Reviews of The Jungle Loft Galle

Everything about this hotel is perfect. The staff, in particular, Praneeth, were just incredible. The breakfast is superb and the room is the best we have ever stayed in. The value for money is like nothing else I have encountered anywhere in the world.

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The whole setup is exceptional, it’s small only accommodating 4 units making it quiet and very private. The units are surrounded by what felt like a mini jungle, the sounds of nature and animals are diverse. The accommodation has windows looking right out into it, it’s truly unique. The food and hospitality are first class, truly magical and authentic Sri Lankan. It beats any hotel and you are away from the noise of the town but a short Tuk Tuk ride away. This is in a neighbourhood of local families and no tourists, it’s a perfect place to stay to get an auric feel for the country.

A place to switch off and reset. Praneeth is a credit to the hotel. Very kind and helpful.

A lovely place to stay, quiet and peaceful just outside of Galle. Staff were friendly and helpful and the Sri Lankan breakfast was delightful.

Being in nature

It was priced on the design, not the service or facilities.

Nicely positioned in the jungle Comfortable bungalow

We think the price is too steep

Beautiful accommodation with lovely hosts. If you are looking for somewhere in a quiet location then this is the perfect getaway. The hosts are so accommodating, the dinner and breakfast were great and the bungalows are just as the pictures show. Could not recommend more!

Very nice place, calm and quite. Staff is very friendly and they took good care of their guests. Food was very good. Place is little distant from everything, but it gives you good opportunity to disconnect. Everything worked well.

Very nice place surrounded by nature (10 minutes away from Galle with Tuktuk) and run by a super nice family. Great pool ! 4 villas only, spacious and decorated with style, where you feel at home. We enjoyed local tasty food : delicious curry prepared on demand for dinner and different traditional breakfasts every morning.. We do recommend if you want to discover Galle, chilling in a very zen place.

Perfect spot for a relaxing few days. The breakfast is amazing! Pool is very very clean and the rooms for spacious and smelt amazing. The staff were incredibly hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed

Nothing - it’s exactly what we were after A peaceful spot to unwind

We loved the interior design and decor of the bungalows. The room was spacious and comfortable with a bathroom that was like being outdoors. The pool was open 24 hours although we did not have time to use it. There was secure parking for our tuk tuk vehicle in front of the property. Breakfast was tasty but not as big as some of the others we have experienced in Sri Lanka (the dhal and rotis were so good, we just wanted more of them!) The staff were extremely helpful with our luggage and the host was quick to respond on WhatsApp (may have been helpful to have been given this on arrival rather than hunt for it ourselves). We asked for a late check out and help with an airport transfer, all of which were accommodated at relatively short notice- many thanks for this!!

There was no welcome drink or towel (as seen on Instagram) although staff were very accommodating afterwards. Also the room may have benefitted from having a mosquito net or insect repellent plug as there were lots of insects (luckily none that bit!). We noticed only 2 sun beds around the pool which may be an issue if all bungalows are occupied. Also, the WiFi and signal were quite temperamental, so don’t expect too much from the quieter location.

Very beautiful room with a view to the jungle. Nice swimming pool, delicious breakfast (however, they don’t give you an option or ask about any dietary requirements, simply serve Sri Lankan breakfast). So be ready to eat onions and curry for breakkie :D). Staff seems very friendly but English could improve. With the prices they charge there are expectations not only to beautiful room but also the service.

WiFi is basically non existent. First day they didn’t have it at all. It’s fine but you need to be honest with people so you manage the expectations. Same with breakfast. They say they serve it from 8.30am (which is already extremely late for Sri Lanka as most of the tourists wake up early and go do things), but you will be lucky if you get anything before 9.15am. So plan to leave breakfast table around 10am. Again, not a problem but then say you serve breakfast from 9.15am instead of 8.30am. There’s nothing worse than overpromising and under delivering. That’s were complaints will be coming from. We also had some issues with huge bugs coming through the shower door. It’s an outside shower so it’s all very chic and sexy, unfortunately the reality isn’t so sexy. We asked them to tape the door which they did, but yes - be ready to dive into the wild. Also, they only have 2 sun loungers. During our stay it wasn’t a problem, but it might be when they are fully booked.

Super location, great pool, nice local breakfast, friendly and attentive staff, comfortable bungalow!

WiFi very slow, some staff not speaking English very well, paying by Mastercard is an issue.

Really nice and calm gem in the area! The owner is phenomenal. The room was absolutely beautiful. Every single member of staff friendly and attentive. If you can eat dinner here. We were so well looked after and it was the perfect end to our Sri Lanka trip.

Quiet, cozy place. Beautiful gardens with black monkeys. Delicious home cooked meals.

Check in without explanations

The staff was very friendly and I would especially like to mention the night porter. I often returned to the hotel very late, he was the only contact person in the evening and always helpful and you could have a very nice talk with him.

The staff were super friendly and their communication was great. Someone was available at all times to attend to our needs - this included arranging a tuktuk driver, taxi transfers and even a massage therapist straight to our terrace. The food was so delicious that we are going to be dreaming about it for a long time, we especially loved the breakfast. We felt absolutely spoilt having access to the pool and were lucky to be the only ones using it at the time of our stay. We saw monkeys and iguanas and lots of exotic birds and wildlife. If you’re looking for an peaceful jungle oasis with the kindest hosts, you should book this immediately :)

Nothing!

Breakfast service was very slow - 30 min wait at least from time we were seated. Chef just needs to be more timely - does not seem to aim for efficiency.

The hotel is right in the middle of the jungle and each room is a standalone bungalow so you really are not in the middle of tourists (and there are many in Galle). Rooms are very large and very well decorated, especially the bathroom, which is just amazing. It is super comfortable and very clean. The swimming pool is great. If you tell them in advance, they can cook lunch or dinner for you and it is excellent Sri Lankan. Breakfast was also very good and a mix of continental and Sri Lankan.

It is a little outside of Unawatuna and about 15 minutes from Galle so you need to take a tuktuk or a driver to go around. We did rent a scooter but that was a bad idea because you need a special license to drive a scooter in Sri Lanka and we kept being stopped by the police.

Great property. It has four beautiful bungalows/villas and a shared pool. The breakfast is delicious and changes every day. Near Galle and Unawatuna.

It was not a problem during my stay, so more of a recommendation. It would be nice if the pool had more than two lounge chairs. Considering the pool is shared between the four bungalows, having at least two more lounge chairs and an umbrella would have been nice.