nl
9
Heerlijk overnachtingsplek in de buurt van Yala NP en vlakbij het meer van Tissa met de fruitbats in de bomen.
Pros:

Mooie tuin met enkele huisje langs het zwembad. Vriendelijk ontvangst met uitleg over de safari. Ivm ochtendsafari kregen wij een uitgebreid ontbijt mee. Uitgebreide menukaart met eten en drinken, wordt allemaal vers en met zorg bereid.

Cons:

Niks.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Pilar • extended_group • es
10
Repetiría!
Pros:

Muy recomendable! Personal increíble, sitio muy bonito y tranquilo. Comida muy rica (en especial el desayuno, típico de Sri Lanka). Habitación amplia, éramos tres personas y era más que suficiente. La piscina muy bonita también.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • couple • de
10
Pros:

Toller Pool, hervorragender Service und großes geräumiges, sauberes Zimmer.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee