Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house

Hotels
9.1 (165 reviews)
Puttalam - Anuradhapura - Trincomalee Highway , Pahala Maragahawewa , lk

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food options
Convenient for safari
Cons:
Some noise from the road
Internet connectivity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Rooms were clean and tidy, making for a pleasant stay.
Service
9.83
Staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.37
Perfectly located for accessing the Wilpattu National Park.
Room Quality
8.32
Rooms were comfortable, though some felt the bed could be better.
Amenities
8.35
Basic amenities are available; some noted room conditions like shower issues.
Value for Money
9.31
Excellent value considering service and food quality.
Food and Beverage
9.36
Food was delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall a wonderful experience with memorable safari service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 11:23

Property Description

Prime Location
Located within close proximity to popular attractions like Kumbichchan Kulama Tank and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house offers a convenient stay in Pahala Maragahawewa.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the guest house comes with modern amenities including air conditioning, private bathroom, and a terrace for guests to relax and unwind.

Delicious Breakfast Option
Guests can start their day with a scrumptious Asian breakfast served daily at Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house.

Plan your stay at Wilpattu Restaurant & Guest house for a memorable experience amidst serene surroundings and top-notch hospitality.

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: 10:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 165 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.36
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Bisco couple gb
10
Bloody fantastic amazing
Pros:

Please please stay here, the staff are so lovely and super hospitality. As soon as I booked to stay here I had immediate communication to organise a pick up from the train station in pattalam. We organised the safari with them too which so easy as the jeep picked us up from the homestay. We had a lovely morning at wilpattu national park an managed to see elephants, sloth bear, crocodiles, wild deers and much more. Additionally they were able to personally take us to our next hostel in trincomalee which was a 2.5 hour journey.
Additionally the food was great and also super affordable. They have ice cream and snacks available along with fresh smoothies. We were just so impressed with how hospitable all the staff were.
Other highlights were free breakfast, clean bathrooms, comfy bed and also the view from the balcony. Beautiful view of the sunset and fields, super chill.
Thank you so much for our time here we loved it !!

Cons:

NA

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Helene couple be
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller it
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Mirthe couple nl
9
Lovely stay with beautiful view!
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay here! There is a beautiful garden with a cute place to relax and eat just next to the rice fields. The food is really nice and the people very kind! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The host arranged a safari for us and we also borrowed bikes to discover the beautiful environment.

Cons:

The WiFi is not working very good. The host is trying to fix it.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
Ľudmila couple cz
10
Pros:

Ďakujeme za skvelý pobyt a za zorganizovanie safari. Raňajky a večere boli chutné. Majiteľ nám dokonca zastavil správny autobus na našu ďalšiu cestu po Sri Lanke. Odporúčame

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Isa couple nl
9
Perfect warm stay
Pros:

The family owning the questhouse was very kind. They make you feel comfartble en greet you with a warm welcome. The food there is super nice. The garden is beautiful to sit and have diner. Also the family helps you with every question.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller fr
10
Cons:

Cold shower

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Nino couple fr
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Martinez del Rey extended_group es
10
Pros:

Tuvimos una estancia maravillosa. La familia nos trató increíblemente bien y estuvo atenta a nosotros en todo momento, asegurándose siempre de que estuviéramos cómodos y de que no nos faltara nada. Todo muy limpio.
El jeep para el safari de Wilpattu nos recogió directamente en el alojamiento.
Estamos muy agradecidos por su hospitalidad y sin duda recomendaríamos este lugar.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Bob solo_traveller nl
6
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Ilse couple nl
10
Pros:

Prachtig guesthouse, fijne mensen

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant stay here! The hosting family are really accommodating and friendly. Safari and transfer to our next destination were arranged smoothly - transport is available via the family’s new car. Our room was spacious. Beautiful garden seating area for meals and relaxing. The best mango juice is served here 🙌. Special thanks to Kaushika for being so wonderful 😊😊😊. All the best!

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Jikke solo_traveller nl
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Gehrig couple de
10
Super friendly family, very warm and welcoming even offering a delicious welcome drink. Very helpful and great value saf
Pros:

Super friendly family, very warm and welcoming even offering a delicious welcome drink. Very helpful and great value safari. Amazing garden view. Had everything you would wish for :)

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Diana couple de
9
Rundum-sorglos-Paket für den Start in Sri Lanka mit Safari im Wilpattu NP.
Pros:

Das Zimmer ist gut und, da wir das Zimmer mit Gartenblick hatten, auch ruhig. Die Zimmer mit Seeblick haben zwar die bessere Aussicht, allerdings liegen diese zur Hauptstraße hin, wofür wir aber die Lautstärke nicht einschätzen können. Die Familie ist super nett und auch das Restaurant mit dem Frühstück war sehr gut. 👍🏽 Die Gästezimmer gibt es erst seit 2 Jahren, weshalb alles sehr neu wirkte.
Wir haben uns außerdem von Kaushika vom Flughafen abholen lassen, da die Kommunikation über Booking und später WhatsApp sehr gut mit ihm geklappt hat. Er hat uns außerdem am Abreisetag nach Sigiriya gefahren und war unser gut geschulter Guide bei der bei Ihnen gebuchten Full-Day-Safari. Bei der Safari wurde auf unsere Wünsche Rücksicht genommen und wir haben nicht nur viele verschiedene Vögel, Rehe, einen Elefanten im See baden gesehen, neben einem Krokodil zu Mittag gegessen, sondern auch einen Leoparden gefunden 😊. Der Fahrer und Guide haben hierbei gute Arbeit geleistet, dass wir ihn sehen konnten, da natürlich mehrere Jeeps da waren und jeder Versucht hat ihn zu sehen, wobei aber der gegenseitige Respekt aller Fahrer zu spüren war. Unser vegetarisches Essen im Restaurant als auch auf der Safari waren immer sehr gut und lecker. Und vor allem der Mangosaft! Also ein Rundum-Sorglos-Paket und absolut empfehlenswert!

Cons:

Das Bad war zwar bei der Ankunft leicht muffig, nachdem man aber wieder etwas Wasser in den Siphon hat laufen lassen, wurde es besser.
Die Matratze von unserem Bett war nur 1,95 m lang was größere Menschen wie ich schon merken, wenn dann mehr als nur die Fußspitzen heraushängen.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Kruel couple de
10
Pros:

Super Service

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Yaiza couple es
8
Bien calidad precio y cerca de Wilpattu
Pros:

Está bien ubicado para hacer el safari de Wilpattu. Kaushika nos recogió en el aeropuerto e hicimos el safari con el, es encantador y muy trabajador! Muy recomendable, os ayudará con lo que os haga falta.
La habitación es básica, limpia y para pasar una noche suficiente.

Cons:

No esperes una habitación de hotel con grandes lujos, el baño es bastante antiguo, pero todo limpio y cumple su función.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Nanneke couple nl
9
Pros:

Het personeel heeft voor ons de safari geregeld, ophaalservice, diner en taxi naar het volgend verblijf. Erg fijn en goed geregeld!

Cons:

De kamer was voor de prijs prima.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Lucía extended_group es
6
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Louis couple nl
8
Pros:

The owner was extremely nice! Really helpful, friendly and brought us to Anuradupura

2026-03-06 via Nuitee