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About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Sahana Retreat in Buttala offers spacious family rooms with private bathrooms. The property is pet-friendly and includes free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a picnic area. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Dining Experience: Breakfast is served à la carte with vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options. Fresh fruits, warm dishes, and juice are provided each morning. Room service and breakfast in the room cater to diverse dietary needs. Activities and Attractions: Sahana Retreat offers fishing, walking tours, bike tours, hiking, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Kataragama Temple (35 km) and Buduruwagala Temple (37 km). Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 65 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jasmin
    Germany Germany
    We had a wonderful time - relaxing in the hammock, swimming in the river, enjoying nature and having the healthiest food. The caretaker and his family is super friendly and attentive. We felt really confortable and can recommend this place to all...
  • Eric
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I don’t even know where to start with this review. We had the kindest welcome when arriving on the amazing place called Sahana Retreat. Asanga is really a great host and made us feel right at home, we liked the activities like gem searching and...
  • Judith
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Peaceful nature escape near Yala – highly recommended! If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is absolutely your place. Sahana Retreat is beautifully set in nature, right by a river — perfect for reading a book, fishing, or just unwinding in...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful place to stay if you are looking for something remote. You will be looked after - it’s clean, the food is great, the attention is first class. Nature is all around you and you can leave your troubles behind.
  • Elysha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful spot in the middle of nowhere (which is perfect as far as I am concerned). Very quiet save the rush of the river and chirp of circada. Host extremely helpful and answered all my questions, arranged a safari for us which was amazing and...
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If you really want to experience nature then this is the place
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect! Suj, the owner, was really communicative before we arrived, and he was so helpful when my partner was arranging a special surprise dinner for me. He also helped us plan a great safari with a brilliant guide - we even saw...
  • Stannard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a gem of a find ,a truly lovely escape on the edge of a beautiful river in the countryside near to Yala National Park . Sahana Retreat is exactly that a retreat but with lots of little touches that make your stay comfortable, The...
  • Arnoud
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Location is 100% pure nature. Personal attention and touch and great food!!
  • Mette
    Netherlands Netherlands
    What a fantastic place! A hidden hide away, perfectly tranquil. Lovely little house you have to yourself. Lots of privacy. Great place to enjoy the surrounding views from the verandah where you will find relaxing chairs, hammocks and a dining...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sujith Dissanayake

9.7
Host review score
Sujith Dissanayake
Very peaceful Eco friendly Bungalow on the banks of Menik River.20 minutes to Yala and Kataragama. Basic cooking utensils available with a LPG cooker. we can provide you Authentic Sri lankan food too. Ideal location to chill out with a bonfire
Living and working in London. visit to this amazing property two times a year.
Very peaceful neighbourhood. only noise you hear is peacocks and the sounds of water from the river.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
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Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sahana Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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