No written review can do justice to the wonderful time we spent here. We stayed in a forest dwelling with pool, and it exceeded our already high expectations. The downstairs open bathroom was large and amazing. The bedroom was very spacious, comfortable and had all the facilities we could want, including coffee machine and safe. Two balconies, and a large picture window overlooked our private pool, trees and the lake beyond. Our housekeeper was great and produced some wonderful towel sculptures and bed decorations each night. Breakfasts and dinners were delicious and plentiful. Service at the restaurant and bar was quietly efficient and friendly. We had a couple’s 90 minute massage: I had a Balinese massage whereas my wife had a combination of 4 different types. These were probably the best massages we have had. Our first evening we went with Thisara the naturalist to look for Slender Loris and saw four - very good sightings and amazing to watch. The next morning we went on a birding walk with the other naturalist Yesitha which was also excellent, and on the way back we saw and watched a troop of Grey Langurs. Our final afternoon we went on a safari with Yesitha around Hurulu Eco Park. Fantastic close sightings of elephants as well as more birds. The naturalists were great and the Loris Conservation Project is amazing and deserves support! All the staff were wonderful and friendly and Saman was particularly helpful. We do wish we could have stayed longer!

No written review can do justice to the wonderful time we spent here. We stayed in a forest dwelling with pool, and it exceeded our already high expectations. The downstairs open bathroom was large and amazing. The bedroom was very spacious, comfortable and had all the facilities we could want, including coffee machine and safe. Two balconies, and a large picture window overlooked our private pool, trees and the lake beyond. Our housekeeper was great and produced some wonderful towel sculptures and bed decorations each night. Breakfasts and dinners were delicious and plentiful. Service at the restaurant and bar was quietly efficient and friendly. We had a couple’s 90 minute massage: I had a Balinese massage whereas my wife had a combination of 4 different types. These were probably the best massages we have had. Our first evening we went with Thisara the naturalist to look for Slender Loris and saw four - very good sightings and amazing to watch. The next morning we went on a birding walk with the other naturalist Yesitha which was also excellent, and on the way back we saw and watched a troop of Grey Langurs. Our final afternoon we went on a safari with Yesitha around Hurulu Eco Park. Fantastic close sightings of elephants as well as more birds. The naturalists were great and the Loris Conservation Project is amazing and deserves support! All the staff were wonderful and friendly and Saman was particularly helpful. We do wish we could have stayed longer!

The lowest category room is about 400 USD but the properties didnt worth the price. The room was quite old and looks dated and phone was out of service. If we dont have the local sim card then we cannot call reception for buggy to pick up. Staffs were very well attentive and helpful and the dinner was excellent and delicious. Breakfast was not good , limited to order and charge for the water which quite unacceptable. This is 4-5 stars hotel that closest to Lion rock so we have no choice but expect more than we have got If the price is 200-250 USD i would not complain at all

The lowest category room is about 400 USD but the properties didnt worth the price. The room was quite old and looks dated and phone was out of service. If we dont have the local sim card then we cannot call reception for buggy to pick up. Staffs were very well attentive and helpful and the dinner was excellent and delicious. Breakfast was not good , limited to order and charge for the water which quite unacceptable. This is 4-5 stars hotel that closest to Lion rock so we have no choice but expect more than we have got If the price is 200-250 USD i would not complain at all

Property is conveniently located for touring nearby cultural sights - Sigiriya (20 minutes by car), Dambulla (20 minutes by car), and Anuradhapura (60 minutes by car). It's also an excellent eco-lodge with endangered wildlife on property. Guests can sign up for a night nature walk with the staff naturalist to spot loris, which we did - a highlight of our 9 day holiday in Sri Lanka. The individual 'hut' style rooms are very spacious and filled with all the amenities of a luxury hotel. The property has an excellent, albeit pricey, restaurant with daily specials. The staff is excellent - warm, friendly, proactive in terms of service orientation. Overall value for what the property offers is high. Our only recommendation would be to "super seal" the glass doors and windows to ensure that nature stays outside of the guest rooms.

Property is conveniently located for touring nearby cultural sights - Sigiriya (20 minutes by car), Dambulla (20 minutes by car), and Anuradhapura (60 minutes by car). It's also an excellent eco-lodge with endangered wildlife on property. Guests can sign up for a night nature walk with the staff naturalist to spot loris, which we did - a highlight of our 9 day holiday in Sri Lanka. The individual 'hut' style rooms are very spacious and filled with all the amenities of a luxury hotel. The property has an excellent, albeit pricey, restaurant with daily specials. The staff is excellent - warm, friendly, proactive in terms of service orientation. Overall value for what the property offers is high. Our only recommendation would be to "super seal" the glass doors and windows to ensure that nature stays outside of the guest rooms.

It was a slice of paradise. Even though it looked great in photos, it is far more special in real life. Within moments of arriving we saw a crocodile swimming in the lake! There are peacocks wandering about and the place is full of nature. The villas are beautiful and spacious with a great double bath, and plunge pool. We were looked after by Dissas, who made our stay perfect. He was charming and so helpful. He arranged a great eco friendly elephant safari for us. We highly recommend staying at this hotel which is more than a hotel!

It was a slice of paradise. Even though it looked great in photos, it is far more special in real life. Within moments of arriving we saw a crocodile swimming in the lake! There are peacocks wandering about and the place is full of nature. The villas are beautiful and spacious with a great double bath, and plunge pool. We were looked after by Dissas, who made our stay perfect. He was charming and so helpful. He arranged a great eco friendly elephant safari for us. We highly recommend staying at this hotel which is more than a hotel!

We had a beautiful and peaceful stay at this property. The pool is exquisite and the rooms are so cool and beautiful. The wildlife is astounding and it was so tranquil to quietly watch it unfold around us. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well, arranging for us a trip to Lion Rock.

We had a beautiful and peaceful stay at this property. The pool is exquisite and the rooms are so cool and beautiful. The wildlife is astounding and it was so tranquil to quietly watch it unfold around us. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well, arranging for us a trip to Lion Rock.

Absolutely loved the wildlife around the hotel, particularly cycling to the local lake around the corner in the morning. Staff fantastic. Lots to do in the area. Only slight negative is that the food, although good, could possibly be improved for this quality of hotel.

Absolutely loved the wildlife around the hotel, particularly cycling to the local lake around the corner in the morning. Staff fantastic. Lots to do in the area. Only slight negative is that the food, although good, could possibly be improved for this quality of hotel.

Lovely hotel in a gloriously quiet location on the edge of a beautiful lake which the restaurant overlooks, watching the ever changing bird life and resident crocs was fascinating. The attractive villas are very spacious and comfortable and the food was excellent, international and wonderful Sr Lankan currys which they have very kindly given me the recipes for and I can't wait to try. It's within easy reach of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Pidurangala all of which we enjoyed visiting and which helped justify another lovely dinner that night. The annual gathering of elephants in Kaudulla NP was an experience of a lifetime, we must have seen about 200, all ages, mothers with their calves and some heavily pregnant. On a guided night walk we even spotted a rare Slender Loris.

Lovely hotel in a gloriously quiet location on the edge of a beautiful lake which the restaurant overlooks, watching the ever changing bird life and resident crocs was fascinating. The attractive villas are very spacious and comfortable and the food was excellent, international and wonderful Sr Lankan currys which they have very kindly given me the recipes for and I can't wait to try. It's within easy reach of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Pidurangala all of which we enjoyed visiting and which helped justify another lovely dinner that night. The annual gathering of elephants in Kaudulla NP was an experience of a lifetime, we must have seen about 200, all ages, mothers with their calves and some heavily pregnant. On a guided night walk we even spotted a rare Slender Loris.

We stayed in the forest dwelling with a pool. It was spacious and beautiful. Service is amazing. Wildlife in adundance, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, loris and cute dogs. So much to do in this area! We stayed four nights.. one more would have been perfect!

We stayed in the forest dwelling with a pool. It was spacious and beautiful. Service is amazing. Wildlife in adundance, crocodiles, monkeys, birds, loris and cute dogs. So much to do in this area! We stayed four nights.. one more would have been perfect!

Nice eco friendly unique hotel. Close by to Lion Rock (Sigiriya ) ancient rock fortress. Short ride away from elephant safari where you can see 50+ elephants in herds. Menu choices are limited but the food is excellent. Not unusual to see some wildlife such as jungle fowl on the property.

Nice eco friendly unique hotel. Close by to Lion Rock (Sigiriya ) ancient rock fortress. Short ride away from elephant safari where you can see 50+ elephants in herds. Menu choices are limited but the food is excellent. Not unusual to see some wildlife such as jungle fowl on the property.

The resort hotel is beautiful and tranquil. Room is big. Staffs are friendly and helpful . The food in the restaurant is good . Only we missed the tour to see the birds nearby . I will book if I knew earlier . We had hard time to find the entrance of the resort because we arrived around 6:30 pm . Hope they have either the signs or guards to guide our driver .

The resort hotel is beautiful and tranquil. Room is big. Staffs are friendly and helpful . The food in the restaurant is good . Only we missed the tour to see the birds nearby . I will book if I knew earlier . We had hard time to find the entrance of the resort because we arrived around 6:30 pm . Hope they have either the signs or guards to guide our driver .

Totally dedicated to the ecology and environment. Comfortable rooms, excellent local and international food, superb staff.

Totally dedicated to the ecology and environment. Comfortable rooms, excellent local and international food, superb staff.

We had the pleasure of staying at Vil Uyana for 3 nights while exploring the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. After spending the morning climbing Sigiriya Rock or walking around Anuradhapura, Vil Uyana was an oasis of calm where we could relax and enjoy all the bustling wildlife around us. Crocodiles, monkeys, mongoose and a whole array of birds are all there for you to see and enjoy whilst enjoying the luxury villas and amazing food on offer. We would highly recommend anybody to stay here!

We had the pleasure of staying at Vil Uyana for 3 nights while exploring the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. After spending the morning climbing Sigiriya Rock or walking around Anuradhapura, Vil Uyana was an oasis of calm where we could relax and enjoy all the bustling wildlife around us. Crocodiles, monkeys, mongoose and a whole array of birds are all there for you to see and enjoy whilst enjoying the luxury villas and amazing food on offer. We would highly recommend anybody to stay here!

The hotel & grounds were wonderful. There was loads of wildlife, including mongeese, monitor lizzards, grey slender loris & a resident crocodile. The room, restaurant & swimming pool were all excellent. There were also plenty of places to sit & read outside the room eg a library area.

The hotel & grounds were wonderful. There was loads of wildlife, including mongeese, monitor lizzards, grey slender loris & a resident crocodile. The room, restaurant & swimming pool were all excellent. There were also plenty of places to sit & read outside the room eg a library area.

Beautiful from start to finish

Beautiful from start to finish

Sri Lanka offers many surprises. This hotel is one of them and a great place to stay. Great rooms, excellent food and facilities. It is on the more expensive end but worth it. It is also a bit out of the way so you cannot walk to alternate restaurants/cafes but facilities are great. It is very close to Sigiriya Rock so you can climb it in the morning and then return to the hotel and relax in the pool, watching the 'pet' crocodile.

Sri Lanka offers many surprises. This hotel is one of them and a great place to stay. Great rooms, excellent food and facilities. It is on the more expensive end but worth it. It is also a bit out of the way so you cannot walk to alternate restaurants/cafes but facilities are great. It is very close to Sigiriya Rock so you can climb it in the morning and then return to the hotel and relax in the pool, watching the 'pet' crocodile.

We had a wonderful stay at Vil Uyana. The grounds are stunning and full of wildlife giving a great ambience to the hotel. All the services and facilities were first class and the staff were exceptionally helpful.

We had a wonderful stay at Vil Uyana. The grounds are stunning and full of wildlife giving a great ambience to the hotel. All the services and facilities were first class and the staff were exceptionally helpful.