The Thick Forest

The Thick Forest Nature lodge in Dambulla

About this nature lodge rental

Nestled in Dambulla, this attractive nature lodge for $30 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Set amidst a tropical landscape, The Thick Forest features traditional bungalows that overlook Sigiriya‘s Rock Fortress. This non-smoking resort offers complimentary WiFi access and has an open-air restaurant which serves local dishes and drinks.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Dambulla

Nearby attractions

Sigiriya Rock Foreigners' Entrance

1.08 miles

Wasgamuwa National Park

17.93 miles

The Thick Forest

4.4

Excellent(207 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Dambulla

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Dambulla

Nearby attractions

Sigiriya Rock Foreigners' Entrance

1.08 miles

Wasgamuwa National Park

17.93 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(207 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful cabana, very good food and very nice host

Nothing

10.0

Jul 2023

I stayed at one night at the think forest. It has the best virw of Sigiriya lion rock and Pidurangala. The thick forest

Location and the tree house concept

Nothing

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The host was genuinely courteous. He always made sure we were satisfied, and organized trips for us. He treated us as family.

Wi-Fi connection can be tricky in these areas.

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at The Thick Forest! The host was so friendly and helpsome, and helped us plan and arrange all our activities during our stay. He recommended restaurants, borrowed us bikes and also helped us to go on with out journey. Only good things to say about this place.

10.0

May 2023

Perfect :)

Perfect Jungle feeling With a very Nice Lodge:) the owner Helped us With our destinations :) and is very nice :)

8.0

May 2023

great stay for a night, 10mins to pidurangala rock to catch sunrise and 15mins to sigiriya rock..

the Forest bush and free house.. the food is outstanding

the toilet is too small and no space available to keep our toileteries.

10.0

Apr 2023

The location is ideal. The place was in a remote village and hassle free. The staff was excellent, very supportive and a

The location, the night view, birding, and the tranquility

nothing to complain

10.0

Mar 2023

100% recommended for Nature Lovers

Excellant service from staff. Located surrounded by trees The Thick Forrest is the only location with such view. Really loved the place and will visit again next time.

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Unforgettable experience!

10.0

Feb 2023

Amazing host, amazing location, amazing view.

We arrived in the afternoon after a drive from Kandy. We were both feeling very sick after eating some bad food in Kandy. The owner made some lemon juice for us and gave us the treehouse with the AC which was very much appreciated. After drinking some king coconut we felt a lot better the next day and made it to the top of sigiriya. You can see both the sigiriya palace and the top of pidurangala from the balcony of the treehouse. The last morning we also climbed to the top of pidurangala to watch the sunrise. A very special experience. Overall it was a magical place. If you're looking for luxury you need to look somewhere else, if you're looking for a great experience this is the place.

Maybe one of the chairs on the balcony can be replaced. We wanted to read a book but were afraid we were going to break one.

10.0

Oct 2022

Our stay at the Thick forest was amazing! And this is a highly recommended place to try in sigiriya

I enjoyed my breakfast this morning and it was very nice

10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

perfect hosting

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Extremaly nice and welcoming staff. Delicious, big breakfast. Beautifull surroundings and view on Lions Rock.

9.0

Apr 2022

Superb

Nice place. Nice view, friendly and kindly personal.

Cleaning room can be better

9.0

Mar 2022

Superb

Hospitality was awesome. Everything was taken care of. We felt truly welcome!

10.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Our stay was wonderful. We had a cottage in the trees with the view on the Lion's Rock and Pidurangala. The owner and the chef were amazing ang really helpful. They can arrange everything you need and they care about you for the whole time. Also the food was great. The best breakfast and also the dinner. Higly recommended!

10.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Wonderful location and hospitality. The staff was very helpful - they organised for us a safari trip (we saw about 30 elephants) and tuk tuk at 5 am to take us to Pidurangala and see a sunrise (so beautiful!). The food there is delicious and the restaurant has a view on the Lion Rock. Renting a bike is also possible there (for free). One of the best places we have ever slept in.

8.0

Mar 2022

Excellent place good services and staff

Excellent Environment

9.0

Mar 2022

Nice stay

Very nice treehouse in the forest. We had short but very pleasent stay. Berakfast was good, staff very friendly and the view beautiful. Please note that the treehouse is simple do not expect luxury.

10.0

Feb 2022

beautiful treehouse stay with all our needs catered for

what’s not to like!? a treehouse in the middle of the jungle with a stunning view of pidurangla and lions rock. very comfortable rooms and the most kind and helpful staff who provided us with two delicious meals

nothing

9.0

Feb 2022

Superb

very friendly and lovely hosts, who help with everything, unique place located in the jungle with great view, nice local breakfast

9.0

Jan 2022

The experience of the place takes you to the ancient times.

The location is in the middle of the jungle with a view of both the lion's rock and pidurangala rock. Since the resort is in the middle of the rocks, you can easily commute to both. The resort provides free bicycles to ride around. The rooms are like tree houses and you can hear the jungle clearly at night. The breakfast is amazing complimented with great hospitality.

Nothing

4.6

Dec 2021

Disappointing

Staff are very friendly. Food is very good

Photos on booking.com are completely different from the actual rooms

10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Unique accommodation in jungle setting with "treehouses". Nice views of Lion Rock and Pidrungala. Friendly staff.

The quiet atmosphere was good but the village is some distance away. Beware walking that road at night due to wild elephants.

9.0

Nov 2021

Nice place

Close to Sigiriya Rock with lovely view from the room, right in the middle of nature with monkeys in front of bathroom panorama window, nice staff (we were offered a private yoga class for free but due to time lack were unfortunately not able to make it), VERY yummy breakfast (we had a box both mornings because we left very early and it was perfect & plenty)

If we had known before that their Chalet has AC we would have booked it

9.0

Nov 2021

it was a nice romantic treehouse stay which will last forever

first tree house experience in the midest of the forest.you can see both seegiriya and piduranga from the rooftop.early morning bicycle ride to pidurangala was an amazing adventurous experience.Mr karunarathna and staff was very generous and gave us local tips while ride..arranged habarana safari ride for us.dinner and breakfast were superb.

10.0

Aug 2021

My first experience in a tree house. That was absolutely amazing.

Everything was perfect

1.0

Jul 2021

Owner no response well for the booking.

Nothing.

Owner don't care customers.

10.0

Mar 2021

Amazing view from the room.very close to sigiriya and pidurangala.this is actually situated in a thick forest.in the mo

Location

Bathroom

10.0

Feb 2021

Great place to get relax

Great place with great hospitality of the staff. Bestplace for nature lovers. Lots of birds, wild animals and natural smell of nature can be feel in this site. One side there is Great ancient place " සීගිරිය Lion Rock" and the other side can be view "පිදුරන්ගල (golden Rock) " with inside of your tree house room. This place is well suitable for the hikers, backpackers and enjoyable persons and not suitable for those who looking fivestar facilities in forest.

Nothing special. Everything is ok to my view.

10.0

Apr 2019

Very Nice Stay

The room was very clean, with a super view.

Nothing to say

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Dambulla?

The average price for a rental in Dambulla is $39 per night. This rental is $9 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Thick Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Thick Forest pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Thick Forest?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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The Thick Forest

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Dambulla

Nearby attractions

The Thick Forest

Nature lodge in Dambulla

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Dambulla

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Dambulla?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is The Thick Forest pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Thick Forest?

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