Back Of Beyond Dehigaha Ela
Illuk Thenna Dehigaha Ela Alakolawewa, Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, Sri Lanka
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Illuk Thenna Dehigaha Ela Alakolawewa, Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- BBQ facilities
- Fishing
- Library
- Hiking
- Private check-in/check-out
- On-site parking
- seating area
- telephone
- kitchenware
- mosquito net
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- Sinhala
- Tamil
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- taxi service
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Hygiene certification
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Contactless check-in/out
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Separate shower/bathtub
- Toiletries provided
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Individually-wrapped food options
- Alternative meal arrangement
- Outdoor recreational features
- Desk/workspace available
- Cleaning products available
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)

















































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Bozhidar (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A true experience to sleep right in the middle of the jungle.
You would most probably need to be picked up 2kms from the house as the last bit of the road is very rough and you need a 4x4.
Angela (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I loved the location, being far inside the wilderness. The boulder house we stayed in was very spacious and comfy and gave us an exceptional experience sleeping so close to nature. They had a private open shower in nature and provided hot water, which was amazing given that it was a bit chilly during our stay. The food was exceptionally tasty, and great service, and everyone was extremely welcoming and lovely and enthusiastic to show us around.
Eve (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
This is an amazing experience if you love camping, being in nature, sleeping in a treehouse with a mosquito net, enjoying some delicious food and just chilling out. Which is exactly what we did. The treehouses are super cool with spacious sitting and sleeping area. Bathroom - shower and toilet - is downstairs. LOVED the river behind the dining area. Great to swim in and feel the fish nibble your dead skin (LOL!) Staff was also lovely and so kind. To be honest, although we do a ton of camping, I was a bit nervous about mosquitoes and it wasn’t a problem at all. Sprayed up each evening and didn’t get a single bite. Pro tip: road in is a bit bumpy, we took others’ suggestions and had them pick us up in Sigiriya. They also arranged a private car for us with Mana to Trincomalee which was excellent.
Honestly, nothing :)
Sophie (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is amazing - in the heart of the jungle, so peaceful with only the sounds of the birds. The staff were incredible - so attentive - they took us on a jungle walk, arranged for us to have a candlelit dinner in the jungle, and arranged transport and activity tours. The food is delicious - the best we’ve had in Sri Lanka!
We loved being so close to nature but it did mean the cottage got quite dirty (leaves falling etc) - more regular cleaning over the course of our stay would have been amazing. And tea/coffee facilities in the room would have been great if possible (although we did get tea/coffee in the restaurant)
Vincenzo (Couple)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The name says it all. Its a true back of beyond experience. You are in the forest/jungle and you get the full jungle experience. There Is nothing to worry about though. At night time you may hear strange noises but feel completely safe. Also the food made there personaly for you is Excellent and at a reasonable price. The staff are also very helpful . Totally recomended.
Not easy to get to. So follow the instructions and call before you go. They will send a jeep to collect you.
Nezich (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location in the middle of the jungle was stunning. At night time all you can hear is the sound of the jungle- quite magical. Waking up to the hundreds of birds all around is also very special. Our trips (a boat ride and safari) and all our transport was perfectly organised by Dhammika who went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and share his knowledge of the area with us. The food was excellent - Nihal and Ajith made us delicious meals (one breakfast was even served down by the stream which was a lovely surprise). Madurangu and Raju also looked after us so well. We’re so glad we stayed 2 nights. I would happily have stayed much longer!
Charlotte (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Cecil (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The place was special, out in nature, eco friendly. The staff was exceptional, helpful with every request, friendly, considerate. The food delicious.
Richoakes (Couple)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Back of Beyond is brilliant, we stayed in one of the tree houses, and whilst you're in the elements a bit (there is a mosquito net!) with loads of nature around you and wildlife noises through the night - this is a totally unique and amazing experience.
Staff were terrific and helped with everything, and the food cooked by the staff was actually some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
THIS WAS TOTALLY MY FAULT FOR THE RECORD - Back of Beyond have 2x locations in Sigiriya (Wild Haven & Jungle Hideaway) so just be aware when booking / heading to the location.
Back of Beyond - Wild Haven is also quite remote (vs Back of Beyond - Jungle Hideaway) so another thing to be mindful of.
Clyde (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Outstanding service from Dhammika and the team. Magical location, with an abundance of wildlife - including monkeys in the trees and elephants nearby.
Mara (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2024
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The treehouse is a unique experience to try once. View are amazing from the terrace, the night can be a bit humid but overall it is great . Food is really good and staff are nice and extremely helpful.
Being in the jungle, the open bathroom can become challenging at night where lots of frogs and various insects will get in
Herrmann (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good food and very friendly staff
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Andrzej (Couple)
stayed in July, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We spent wonderful time in this hotel, nature and wilderness is all over you. It is located in beautiful garden with small beautiful lake blooming with flowers, and river on the other side. It is not easy to get there but definitely worth it , one time we saw elephants crossing the road, you live on a tree your room have no walls only bed is covered with mosquitoes net. If you look up you will see monkeys and beautiful birds. If that was not enough you will meet most wonderful kind staff , they will
Help you with everything , they are very modest,kind people. You will find there food that is just amazing !!!!! It was the best food we had in Sri Lanka :) go there for a taste of paradise
Lisa (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This was the best hotel we’ve stayed in during our two weeks in Sri Lanka. The manager was very friendly, the food was delicious (we had dinner and breakfast). The experience to sleep in a tree house was just unique - being surrounded by nature with the comfort of a super nice hotel, what more can you ask for?
In the morning we took a dip in a little stream running through the property, fish spa included ;) The mosquito nets over the beds are new (and reassuring - there are a lot of frogs and insects living in the forest)…
Don’t hesitate to book your tree house, you won’t regret it (our only regret is to have stayed only one night).
I was a bit confused about the exact location. The provided address was correct, but due to the comments of other travelers I thought we would be two minutes away from Pidurangala. On arriving we understood that the hotel has several accommodations. Ours was at end of a long dirt road, maybe 15 minutes away from the famous sights. This was not a problem for us (on the contrary, we loved being surrounded by farms and forest), but be sure you know what you’re booking :) Also, I think a tuktuk would probably be challenged by the road conditions (we can’t même by car which was doable).
Victoria (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Tania (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Alice (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was the best place we’ve stayed. Very clean, very unique, incredible location. I would recommend this place for anyone/family who like being off the track and in nature. The food was absolutely delicious and staff were so lovely, helpful, wonderful with our children
We loved it all.
Craig (Couple)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We booked one night for a jungle escape at the Luxury Treehouse, and absolutely loved our stay. We arrived late after a day travelling, and were picked up from a local restaurant to be transported directly to our accommodation, in an army style jeep, encountering hundreds of fireflies and a wild elephant on our way in. The Treehouse was beautifully presented, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed, even providing dinner at a late hour.
Marc (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2024
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
In nature
The place was very muddy. Hard to reach. Don’t stay there unless you want to be very isolated. It requires a 4WD (at least during rainy season) to get there. No network/wifi. Passable food
Katrin (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Exceptional location and very friendly staff!
Couldn’t reach the property and relatively high price for basic (but very charming) accommodation
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Availability from Mon, Dec 15, 2025 To Thu, Dec 18, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Boulder Cottage
Built incorporating granite boulders, these lodges are on raised platforms, with wooden floors. the private bathrooms have hot and cold water showers.
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- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
- Complimentary drinking water
- Crib(s)
- Desk
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Mosquito net
- Non-feather pillow
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Seating area
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Trash cans
- Wake-up service
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- Anuradhapura - 36.35 mi
- Kandy Central Hospital - 42.94 mi
- Lakeside Adventist Hospital - 44.40 mi
- Kandy Museum - 44.03 mi
- National Museum - 44.03 mi
- Ceylon Tea Museum - 45.87 mi
- Kandy railway station - 44.50 mi
- Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens - 46.38 mi
- Kandy Pogolla Reservoir - 42.10 mi
- Royal Palace Park - 44.32 mi
- Kandy Victoria Reservoir - 45.92 mi
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium - 44.07 mi
- Bogambara Stadium - 44.45 mi
- British Garrison Cemetery - 44.07 mi
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue - 44.08 mi
- Kandy Clock Tower - 44.19 mi
- Gommotawa Vihare - 15.07 mi
- Galoya Junction - 16.06 mi
- Kekirawa - 16.84 mi
- Silvatgala Vihare - 17.07 mi
- Sinhagiri Vihare - 19.85 mi
- Awukane Vihare - 19.85 mi
- Manampitiya - 21.37 mi
- Alutoya - 24.18 mi
- Nagala Viharaya - 26.62 mi
- Malasana Dewale - 36.67 mi
- Ratna Ella Falls - 38.86 mi
- Thuparama - 40.12 mi
- Temple of Tooth Relic - 44.04 mi
- Sri Dalada Maligawa - 44.04 mi
- Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre - 44.14 mi
- Victoria Falls - 46.84 mi
- Peradeniya Junction - 47.99 mi
- Gadaladeniya Temple - 48.09 mi
- Kenniya Ferry - 48.67 mi
- Ambakka Temple - 49.58 mi
- Medawachchiya - 49.62 mi
- Gangapura Vihare - 51.17 mi
- Dankumbure Vihare - 51.35 mi
- Inner Harbour - 52.81 mi
- Trincomalee Harbour - 53.18 mi
- Kurundu Oya Falls - 57.78 mi
- Tanthirimale - 58.17 mi
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - 58.53 mi
- Ahupiniella Falls - 58.93 mi
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Back Of Beyond Dehigaha Ela
Illuk Thenna Dehigaha Ela Alakolawewa, Dambulla, Madhyama Palata, Sri Lanka