Gal Oya is a simple eco-retreat that opened in 2014. Being on the edge of the National Park, it is a great location for viewing wildlife and for those that want peace and quiet. The rooms consist of eco-friendly bungalows and villas which made from locally sourced materials and are dotted amongst the 20 acre site which allows for complete privacy. All have great views of the mountains.
This is luxury camping in the wilderness zone just outside of Wilpattu, Ude Walawe and Yala National Parks. Depending on the grade of tent you choose will determine the luxury level. Being so close to the boundary to the National Park, you will have the Park very much to yourself for the first hour or so in the early morning. At night, the campsite is illuminated with traditional oil torches and hurricane lamps. There is so little light pollution in these areas, it is a perfect location to see the night sky and if you are lucky, shooting stars!
Experience big game camping in Yala National Park, UDE Walawe or Wilpattu National Park.
This is more basic camping than Mahoora (though is run by the same company) and only takes place in the wilderness zones near Yala National Park, Ude Walawe and Wilpattu National Park. The tents are locally made and come with a spacious a bedroom and an en-suite bathroom.
Warwick Gardens hotel is an elegantly converted Scottish tea planter’s house. It has all the conveniences of the 21st century but does give a feel of the Edwardian age. To the front there are beautiful views of the mountains. Warwick Gardens is on the way to Horton Plains. Being in the hills, it is much cooler and therefore no need for air conditioning. The hotel is a great place to unwind and take in the views.
This is a beautifully converted 19th century Tea Estate Bungalow, with 3 individually designed bedrooms) within the main house. These rooms have private verandahs which overlook the beautiful hotel gardens. It also has the separate, Planters Cottage with 2 double bedrooms. There has recently been the addition of 2 Garden Apartments and a lovely pool. There is a verandah restaurant. The grounds consist of an estate of about 11 acres of organic fruit and veg.
This unique heritage hotel is set in a Planters Clubhouse. The rambling wooden structure has its own particular charm (and bags of character) with polished wooden floors, colonial furniture and old metal bedsteads. It is very much a step back in time to a more genteel age with lots of mementoes and photos. The hotel is very close to the town of Bandarawela so you can easily walk in to see this authentic Sri Lankan town.
