★★★·Vannativillu·9.3
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of typ het gewoon — “rond de 20e, drie nachten”
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The Sanctuary in Vannativillu offers air‑conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, work desks, free toiletries, and wardrobes. Guests enjoy a lush garden, terrace, outdoor seating, and a family‑friendly restaurant serving Middle Eastern, local, and Asian dishes, plus continental and à la carte breakfasts. Free Wi‑Fi, 24‑hour front desk, bike and car hire, shuttle, and private parking enhance convenience. Located 124 km from Bandaranaike Airport, it provides easy access to local attractions.
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Hoe gasten het hotel beoordelen, aspect voor aspect.
The Sanctuary is a habitat revitalisation project that Suraj has been running for a few years. The room is spacious and clean, and the garden is a gem that makes you feel completely surrounded by nature, which the staff passionately describes and shares. We also had the chance to dine on delicious kottu roti and pittu. It’s definitely worth the stay!
Sonia·2 maanden geleden
Suraj is a person we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. The Sanctuary isn’t just a hotel; it’s a habitat protection and restoration project. The host’s and staff’s passion kept us engaged throughout our stay, from the night walk (with a view of a graceful lori) to the safari where Suraj himself guided us (we were alone with a guide and driver). The safari was more than just observing animals; it was an open‑air science lesson full of curiosities. The property itself is wonderful and well‑kept; we only regret staying just one night. If you go to Sri Lanka, you must visit here!
Matteo·2 maanden geleden
Everything is great here. The staff are friendly, dinner and breakfast are delicious, and the owner personally handles our concerns, going above and beyond to help us. The room is spacious. The shower water pressure could be a bit better, but that’s a minor detail.
Udaya·3 maanden geleden
The place looks amazing, especially with the night safari and the Wilpattu safari the following day—both were great. The food was really good, though we did encounter a few bugs. There was a mosquito plug on either side of the bed, and we kept the lights low and the windows closed, so we didn’t get any bites. A cockroach appeared but was removed immediately, and a handful of tiny beetles were there, but they didn’t disturb our stay or sleep. A fridge would have been handy, and the Wi‑Fi was subpar. We had trouble reaching staff by message or WhatsApp, but once we emailed, they responded promptly and apologized. The staff were friendly, yet they left us mostly to ourselves, unlike other places where we got to interact more personally.
Alex·4 maanden geleden
We had a very pleasant stay overall. The accommodation and our room were clean and well maintained. We especially enjoyed the quiet surroundings that made it easy to relax. The furnishings were beautiful and tasteful. The food was also very good. The safari was excellently organized. Our guide Achini spotted many animals and answered our questions well, with our driver also assisting. A big plus was that we could discuss our desired sightings with Suraj beforehand, and they accommodated us during the safari. We also had plenty of time to take photos and ask questions, which made the experience even better. A small improvement would be better English, as communication was sometimes a bit difficult, but we managed overall. All in all, a great experience we would recommend.
Amelie·7 maanden geleden