Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Tanamalwila

Mayka is a lovely host! She and her husband organised an amazing safari for us and were really helpful and accommodating.

The location is right in the center of the town yet very calm and quite. The owner was very friendly amd helpful.

Peaceful surroundings in the countryside.

Ik zal mijn review in het Engels schrijven, ik hoop namelijk dat zoveel mogelijk mensen dezelfde geweldige ervaring zullen hebben als ik. This small-scale eco retreat near Thanamalwila turned out to be an unexpected gem. Dilan and Dhanushka, together with the quiet but essential Shashi, run this place with great dedication and heartfelt hospitality. They're in the process of turning it into a sustainable and locally rooted resort — and you can feel that in every detail. We stayed in a wooden cabin above a pond, beautifully lit at night with candles in coconut shells and little lamps in the trees. The bathroom has no roof above the shower, so you're literally showering under the open sky. A little frog on the toilet seat? Comes with the territory. It’s wonderfully peaceful here. From the veranda, you can spot birds, squirrels, monitor lizards and frogs. At night, it’s dark and quiet, with only the soft glow of oil lamps. When our son got tired after dinner, a mattress was already waiting under the tree by the dining tables — so we could stay and chat a little longer while he drifted off to sleep. By car, we visited a nearby river where monkeys leapt between the trees above and tiny fish gently nibbled at our feet — swimming in the current was a treat. No other people around. Just nature. A real highlight was the visit to the local market with Dilan, followed by a cooking class from Dhanushka’s mother. Nothing staged — just cooking and tasting together, the way it's done at home. During a relaxed BBQ under the trees, someone brought out a guitar and music followed naturally — a perfect example of Sri Lankan warmth and spontaneity. The safari to the quieter part of Yala (blocks V and VI) was stunning. We saw elephants, a leopard, crocodiles and countless birds — all without the crowds you’ll find elsewhere. A short walk across the estate took us along numerous elephant trails to a large rock with sweeping views of the landscape and the setting sun.

Quiet and peacefull place in the nature. Really kind and caring young staff, helpful and giving a generous breakfast. I recommend 100%

Nice big room in great locality. The best was eating dinner/breakfest in a little tree house with the view at lake and birds. Host managed tour to Minneriya NP and was really caring and kind. :)

It was amazing! The stuff was very friendly and helpful and I had an amazing time

Recently came from vacation to Sri Lanka from Munich and My stay at Flamingo Nature Resort in Weerawila was an absolute delight and a truly authentic SriLankan experience. Being surrounded by such beautiful nature, especially with the tranquil lake right there, really brought a sense of inner peace. Waking up to the sounds of nature and just taking in the views was incredibly calming and helped me truly relax and disconnect from the everyday hustle. I was also so impressed with how clean everything was. Our room was absolutely spotless - you could tell they take cleaning very seriously, which made the stay even more comfortable and worry-free. It's always reassuring to know that your space is so well-maintained. Beyond the beauty and cleanliness, I also felt a real sense of safety and security during my time there. The environment felt calm and well-looked after, and the staff were always attentive and present, which added to that feeling of being in a secure and comfortable place. Highly recommend!

Location and service offered by the friendly staff

Such a great place, the sweetest family and Randy has so much love for his community, the animals and his garden. We loved staying here, and hope we will be back someday. The rooms are huge, spacious, bright and new, and so is the bathroom. The garden is so cute and a great place to relax. Randy took us on a biking trip where we saw birds, animals, plants, trees and a stuba/tempel, he has so much knowledge and gives so much to his guests. Before we left we had a tour in their fruit garden, that was so interesting. Thank you so much Randy and family. You are the best.