Wild Grass Nature Resort

We really loved our stay at the resort. The service and the staff were amazing, and the resort itself, along with its facilities, was wonderful. The villa with the private pool was exactly what we needed for our first couple of days of the trip. We also discovered Sri Lankan food there, and it was both delicious and unique. We would definitely love to come back again.

Amazing rooms located right in the middle of nature. Our pool villa was surrounded by forest, and we could see some amazing animals such as monkeys and exotic birds thought the floor to ceiling windows. The rooms are very comfortable and clean, and we enjoyed the views during breakfasts in the restaurant. Good location for Sigiriya and other nearby sites.

Otel çalışanları çok fazla güleryüzlü ve ilgililerdi. Neye ihtiyacımız olsa anında hallettiler. Tüm transferlerimizi ve Safari turumuzu daha gelmeden organize ettiler. Odalarda hiç sıkıntı yaşamadık. Tertemizdi. Oda manzaraları muhteşemdi aynı fotoğraflarda göründüğü gibiydi. Srilanka ruhunu sonuna kadar hissedebileceğiniz bir yer. Kahvaltısı Sri Lanka seyahatimizde ettiğimiz en düzgün kahvaltıydı. Çok memnun kaldık. Doğum günüm olduğu için bana sürpriz bir pastayla kutlama bile organize etmişlerdi. Sigiryada konaklayabileceğiniz en iyi yer. Öncelikle jackie’ye sonrasında mr nimal ve kız kardeşine çok teşekkür ederiz 🙏🏻

Wifi vardı ama çoğunlukla restorant kısmında çekiyordu

Die Villen sind sehr schön eingerichtet, die Betten sind super bequem. Das Essen war sehr lecker und frisch. Der Pool war sehr groß und die gesamte Anlage sehr gepflegt. Das Personal ist sehr bemüht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Wir haben uns viel in der Umgebung angeschaut. Da das Hotel etwas tiefer im Dschungel ist waren die Anfahrtswege zu den Attraktionen etwas weiter. Dafür hat man die Natur direkt um sich was das Hotel außergewöhnlich macht.

Loved the location in the jungle and the sense of being completely isolated.

The staff were generally not very helpful or engaged. Not very informative about the local sites or activities and not proactive in helping organise these for us - despite the accommodation being in the cultural triangle. It would also be good to have actual floor to ceiling black out blinds because the blinds in the room do nothing to block out the light, resulting in 5am wake ups. Not fun!

Nimal the property manager and his staff were great during our stay, and overall, we felt very taken care of. When we had trouble getting a tuk tuk via pickme/uber to get around, Nimal would help us get that sorted. No matter how late we got back, they'd always have someone waiting for us in the main concierge area to make sure everything's ok and get our breakfast order. When Nimal learned we were traveling to Ella on the day of checkout, he informed the kitchen staff and prepare a snack (delicious AND amazingly packaged sandwiches and bananas) and water for our travel. We'd stay here again!

A very beautiful and peaceful location. Sigiriya town about 10 minute drive. Every villa totally private surrounded by trees and vegetation. You can watch the monkeys passing by from your bed!

Very potholed rutted road to the property. Could have been made worse by the recent rains.

The staff was super friendly. They were super attentive. The place was super clean and beautiful.

The location was fabulous and rooms are amazing. The staff was super attentive. But not worth for the price. At $500/room, you are better off at a different hotel. After coming from Galle Face (CMB), Uga Jungle (Trinco) and Leopard Trails (Wilpaththu), in comparison, the Wild Grass rooms are worth about $200-$250 range and the food is worth 1/4 of what Wild Grass is charging. The Lion lagers 2X what they are charging at other 5 star hotels. They try too hard and reek of desperation, and it is 5 star price for 2 star quality at best. They are always trying to bait and switch and roping guests into the dinner buffet, with the worst one being the New Years one at $90/person. Honestly, I had a better buffet at a street side hotel for <$10/person. I think they realized the ridiculousness of it all when they discounted it at checkout to $35/person. Having read their reviews, I'm sure they'll go on the defensive and respond, but I hope they know this is my opinion and they need to respect it. I hope they invest the energy into visiting some 5 start hotels and learning 5 start service or at least lowering the price.

In the middle of beautiful jungle forest, but still close enough to all the important sights this region has to offer. The staff are impeccable and super friendly, the food was great, and they helped to arrange all our trips whilst there. It’s a serene place that for anyone wanting to disconnect in a feast of greenery and warm hospitality, it’s perfect.

Nothing, all was good. Anyone wanting super reliable high speed WiFi shouldn’t expect it in the middle of a jungle.

A tranquil resort with very friendly staff and delicious home cooked food. You are in the middle of nature and away from the crowds. This was a unique experience in a beautiful location.

Like the name suggests it was truly amdist the wild, raw yet luxurious. The staff were very kind and accommodating and Nimal was such a great host and we truly felt very cared and loved by his hospitality , made us feel like home. We will definitely visit again on our next trip to Srilanka.

There is nothing that i disliked.

This was our 4th visit to Wild Grass and once more it didn't disappoint. Loved everything! Wild Grass is absolutely stunning and so peaceful. The villas are very modern but sympathetic to the surroundings and so spacious. AC was very efficient. And the bathroom!!! Loved it, especially the outdoor shower. Since our last visit some of the villas now have pools overlooking the lake. I'm so glad we decided to go with one of these rooms. The staff and Mr Nimal all went out of their way to be helpful.

There was honestly nothing that we didn't like.

I love how the hotel is isolated from everything. A great experience to stay at the woods. Very friendly staff.

A lot of mosquitoes. Less activities to do at the hotel. Far from everything.

Actually it was the best hotel which we stayed in (stayed in 4 different hotels). The villa was just amazing, the staff always helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. So all in all just great!

Great ambience

Staff and service and food are excellent; property is very peaceful and spacious.

The staff was lovely and the food amazing!

We had a fantastic stay as a family. We booked the 3 floor villa with a plunge pool. The quality of the accommodation was exceptional with views over the lake. It was very peaceful and the staff went out of the way to be helpful. The food for breakfast was lovely and dinner had a good selection given it is a small restaurant. Would definitely come again.

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Fantastic stay, we decided to add an additional night we enjoyed ourselves so much. The hotel manager/owner? Nimal was superb, he made us feel welcome and was available 24/7. We had some issues with a scooter we rented and he came with his team to where we were stranded to resolve. The whole team went above and beyond for us. Out of all rge locations we stayed in Sri Lanka, the food here topped the list. Absolutely delicious and fresh from their garden, be sure to ask for a tour! A great place to end the trip

Cocktail menue is small, which is fine. However the two cocktails we ordered were not available due to lack of ingredients which for such a small menu one would expect all cocktails are available

My room - more accurately, my little building - was stunning, with three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by native forest that parted for a water view just beyond. A family of monkeys living in the trees provided entertainment. Each of the hotel's 11 accommodations is, from what I understand, nestled in its own secluded setting - so secluded I never caught sight of another. The hotel staff is charming and endlessly obliging. The continental breakfast, served in room, is best in its class - lavish beyond my experience of breakfast in that category. Plus, there's wonderful entertainment provided by the monkeys who are well aware that breakfast is going on.

Wild Grass is a must-visit! This is one of the few resorts I’ve been to where you get an up close and personal interaction with nature. My villa overlooked beautiful forest land all around me, and the pathways leading up to the villa and reception were so immersive. Most of all, they built a lot of anticipation about what the villa would like the first time I walked up because they are so well hidden from pathways and the other villas. The staff were so helpful in attending to all my needs, and service was constantly with a smile. The manager checked in with me before my stay to see if I had any special requests, which I’ve rarely experienced elsewhere. The food is incredible! I was worried about the spice levels in the food because I don’t handle it so well, but they made sure to tame it down for me, and it was great! It was wonderful to see how happy they were for me to try local cuisine, and with the taste, there’s no reason not to. The villa itself was bigger than any hotel I’ve ever been to. I enjoyed lovely Sri Lankan tea in my private living room and got to experience nature from my villa. We went on a guided rock tour, which was great to soak in the views of the property and the surroundings. We even saw Sigiriya Lion Rock from up there. All in all, I would highly recommend staying here. The villas are tastefully designed and spacious, the food is just mouthwatering, and the staff are amicable and attentive. You can’t ask for more.

I had a nice stay and have nothing negative to say.

We had a wonderful stay, especially on such short notice! Nimal and his team went the extra mile to ensure we were looked after. The villa was incredible, placing you right in the centre of nature and on each walk to the restaurant, we saw beautiful birds and even a peacock! My wife and I were both treated to the famous Sri Lankan hospitality, as mentioned by our friends who visited this beautiful country and hats off to the chef for producing mouthwatering food! The chef even taught us how to make pol roti, a delicious breakfast item in Sri Lanka. We wish we booked more days as the resort offers so much! We will certainly recommend this beautiful resort to our friends and even come back here. Thanks, Wild Grass team for the memorable stay!

It was a holiday in cozy comfort, but in communion with the wild! The main attraction for me was the extensive glass doors and walls that made me feel that the jungle is just a door away. We were able to see a mouse deer, a monitor lizard and a wild fowl on our way to the restaurant. We went to bed listening to the calls of cicadas and frogs, and woke up to the sounds of birds. The well-furnished deluxe villa has a generous living area, with its high roof and comfortable furniture. The air-conditioned bedroom is spacious and provided with a large bed. Besides an ensuite toilet-bathroom combine, the villa is provided with an outdoor open shower (full privacy). The resort has a clean, though a bit small, swimming pool. The restaurant offers comfortable seating and a good view all around. The menu on offer was discussed with us in advance by the very efficient and polite property manager Mr. Nimal Tennakoon. The restaurant also offered a choice of red and white wines, besides assorted beer and liquor.

The Internet was slow. No bathtub in the bathroom, and water from the shower just lukewarm (though not a big issue, considering the climate). You need to keep the doors closed to keep uninvited guests such as monkeys, squirrels (daytime) and bugs (in the night).

We had a wonderful time while staying at this beautiful gem retreat hidden in the forest. First off, a sincere thank you to the staff and manager Nimal at Wild Grass for accommodating our late arrival in the evening and dinner arrangement. The hospitality of the staff is beyond our expectation. The Villa we stayed was contemporary, modern and spacious with surrounding glass interiors that let us feel so close to nature. Since the time we arrived there, the staff attended to all our requirements instantly. The service was just outstanding and the food was very tasty. We were so sad that we didn’t have time to extend our stay at this resort by a few more nights, but we will undoubtedly return for a longer stay the next time. Such a beautiful, serene, and peaceful setting for a vacation.

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This resort is amazing! Our villa was huge and very private. The food at the restaurant is delicious and the breakfast is amazing. The staff at the hotel is attentive and friendly. We loved our experience and would highly recommend the hotel to family and friends.

The land surrounding the hotel is gorgeous. The villas have lots of glass allowing you to take in the great scenery. The bed was very comfortable and the staff were all very nice.

Wild Grass is a beautiful hotel in a lovely setting. It is quite in the middle of nowhere so you can expect to pay a bit more for tuktuks if you use them to go out for the day (cost us 2500 rupees to Dambulla and same for Sigiriya for return travel plus waiting time). It took about 20 mins to Dambulla and to Sigiriya so is nicely positioned in the middle for exploring both. The staff are friendly and helpful but we found that we generally had to ask twice for things. You should definitely have food at the top of the rock near the hotel. It is a fun experience. But make sure you ask twice! We thought we had booked it but they didn’t do food because we hadn’t confirmed on the morning we wanted it, so we went again the following day. The view up there is amazing. Other things involved asking twice too! Food was good and they were happy to serve meals in our room when we wanted. Food cost more than elsewhere but was reasonably priced for a boutique hotel. Restaurant doesn’t open until 7pm which was a bit late for our kids. The swimming pool was a welcome escape from the heat. The lodges are spread within the trees to feel like a nature experience. We saw monkeys, a monitor lizard, a rabbit, a jungle fowl and birds from our room.

An incredible place, well located nearby Sigirya and Dambulla, but aside the mainstream flow of tourism. We enjoyed a luxury villa in the middle of the wild, overviewing the lake, among trees and all sorts of birds. Wonderful experience. Very kind and caring staff. We loved it so much we decided to come back for one more day at the end of our trip.

One of the best places I have stayed. Stunning villa accommodation. Total privacy. Excellent food and service.

Amazing , if you are a nature lover. Far from other places, in amongst the jungle setting. Peaceful, quiet & attentive services. Good for total relaxation away from maddening crowd. Only drawback is if you given a room on top floor, the access by way of a not too wide staircase without railings to hold on either side can be tricky & dangerous for elderly guests.

We booked this hotel because the photos looked great and the concept sounded good. In truth the photos oversell the property. It's a stretch to call this a resort, although they do have a pool. The rooms are all small houses which is great from a space perspective, but they seem run down, and we had almost no water pressure so the outdoor shower was standing under an almost cold trickle - not fun. We saw no wildlife really, which was part of the attraction. If this hotel was priced significantly less I would say you'd be getting what you pay for, but it's quite expensive and therefore really didn't live up to our expectations.

Ich habe die ersten drei Tage meines Urlaubs hier verbracht und habe mich wunderbar erholt. Die Bungalows sind wunderschön und sehr hochwertig eingerichtet. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ein idealer Platz um kurze Ausflüge in die Umgebung zu machen oder einfach auszuspannen.