Taru Villas Villu - Wilpattu

Great place to stay....going back for another 2 days!

This is a five star luxury resort that feels like an extension on the national park. Preneeth, the hotel manager does an incredible job of running the villas and also accompanies some of the safaris. He is so kind and gentle and genuinely loves his job and his love for the wildlife is so beautiful to see. Jeewan makes sure that you are always fed and have a gin and tonic in hand. The staff , food and service are all excellent. It’s hard to sometimes leave the villas with the monkeys playing by the pool and all of the delicious meals. I cannot recommend this property highly enough. I did a lot of research on which parks to visit and Wilpattu was a winner. We saw lots of elephants , monkeys , peacocks 🦚, crocodiles and deer. On the last evening we celebrated our birthdays and the staff organised a surprise dinner for us beside the river. We were joined by a big male elephant swimming and eating right beside us.

הכל המקום הזה מושלם

האוכל היה יכול להיות יותר טוב בארוחת הערב אבל עדיין היה אוכל טעים מאוד בייחוד הקינוחים

The hotel and food were incredible. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights for our honeymoon and for our second meal we had a private table in the garden with lanterns which was very thoughtful. We did a half day safari and only saw 1 other jeep though-out the whole morning. We saw 7 elephants including a tusker which was a trip highlight! The room and jacuzzi was beautiful as well as the main hotel pool. We really enjoyed the stay and would definitely recommend!

For the second night people stayed in the adjoining room and we could hear them talking at times.

Perfekte herzliche Betreuung und schöne Villas!

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A little piece of Africa in the sub continent. Attention to detail with a feeling of understated hidden luxury in nature. Excellent service and lovely food. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

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The property was clean and the rooms were pretty.

Firstly we took a taxi to the property, relying on where Google maps said the property was. We arrive at the location which was about 2km from where the property actually was, we had to call the property to find it. Next, we arrived at the property and we were met by quite a rude member of staff who took us to our room. In the room our glass sliding door did not lock (we had to get someone to come and fix that), we also had a tap that was coming out of the wall in our bathroom and a frog in our room. There was no music playing in any of the communal areas, we were the only guests staying so it felt extremely creepy and silent. We also booked full board, when we arrived we found that no drinks apart from tea and coffee were included. We had stayed at a property in Sri Lanka at a similar price point where full board included all drinks including any alcoholic beverage. We were extremely disappointed and we thought there was a sever lack of value for money. We ended up leaving a day early.

We had an exceptional stay here. The entire site is classy, well maintained and high quality. The rooms are jaw dropping and we were lucky enough to get an upgrade which was much appreciated!! We loved the guided kayak, the safari and the nature walk - all super informative and well catered for, with food / equipment. The staff were lovely and so accommodating for any requests. We absolutely loved the rice and curry here. Stay!!!! You won’t regret it.

This was our second stay at a Taru Villas property and we were not disappointed. We were upgraded to a room with a plunge pool, which was a lovely surprise. The location, room (which was fantastic), the staff and the food were all excellent. We visited Wilpattu instead of Yala because we'd heard how crazily busy Yala is. We did a full day safari with Praneeth from Taru Villas, and Kanchana the safari driver. It felt like a true adventure, and Praneeth's knowledge combined with Kanchana's driving skills meant that we saw many animals, including a leopard, along with the most beautiful birds. It felt like we were the only ones in the park most of the time.

A very small thing. When paying so much for a safari, it would be nice if the jeep's seats had been wiped cleaned. It didn't detract from the day in any way, but such a small thing can make a difference.

Attentive staff, clean, quiet, comfortable.

Everything

the staff is extremely kind, service is impeccable. We had to stay an extra three days due to cyclone Ditwah and floods in the area. Taru is the best place to be in isolation, we felt safe, and were taken very good care of, even though staff was busy looking after the property and reaching out to their families and the local community.

all good

The staff cleanliness levels and facilities, and the incredible river view chalet

The nearest park gate is 1.5 hours away due to the park being partially closed so the park is very far

Stunning Hotel, beautiful design and kind staff. Highly recommend!

The property and staff were brilliant from start to finish. We arrived later than we had expected as our driver, who we booked separately from the hotel, took us the wrong way (it is worth clarifying the location as this entrance to the park is fairly new we were told but is very close to Backwaters and Wild Wadi accommodations too, which are on the same road) . When finally arrived, we were greeted with cold flannel towels, bags brought to our room and a tour of our beautiful room. Also a BBQ banquet of meat, fish and vegetables was delivered to our room when we arrived as we were so tired from a day of travel! All the food was incredibly delicious throughout. Bit shoutout to Jeewan who made our stay extra special and attended to our every need! We booked onto a Wilpattu safari via the hotel and did not regret! We have come out of season so our expectations were low but still managed to see a leopard and elephants - another big shoutout to Sandaal (not sure on spelling) who spoke fantastic English and was so knowledgeable about animal tracks, behaviour and different species.

Nothing not to like!

Absolutely incredible hotel - staff go so above and beyond to help and be hospitable. Accommodation is stunning and out of this world. Food is excellent and only 10 mins from Wilpattu park.

Nothing. Just wish we’d stayed longer!

Magnifique lieu havre de paix. De plus on entre par le côté le moins fréquenté pour le safari.

The staff were all amazing! Everyone was attentive and helped with anything we needed. The food was amazing. The whole experience was 5 star! We were able to use Kayaks while we were there which was such a special experience. The staff assisted us with the Safari and even came with us as a guide. Wonderful experience!

Location Nice room Delicious meals Very friendly staff

We had a serious problem with the safe in our room that failed to open a day before we left. The matter was reported to a member of staff very early in the morning before we went to our full day safari (5.40 am) On return, we were very annoyed to find out that the matter had not been addressed. It transpired that there no master key in the hotel and a new one had to be ordered in the evening. This delayed our departure by 5 hours the following day. We were most unhappy that the hotel management had not made any attempts to get the master key when the matter was reported to them resulting in a unnecessary 5 hour delay for our departure the following day. This could have resulted in a very serious situation if we had to catch a flight!! The management needs to improve it's emergency procedures.

Experiencia inolvidable, las instalaciones, el personal, es un oasis de tranquilidad y descanso. La comida merece un apartado especial, es increíble.

Well designed, solid architecture, great staff, good location, spacious rooms

Almost nothing - the meal portions were a bit small

This hotel is an incredible experience. The villa with plunge pool is absolute luxury . Food is excellent with an abundance of options. Most of all the staff are incredible - friendly and can not do enough for you, you receive a very personal and tailored experience.

Location,rooms,service

First night electricity cutting out through the night so couldn’t sleep.hot water was tepid and not hot making showers nearly impossible for my mum

Toute neuve, personnel très engagé et gentille

What an outstanding hotel in a beautiful private setting close to Wilpattu National Park. The villas were exceptional - we had one with a jacuzzi pool and adjoining room which was perfect for our family of four and very private. Beautifully furnished with everything you could wish for. The staff again were amazing, so friendly and always there with a smile. We loved our tours with the resident naturalist Praneeth who was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and made our safari. We also did the mangrove tour with sundowners on a sandbank and kayaking along a serene beautiful river. Would highly recommend.

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Food and staff were excellent.

What an amazing place. Quiet, peaceful with fabulous staff who are professional and kind in equal measure. The pool area is lovely and kayaking through the adjoining river in the late afternoon, when its mill pond still and cooler, to catch the sunset is a real treat. The flora and fauna will also amaze you not to mention the Safari! Highly recommended place.

Great place

This is an outstanding new hotel in a beautiful non tourist area. The staff and food are stunning and the rooms are beautiful. Highly recommend.

Amazing service and great attention to details. The local food options are very good, international food is ok and can be improved. Strongly recommended if you want a safari in Wilpattu.

Tatum Villas Villa is a beautiful new lodge, 5-stars for a reason. The staff are all lovely and extremely eager to please; rooms spacious, gorgeous, and private; and food very good. My only quibble was that rains had flooded the road into the nearby entrance of the Wilpattu park, so doing a safari drive involves a 1.5 hr ride to the eastern park entrance, which kind of defeats the purpose of staying on the quieter western edge. Still a beautiful place to stay, though.

Amazing place to stay as like us you looking to back to the origine where nature and clean environment is the main attraction. The small luxury hotel is extremely well organized and the bungalows distributed on the property in beautifull way with gardens, trees and front lake! We booked a bungalow with pool and it was amazing, super large, comfortable bed, living room, bathroom extra size!!! The Staff was amazing from Marc that received us and take care all the time, Gaya, Jewewan and Chef Swadth just to mentions the more closer to us in these days but all were super kind. We had a fantastic dinner for San Valentine that will remain in our memories forever. They arrange for us the visit to the Park and follow us there. All was over any best expectations and is HIGLY reccomended place to go to have unforgettable moments!!

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This is quite simply an exceptional hotel, made so not only by our beautiful room and the surroundings, but by Mark and the team of people who made our stay so special. This is one we will always remember for being unique and idylic. Our kayak on the lake with Ravi was fantastic and Ravi's knowledge about the wildlife was exceptional. The whole team were there at 4.30am to ensure we had everything we could possibly ask for before our early morning safari. I can not praise our stay highly enough and we would have loved to have stayed for longer. Thank you Mark and everyone who made our stay so very perfect.

This hotel was perfect for us! There was nothing to improve on.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Taru Villas Villu Wilpattu, and I must say that the hospitality provided by the team was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, making us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged to make our stay as relaxing and memorable as possible. The team’s attention to our needs, combined with their warm and friendly nature, truly made our time at Taru Villas unforgettable. The accommodation was not only beautiful and serene but also impeccably maintained, reflecting the high standards of Taru Villas. Thank you to the entire team for your support, kindness, and for creating such a wonderful experience for us. We left with lasting memories and look forward to returning.

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What a wonderful stay we had at Taru Villas. We booked last minute and were greeted warmly by Mark when we arrived. We quickly realised that as it was low season, we had the entire hotel to ourselves! We were upgraded to the best room on the property with a gorgeous jacuzzi overlooking the jungle. The room was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Full board was included in the room price and we enjoyed an outstanding 3 course breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked specially for us by the chef. The key highlight for us was the outstanding service and friendliness of the staff. They couldn’t do enough for us. A lovely touch at the end of our trip was that they had arranged for us to plant a tree in their gardens, and had prepared a beautiful plaque with our names inscribed. It was a truly memorable trip and couldn’t have been any better. I highly recommend to everyone!

Nothing. It was incredible.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Taru Villas Villu Wilpattu, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of nature, the villa offers a perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. The spacious accommodations are beautifully designed, with attention to detail that makes you feel right at home. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of my stay was perfect. From the delicious meals featuring local cuisine to the personalized service, I felt pampered throughout my visit. The serene surroundings provided an ideal backdrop for relaxation, and I loved the opportunity to explore the nearby wildlife. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure in nature, Taru Villas Villu Wilpattu is the perfect destination. Highly reccomanded and look forward to returning in the future!