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Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

3.0 star property
Travelers can explore nature's beauty on rental bikes or relax by barbecue grills at this peaceful retreat where each day begins with a made-to-order breakfast

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Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela offers a tranquil lakeside treehouse experience. Guests enjoy the scenic terrace, garden walks, and in-room WiFi. The property's library provides books for quiet relaxation after a day of outdoor activities.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Balcony or patio
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  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate bedroom
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  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
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  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
Living room
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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Alakolawewa, Dehigaha Ela, Dambulla, 21120

What's nearby

  • Sigiriya Lion Rock, Shutterstock ID 523787728, Purchase Order: -
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    19 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sri Lanka
    17 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Sigiriya Museum
    21 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock
    25 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pidurangala Rock
    29 min drive - 12.8 km

Restaurants

  • Avii's Place
    16 min drive
  • Little Hut Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Barista
    14 min drive
  • Kenoli
    15 min drive
  • RastaRant
    14 min drive

About this property

Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela

Property highlights
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela feature comforts, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas and ceiling fans

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should be aware that this is an unfenced property located in a wildlife area.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Back of Beyond - Dehigaha Ela Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing - no other words needed! A two night stay in one of the tree houses - had the camp to ourselves , which was perfect. Staff were fabulous and went out of their way to ensure our meals were varied both in location and food . Excellent on both counts . Wild elephant encounter on our way in, had to reroute on the way out due to ele on the road (? Same guy?) . But a great detour . Just chilled in the fish spa and ate lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Erin, Washington DC

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not reachable by car. There were two signs within a 5 km distance that rather than staying the name of the property as “back and beyond” stated “dehigaha”.... To me that was very strange - didn’t even crossed my mind that could be the same property. Regardless, even though the site describes that the guest should give them a call to arrange the pick up, nobody ever responded to my phone call. Last, I ended up arriving by foot after walking 3km. My recommendation is to stay away from this place and the irresponsible owner.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience in a forest isolated from the world. Unfortunately it rained and could walk around much as we wanted. Obviously not much amenities or luxuries as you should expect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

John

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

Mitt i naturen

Dehigaha Ela är häftigt ställe eftersom man bokstavligen bor mitt i naturen. Vi, familj på fem, bodde tre nätter i ett trädhus. Det fungerade bra. På kvällen lyses huset upp av eldflugornas sken och på natten hoppar apor runt huset/kojan. Toalett och dusch är fina och det är rent. Maten är enkel men mycket bra och omgivningarna fina. Det går att hänga många timmar på Denigaha Ela och bara njuta. Det går att bada i en bäck, men se upp för fiskarna som gärna ger dig en spontan fiskspabehandling. Det enda negativa är att det ligger ca 30 minuter från Sigriya.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derwin

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

A Wonderful Stay

This was an amazing place to stay. Surrounded by jungle and wildlife, it's an easy place to kick back and relax. The creek is a fund place for the family to splash in. We explored up and down the creek climbing over waterfalls and fallen trees. Free fish spa as well! The food was very tasty and fresh (they have their own garden). The staff was very helpful. Mahesh led us on a great trip. He's very knowledgeable about wildlife in the area and is an incredible artist.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good for the adventurous

If you are planning to book this, go to their website, and check out the information there . It is extremely remote. we had planned to use it as a base to explore the surrounding area with daytrips, but found this difficult because of the remote location, and the fact that you need to be back at the camp before dark. If you are the adventurous type, and looking for a jungle camp with huts, this might be perfect for you, but for us , a family travelling with kids and thinking this was more of a "normal" hotel, it didn't works as well. That beeing said, The tree huts are lovely, and bathing in the river is an experience! the staff are also very friendly :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Tim

Jungle fever

We didn't end up staying when we arrived !! Middle of no where down a 10km or so dirt track.. Nothing around at all !! Better to stay in the small town at a homestay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wer Dschungel-Aufenthalt will, bekommt diesen. Auf sehr positive Weise. Sehr zu empfehlen ist der natürliche Fisch-Spa. Wer einen Akku-Pack mit sich führt, sollte diesen sinnvollerweise aufgeladen haben. Die Hütten verfügen über 12V Spannubgsversorgung.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

DAI, 東京

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
素晴らしいスタッフと素晴らしい環境に感謝します。壁のないツリーハウスで全身で自然を感じますし、たくさんの鳥たちが見られます。ときには虫や動物の気配がするなど森に一泊するということを楽しむことができるホテルでした。気をつけるべき点としては、街中からかなり離れた荒道の先にあるのでタクシーなどかなり嫌がられる点でしょうか。夜中につくと真っ暗なのでお気をつけてください。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marijn, Den Haag

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

Slapen in een boomhut

Geweldige ervaring om midden in de jungle in een open boomhut wakker te worden, met opkomende zon en apen die uit een boom komen tuimelen. De geluiden van de natuur waren super: krekels, vogels en... in de verte olifantengeloei.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Suffolk, UK

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

Attention to detail makes wild feel luxurious

We had three nights in two tree houses in August and wished we had booked more. The location and the people deliver so much more than the pictures and description promise. The place feels remote and peaceful, the wildlife is wonderful (it borders a national park), and the rooms are extraordinary: they are open tree houses but they are clean and well-designed, and the bathrooms are excellent. You feel as if you've joined a knowledgeable group of wildlife enthusiasts who happen, also, to be phenomenal hosts. The guided tour of the surroundings is a must, as is wading in the river to get a fish pedicure, and you are an easy 30 min from Lion Rock or the Cave Temple at Dambulla. The meals were simple, modestly priced and locally sourced - and quite excellent. WiFi is sporadic, so just enjoy being back-of-beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018