Habarana Wild Resort

Only two rooms, with double beds, but we managed to squeeze in our group of seven adults with extra mattresses on the floor (We had stayed there previously and wanted to stay again). The owner very helpful, cooked us simple, delicious meals. Organised safaris and trip to Lion Rock. Met us at the bus in his Tuk Tuk. Located very close to train station, but some 2.5 kms from town. Elephants sometimes walk through the property.

Nil

Host was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Very clean room with A/C. Closest place to safari (host helped us arrange 2 hours trip for reasonable price). Great location to take a train to Plonaruva (it is like riding a very slow rollercoaster with locals, in the rain, watching peacocks outside from windows, just loved it). Host recommended us a gread place to eat in Habarana. Even though the town is just a busy road junction the people were nice and less annoying than in Kandy. One night the host shown us an elephant crossing garden next door #finaltouch

You have to take tuktuk to/from Habarana every time. But our host took us few times with his own tuktuk. Just write him before you arrive, he might have journey to Habarana to pick you up.

It’s a beautiful place surrounded by nature. Really calm witch helps you to find some peace and rest after some hard backpacking days. Also perfect for couples. It’s next to the Habarana railway station. And close to sigiriya, not far from polonnaruwa... so has a perfect location for visit the different places. The owner is really nice, he took us to the city centre to rent a motorbike. You can have dinner at the place for 600rp, witch I recommend. If someday I come back to Habarana for sure I’ll repeat! Thank you so much for everything Indika! You are so kind! Irene & Carla

Indika was a fantastic host and helped us book our activities and make the stay easy. We saw two wild elephants from our room!! It was fantastic!

The host was so nice. I traveled to Habarana via Night Mail train. I called him the same day morning for some information and notified him that I am arriving at around 3.30am. Surprisingly, he came to pick us up at the Railway Station. The resort is just walking distance to the Railway station. As the elephants roam around at that hour, he was concerned. That was so kind of him. If you are travelling by train, this is the best place. The breakfast was so nice. We had it in the verandah, looking at the rural garden view (photos attached). Bathroom was very big and water had satisfying pressure, it felt so good after a tiresome day, hiking and all. If you are planning on engaging in many activities while your stay in Habarana, this hotel is the most feasible and comfortable option as you might not be spending much time indoors. The room had an air-conditioner but we did not need it (we went in the first week of January). Another thing I admired was, he gave us good information about safari locations, elephant behavior, seasonal changed etc. He contacted the tuk-tuks for us as well the safari jeep to visit the Hurulu Eco Park which is like, next door to the resort. It is just two rooms. No disturbance from anyone. We could just relax..

Wish there was a geezer in the bathroom as the water was so cold in the early morning. But, To the prize we paid, That is too much to ask.