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Sinharaja Forest Gate

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Front of property
Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hiking
Family Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Sinharaja Access Rd., Deniyaya, SP, 81500
  • Place, Sinharaja Forest Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Maduwanwela Walawwa
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Ereporu Ganga Waterfalls
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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A cozy, single-room cabin with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a small table with a kettle, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Deniyaya

In Deniyaya .Stay at this Deniyaya hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Sinharaja Forest Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Maduwanwela Walawwa. Ereporu Ganga Waterfalls and Waulpane Cave are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Sinharaja Forest Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maduwanwela Walawwa - 47 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Ereporu Ganga Waterfalls - 53 min drive - 26.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dalu Tea Center - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon Village Sinharaja - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Deniyaya Rest House - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Sinharaja Forest Gate

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants
Sinharaja Forest Gate offers its guests a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Sinharaja Forest Gate. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Deniyaya hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sinharaja Forest Gate offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.

Property is also known as

SINHARAJA FOREST GATE Hotel Deniyaya
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SINHARAJA FOREST GATE Hotel Kotapola
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Sinharaja Forest Gate Hotel
Sinharaja Forest Gate Deniyaya
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sinharaja Forest Gate to the airport?

Sinharaja Forest Gate is 99.4 mi (226-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sinharaja Forest Gate?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sinharaja Forest Gate on Jul 3, 2026 start from $37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sinharaja Forest Gate have an airport shuttle?

Sinharaja Forest Gate offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

Does Sinharaja Forest Gate offer free breakfast?

Sinharaja Forest Gate offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sinharaja Forest Gate?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sinharaja Forest Gate?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Sinharaja Forest Gate?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sinharaja Forest Gate have a pool?

Sinharaja Forest Gate features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sinharaja Forest Gate have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Sinharaja Forest Gate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sinharaja Forest Gate to downtown Deniyaya?

Sinharaja Forest Gate is 5.4 mi away from Deniyaya.

Sinharaja Forest Gate Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoganithi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff provided exceptional service, very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was automatically upgraded to one with A/C. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were great; they were friendly, and accommodated our early morning request for tea and coffee. They also organized great natiralist guides for our walking tours in and around the rainforest. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed during new years celebration and the staff and people were kind enough to involve me in the celebrations. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Amazing staff. đź‘Ś
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the middle of beautiful nature

Anazing place in the middle of a rain forest. Very basic and not for disabled or nervous. Absolutely no wifi or phoneconnection!! The hosts arrange hikes in the forest. Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great jungle stay close to forest

Really nice place, with very friendly staff. However, do not expect luxury. It is in the middle of the jungle and there are ants, cockroaches, gekkos etc. And the room does not have mosquito net. It did not bother me, but my girlfriend would not have been comfortable. Still, for the price, i would rate it 5 out of 5 and it worked perfect as two days accomodation for exploring sinharaja. It is directly next to the gate and have beautiful view of the forest and nice infinity swimming pool 👌 The staff was amazing! Really kind and very helpful for organizing tours, transport and what else you need. The breakfast was also good. It comes with sausages, and if you don't like them or don't eat meat, please give them to the dogs of the property. They stole my heart ❤️ The tour guide they set me up with, Mr. Priyanthi, was amazing. Ask for him, if you can 🔥 One of the days, i walked to the nearby hotel and had dinner - Sinharaja Forest Edge - which was also very nice. Consider visiting if you stay for several nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MYRIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le lieu est très reculé : c’est au pied de la forêt de Sinheraja. Le cadre est donc très sympa. La piscine est elle aussi super. Côté nourriture, c’est bon mais moins savoureux que ce que l’on a pu voir ailleurs. En tout cas, c’est copieux. Les hébergements sont sommaires.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please note that the staffof Sinharaja Forest gate complained that thaey are not getting the money when we book feom expedia. I would kindly request you to make sure they get the money of the booking. I and my family thougrouly enjoyed the stay at Sinharaja forest Gate. The staff is 2100% dedicated and recommend to any who want to have a calm quiet stay in Sinharaja....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regnskovs Hytte

Dette er et dejligt sted med et eget imødekommende personale. Hyrterne er hyggelig hytte at overnatte i og lige op til indgangen til Sri Lankas sidste oprindelige regnskov. Det er nemt st få guidet tur. 5 waterfall turen kan anbefales for lang tur ellers er der en kortere med 2 vandfald ex.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JĂĽrgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lingyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023