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Thick Forest

Audangawa, Kandeyaya | Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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Thick Forest
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I tend to agree with most people here. This is a unique experience. Staying in a treehouse was cool. What suprised me is that the bathrooms in the treehouse was better than some other hotels we stayed in. You can see the Sigiriya rock from the hotel. But I would highly recommend having a mode of transportation to get around... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This hotel is off course not for everyone. You are kind in the jungle, with the best view to the sigiriya rock. The rooms i.e. tree houses are sweet. You have a nice balcony with a great view, a good bed, hot water, new toilet but it is basic and more of a backpacker than mid range and group traveler... More

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sorrento
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Excellent place where to be to visit Sigiriya, you'll see it right from your cabana, our cabana was really good and confortable, we really enjoy it. The curry was great and not so spicy, the owner gave us many usefull infos about the area, overall really suggested specially for whom love to try somethink different, as we did. If we... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We booked this tree house by accident. We were so shocked or surprised the most we arrived at the entrance: wooded gate, all covered with trees inside. Bad side: It was a little dis-appointment after checking in: really not that good infrastructure. It was tidy and clean, but very small room and need to shower outside…… if you are that... More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

My partner and I stayed at thick forest during July, and had a wonderful experience. Having been in Sri Lanka for nearly a month, I was slightly disappointed with the lack of 'natural' accomodation available - in Thailand and Indonesia there are lots of wooden style treehouse chalets/bungalows but there seemed to be less of these in Sri Lanka. So... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This place is only for nature lovers and it's location is set deep in the forest. Guests are advised not to walk venturing the surrounding areas after 5pm and before 7 am, as wildlife is roaming around. Taxis and tuk tuk can be arranged for a cost. The room facilities are standard and considered pretty good for a tree house.... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

We went to Sri Lanka in feb 2011 and stayed here. We were initially confused by the location as we were not aware that it had moved, it was late at night and so the tuktuk trip from dambulla was far from relaxed! Kamal was on the other end of the phone which did help. We stayed in a tree... More

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Kathmandu, Nepal
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

We were really sad to leave Thick Forest--the food was easily the best we've had in Sri Lanka, thanks to the expert work of the resident cook. Also, staying in a treehouse is just plain awesome. We had a great time relaxing in the hammock, reading, and enjoying the sounds of the forest. Definitely a highlight of our time in... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

Staying in the treehouse was an exciting experience in itself- the treehouses themselves are stylishly made with lots of comforts such as decent showers, UK sockets and a comforable double bed (the only double bed which wasn't twin beds pushed together of our trip!). You really are staying in the jungle and with some fantastic views- sleeping in the treehouse... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

Though more expensive than most of the places we stayed in in Sri Lanka this was definitely worth that little bit extra. With stunning views of the Rock from all the huts (mounted on stilts16 feet above the ground, just above the tree line) and from the communal dining area, Thick Forest really does give you the sense of isolation... More

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Audangawa, Kandeyaya | Pidurangala, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* INR3,523 - 6,710

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