Jungle Village By Thawthisa
Palawatta Bonavista Rumassala Unawatuna, Galle, Dakunu Palata, 80600, Sri Lanka
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Palawatta Bonavista Rumassala Unawatuna, Galle, Dakunu Palata, 80600, 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
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Coffee shop
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- BBQ facilities
- bathrobes
- fan
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Diving
- Private check-in/check-out
- indoor pool
- outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- shuttle service
- kitchenware
- 24-hour security
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Fireplace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Massage services
- Private Beach
- Restaurant(s)
- Snorkeling
- Closet
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- German
- Hindi
- Sinhala
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- taxi service
- Pool with view
- Kids' pool
- Sofa
- Linens
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Ticket services
- Food delivery
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Complimentary drinking water
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Entertainment services
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Soundproof rooms available
- Spa services
- Toiletries provided
- Tour services
- TV & Movies/Shows
- Wake up call
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Individually-wrapped food options
- Air conditioning in public area
- Outdoor recreational features
- Desk/workspace available
- Professional cleaning services
- Cleaning products available
- Room service available
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Xerox/fax in business center
- Kid-friendly dining
Airports Show all on map »
- Koggala Airport - 5.70 mi
- Mawella Lagoon Airport - 30.57 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 32.64 mi
Museums
- Galle Fort National Museum - 1.81 mi
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waqas (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location
Breakfast was not good and the water pressure in the shower was very less.
Sıla (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It’s so peaceful, while swimming ,listening to the birds is unforgettable. Breakfast is really delicious, especially you should try coconut jam!! Pool location is amazing surrounded by trees. And if you are lucky you'll see monkeys too ??
Agamemon (Family with young children)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Perfect jungle experience! Very clean, spacious room right in the middle of the jungle with great decor and a perfect semi-outdoor bathroom. Super kind staff. Highly recommend!
Perfect jungle experience!
Evgenii (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Unique experience of living in the middle of jungle. No monkeys troubles btw, many other reviewers mentioned them, we were just fine. Spotted some of them, but no interaction.
Room was very big, also had big bathroom with 2 sinks. Breakfast was highly customizable and tasty. Not too spicy by default, just perfect for my taste.
Great staff, it was pleasure to talk to any of them. Give them all raise, please :)
Arrived in the middle of the night, found navigation to reception a bit insufficient
Esperanza (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was absolutely stunning. The staff were kind, attentive and extremely helpful. The facilities were clean, well maintained, and easy to use. The breakfast every morning was super worth it, authentically Sri Lankan and extremely yummy. We loved the receptionists who went above and beyond to make sure our entire group was comfortable and happy. All in all, excellent experience.
Shehan R. (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Jungle village is situated in a very calm and quiet environment in Rumassala Sanctuary which is 15 mins drive from Galle Fort. The place consists of around 10 cabanas. Almost every cabana room has its own mini bar, safety locker, satellite TV, and balcony with an amazing forest view. If you are into nature this will be the best mind relaxing spot that you can find in this Urban Galle city. There is a common pool area and a Restaurant which is open from early morning until late night and the food will be served to your room.
Staff was very friendly and helpful and available all the time. They were flexible with the check in check out times as well. Staff will be arranging tuk-tuks on behalf of us and also providing tips which will be helpful for Galle Exploring people. We had a lovely breakfast and a dinner which cost around $10 per meal per person and the food was delicious.
There is a lovely beach with a small pub and sun bathing area. The beach was nearby within 5 mins walking distance which is called Jungle Beach.
I can give a genuine 5 star rating for this place and this is going to be the best place for a Galle Explorer which loves for nature.
Nethmi (Couple)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
One of the best places to get away from busy schedules. Highly recommended the place. It was very pleasant and clean. Calm and relaxing environment. Love it
All are good
Andrius (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Room was clean and good. Nice location in jungle.
In reality nothing as in photos. Maybe it was 10 years ago. Need renovation, very dirty pool.
Georgia (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff were lovely and the room was so nice!
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Cooray (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Johann (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location. Room. Availability of massage. Environment.
Erika (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
It really felt like a jungle experience! We arrived very late at night, and since there was no staff around, we got a bit lost—there were no lights and it took us a while to find our way. Thankfully, we eventually found the reception where the room keys were waiting. While we were looking for the actual room, the receptionist showed up, apologized for not being there to greet us, and explained they had expected us earlier (totally fair—we weren’t sure of our arrival time either).
But what truly stood out was the amazing birthday surprise they prepared for my boyfriend which I have asked for in advance! They decorated the room beautifully, brought him a cake that same night, and even sang happy birthday. It was such a thoughtful gesture and really appreciated.
The hotel was quite hard to find—the signs weren’t very accurate, which made navigation tricky. Getting to the beach takes around 20 minutes through a forest path, which can be quite a trek, especially coming back uphill. The beach itself wasn’t the best we’ve seen in Sri Lanka.
The swimming pool didn’t look very clean, so we chose not to use it. Also, the hotel looks quite different from the photos—it appears much more luxurious online than it actually is. In reality, the rooms and bathrooms felt quite old and in need of some updates.
yap (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Natural in a village setting
Food was bit pricey for locals
Shajeev (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We stayed at Jungle Village, Unawatuna from April 12th to 14th as a family with two kids, and absolutely loved the experience! It’s a truly unique place nestled right next to the jungle, offering a peaceful and natural atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing.
Each wooden house is designed with two separate units, one upstairs and one downstairs. We stayed in the upper unit and had a beautiful view overlooking the jungle. The kids had a great time exploring and especially enjoyed the swimming pool, which also includes a small, safe area for little ones (but it might’ve been cleaner more :/
Jungle Beach is just a short walk away, which made quick trips to the beach super easy.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay - special thanks to Mr. Hasinthu, who made us feel very welcome. There is an on-site restaurant where you can order food. While the menu prices are a bit on the higher side, the portion sizes are decent. That said, the taste and quality of the food could still be improved. There’s a buffet setup, but no food was available from the buffet during our stay. Room service available, we ordered breakfast which was around 3000 or so (2 x sets - see in the picture - not a bad combo)
There’s also a liquor shop, but it didn’t quite meet our expectations or attractive to have few cocktails or so… so we’d recommend bringing your own preferred drinks or snacks if you’d like that so.
Water pressure was so low but not to a major complaint, hope this could be fixed!
Overall, this place is a gem if you’re looking to connect with nature and unwind. The tranquil setting, unique accommodations, and friendly staff make it a memorable spot. We definitely hope to return in the near future. Thank you again to all the wonderful hotel staff!
Omar (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The peace that you get from that place is just magical. It’s located in such a way that even though you’re in a glass box, it’s so private. I couldn’t see into anyone else’s villa and nor could they to yours.
The chirping birds, the bathroom with no ceiling, the wooden floors - oh it was a magical escape.
Jungle beach which is literally a 4 minute walk is secluded and has many spots to have a ‘private’ beach day (the little hike down to it is also amazing)
The receptionist Hasindu was a contributing factor. He makes you feel warm from the time you enter, he is knowledgeable and gives valuable information for your travels. He is so honest and true to his word. It’s hard to find such excellent customer service lately but he is one of a kind. If he can, he will. Since I was alone in the middle of the jungle, he made me feel safe and gave me a sense of belonging. I loved the welcome drink (SriLankan tea)
I disliked the fact that every few mins there was a loud bang or a coconut or something falling on the roof but that’s Mother Nature and not the hotels fault.
Since the bathroom is open aired, there were lots of frogs in my bathroom and every now and then I’d get a fright.
There’s no robes or slippers (would’ve made the stay even more amazing)
Morning light could be abit much as it’s right in your face and the building is glass.
Mini bar is overpriced.
Pool is average as compared to the pictures on the ad.
Karine (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
amazing shower and room
monkeys on teh terrassa
Mike (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Clean, Simple, Value
Nothing
Jonathan (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved it all. Such a great setting. the perfect end to a holiday
Marta (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
I liked that the rooms were facing the jungle. The balcony makes you feel like you’re sitting in the wilderness.
To be honest the hotel looks much better in booking.com pictures than in reality. The hotel feels old. The pool was nasty, not inviting to swim at all.
Shad (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
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Area information
- Koggala Airport - 5.70 mi
- Mawella Lagoon Airport - 30.57 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 32.64 mi
- Galle Fort National Museum - 1.81 mi
- Galle Light house - 1.56 mi
- All Saints Church - 1.74 mi
- Dutch Church Galle - 1.78 mi
- Galle International Cricket Stadium - 1.95 mi
- St. Aloysius College - 2.31 mi
- Galle Fort - 1.70 mi
- Galle Harbour - 1.95 mi
- Wewurukannala Temple - 31.60 mi
- Hiriketiya Vihare - 32.85 mi
- Naigal Vihare - 38.28 mi
- Kalutara South - 43.26 mi
- Kirindi Ela Falls - 47.89 mi
- Dehenella Falls - 52.13 mi
- Ella Falls - 52.58 mi
- Bopathella Falls - 54.57 mi
- Diyanella Falls - 56.11 mi
- Uraella Falls - 56.62 mi
- Fairlawn Falls - 57.65 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 57.90 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 57.90 mi
- Ratmalana - 60.76 mi
- Elapita Falls - 61.08 mi
- Puwakmala Falls - 61.08 mi
- Dotulu Ella Falls - 61.34 mi
- Mount Lavinia Bus Stand - 61.78 mi
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Jungle Village By Thawthisa
Palawatta Bonavista Rumassala Unawatuna, Galle, Dakunu Palata, 80600, Sri Lanka