The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.4 (637 reviews)
471, Court Road, Akurugoda , Tissamaharama , lk

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 637 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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Liefting • couple • nz
10
Resort style, top pool facility, great food and staff, quiet location and you need for no more than is already here.
Pros:

What a wonderful surprise arriving here to the amazing resort style with large pool and excellent facilities plus great food. We wished we could stay longer. Huge room, best on our travels. Safari organised through them good value too.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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R.C. • family_with_children • nl
9
Geweldig!
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel en mooie accomodatie.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Staff were fabulous. Special shout out to Dinushi. Meals were delicious. Pool and surroubds were lovely. Spacious rooms and nice bathrooms.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Gregoire • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Dit hotel is echt een pareltje van begin tot einde! We hadden een nieuwe kamer, 1ste gebruik waarbij een kleine ceremonie plaatsvond waarbij we een lint mochten doorknippen om de kamer officieel te openen.
Personeel is extreem vriendelijk, tuin en zwembad zijn top, en het diner in het restaurant was erg lekker.

Cons:

Ondanks dat alles splinternieuw was, was het toch een hard bed. Dit is wel vaker het geval in sri lanka, dus wellicht eerder kwestie van wat je gewoon bent. Voor de rest was alles perfect!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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pierre • couple • fr
10
Pros:

L’accueil, le personnel aux petits soins, le patron toujours prêt à nous aider, vraiment une adresse qui mérite le détour

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Camaño • couple • es
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Tom • family_with_children • nl
10
Fantastische plek. Een oase en heerlijk om hiervandaan een safari te doen in Yale national park
Pros:

Het waren prachtige kamers in huisjes. 1 boven en 1 beneden. Wij hadden een bovenverdieping met z’n vieren. Echt een prima kamer. Alles was schoon. Het restaurant eigenlijk fantastisch en de eigenaar kan tegen een schappelijke prijs een safari regelen. Het zwembad is betrekkelijk groot. En er zijn meer dan voldoende bedjes.

Cons:

Geen downsides eigenlijk hoewel de wifi nog wel een boost kan gebruiken.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • es
10
Our favourite stay in Sri Lanka!
Pros:

Everything! We genuinely couldn't find a single thing to complain about. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, the restaurant served delicious food, and the rooms were spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. The swimming pool was perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. This was by far our favourite place we stayed during our trip to Sri Lanka, and we would happily stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything exceeded our expectations.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Manushi • extended_group • fi
10
Exceptional stay!
Pros:

From the moment we arrived until we checked out, the service was exceptional. A special thank you to the lovely young lady who took care of all our needs with a beautiful smile every single day. All made us feel truly welcome. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, kind, and attentive throughout our stay. The food was absolutely delicious, with every meal being fresh and full of flavor. Set in a beautiful, peaceful location, the hotel offers the perfect escape for anyone looking to relax and unwind. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily stay here again.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • es
10
Pros:

Here’s a natural and polished English version:

We spent one night at this hotel during our trip to Tissamaharama, and it was a wonderful experience. The room was very spacious, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

What really made our stay special was the incredible hospitality of the staff. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming that they made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.

We also had both dinner and lunch at the hotel, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every meal was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. We also enjoyed the swimming pool, which was perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

The hotel is set in a beautiful, peaceful, and well-maintained environment, making it the perfect place to unwind.

We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Tissamaharama. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • it
10
Pros:

- Guide von Safari war super

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had an excellent stay. All the staff were super friendly, especially Dinushi who was always so smiley and welcoming.

The hotel organised a full day safari for us which was amazing. They give you a packed breakfast and the Jeep picks you up and drops you back at the hotel.

We also had breakfast at the hotel the next morning and dinner both nights, all of which was really tasty. We especially enjoyed the Kothu

Would highly recommend staying here

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Sehr, sehr freundliches Personal!!
Gutes Essen, sehr empfehlenswerter Teansfer

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Carina • extended_group • nl
8
Leuk voor als je op safari gaat, verder is er niets te zien
Pros:

Mooie tuin, goed eten en super vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Het bouw lawaai, er worden nieuwe huisjes bij gebouwd en de paar dagen dat wij er waren werd er geschuurd en werd de slijptol gebruikt wat een zeer vervelend geluid gaf

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Riccardo • extended_group • it
9
Struttura moderna e camera spaziose. Piscina e zona esterna molto bella
Pros:

Piscina e camera accogliente. Staff disponibile e gentile

Cons:

Pulizia e finitura camera da migliorare, in ogni caso comunque buone e sopra la media.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • de
7
i.O. Personal sehr freundlich, Lage außerhalb, aber dafür sehr schön, Essen war lecker.
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren einfach, aber für eine Nacht i.O.

Cons:

fpr den Preis kann ich nicht meckern

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • be
9
Mooi verblijf niet ver van Yala!
Pros:

Grote mooie kamer met goede airconditioning. Vriendelijk personeel en heel lekker eten! Leuk zwembad ook!

Cons:

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2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jurre • couple • nl
9
Fijn
Pros:

Fijne schone kamers, mooi zwembad en een leuk resort met veel groen en palmbomen, aardig personeel!

Cons:

Bouw werkzaamheden naast her zwembad waardoor de rust wel werd verstoord maar des al niet te min een top accommodatie!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • family_with_children • es
8
El millor de Sri Lanka de moment
Pros:

Les habitacions son amplies i espaiosos . Tot estaba net

Cons:

Necesites transport si o si

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kath • family_with_children • au
9
Perfect chill
Pros:

Excellent accomodation, super clean and staff were lovely. The food is exceptional. We enjoyed a fantastic dinner and breakfast.

Cons:

Half of the property is still being built but this did not affect us. No noise or dust.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee