Guest User
August 27, 2025
Habarana is a useful place to stop. While the centre is just a cross roads with shops and restaurants, it is a useful base for getting to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa - although all require private transport. Habarana is also connected to other cities by bus and train. Dudley's nature resort is a short walk from the main road, far enough not to hear traffic. A beautiful piece of landscaped woodland, well maintained with attractive plants and some stylish and well-maintained rooms. We had the tree house - large and peaceful, accessed by rickety steps through the tree. The balcony was a great place to relax. Another great place to relax was the large swimming pool with sun loungers. The furniture is mostly made from rough-hewn, varnished branches giving a rustic feel. Breakfast was a range of sweet and savoury pastries, fruit, eggs and juice with tea or coffee. Optional dinner varied each day from simple rice or noodles to a wide ranging barbecue to a lavish curry buffet (a cooking lesson showed us how to create the latter!). Most guests opted to eat dinner here in a family-style outdoor restaurant. Dudley and family run this place with a close eye on detail and it is being extended. He arranges outings and transport as required so this really is a one-stop shop. Thank you for having us.
