Gal Oya Lodge | Luxury Sri Lanka Stay

Spot elephants on a guided tour at Gal Oya Lodge

Take in the views on a guided tour of the area during your stay at Gal Oya Lodge

Immerse yourself in off the beaten track luxury in Sri Lanka’s Gal Oya National Park.

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Hotel information

Gal Oya Lodge is nestled comfortably within 20 acres of private idyllic forest and shares its home with incredible vistas and rare indigenous species like the soaring white-bellied sea eagle and beautiful Asian elephants.

The lodge makes itself the ultimate escape for wildlife and nature enthusiasts by having the positioning of the stunning natural life that shares its forest home as the top priority at every opportunity.

Every eco-friendly room has been built from responsibly sourced natural products and has been designed to fit perfectly with their magnificent surroundings. Living under the grass roofs and timber walls at Gal Oya Lodge puts you at the heart of the beautiful Sri Lankan landscape.

The striking outdoor swimming pool is hidden by tall grasses and trees and appears like a mirage in the landscape of greenery. Here you can swim and unwind with the rugged mountains as a backdrop and the calls of rare birds sounding in the trees around you. The lodge’s restaurant also uses natural materials and locally sourced produce to put your taste buds in touch with the beauty beyond the hotel. Additionally, as Gal Oya doesn’t have Wifi, you will be constantly engaged with the topographical beauty of this off-the-beaten-track paradise and can totally switch off from everyday stresses.

The hotel supports the Jim Edwards Wildlife Research Centre, which runs numerous ongoing projects in collaboration with local and international conservation trusts and universities. Gal Oya Lodge also runs numerous eco-initiatives of their own, including the use of eco-kind cleaning products and lightbulbs, heating water through solar power and donating waste food to the local community. Rangers and lodge hosts are extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding Gal Oya National Park and can expand your mind and introduce you to the local tribes, indigenous species and the stunning sights of Sri Lanka’s untouched landscape.

Room Options

A sandy pathway wends its way through and between Gal Oya Lodge’s 10 rooms that are comprised of 8 bungalows nestled into the luscious forest and a villa that is ideal for families. Each eco-conscious room is designed to make you feel as if you are part of the environment itself and floor-to-ceiling windows and wraparound verandas afford magnificent views over the stunning landscape.

Bungalow

Sleeps: 4 Adults

Situated in the forest and using natural timber, each 800-sq ft Bungalow has a spacious bedroom with a four-poster king-sized bed and en suite bathroom including indoor and outdoor showers. Huge windows and a private veranda afford magnificent views.

Villa

Sleeps: 4 Adults

A two-bedroom villa provides a more indulgent and private experience for discerning travellers and is perfect for groups and families travelling together. Bedrooms are connected by a spacious sitting room and the vast veranda provides unobstructed panoramic views of the national park.

Activities & Entertainment

Being located in the heart of Gal Oya National park affords a host of incredible activities for guests to enjoy. You could find yourself taking a trip up Monkey Mountain for incredible sunrise views, visiting the local lake for a special bird watching experience, strolling the river, walking the forests or meeting the indigenous Vedda Tribe – one of the last remaining communities of the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka. Gal Oya National park also holds the distinction of being the only place in Sri Lanka where you can go on a boat safari – you may even see the Asian elephant swimming in its natural habitat.