Holidays to Kirinda

"We spoilt ourselves with 2 nights in Ahas Pokuna. This is a truly special place. Greeted at the road side by Arun our naturalist guide we were immediately enveloped in the forest following a footpath (truly the only access) leading us up the the very exclusive camp. We were the only guest and had the middle of three tent suites/tree houses. The beautifully maintained grounds of the camp are full of birds and the staff are always attentive. The food is excellent and plentiful. Arun was delightful leading us along the elephant tracks into the the savannah and forest. He knew something about every bird insect and reptile we saw. along the elephant track the dung was recent and we had the magical experience of observing a wild group of elephants across the valley. You are really in the forest with the animals and hearing the elephants trumpet and rumble and crash through the undergrowth is far more memorable and spectacular than any jeep safari can be. The 5 hour trek took us across to a beautiful waterfall for a swim then through a small village where we were welcomed like celebrities. These were by far the most expensive nights of our trip but I recommend it highly for an experience you will never forget. Thank you Arun and team for looking after us.…""We spoilt ourselves with 2 nights in Ahas Pokuna. This is a truly special place. Greeted at the road side by Arun our naturalist guide we were immediately enveloped in the forest following a footpath (truly the only access) leading us up the the very exclusive camp. We were the only guest and had the middle of three tent suites/tree houses. The beautifully maintained grounds of the camp are full of birds and the staff are always attentive. The food is excellent and plentiful. Arun was delightful leading us along the elephant tracks into the the savannah and forest. He knew something about every bird insect and reptile we saw. along the elephant track the dung was recent and we had the magical experience of observing a wild group of elephants across the valley. You are really in the forest with the animals and hearing the elephants trumpet and rumble and crash through the undergrowth is far more memorable and spectacular than any jeep safari can be. The 5 hour trek took us across to a beautiful waterfall for a swim then through a small village where we were welcomed like celebrities. These were by far the most expensive nights of our trip but I recommend it highly for an experience you will never forget. Thank you Arun and team for looking after us.WW…"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2019

"The resort was beautiful. Four different restaurants and multiple bars. Didn't need to carry any cash or cards. Charged everything to the room and then you pay at check-out. However, we felt that some of the rooms needed to be updated. The style of most rooms included wall tiling which looked old and dingy. These tiles were also around the head of the bed and no head board, so sleeping by the dirty, old tiles, didn't settle well with us. After talking to management about a couple other grievances as well, they were able to find us a new room the next day which was an upgrade to deluxe. With our new room we received complimentary access to the private lounge which included high tea in the afternoon and cocktail hour in the evening (all complimentary) plus access to the private deluxe pool. We spent 3 nights there total.…""The resort was beautiful. Four different restaurants and multiple bars. Didn't need to carry any cash or cards. Charged everything to the room and then you pay at check-out. However, we felt that some of the rooms needed to be updated. The style of most rooms included wall tiling which looked old and dingy. These tiles were also around the head of the bed and no head board, so sleeping by the dirty, old tiles, didn't settle well with us. After talking to management about a couple other grievances as well, they were able to find us a new room the next day which was an upgrade to deluxe. With our new room we received complimentary access to the private lounge which included high tea in the afternoon and cocktail hour in the evening (all complimentary) plus access to the private deluxe pool. We spent 3 nights there total.WW…"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2020

"Very nice place to stay. Comfortable, safe, clean. Mandarin smell around the hotel. Very good restaurant. Nice and pleasant swimming pool and Gym.…""Very nice place to stay. Comfortable, safe, clean. Mandarin smell around the hotel. Very good restaurant. Nice and pleasant swimming pool and Gym.WW…"

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2020

"I love the concept of the room. Gotten a free upgrade due to Expedia Gold Status.…""I love the concept of the room. Gotten a free upgrade due to Expedia Gold Status.WW…"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2020

"Stayed while waiting for flight out for COVID-19 so not a great time for anyone. This hotel provided excellent service and support during this trying time. They had taken additional steps to protect guests and staff. Particularly enjoyed our meal in the Cuban restaurant - but sadly no live music. Hope to go back in better times.…""Stayed while waiting for flight out for COVID-19 so not a great time for anyone. This hotel provided excellent service and support during this trying time. They had taken additional steps to protect guests and staff. Particularly enjoyed our meal in the Cuban restaurant - but sadly no live music. Hope to go back in better times.WW…"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2020

"Large updated hotelwith gsntastic view of the forest. Excellent staff…""Large updated hotelwith gsntastic view of the forest. Excellent staffWW…"

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2020