Sinharaja National Park
Sinharaja National Park, Weddagala-Kudawa Road, Kudawa, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Jansens Bungalow Sinharaja
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About this hotel
Picturesque Views and Modern Amenities
Enjoy breathtaking views from a terrace and garden while staying connected with complimentary internet access. Indulge in room service or visit one of the 2 restaurants for a delightful meal.
Charming Features and Leisure Areas
Relax with concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills at your disposal. Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast or grab snacks from the cafe.
Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Location
Feel at home in one of the 6 guestrooms with minibars and private balconies. Cable TV and free Wi-Fi keep you entertained. Explore nearby attractions like Sinharaja Rain Forest just minutes away.
Ready to unwind in paradise? Book your stay at Jansens Bungalow Sinharaja for an unforgettable experience!
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Important Information
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Free breakfast
Free self parking
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Free buffet breakfast
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Room Types
Deluxe Room
Up to 3 guestsQueen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Free newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVDeskPrivate bathroomBottle of waterRoom service (limited hours)Free newspaperDaily housekeepingCeiling fanSeparate sitting areaFree WiFiBalcony or patioNo cribs (infant beds)
Family Room
Up to 6 guests2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
2 Double Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Free newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerMinibarTVDeskPrivate bathroomBottle of waterRoom service (limited hours)Free newspaperDaily housekeepingCeiling fanSeparate sitting areaFree WiFiBalcony or patioNo cribs (infant beds)
Hotel Policies
Pets
Pets not allowed
Payment
Cash deposit required
General
Professional property host/manager
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Guest reviews(11 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 20, 2025Beautiful location, high on a hill overlooking tea plantations and Sinharaja Forest. Our room was traditional but comfortable. Nice to have access to a swimming pool although there were only 3 sun loungers for the 12 guests who were staying at the same time as us.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 13, 2024Ihastuttava paikka ja henkilökunta❤️
10/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2024Nice clean place - fantastic views
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2024Fantastiskt ställe, rekommenderas !
10/10
Reviewed Nov 21, 2023Tolles Hotel in der nähe zum Nationalpark. Sehr Natürlich in die Landschaft gebaut. Entspanntes Personal. Essen könnte ein wenig besser sein. Internet nur in der Hotellobby, ansonsten in der Gegend kein Internet / Handy Empfang! Man sollte auf jeden Fall eine Tagestour im Nationalpark mit einem Ranger machen!
10/10
Reviewed Nov 29, 2019Serene, lovely, not quite in the rain forest but looking out over tranquil tea and forest. Amazingly no mosquitos! Swimming hole down by the river ideal after a hike in the rain forest. Really good food, really sweet staff.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2019We had an amazing time staying at Jansens Bungalow while visiting Sinharaja Forest Reserve. The location is breathtaking and the house is beautifully decorated. We were served a variety of delicious food and staff were very polite and friendly.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2019A very, very beautiful place. My highlight in Sri Lanka and thank you for the excellent service!
10/10
Reviewed Sep 25, 2018This is a very nice place, somewhat hidden away in the buffer zone of the Sinharaja Forest reserve. Less than 10 min driving from the entrance to the park it is strategically placed for visits to the park. Comfortable but simple, it's a new place but built with good taste and with lots of respect for old traditions and it fits fine in the landscape. The food is good, staff is friendly allthough only the owners speak fluent English. There is no pool, but 2 minutes walk takes you down to the most beautiful natural pool in the river, where you can swim among the small fish and watch monkeys in the trees above…. Wifi is unfortunately very unreliable, or mostly absent...
10/10
Reviewed Aug 7, 2018great
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2018If you're looking for quiet, secluding luxury, this is the place for you. Jansen's is set on the edge of the rainforest and away from the road. Especially at night the noise of the forest comes alive. The road to the bungalow is quite narrow and steep but we managed in in our self-drive car and there is parking. The hotel is only a short drive from the rainforest entrance and the hotel provided us with a late breakfast after we returning from trekking. Breakfast was excellent and included a choice of Sri Lankan style curry or western style eggs/bacon. Both were delicious. We also eat at the hotel in the evenings as there isn't much else around. I believe there is a dinner menu but we just asked for curry and received a wide selection of dishes, with either a fish or chicken curry. The curd and honey desert was also great. Wifi internet is provided by a mobile hot-spot and didn't really work that well. The battery died after a few minutes use and took several hours to re-charge.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Clean rooms
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Comfortable beds
Areas to consider
- •Limited parking
- •Expensive breakfast
- •No spa services
Cleanliness
7.5/10Guests mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3/10Service was generally appreciated, with some complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1/10Located in close proximity to key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8/10Spacious and comfortable rooms, with minor maintenance issues reported.
Amenities
7.2/10Satisfactory amenities, with highlights on the gym and pool, but lacking spa services.
Value for Money
6.9/10Mixed reviews on pricing, some felt it was high for services offered, others found it reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3/10Well-received breakfast and restaurant services, with some suggestions for more variety.
Overall Experience
8/10Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.