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wow lake, Habarana-Polonnaruwa Road, Moragaswewa 50150, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Manike Lodge Habarana offers a comfortable stay with air-conditioned units, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of in-room fridge, minibar, coffee machine, and kettle.
Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Dining Options
Unwind in the garden or on the terrace of the lodge. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or opt for room service for a cozy dining experience.
Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Take advantage of the car rental service to explore the area or enjoy cycling nearby. With Pidurangala Rock and Sigiriya Rock in close proximity, as well as Kadahatha Wawa Lake, there are plenty of attractions to visit during your stay.
Book your stay at Manike Lodge Habarana for a memorable and convenient experience!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
11:30 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Very nice place to stay in Habarana. Hosts were always very helpful, welcoming us each time we came back from the trips. Tasty traditional breakfasts. The pool was great after the sightseeing in hot weather.
A little bit off-road, once we had trouble to get a ride on „pick me” in the evening. WiFi sometimes not working
Sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit Terrasse, toller sauberer Pool welcher zum Verweilen einlädt und sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können es zu 100% weiterempfehlen!
Excellent stay with 2 other couples. We were well looked after ! Nice gardens & swimming pool. Location was good - 600m from the main road & about 1.5km from "town". Easy walk or ride in a tuk tuk. Good breakfast.
Le service était au petit soin, toujours présent à nous accueillir avec le sourire à n’importe quelle heure de la journée ou du soir. Les repas et petit déjeuner étaient très bon, les chambres sont confortables et la piscine est très agréable
Wifi un peu lente
Struttura familiare in un bel giardino tropicale fuori dai rumori della città. Proprietari molto cordiali e simpatici. Colazione ottima e piscina bella e pulita. Camera spaziosa e ampia
Niente
A good, spacious room, set amongst palm trees within the owners lush garden. Fabulous swimming pool was a bonus and the owners are a delightful couple who respect your privacy but are so warm, welcoming and friendly.
Nothing we didn’t like.
We had a very pleasant stay, everyone was so nice, very thoughtful and kind, the room was perfect, spacious and very confortable, the breakfast was delicious every single day. Everything was so easy, you can go to the center for dinner with a tuktuk and come back, or walking during the day ! Not at night because there are elephants ! Thank you so much again !
We loved everything !
Nos trataron de maravilla, nos sentimos muy cómodos. Habitación muy amplia y limpia. Cenamos en el hotel, una cena riquísima y el desayuno muy bueno. Pudimos disfrutar de la piscina. Ubicación buena para ir a Sigiriya y Minneriya (estando en coche).
Nos costó encontrar la ubicación, pero al final pudimos. Imprescindible estar con coche.
The hospitable staff and tasty food. The room spacious, simple and very clean. Shower had hot water at all times! The pool is great and the delicious avocado shake served to us by it made the experience even more pampering.
Pool to cool off, good breakfast , staff
No fridge in room so our drinking water was always warm, Bathroom- no shelves to put anything, & water went everywhere when showering, Big room but no chairs Terrace & main doors didn't close properly so bugs came in, Half board dinner was bland & on 2 day repeat for 4 days we there. TV didn't work- no instructions or info in room which seems to be standard Sri Lanka
Tudo, o jardim, a piscina, o quarto, mas acima de tudo a Madu e a sua família foram fantásticos. De longe o melhor de todos os nove espaços onde fiquei.
Nada
Todo, instalaciones, habitación, comida… toda casera y buenísima. El personal siempre con una sonrisa, encantadores. Repetiríamos sin duda!
El horario de la piscina podría ser más amplio, dado que cierra a las 6pm que es cuando vuelves al hotel para descansar después de todo el día.
My bedroom was spacious and quiet, and the whole property had a peaceful and sattvic feel. I have not slept so well for a long time! The family were very kind and helpful and tried their best to make my stay comfortable and pleasant. The person who I spoke with over the messaging app always tried their best to help, including organising me an amazing second safari to watch the elephants in Minneriya national park. Also, I am vegan, and the family prepared me delicious dhal curries and vegetables for dinner! Thank you all for a relaxing stay 🙏🏻
Whilst I enjoyed the freshly cooked roti and coconut pancakes for breakfast, I would have appreciated some more fresh fruit, as there were only ever a few pieces served.
La familia que la regenta nos cuidó muy bien. Cenamos todos los días en el propio hotel y muy rico, casero y bien de precio. Habitación amplia y cómoda. Piscina muy tranquila.
Camera molto semplice ma carina. La proprietaria è davvero gentilissima. Colazioni e cene buone e davvero abbondanti
Posizione non ottimale ma è la città che non aiuta
A quiet little place that gets everything right. Very clean, beautifully kept, with a private pool and a real sense of peace. But what made the stay special was the people. We arrived as guests and left feeling like family. Dinner, cooked by the manager’s mother, was absolutely delicious. The kind of place you remember long after you leave.
Zeer rustige en vriendelijke gastvrouw. Je kan lekker en rustig ter plaatse eten. Goeie douche, goeie bedden. Zeer proper.
Toller liebevoller Garten mit Pool, leckeres Frühstück und die Besitzer sind sehr bemüht.
Die Klimaanlage war sehr kalt, vermutlich ist der Temperatursensor defekt weshalb es immer auf gefühlt 16 Grad gekühlt hat auch wenn es wärmer eingestellt war
כל מה שביקשנו קיבלנו הכל היה מעולה מקום טוב מאוד ממליץ בחום ❤️🔥
Everything was perfect, wonderful lodge, magic garden, big pool and lovely people ! Dinner and breakfast very nice also. You have to visit this place !
Une fois arrivé sur place, vous entrez dans un jardin magnifique, bien entretenu, avec une superbe piscine. Le personnel est au petit soin, toujours souriant et cuisine de bons petits plats typiques du Srilanka comme si vous faisiez partie de la famille.
Malheureusement, un peu négatif a été la chambre qui cette sous un certain angle ressemble aux photos mais nécessite une rafraîchissement car beaucoup de taches au sol et une salle de bain qui aurait besoin d’un peu plus de modernité.
Por ahora, el mejor hotel en el que hemos estado en Sri Lanka. Personal increíblemente agradable y predispuesto, todo lo que tienen y pueden te lo ofrecen con gusto. Habitaciones muy limpias, algo diferencial en cuanto a otros hoteles. Jardín bonito y piscina grande. En cuanto al desayuno y comidas: mucha cantidad y calidad, especialmente en comidas típicas de aquí. Recomendable 100 % Si tenéis duda en reservar alguna habitación de hotel, no dudéis, este es vuestro sitio.
Nada, todo perfecto
Prachtig locatie met zwembad. Erg vriendelijke eigenaren, die super behulpzaam zijn.
Wat verder van het centrum
Accueil de grande qualité Hébergement très agréable Piscine très propre et entretenue Nous avons pris l'option avec diner et petit déjeuner Cuisine excellente, eau minérale fournie
Good value lodge with a beautiful well kept pool, friendly staff
The rooms were very spacious and clean with big bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was very good. We had dinner at the hotel one night and was very good.The pool was excellent, large and very clean. Also enjoyed the garden setting. The staff were wonderful and attended to every need.
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Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer mit Terasse mit Blick auf den grünen, sehr gepflegten Garten. Wir haben sowohl Frühstück als auch Abendessen in der Lodge erhalten, was beides sehr gut war und frisch gekocht wurde. Der Pool ist wirklich sehr sauber. Die Familie ist unheimlich lieb und hilfsbereit und wir haben uns sehr wohl und gut aufgehoben gefühlt.
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We were made extremely welcome by all the staff. The room was large and comfortable. The pool was very welcoming in the heat!!. Breakfast was excellent with homemade fruit juices, a great selection of fresh fruit, and freshly cooked eggs and pancakes. Tut tut rides and safari jeep were provided by the family at a very reasonable rate.
It is slightly difficult to find but worth the effort.
La chambre est hyper spacieuse, très jolie et très propre! Le jardin est magnifique et la piscine également (vraiment un + après une matinée et/ou journée de visites). Les petits déjeuners sont incroyables, nous avons également dîner 2 soirs et c'était super bon (le meilleur Kottu que j'ai mangé)! Les hôtes sont adorables et vraiment attentionnés, ils répondent à vos besoins (organisation de safari avec chauffeur privé, appel d'un chauffeur de tuktuk pour rejoindre le centre ville...). Nous sommes resté 6 nuits pour profiter au maximum des alentours et de la maison (emplacement central pour visiter le triangle culturel), nous sommes partit avec un petit pincement au coeur. Je ne peux que recommander à 100000%!!!
RAS
Accueil très chaleureux, chambre confortable et spacieuse, personnels bienveillants et aux petits soins. La piscine est superbe aussi. Nous avons tout aimé ! La nourriture est incroyable, la cuisine de la maman est fabuleuse ! Petits déjeuners et dîners variés tous les jours. Gros coup de cœur pour cette adorable famille. Merci encore !
Rien
Проживали в этом прекрасном месте 2 дня, остались под приятным впечатлением! Номер был очень большой и в нём было всё необходимое На территории есть бассейн, который очень скрашивал времяпровождение в отеле, после активного жаркого дня Особенно приятно было искупаться в день заселения, после перелета и долгой дороги с Коломбо в Хабарану Завтраки были просто прекрасные, очень вкусные Семья, которая владеет отелем очень милая и добрая, они всегда были готовы прийти на помощь Территория большая, есть парковка, что для нас было очень важно Мы от всего сердца советуем это волшебное место!😊
De rust
De matrassen slecht je voelde de spiralen( hadden we, nu achteraf moeten zeggen) Er waren geen andere gasten dus was heel erg stil. Kwam uiteraard door de situatie waardoor veel gecancelde boekingen waren .Eten vrij prijzig. Mooi zwembad. Helaas waren de zwembadbedjes nog niet voorzien van bedjes( besteld maar door de oorlog nog niet geleverd) waardoor het niet liggen was bij het zwembad.
To miejsce to raj na ziemi, polozoen na uboczu, z zadbanym ogrodem i wspaniałymi gospodarzami. To był nasz najlepszy nocleg na Sri Lance. Możliwość ochlodzenia się w basenie też bardzo na plus. Basen świetnie utrzymany, codziennie czyszczony. Pokoj bardzo przestronny, Możliwość przesiadywania na balkonie (dużo cienia!). Gospodyni w dobrej cenie może przygotować bardzo smaczna kolację. Z dala od ruchliwej ulicy, więc dojście do centrum chwilę zajmuje (polecam tuktuka albo spacer), ale to na plus. Spędziliśmy tu niezapomniane chwile.
Superb location run by a delightful local family. We had dinner as well as breakfasts there and it was delicious .The great pool was appreciated after a days sightseeing. Highly recommend this guest house.
Food Family Pool Location A
Calm and quiet far away from the town.
Wifi isn’t working whatsoever, so if you need to work remotely, this isn’t a place for you. Also, they don’t take CC, just cash. $100 a night is a lot of money in Sri Lanka, so if you stay couple of nights, get the cash ready.
Leckeres Sri Lankisches Frühstück kombiniert mit Continental Breakfast; wunderbar in der Natur gelegen Jeden Morgen leckeren frisch gepressten Saft.. Schöner gepflegter Pool und super freundliches und herzliches Personal (Familienbetrieb)
Ausstattung im Bad war etwas karg. Keine Bügel im Schrank. Man benötigt ein Tuk-Tuk oder ein Auto, um in die Ortsmitte zu gelangen.
Location molto bella, staff gentile e disponibile! Consigliato
We stayed 3 nights in Manike lodge. Our room was lovey and big, it was a little humid but had great aircon. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Madhu and her family were charming and perfect hosts. Coming back to the pool each day was a bonus! The lodge is a 300 LKR ride from Habarana. We ate in town one night and at the lodge 2 nights where the delicious meal was cooked by Madhu’s mother, and far superior to our meal in the town.
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Die Gastgeberin war sehr lieb und hat lecker für uns gekocht. Die Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich und man konnte sich gut am Pool entspannten. Die Unterkunft hat uns einen netten Fahrer empfohlen!
Im Badezimmer war es durchgehend feucht. Dadurch war der Geruch nicht sehr angenehm.
We loved our time here! The location is quiet and peaceful but great for different activities in the area. The owners are very friendly and the breakfast is delicious. We also had dinner one night which was als very good! Would recommend!
Die Familie die die Unterkunft führt ist wahnsinnig lieb und herzlich, wir haben uns sehr gut aufgenommen gefühlt. Das Zimmer war groß und hat uns gut gefallen. Ein tolles Highlight ist der schöne Garten!
Im Zimmer war es etwas muffig und lüften war leider wegen der Stechmücken schwierig.
Amazing staff ,excellently supper and breakfast. So lovely to have the pool. Very relaxing and quiet. Superb!!
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We had a lovely stay at manike lodge. We booked with them last minute because the original place we booked at did not meet our expectations. When we arrived at manike, we immediately felt at ease. The family was amazing and we were always greeted with a smile. Breakfast and dinner was delicious and the room was Nice and big. They were so kind as well to help us with our laundry. It's a lovely place but the people make it even better!
Ravi and his family were absolutely lovely. They were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. They gave us recommendations on what to visit, prepared delicious and varied breakfasts, and washed our clothes. The room and bathroom were also very clean and spacious. The location was excellent - it was quiet and perfectly situated to visit all the tourist attractions in the area.
The room felt slightly humid and was cold at night (ask for a blanket!).
Zeer welkom ontvangst door de familie. Ze spreken nauwelijks Engels, maar doen er alles aan om het naar je zin te maken. Ruime schone en eenvoudige kamer en badkamer. Nieuw mooi zwembad in de tuin. Sri Lankaans ontbijt en diner was uitgebreid en voortreffelijk. Safari kan voor je geregeld worden en de tuk tuk stond 05.00 uur in de ochtend klaar om je naar The Lion Rock te rijden. Het neefje dat af en toe aanwezig is spreekt vloeiend Engels en helpt de familie met de communicatie. Je bent hier te gast bij een locale ♥️ familie. Het is een prima uitvalsbasis om diverse activiteiten te ondernemen.
Hou er rekening mee dat het afgelegen ligt. Föhn, zeepje e.d. ontbreken.
We had such a lovely stay! We were welcomed by the owner’s nephew – super nice, friendly, and spoke perfect English. He was very professional and handled everything perfectly, making us feel immediately at ease. His aunt was absolutely adorable – every morning she would prepare the most amazing coconut roti for me… they were out of this world! I’m still waiting for the video of the recipe, hehe 😄 They also arranged a super cute and friendly tuk tuk driver, who was always on time and extremely helpful. It made getting around so easy and fun! A truly warm and authentic experience, with wonderful people, delicious food, and great local support. Absolutely recommended!
Stanze grandi e pulite. La struttura è immersa nel verde e la piscina è grande e pulita. La famiglia che fa da staff è davvero molto gentile e disponibile. La colazione e la cena sono state sempre ottime e molto abbondanti, cucinate in casa con cura e attenzione. Complimenti anche a Ravi che cura il servizio, sempre gentile e disponibile. Ottimo rapporto qualita/prezzo. Consigliatissimo!
Nulla
Super nette Familie und ein tolles Frühstück. Zimmer sehr sauber. Lage etwas außerhalb von Habarana aber mit einem Spaziergang oder dem tuk tuk gut zu erreichen und dafür unheimlich ruhig. Wir durften sogar den ganz neu angelegten Pool benutzen.
Tutto. La struttura nuovissima, camere ampie e spaziose nonché pulitissime. Vorrei fare un piccolo ringraziamento al personale che ci ha accolto. La colazione preparata ogni giorno con una cura e un’attenzione costante. La gentilezza e la disponibilità di Ravi è stata davvero fuori dall’ordinario.
nice spacious room with porch facing the beautiful garden and pool. Property is run by very welcoming and nice family. We were warmly greeted. Very good breakfast, but too much for us, and they changed it according to our wishes. Also they arranged for us jeep safari in Minerya national park (as per their advice due to elephant's path) and we saw a lot of those incredible animals. Special thanks to Ravi - family member who speaks very good English and advised us for many things.
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The place is truly beautiful, surrounded by nature! What we recommend the most, beyond the beauty of the location and the comfort of the spacious and clean room, is the kindness of the hosts! They were really welcoming – we had the chance to taste typical dishes prepared for dinner (rice and kotthu), and they kindly prepared a takeaway breakfast for us at dawn before we left for Sigiriya. Rovi, the guy, was really kind – he spoke English well and helped us communicate with his family. Thank you again!
Manike Lodge was lovely. The family were amazing hosts and cooked delicious local food. WiFi was excellent and AC was perfect. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Very clean and modern style. No bugs in the room which was nice. Run by very nice family though they don’t speak much English. Nice local breakfast Good AC and internet .
A bit far from the main area, pick me was not always working which was frustrating but the owners arranged for me a tuk tuk. The front part (pool area) is going through renovations but it did not bother me since there was no noice from that
Manike Lodge is a wonderful place to stay. The family that runs the lodge are incredibly kind and welcoming and go out of their way to ensure you have a fantastic experience. The rooms are spacious with lovely views over the garden (which is full of birdlife and the occasional monkey) from the balcony. The meals at the property are delicious and as vegetarians, we were very well catered for. The hosts are very helpful in organising local safaris and visits to Sigiriya and other sights in the area, all for reasonable prices. Overall, our favourite place we have stayed in Sri Lanka so far!
A calm oasis, near the centre of Habarana, with large comfortable rooms and a lovely garden outlook. This is effectively a homestay, with the hosts living in the adjacent house. Breakfast and (on request) dinner is served on their verandah. The hosts are very charming and helpful (will do your washing on request) and the son speaks good English. It's about 2.5km to the lake and to many of the better local restaurants, so count on a bit of walking, or a few tuk tuk rides (note that the adjacent road is not well lit). Recommended.
Run by wonderful family, husband and wife with 2 son whom speak English very well. Branch new modern building, spacious room clean, beautiful room & bath room, comfortable King size bed with good quality of linen. it was most comfortable stayed in Srilangka. The kindness of the staffs and family made my stay more enjoyable.
nothing, everything perfect
Really nice room, the hosts were absolutely lovely
Helpful staff, they provided us tuktuk for trips and to the city centre (but tuk tuk was overprized). Very good local breakfast. Quit location.
Room was very dirty! When we arrive it was obvious that nobody clean it for weeks. It was full of ants, spiders with nests, frogs and gecons. A lot of dust in bed. Bathroom was dirty too. There is no shower gel and shampoo (only soap), no reception 24/7 as is mentioned in description.
Everything was so clean!! The host family was the nicest and kindest people I’ve ever met. We really enjoyed the food there. I really recommend the place 😍
The room was big, light and clean. The owners were really nice and helpfull.
Huge room, very comfortable, nice property, welcoming hosts.
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The room was large, clean and comfortable. The family were extremely helpful and very friendly, which made our stay very enjoyable.
The owners of the property were amazing and very accommodating. Even though there was a mix up with our check in dates, they were able to get our room ready for us in 10 minutes! The room itself was a very generous size and clean. The sri lankan reakfast provided was great and could not recommend it more.
The room was not sound proofed which meant you heard all the sounds of nature at night which was hard to drown out. It would have been better to have duvets in the room instead of bed sheets as a covering, as I had to keep waking up at night to control the Air Con.
The staff is so so friendly. They try their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We had a really spacious room in a nice quiet area.
Make sure to communicate your food preferences beforehand. We’re vegetarians and couldn’t eat the dinner unfortunately. You need to communicate with the manager via phone or text, as he not at the location. The very friendly staff can not speak English.
This is a amazing place and very good atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and food was very tasty. We were delighted about their hospitality.
All was excellent . We loved the family who looked after us while we stayed. They cooked for us every evening with the best food we have eaten while in Sri Lanka ! Delicious! The breakfasts too were delicious with lots of variety! The room was spacious and had great aircon and was extremely clean. The family organised tuk tuk drivers and safari jeeps too. The lodge is a little out of town but so quiet away from the noise of Habarana, we were so happy there.
Nothing - all was excellent!
The room was spacious and very clean, the bed big and comfortable. A delightful family who looked after us like we were part of their family. Beautiful garden setting.
Good accommodation set in a nice peaceful garden. Excellent breakfast which varies daily. Owners are friendly and attentive. Good shower and hot water. The room was enormous and has very good lighting.
The place is let down by attention to smaller details. Tea making facilities provided but just 1 tea bag for a 3 nights stay. No Shampoo or shower gel. No hairdryer No fridge/mini bar or TV though the listing says they are provided. Despite such a large room there was nowhere to sit apart from on the bed or outside. It could easily accommodate a couple of chairs.
Spotlessly clean, comfortable, food good and family looking after us helpful.
Nothing. No fridge but hosts happy to put my beer and food in their fridge.
Nice and new, good for the price, friendly staff, but 0% English Breakfast standard singhalese Balcony
communication only via google translate Dinner not tasty In the middle of nowhere
We had a lovely stay at at Manike lodge ! The rooms were spotless and the ac worked perfectly. The rooms were also very big with room to make yourself at home. What we loved most was the kind host family, they were so helpful and sweet to us. Also the breakfast was amazing. My boyfriend is a big guy and he ate very well and was never hungry. Absolutely would stay here again if we ever return and would recommend staying here to my friends and family
A bit of a walk into town
- great breakfast - really nice people - warm water - calm space
Humid due to a week of rain just before we arrived
The lovely chocolatecakes we had when we arrived on our bicycles😁. The family was very helpful in organizing things for us like a safari and a tuktukdriver for a day who drove us to Dambulla, Pidurangala Rock and to our organic cooking class in Sigiriya (which we found on reisjunk).. Manike Lodge Is a very quiet place, which we loved very much.
There was absolutely nothing to complain about.
Located in a quiet and peaceful area with a beautiful garden. Host was kind and helped me organize a few things which was great. Overall, we had a great stay here!
"We liked the accommodation; it was exactly what we wanted – a homely environment close to nature. We arrived about 3 hours before check-in, but they still prepared food for us, which we were very grateful for, as we had dinner reserved only. There was plenty of food, and it was delicious."
It was a very nice stay with super nice and helpfull hosts. Breakfast was excellent (delicious pancakes) and its near to the most important places in Sri Lanka. I recommend staying there during your trip.
Very spacious and large room, super friendly owner, plentiful breakfast, parking available. Overall for the price paid it was a great stay and would happily go back. It is a bit away from the main road so it's very quiet and peaceful.
The property is amazing with a beautiful garden. It is very quiet and calm, the room was big with a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom. Everything was very clean and the breakfast was delicious! The owners were really nice and accommodating - even arranged a late breakfast for us after we returned from a hike :)
The location is a bit more remote (15-20 min walk or a short TukTuk ride from Habarana main road) - we didn’t mind at all, but it’s good to know ;)
Really clean and spacious room with a patio and garden view. Hosts were friendly, and were generous with their time - helping us to book tours and transport to Kandy. The breakfast was delicious, and we also enjoyed a huge dinner which they made at short notice. The location is out of the main area of town, but is only a short tuk tuk ride which the hosts can help to book.
GREAT PLACE TO STAY in Habarana. The family was simply perfect: the room very well cleaned, the guy takes care of every need and pays attention of every detail. when we came out of our room it was raining and it was waiting for us with an umbrella. we woke up very early in the morning to watch the sunrise at Lion Rock anche they provides us the take away breakfast at 5am! and finally as a gift he gave us a beautiful portrait of two of us made by him, so lovely. homemade breakfast was rich and fresh. extremely recommended 🙏🏻 Martina-Italy
Very pleasant staying. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Sri Lanka. The staff was extremely helpful, they helped us finding how to reach Negombo by calling the railway office and they arranged us a tuk-tuk for the train station.
Manike Lodge is a very nice residence, situated a bit far off in the woods, therefore nice and quiet at night. The apartment house is placed in a very nice garden. The rooms are very big, the beds are good, the balcony very nice. Everything was very clean and neat. The breakfast was very nice, we’ve got everything we needed from tea to toast, pancakes and fruit! The residence owner is super friendly and always helpful. We enjoyed our say very much!
Owner is very helpfull with transport to Dambule and Sigirya. Nice breakfast, European with a Sri Lankan twist. Beautifull garden.
No refridgerator in the room. No diner served.
The owner is extremely friendly and hospitable. Beautiful garden, very large and clean room, quiet neighborhood. Just one word, awesome!
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I recently had the pleasure of staying at Manike Lodge, and I must say it was a truly delightful experience. This gorgeous property, located near national parks and a 20-minute drive from Sirigiya, offers a serene and peaceful retreat in the heart of Sri Lanka's natural beauty. The brand new spacious rooms at Manike Lodge are simply great. From comfortable beds to well-appointed bathrooms, every aspect of the rooms is designed to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests. One of the main highlights of Manike Lodge is the owner and host, Ishan. He is a true gem and goes above and beyond to ensure that guests have an amazing stay. Ishan is incredibly helpful and friendly, always ready to assist with anything you may need. His warm hospitality and genuine care for his guests make the stay at Manike Lodge truly special. Being near national parks, we had the opportunity to explore the stunning natural beauty of Sri Lanka up close. And with Sirigiya just a short drive away, the convenience of exploring this famous cultural landmark was great. The property itself is quiet, beautiful, and peaceful. Surrounded by lush greenery and offering a serene ambiance, it's the perfect place to unwind and relax. I highly recommend staying at Manike Lodge for anyone looking for a truly relaxed experience in Sri Lanka.
The beautiful Garden and the very friendly host
-beautiful garden -delicious breakfast -super friendly host -possibility of early check-in -coffee set in the room -freshly renovated
no mosquito net
We had an amazing stay at Manike Lodge. Ishan, our host, was very attentive and helped whenever we needed. The location is perfect with easy access to lots of tourist attractions. The breakfast was excellent and Ishan also offered to cook us a traditional Sri Lankan dinner one night for a small price - it was delicious! The rooms are modern and spacious with everything you need. Spotless bathroom with powerful shower. The view of the gardens from the balcony was stunning. We cannot fault our stay here!
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Cleanliness
9.2/10Rooms are described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained.
Service
9.7/10Hosts are welcoming, friendly, and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.2/10Located in a quiet area; some mention it being slightly remote but manageable.
Room Quality
9.2/10Rooms are praised for their comfort and spaciousness.
Amenities
9.4/10Well-maintained amenities including a new pool and good WiFi.
Value for Money
9.2/10Great value for the quality of service and experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.7/10Food is consistently rated as excellent and delicious.
Overall Experience
9.6/10Overall experience is described as warm and authentic, highly recommended.