Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu

Stated for 3 nights in july Positives: close to national park, breakfast packs for Safari, nice setting. Negatives Room: Booked an 81 sqm room on agida. The room given was a tiny dark room in ground floor with view of driveway where vehicles drop off and pick up. I did a lot of research before booking snd none of the photos on website portrayed the state of pool view room. Communication: multiple emails and WhatsApp messages sent prior to arrival and special requests including booking a tour. None answered by property. Restaurant: on the road, would be a much nicer setting on vacant rooftop. Waited 1 hour each night for dinner. Kitchen severely understaffed. Pool area: decking rotting and falling apart unsafe. Also construction happening around grounds. After many chats to reception, finally moved to a much nicer room on top floor. Unfortunately due to the inconvenience above we left a night early

We had high hopes for this stay based on the hotel’s website and prior communication, but things didn’t go smoothly at first. Despite confirming our reservation via WhatsApp and email, the hotel had no record of our booking when we arrived. The room they initially gave us looked nothing like what’s shown online — completely different and not worth the price we paid. When we raised this, we were told the hotel was fully booked, yet rooms were still showing as available online. Then was told the rooms upstairs were undergoing renovation, despite it being relatively new! After some persistence, we were finally moved to a better room upstairs. The hotel was very quiet during our stay, so it’s unclear why this wasn’t offered in the first place. We also booked a safari through the hotel, but since they didn’t have our reservation, no arrangements were made. Thankfully, the receptionist managed to arrange a jeep at the last minute. Lastly, the price quoted for safari jeep was higher than what we agreed upon over WhatsApp. Fortunately, I had the chat history and they did honor the original rate. Conclusion: This could’ve been a great experience if the management had simply delivered what was promised from the start. While they did fix their mistakes efficiently, avoiding them in the first place would have made our stay far more pleasant.

We found this a very pleasant stay. The room was lavish with nice outlook, the staff helpful and friendly, and the grounds had a welcome swimming pool to recover from the rigors of the potholed track in Wilpattu Park.. The restaurant attached provided a good dinner (soft drinks only). We hope this new hotel builds up its reputation.

Very quiet location, nicely decorated rooms, fits perfectly with the landscape. We received a very friendly welcome. There was also a special moment when we left. @ Angalo good luck with the further development of the hotel, greetings Elke & Mark

The rooms are very nice - comfortable, tasteful, with balconies and lovely views out over the wewa. The bathroom was clean and modern. There's an absolutely great swimming pool, and kids play area. And the rooftop was a lovely place to watch sunset from. The staff were nice, but a bit variable - not always very efficient, and front desk/reception didn't really speak good English, meaning that it was difficult to be understood. The restaurant is pretty basic, and rather average (curry, devilled things, fried rice and noodles) - and has no alcohol licence, so you need to bring your own beer / wine if you want a tipple. There is a very nice and helpful, slightly older, waiter in the restaurant, who was particularly friendly, and was able to speak good English to us. The hotel is located very close to Wilpattu National Park - about 10-15 mins drive from Hunuwilagama gate. We arranged a full-day safari with naturalist through the hotel, and were very happy with it. Casun the naturalist was great, and we'd recommend him - and request him next time.

I had an amazing stay at this hotel! The staff was excellent—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The location is perfect, offering a breathtaking lake view and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place to relax. The room was spotless and beautifully designed, featuring modern equipment, comfortable furniture, and a unique architecture. The built-in two-person bathtub was a fantastic touch, adding to the luxurious feel. The hotel also has a beautiful pool and a stunning rooftop area, perfect for unwinding. Overall, an excellent stay—highly recommended, and I would definitely visit again!