Accommodation in Buttala

Pure magic at Sahana retreat. Peace and quiet and animals. Including lots of birds. Excellent food, romantic atmosphere. Lovely campfire. Nice lighting (which means it is not bright white lights). Games, hammocks. Just the best place in Sri Lanka to stay for a few days. Lovely river for a swim.

We were welcomed very warmly from Bhagya. He showed us how coconut oil is produced and we enjoyed a fresh coconut from the tree. Our safari guide Bhagya is truly passionate about the nature and animals. He offered us a free mini safari tour on the evening we arrived. After some minutes we already got to see an ELEPHANT and a LEOPARD. The next morning we entered the Nationalpark. Our guide was very patient and smart about choosing the right location. There were about 10 safari trucks and we were the ONLY ONES that got to see the leopard. Our guide set up chairs and a table for us to have breakfast in nature. He is extremely knowledgeable about animals and shares his insights with us. After sunset we had an authentic sri lanka dinner at his home. It was fabulous. The whole experience was fantastic and very affordable.

An amazing experience right next to Yala National Park, in the middle of sugarcane plantations and surrounded by unique wildlife that you can spot during a jeep tour around the hotel. I received an incredibly warm welcome, and both breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend it – it was one of the highlights of my trip through Sri Lanka!

We had a lovely stay here! The staff was absolutely welcoming and the room was very comfortable. We were greeted with a warm cup of tea, it was wonderful :) Their large garden is a great space to chill, and they also have a book exchange! Thank you :)

This place is the definition of a getaway. truly remote. Never thought I'd experience this side of Sri Lanka on this holiday. Very nature based, local food, got to speak to the people in the villages on how they cultivate their crops, went on a very scenic bike ride with friends in the evening with the best views. The RIVER! wow loved every bit of it. We spent around 3 hours here and had a final dip before leaving the next day too. The water flowing over the shoulders felt like a free spa treatment.

Peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings! Only us and the young couple who looked after us. We stayed in the upper chalet which also had beds out on the balcony, fabulous for chill time and laying out under the stars at night.