The owners made a great effort of combining luxury and comfort with nature and recycling. Food is excellent (900 per meal per person) and served at your own house. Beds are great and with the clamboo there is no discomfort from the fact that there are almost no walls...:-) The view from the top terrace, where you can sleep if... More

This eco lodge and its owner Maulie were the highlight of our 3 week trip to Sri Lanka. Maulie's vision of sustainable tourism was an inspiration to us. Galkadawala is built entirely of re-cycled material, and embraces the jungle setting with open-air rooms and viewing deck. The property is an oasis of peace and tranquility, wonderful meals and delightful, lovely... More

this is the best eco-lodge I stayed during my visit. felt like a part of the nature with birds flying through the place. mosquitoes were the only problem More

This tree-house designed eco lodge is a real ‘back to nature’ experience, off the beaten track 4.5km down a quiet, partially metalled lane. The house is open plan with no glass in the windows or balcony making the most of any breeze. Just a 2-minute walk away you can view the local wildlife at the ‘tank’ (reservoir), which the house... More

Galkadawala is a beautiful, peaceful eco hotel hidden away in a small village far from the usual tourist spots. From the construction of the lodge to the fresh glass of juice in the morning everything was very well thought out and served with love and pride. The staff were extremely polite and caring of us and of the environment. The... More

We stayed at Galkadawala for one week and made trips to the surrounding ancient sites either by bus, by taxi or by rented motor bike. We enjoyed the surrounding nature and all the birds immensly, one can feel very close to the nature because the structure of the house is so open. After long hot days in the cultural triangle... More

Our stay at this rustic forest lodge was one of our best travelling experiences so far. The food was more than wonderful, we loved what the cook Fernando made for us. The service was also great, they showed us the nice spots in the neighbourhood and organised transport to visit the Cultural Triangle. Manager Maulie was not around, but always... More

Habarana was our first stop to this wonderful journey in Sri Lanka and you gave us our very first taste in what we were going to see. The room, the observatory, the food, the service and the hospitality of Maulie was absolutely great. What I miss most is the very good atmosphere, maulie's sambal and our very special guest: the... More

Tucked in the middle of a typical Sri Lankan village, Galkadawala is a perfect place to get away from all the hustle and bustle and relax completely. Ideally situated close to historic sites and National parks, the rustic place blends perfectly with nature. Need to take your provisions and the caretaker/cook will prepare what ever you require. Staff is friendly... More