Boulder Garden Resort

Boulder Garden Resort in Kalawana is a truly unique and peaceful getaway, surrounded by nature and dramatic rock formations that make the stay feel special from the moment you arrive. The food is genuinely delicious, with well balanced flavors and thoughtful presentation, and the service stands out for being warm, attentive, and detail oriented. Staff really care about the guest experience. Every small touch, from how meals are served to how the rooms are maintained, adds to the charm of the place. One thing to note is that the bathroom setup uses a curtain instead of a solid door, which works well and even feels intimate for couples, but may not be ideal for friends or family traveling together. There's no telephones in the rooms. Since the environment is cool, they have not installed air conditioners, but ceiling fans are there. But it has all other mandatory things like hot water and mini refrigerator. The road is bit chaotic and narrow if you're travelling in a car. But somehow we managed to reach there. Overall, it’s a great choice if you’re looking for a romantic, nature focused retreat with excellent food and service. You are few miles away from this place to Sinharaja Forest main entrance as well.

A truly unique jungle escape! Boulder Garden Hotel in Kalawana is beautifully built among massive natural rocks, creating a peaceful and magical atmosphere. The views are stunning, the food is delicious, and the staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. Perfect place to relax, reconnect with nature, and enjoy something different from a typical hotel stay. Highly recommended! 🌿✨

The service, the food and the location is a paradise for Bird lovers. Mr Anand is very hospitable and treated us with a delicious 7 course dinner. there are resident tickle’s blue fly catcher, hanging parrots, chestnut backed owlet and brown breasted fly catcher plus a visiting red babbler right on the property. A dream come true for bird watchers. We also saw a rare small woodpecker.

It’s my fifth time in the Boulder Garden as I have been on a mission to spot the blue magpie in Sinharaja. I’ve read some of the latest reviews and I wasn’t sure if to return but it was always such a wonderful experience that I wasn’t deterred and decided to go anyway.|My first time in this hotel was in November 2012 and I’m very happy I went back again and again.|Anand made us feel at home, we had the best service and everyone was so friendly as always. I love this place!|I highly recommend staying in this hotel and enjoy the architecture, the delicious food, the best service and the most attentive staff in general! Every day they beautifully decorate your table, cater for your wishes and make you feel a special guest. The years pass and material do age but overall it was perfect and in the most beautiful location. |I’m already planning my return even though I did spot the blue magpie this time.

Our stay at Boulder Garden was truly an amazing experience … we felt as if we were in the heart of the jungle...||The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. A special mention to Ananda who was constantly at our service to ensure we were comfortable and happy during the stay.||The room was spacious, and clean. It's a bit of challenge for people with mobility difficulties. The food was simple and good but could be improved.||A lovely place to relax and unwind ... recommend to anyone who wants to experience a unique stay!

This is a great place to stay – it truly feels like you’re in the heart of the forest. Waking up to the sound of birds humming in the early morning was such a peaceful experience. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to relax and unwind from a busy lifestyle. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. The only area that could use some improvement is the rooms – a little upgrade would make the stay even better. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I would definitely come back!

Beautiful hotel. We were unable to book accomodation at the hotel due to it being fully booked so we visited the restaurant for dinner and returned for breakfast the next morning as we fell in love with the food, ambience, serenity and natural beauty. The manager Anand was extremely accomodating and kind. I will definitely return and hope to stay at the hotel as well. There are a few stairs to climb to enter and there may be little phone reception (which is common in the area) but its a beautiful escape

This is a very special place to stay and if you want to see the Sinharaja forest. It has an air of mystery and the awesome rock is the highlight. There are only a few rooms, no WiFi but the remote surroundings have a great feel. We saw monkeys and a mongoose wandering around. The local food was very tasty and they tried hard with a 7 course dinner banquet but the Western food was not what we came for! The staff can not do enough as they run around trying to make a comfortable stay and we were happy with friendly vibe.