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# Sinharaja Birder's Lodge

Nature lovers find their ideal retreat at this peaceful lodge, where bike rentals make exploration easy and the restaurant serves authentic local cuisine.

## Photo gallery for Sinharaja Birder's Lodge

![Luxury Double Room, 6 Bedrooms | Balcony - Sinharaja Birder's Lodge (Kalawana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14686900/14686814/58f7af4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Exterior - Sinharaja Birder's Lodge (Kalawana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14686900/14686814/20687462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Sinharaja Birder's Lodge offers a genuine connection to nature with thoughtful hospitality. Enjoy a buffet breakfast before exploring on rented bikes. Unwind in the tranquil garden, and socialize with on-site barbecue grills in the evenings.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Housekeeping

## Room options

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All rooms

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2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 4 Bedrooms, River View

![Standard Double Room, 4 Bedrooms, River View | Premium bedding, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14686900/14686814/45f13ff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Double Room, 4 Bedrooms, River View

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Ceiling fan 

4 bedrooms 

Premium bedding 

Private bathroom 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk 

- River view
- 194 sq ft
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### Deluxe Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Ceiling fan 

2 bedrooms 

Premium bedding 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk 

- River view
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

### View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 6 Bedrooms

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### Luxury Double Room, 6 Bedrooms

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Ceiling fan 

6 bedrooms 

Premium bedding 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk 

- River view
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Basic Tent, 6 Bedrooms, River View

![Basic Tent, 6 Bedrooms, River View | Premium bedding, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14686900/14686814/2dd14520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Basic Tent, 6 Bedrooms, River View

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Ceiling fan 

6 bedrooms 

Premium bedding 

Free bottled water 

Daily housekeeping 

Desk 

- River view
- 113 sq ft
- 6 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Single Beds

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## About the area

Weddagala is home to Sinharaja Birder's Lodge. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ratnapura National Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Sinharaja Rain Forest. [Visit our Weddagala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weddagala.dx6354771)

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Pethiyakanda Road, Kudawa, Kalawana

### What's nearby

- ![Loved our rainforest hike in Sinharaja Reserve. Saw lots of interesting animals and plants and ended at beautiful waterfall. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121088/d21da424-5da5-4f28-b982-14cb6d4a5a88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sinharaja Forest Reserve  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Sinharaja Rain Forest  
13 min walk \- 0.7 miles

## About this property

### Sinharaja Birder's Lodge

Property highlights 

At Sinharaja Birder's Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. 

Other perks include: 

- Free self-parking
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues

Room features 

All guest rooms at Sinharaja Birder's Lodge include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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## Property amenities

### Parking and transport

- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children
- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Bicycle rentals

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- Shower
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- 24-hour room service

### More

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 16 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 8 for adults and from USD 4 for children

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

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

Sinharaja Birder's Lodge Weddagala

Sinharaja Birder's Lodge Lodge

Sinharaja Birder's Lodge Kalawana

Sinharaja Birder's Lodge Lodge Kalawana

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## Reviews

## Sinharaja Birder's Lodge Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 6.0

Cleanliness

### 10

Staff & service

### 6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

1

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

#### Joergen

21 Jan 2024

##### Joergen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Verified traveller

27 Feb 2020

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Aaron, Colchester, United Kingdom

7 Nov 2016

Liked: Staff & service

#### an incredible place to stay 

##### Aaron

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