Location: Ampara
Top Hotels in Ampara
Top 10 hotels in Ampara, Sri Lanka
Discover the best hotels in Ampara, Eastern Province including Gal Oya Lodge, Explorer by Mahoora - Kumana, Thompukandam Village Resort, Charitha Rest, Hotel Lake Jay, GreenBees Nature Farm, Explorer by Mahoora - Maduru Oya, Mereiyans Village Hotel, Sea Breeze Guest House, Mahoora Tented Safari Camps.
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1. Gal Oya Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 433 reviews
Superb Wildlife Viewing
Reviewed By bioprofWe knew that this accommodation would be a little more rustic than most of our other stays in Sri Lanka, as evidenced by the fact that we knew that we would have no internet here. That was actually a good thing to just get away from it all. We certainly felt disconnected and remote here. The rooms were super nice and comfortable, and we loved the outdoor bathroom. If I had my way, I would have an outdoor bathroom at every place we stay. The guiding here was good, and wish we had one more day to see more. There just wasn’t enough time to see everything we would have liked to. We went on a short evening walk around the area close to the lodge, and I took the night walk which was very interesting. Mostly insects, a few sleeping birds, and some lizards were out in the dark. We didn’t go that far, but there was so much to explore with the flashlight and headlamp. On our one full day, we drove early in the morning over to the reservoir, and had a very cool boat tour and lunch on a rocky island. This was extremely interesting, and we got to see elephants and crocodiles, though we didn’t see the elephants swimming in the lake like they are famous for. But it was a great day, and we just made it back to the vehicle just before the rains really started. The food here was good, though we weren’t as impressed as we were at some other lodges. But we didn't come for the food-- we came for the wildlife, which didn't disappoint.
2. Explorer by Mahoora - Kumana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Explorer by Mahoora in Kumana are located on the border of the National Park, allowing you the freedom of seeing everything that nature has to offer, in the shortest possible time. Kumana is renowned for its ample birdlife particularly waterfowl and wading birds. Since the park is adjacent to Yala National Park you can also observe mammals such as the Sri Lankan Leopard and Elephant within Kumana. To reach the park there are two routes you can take from Colombo and the distance is approximately 391 km. The mobile tents in the camp are designed according to the “pack in-pack out” concept, where camps are set up prior your arrival and dismantled upon your departure. Camps are equipped with luxurious facilities such as private bathroom, carpeted flooring, hot water, mosquito netting and even private patios. Rates are inclusive of entrance fees to the park and all other related charges for two days, cost of a jeep, beverages, lunches and dinners and fees for the expert naturalist guide.
Tented experience within the national park
Reviewed By Mandeville1322We spent 4 days here as the second camp within the Mahoora tented campsites. Located by a quiet river on the edge of the park allowed us easy access to the wonderful sights and sounds of the park. With the mix of lagoons, woods and open areas the park delivered as a true wildlife experience with elephants and leopard sightings over the time in the park. Given the location we spent most of the day in the park with the evenings spent by the fire eating a wonderful array of sri lankan food. As we had our own guide our party were the only people in the camp increasing the feeling and experience of solitude and a real "wild" experoience.
3. Thompukandam Village Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Family weekend vacation
Reviewed By travelboymrhnsNice place. Attractive paddy field area Swimming pool, restaurant,rooms and walking area But not satisfied customers service to much price Lunch (food) is not worth. Totally waste of money only food..
4. Charitha Rest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Charitha Rest in Inginiyagala features a garden and a terrace. An Asian breakfast is served at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at the guesthouse. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. We speak your language!
Srilankaanse gastvrijheid op z’n best
Reviewed By 784moniqueaEen absolute aanrader als je Srilankaanse gastvrijheid van dichtbij mee wilt maken. Super gezellige, kleinschalige en gastvrije accommodatie. De eigenaar geeft je vanaf de eerste minuut een welkom gevoel. We werden al meteen gevraagd om mee te gaan naar een paar olifanten die men in de buurt gespot had. Ook het eten is HEERLIJK.
5. Hotel Lake Jay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Good location
Reviewed By sudeshi2016A nice location, surrounding fields and beyond a lake. Facilities also good, but can improve more. Wi-Fi is require, a function hall also available Near doesn't have a shop, so bring everything what you require
6. GreenBees Nature Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Farm house and camping site.
Great experience
Reviewed By pradeepattSuperb place away from hustle and bustle from the city. Would recommend to anyone needing a calm and relaxing holiday ? Friendly staff and nice village style sri lankan food . The curries and organic veggies tasted fine.
7. Explorer by Mahoora - Maduru Oya
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Explorer by Mahoora is a highly unique and immersive experience of living with untamed Sri Lankan wildlife inside National Parks and Nature Reserves across the country. Our Private Tented Safari Camp Experience in Maduru Oya National Park is on the banks of Maduru Oya Reservoir. The property features mountain and lake views.
Isolation and true nature experience
Reviewed By Mandeville1322as our 3rd camp by Mahoora we were getting used to the set-up. However due to excess water we were relocated to the most stunning location by the side of the reservoir where kites and eagles swirled and fished in great numbers above us and the moon reflected off the water (we were there during full moon) creating an almost perfect isolated experience. AS witht he other camps with only 3 tents our party was alone and the park was quiet during the time we were there allowing extended views of elephants and increasing our bird count. Despite the camp being set-up in an area not normally used the staff did everything they could to make the location work and again the fire at night with accompanied oil lamps only enhanced the feeling of being away from things, and agin more wonders came out of the kitchen.
8. Mereiyans Village Hotel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Mereiyans Village Hotel is situated in Ampara, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka witch surrounding numerous historical, religious, cultural, natural and scientifically valuable places in Sri Lanka. Travelers can enjoy several climates like Cool, Mid and Hot within 20 Km around the hotel and surrounded by high mountain ranges, forests, majestic waterfalls, tea plantations and archaeological sites.
wunderbarer ort
Reviewed By CHIARA CDer See vor dem Hotel ist sehr schön, und die Bootsfahrt war wunderbar, ich konnte viele Arten von Tieren und Vögeln fotografieren. dann organisierten sie ein wunderbares BBQ sie fischten viele typische Fische der Gegend. Das Fleisch und der Fisch, den wir zu uns nahmen, waren frisch. Ich kann dieses Hotel nur empfehlen.
9. Sea Breeze Guest House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
When you think of a holiday in Eastern part of the Sri Lanka, the first thing that comes to our mind is the gorgeous palm fringed beaches of Sri Lanka, the lush green tropical landscapes and the hospitality of the Sri Lankan people. Sea Breeze Hotel and Restaurant is a 12 room charming hotel by the Sainthamaruthu beach. Sainthamaruthu is the closest beach resort in the Kalmunai region Sri Lanka.
My Friend Birthday Party
Reviewed By Hns HLaunch is really taste. We are ordered to nasukura. Its so testy and Big price. But seafood,BBQ, chicken rost, Its a very nice place. I like it. free Wifi with this hotel.and customer service and call to buy
10. Mahoora Tented Safari Camps
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Explorer by Mahoora is a highly unique and immersive experience of living with untamed Sri Lankan wildlife inside National Parks and Nature Reserves across the country. Our Private Tented Safari Camp Experience in Gal Oya isolates you in the grasslands of the 25,900 hectare Gal Oya National Park. Divided between an evergreen forest and a dusty savannah, you are invited to live amongst swimming elephants and elusive leopards, plus, over 180 other species of mammals and birds. Besides the wildlife, Gal Oya is home to an old Veddha clan. Veddhas are the indigenous people of Sri Lanka and this tribe still lives in the Nilgala area of the Gal Oya National Park.
Do not book- rips off foreigners
Reviewed By niroshau2022I was in communication with mahoora from April of 2021. I was given a price and a deposit was sent from the USA. When I arrived in Sri Lanka and a few days prior to our safari in December 2021, I was contacted by Thamalitha and told that foreigners pay a different fee. Thamalitha asked who holds a foreign passport and who has a local passport. This should have been something discussed from April of 2021. Especially since I was contacting her from the USA. I at no point knew this company had a separate price for foreigners because I was never told. We originally had 2 tents booked for December 2021. One double tent and 1 family tent. The price I was given originally was - 6500 LKR a person and a total of 26,000 LKR ( $130 ). This price was given in April of 2021. The price changed to 86,900 LKR + 151,600 LKR ( $430 + $750 ) when we told we had foreign passports. Not only did the price go from $130 total for 4 adults but it was a separate price per tent and went up to $1,180 total for 4 adults! Just days before we were suppose to go camping. Never once did it come up in a discussion that foreigners are charged a different price. Meanwhile Thamalitha knew very well I was contacting her from the USA. The price was such an extreme change that we were appalled. How could a price go up that much? We were basically days away from the safari / camping we had planned and were basically screwed. They even had the nerve to tell me they can keep the same price “if you have no any external appearance like foreigners” absolutely disgusting. What they did almost ruined our trip. Why do foreigners need to be ripped off? We were scrambling to find another camping/safari company. Luckily we wound up finding the most amazing company that charged us such a fair price and said they do not charge foreigners a different price. The price at the National park will only be a foreigner price because they have no control over that. Which was totally understandable. What Mahoora did was try and con us last minute till we couldn’t even find another safari or camping site and get stuck paying an astronomical price. What a awful business practice. There should be one set price for all. I highly recommend the company I wound up booking called Tibe Yala. Exceptional service!!!!Their communication was 1,2,3. Payment was easy and they camping/glamping ground is breathtaking. Most of all they didn’t try and con us. We will definitely visit there again soon!
