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Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela
8.2

Excellent

12 Guest reviews

8.2
Excellent
12 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.2/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.6/10
Condition8.4/10
Neighborhood8.0/10
Amenities5.0/10

Alakolawewa, Dehigaha Ela, Dambulla, Sri Lanka. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Transportation services
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Barbecue grill(s)
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Hotel Description

null Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available

Cash deposit required

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 12:00 PM
Check-in by: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 10:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-out is available

Important information

You need to know
  • Contactless check-out is available.
Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests should be aware that this is an unfenced property located in a wildlife area.
Instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Entertainment

Transportation services

Other

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Garden

Library

Free breakfast

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Picnic area

24-hour front desk

Area shuttle (surcharge)

Number of restaurants - 1

Bicycle rentals on site

Free self parking

Terrace

Couples/private dining

Private picnics

Hotel reviews

8.2
Excellent12 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness9.2/10
Service9.2/10
Comfort8.6/10
Condition8.4/10
Neighborhood8.0/10
Amenities5.0/10
10/10
Exceptional
Anthony, 27 Feb 2020
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Perfect getaway

Amazing - no other words needed! A two night stay in one of the tree houses - had the camp to ourselves , which was perfect. Staff were fabulous and went out of their way to ensure our meals were varied both in location and food . Excellent on both counts . Wild elephant encounter on our way in, had to reroute on the way out due to ele on the road (? Same guy?) . But a great detour . Just chilled in the fish spa and ate lots.

2/10
Poor
Erin, 01 Feb 2020
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This property was not reachable by car. There were two signs within a 5 km distance that rather than staying the name of the property as “back and beyond” stated “dehigaha”.... To me that was very strange - didn’t even crossed my mind that could be the same property. Regardless, even though the site describes that the guest should give them a call to arrange the pick up, nobody ever responded to my phone call. Last, I ended up arriving by foot after walking 3km. My recommendation is to stay away from this place and the irresponsible owner.....

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 24 Nov 2019
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It was a unique experience in a forest isolated from the world. Unfortunately it rained and could walk around much as we wanted. Obviously not much amenities or luxuries as you should expect.

10/10
Exceptional
Derwin, 13 Jan 2019
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A Wonderful Stay

This was an amazing place to stay. Surrounded by jungle and wildlife, it's an easy place to kick back and relax. The creek is a fund place for the family to splash in. We explored up and down the creek climbing over waterfalls and fallen trees. Free fish spa as well! The food was very tasty and fresh (they have their own garden). The staff was very helpful. Mahesh led us on a great trip. He's very knowledgeable about wildlife in the area and is an incredible artist.

6/10
Fair
m, 12 Jan 2019
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good for the adventurous

If you are planning to book this, go to their website, and check out the information there . It is extremely remote. we had planned to use it as a base to explore the surrounding area with daytrips, but found this difficult because of the remote location, and the fact that you need to be back at the camp before dark. If you are the adventurous type, and looking for a jungle camp with huts, this might be perfect for you, but for us , a family travelling with kids and thinking this was more of a "normal" hotel, it didn't works as well. That beeing said, The tree huts are lovely, and bathing in the river is an experience! the staff are also very friendly :-)

6/10
Fair
Tim, 04 Sep 2018
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Jungle fever

We didn't end up staying when we arrived !! Middle of no where down a 10km or so dirt track.. Nothing around at all !! Better to stay in the small town at a homestay

10/10
Exceptional
Michael, 05 Sep 2017
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Attention to detail makes wild feel luxurious

We had three nights in two tree houses in August and wished we had booked more. The location and the people deliver so much more than the pictures and description promise. The place feels remote and peaceful, the wildlife is wonderful (it borders a national park), and the rooms are extraordinary: they are open tree houses but they are clean and well-designed, and the bathrooms are excellent. You feel as if you've joined a knowledgeable group of wildlife enthusiasts who happen, also, to be phenomenal hosts. The guided tour of the surroundings is a must, as is wading in the river to get a fish pedicure, and you are an easy 30 min from Lion Rock or the Cave Temple at Dambulla. The meals were simple, modestly priced and locally sourced - and quite excellent. WiFi is sporadic, so just enjoy being back-of-beyond.

8/10
Excellent
John, 03 Mar 2019
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Mitt i naturen

Dehigaha Ela är häftigt ställe eftersom man bokstavligen bor mitt i naturen. Vi, familj på fem, bodde tre nätter i ett trädhus. Det fungerade bra. På kvällen lyses huset upp av eldflugornas sken och på natten hoppar apor runt huset/kojan. Toalett och dusch är fina och det är rent. Maten är enkel men mycket bra och omgivningarna fina. Det går att hänga många timmar på Denigaha Ela och bara njuta. Det går att bada i en bäck, men se upp för fiskarna som gärna ger dig en spontan fiskspabehandling. Det enda negativa är att det ligger ca 30 minuter från Sigriya.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 26 Aug 2018
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Wer Dschungel-Aufenthalt will, bekommt diesen. Auf sehr positive Weise. Sehr zu empfehlen ist der natürliche Fisch-Spa. Wer einen Akku-Pack mit sich führt, sollte diesen sinnvollerweise aufgeladen haben. Die Hütten verfügen über 12V Spannubgsversorgung.

10/10
Exceptional
DAI, 13 Aug 2018
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素晴らしいスタッフと素晴らしい環境に感謝します。壁のないツリーハウスで全身で自然を感じますし、たくさんの鳥たちが見られます。ときには虫や動物の気配がするなど森に一泊するということを楽しむことができるホテルでした。気をつけるべき点としては、街中からかなり離れた荒道の先にあるのでタクシーなどかなり嫌がられる点でしょうか。夜中につくと真っ暗なのでお気をつけてください。

10/10
Exceptional
Marijn, 04 Apr 2018
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Slapen in een boomhut

Geweldige ervaring om midden in de jungle in een open boomhut wakker te worden, met opkomende zon en apen die uit een boom komen tuimelen. De geluiden van de natuur waren super: krekels, vogels en... in de verte olifantengeloei.

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