Wild Coast Tented Lodge by Relais & Châteaux. This luxury wilderness resort was founded by Dilmah's renowned tea company. All accommodations are tented, giving our child a taste of super-sized tent camping. The extra bed for children was a fun touch. As our butler said, 'I'm sure she'll love it,' and she did! The meals are all-inclusive, covering three delicious and hearty meals a day (lunch can be enjoyed on check-in day or after check-out the next day), afternoon tea, sunset cocktail hour, and a daily jeep safari in the national park. It cost around 9K per night for two adults and one child. The resort is located within Yala National Park, so you'll frequently spot monkeys, deer, lizards, and squirrels, and even elephants occasionally visit. For any movement between 7 PM and 7 AM, you need to call staff to accompany you.
The biggest advantage is skipping the safari queue. There's a dedicated fast track, and seeing dozens, if not hundreds, of other vehicles waiting to register made us feel quite smug. However, to spot a leopard 🐆, you still need to wake up at 4:30 AM.
- Jiajiatangbao
Flawless, an absolutely delightful experience. All three meals were delicious, Western-style, and I tried several appetizers and main courses from the menu—all excellent. The sunset cocktail hour on the beach was so chill; the waves, sunset, bonfire, and cocktails were the perfect combination. For the safari, we found everything except the Sri Lankan leopard. It's like a stand-in for the African savannah, and you don't have to deal with crowds or hassle, plus the hotel took great care of us. One day was definitely too short...
- Anonymous User