Lodges Natural Mystic Sanctuary  

15 Jan 2025

Stunning location. Lots of animals around. Calm, quiet, and the views are just breathtaking. The food was great and the choice varied. If you’re craving a retreat vibe/ want to feel truly alone/ feel very close to nature, this is the place to go. The owner is lovely and always eager to chat. I really want to be back for a longer period next time!

10 Jan 2025

People with passion for service. Location is amazing, better then the pictures suggest. Food is amazing. Accommodation is amazing.

02 Jan 2025

The location is phenomenal. The accommodation has incredible views of the rain forest, and you get to experience nature and wildlife on your doorstep. The cottage is spacious and beautifully designed. The pool is large uses the pristine river water. The yoga Shala beside the banyan tree is stunning. Karina, Cedric and all the team are truly lovely humans who bring a lot of love and care to the place. This is such a wonderful escape from the world. A place to simplify and reset and remember the true sense of connection.

31 Dec 2024

Must visit if you go to Sri Lanka as a couple. The atmosphere from the patio alone was worth the (very affordable) cost. Monkeys and many different birds make an appearance every day. The owner and staff were super helpful. Thank you! <3

19 Nov 2024

Wonderful host! So caring and nice. The host texted me before our arrival and sent one of the staff mambers to meet us and help us to reach our cozy house. The property was so clean and with an outstanding view. We did some lunch and dinner there and the food was perfect (coffee as well)! You can ask some fruit plates and juice - it was so fresh. We spent our weekend just enjoying the view and the environment but there were nice routes to hike and explore the nature.

05 Sep 2024

This was the most memorable place in our 3 week Sri Lanka trip. It is a very unique place (crossing through a stream to get there, and steep steps about the place), and as such it wouldn't suit everyone, but it doesn't try to. But you will find peace, and the sense of immersion in a jungle and welcome isolation. The construction of the rooms is amazing and inventive, everything is simple but done with incredible taste, and although things are basic, everything works and was spotlessly clean (which is no mean feat in such a cut-off place). Karina the owner was an inspiring person to talk to; what she has achieved here is amazing.

10 Aug 2024

Location is in the middle of nothing. The view from the balcony of the bungalow is great. It really feels like being in the jungle. You can see the many different trees as its build in a hilly area. Nice people. Be prepared to cross is small river stone stepping by foot and hike up 10min or so. They are building a wonderfull pool. Which should be ready later this year.

08 Aug 2024

If you want to really experience sleeping in the jungle, this is the place to be! The sounds were magical and having monkeys passing by during breakfast is just extraordinary. The hosts are lovely and helpful people. Their dogs are fun as well, they pick you up from the entrance and walk with you all the way up to your stay. The food is excellent. When we visit Sri Lanka again we will definitely come back.

02 May 2024

When I had to cross the shallow river to reach the Sanctuary, I knew that this stay will be very special... I've never slept better in my life... Wrapped in the sounds of the jungle, the river and the rain. Watching the birds flying and monkeys jumping. Bathing in the river. Drinking spring water. Feeling the deep cleanse, detox, and relaxation, and the effects of an authentic ayurvedic treatment on my nervous system. Nourishing foods made with love. Walking barefoot through the developing gardens... With houses blending into the landscape, created from natural materials... This place is a sanctuary through and through and no photo could do it justice! It was so calming for my body, mind, and soul! Here, in the comfy climate of the tropical mountains of Sri Lanka, I once more accepted how much I crave to live in a natural environment. When I left, I felt how much it was a pity that I stayed only for 2 nights. And I feel the need to come back in the future for a much longer stay. If anyone who reads this seeks to retreat from all the noise out there: This is the place. Thank you Karina and Cedric for having made this experience possible.