Thimbiri Wewa Resort Wilpattu

The family room was clean and comfortable, albiet a little cramped. The shower was hot with good water pressure. We stayed in an upstairs (family) room - when the key was not in the slot (i.e. when you're out) all power is lost (including the fridge) this meant when we came back from safari ants had found a jar of peanut butter we had in the fridge! It would be great if the fridge was on a different circuit and secondly there was a way to cool the room a little whilst out. My parents whose room was on the ground floor did not have this issue. The bathroom does not have an extractor fan. While this did not impact us, the are minor construction issues like this that could age the hotel prematurely. The staff were helpful and friendly in particular a gentleman in the resturant who kindly organised dhal for my daughter (even though it was not on the menu). We had the omelette, biryani and fried rice which were okay. Dhal was very tasty. Breakfast was great and loads of food, the packed breakfast on the safari day was good too. On the second night we had dinner down the road at Wilpattu Coco Hut Village foods which was one of the best meals of our trip! The pool and area was beautiful and well maintained. Our daughter enjoyed playing on the play equipment which was a lovely touch for the hotel to include in their garden. The pool has a kids pool section which was a big "win" in our books.

The room was very comfortable and big. The bath was amazing though I only had a shower so I don’t know whether it would have been possible to fill it with enough hot water. The food was diabolical. We were on half board so we were on the buffet option. The chicken was dry, the beef tough and everything was cold. I asked to have the a la carte menu and pay but I was told that wasn’t an option for us. On the plus side we were offered an omlette for breakfast which was actually quite good. The WiFi was dodgy. I could connect either at reception or in our room. There was a power cut around in the evening but the following morning was exactly the same.

Very helpful and friendly staff made our three day stay enjoyable. Convenient for accessing Wilpattu national park which is about 20 minutes drive away and the historic city of Anuradhapura which is 30 minutes away. Tasty and traditional Sri Lankan food is served. Rooms are spacious and clean with excellent facilities.

We were there for 2 nights. The place is very nice. Good ambience, WiFi access isn’t great. Swimming pool is fun. Very close to the Wilpattu national park. Good for a do nothing and relaxing getaway. If you are looking for some food place other than this restaurant leopard zone is about 200 mtrs away. Food is decent. Veg food was good. Non veg wasn’t that great.

This hotel provides a good base for a safari in Wilpattu National Park, especially since there are few alternatives in this area. However, our experience was good. On the positive side: The hotel rooms are new, well-equipped, and situated in the middle of the jungle – the surroundings are truly beautiful and create a unique atmosphere. It is definitely one of the best options if you're planning a safari in Wilpattu National Park. On the downside: The hotel felt a bit disorganized, and the staff was not always available, which made communication difficult at times. The food was okay but nothing special. The breakfast provided for the safari was disappointing – the sandwich was not good and not suitable for a long day. Overall, the hotel is a solid choice for safari enthusiasts who want to stay near Wilpattu National Park, though there are some compromises to be made in terms of service and food.

Hotel is located near the Wilpattu National Park. We selected the hotel for 1 night stay to do safari. Overall experience was very good. Price was reasonable. Very friendly staff and management. Hotel room and the view were excellent. Room was clean and new. It had all the promised items and a good hot water shower and enough space (the double room). Very safe area. I definitely recommend this place for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.