Gem River Edge Eco double room & Yala safari

Room in Kataragama, Sri Lanka

  1. 1 bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Hosted by Muna
  1. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

40-min drive to Yala National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Room in a cottage

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Eco double Standard rooms, decorated in a rustic, simple but charming country style. Comfortable terrace with siting area and garden view. On the border of Yala NP we organize a responsible Eco safari, from the less crowded areas and with respect to the wild life. We share a comfortable/traditional atmosphere where everybody are welcome to join a relaxing experience in harmony with nature and wildlife.

The space
It's an Eco friendly lodge, built in a rustic style using renewable and natural material. A place for a responsible tourism and safari. Bordering the Gem River where guests can enjoy the clean water and refresh body and mind. We also organize visits to the ancient temple - Situlpowa inside the Yala. We have free bicycles for tours and we help to explore the local area. We guide the guests to a visit in the Kataragama multi-religious site to participate in the daily Pooja. We serve Sri Lankan cuisine prepared daily and cooked on an open fire with terracota pots. We want to offer an unforgettable stay and experience with the nature.

Guest access
We invite everybody for an alternative cultural/nature program with the wildlife adventure and exploration. Sharing the old heritage in a natural and Eco designed landscape to relax and experience this unique resort.

During your stay
Invitation to enjoy an unforgettable Eco holiday and connect yourself in a natural biodiversity.

Other things to note
Kataragama is the holly town, one of the most visited, sacred multi-religious pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Vedda communities of Sri Lanka. Everybody are welcome to join the daily "pooja" ceremony.

What this place offers

Wifi
Free parking on premises
Washer
Patio or balcony
Backyard
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.78 out of 5 from 149 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kataragama, Uva province, Sri Lanka

We are surrounded by the Yala National park, the Gem River (Menik Ganga), lakes & an amazing biodiversity
Katagarama town 3km.
Kataragama multi religious temples - The ancient Kiri Vehera Buddhist stupa and the Devale site 2km
Yala National Park Katagamuwa/ Block 1 entrance 20 minutes.
Yala National Park Lunugamvehera/ Block 4/5 entrance 10 minutes.
Sithualpowa Rock Temple (inside the Yala NP block 1) about 25 minutes
Bundala National Park 45 minutes
Udawalawa National Park 1h.
Kirinda Rock Temple 45minutes
Gem River Edge water falls and lakes 1h
...and so many other natural secret places to discover only with us...

Meet your host

Host
251 reviews
4.73 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Speaks English, Italian, and Portuguese
Lives in Sri Lanka
Gem River Edge manager. An eco friendly place for a responsible tourism, explore the Yala National Park wild life safari and the biodiversity around.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported

Cancellation policy