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Martin's Simple Lodge

| Sinharaja Rainforest, Galle, Sri Lanka
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3.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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redmill
Daintree
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9 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

While it may be an adventure to get to Mr Martins, it is well worth it. Yes, the facilities are basic, but the location and the effort Martin's daughters put into keeping you comfortable and well fed, make it a delightful place to stay. We had three nights here, with two full days of walking in the park (Martin's is... More

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tweetiepie47
UK
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16 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Martin's Simple Lodge is what is says on the tin, 'Simple'. The rooms are very basic but clean and the women who looked after us worked very hard to see that we were comfortable. Yes, the ride up is either terrifying or exciting depending what type of person you are but the views are stunning especially the view from the... More

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monkir
Derbyshire
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11 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

This Lodge is in the Sinharaja Rainforest and is 3.5 km from the Forest headquarters. The trouble is it is up a track only negotiable by Jeep and the "road" is a boulder strewn track up the side of the hill with a steep drop on one side. Not a journey for the feint hearted - it takes nearly and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011

This place is basic but clean and apparently the only place so close to the park--it's surrounded by forest. It's up a very rough track and Martin sent a 4 wheeler for us from the main road, but it adds quite a bit to your costs. Everyone says that Martin is very knowledgeable being a former ranger, but I suspect... More

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umak235
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010

Set on a hillside, surrounded by dense rainforest, visited everyday by emerald doves, junglefowl, blue magpies, grey hornbills, Indian pittas and other birds, with a resident water monitor just outside, Martin's Lodge is birder heaven! The facilities are very basic, and vegetarians may not have too many options, but when one is in the lap of nature like the Sinharaja... More

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nishantha
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2007
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This is the only Lodge which is 200 meters away from the entrance to World heritage sinharaja rain forest. Basic but clean accomodation provided with hot & cold water facilities.Village style simple sri lankan foods are served. Ideal location to observe birds while enjoying a cup of tea.The owner is Mr. Martin Wijesingha is a well known character with Sinharaja.He... More

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