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Samara Cottage, Trincomalee

Samara Cottage is located off the Kandy Road, some 4 kms outside Trincomalee Town. Located at eastern stop for travellers heading to explore the Northern region of Sri Lanka,

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Room types include double and triple AC rooms. The triples have one double and one single bed. In addition all rooms have ceiling fans to help keep the rooms cool.

Breakfast is included in the price. It includes toast, butter, jam, tea or coffee, 2 fruit platter and egg or omelet.

Each bedroom has a private attached bathroom which contains a toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. The bungalow itself is set in leafy surroundings, and you can sometimes spot a monkey in the neighbouring trees, unlike Bruno, their black dog as he is most likely to be asleep.

Samara Cottage’s dining room is basically chairs and tables, but it is set in a tasteful area.

You can sit outside on the porch, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This is a tranquil place and suitable for those seeking to get away from the hussle and bustle and noise of town.

Your host is Sunanda and he will do his best to ensure that you have a pleasant stay in his guest house.

The no. 1 attraction is the Koneswaram Temple. Also in this area are Fort Federick and Marble Beach. On the other side, there is also a nice restaurant called Dutch Bank Cafe with Inner Harbour views.

Mutu Village with an Ayurvedic Health Centre, Habarana

Mutu village of Habarana is a resort with accommodation in the main building as well as having luxury accommodation tree house style. The resort is a place to relax and to enjoy the ayurvedic treatments on offer. Carefully controlled by a doctor, the doctor can prescribe a variety of facilities to help with your aches and pains.

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The ayurvedic health centre has massage beds and a herbal steam room. There are both a male and female masseur.

The room types include doubles with one double bed, triple bedrooms with a double and a single bed and tree house bedrooms which are triples – one double and one single bed.

There is AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool, except no ceiling fan in the tree house. There are mosquito nets too to help you protect yourself from annoying insects at night.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. In addition the tree house has an open roof shower concept.

There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

The resort is set in a jungle area on the back roads of Habarana in an area called Kashyapagama, and has a relaxed feel to it, enabling you to reconnect with nature.

The owner is called Ajith but it is likely that you may be attended by his many helpful staff. In the Ayurvedic centre Deepa and Lalith will assist you.

The room is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. Several restaurants and cafés are located within 15 minutes’ drive. Ajith can provide guests with suggestions and information on nearby eating facilities.

Mutu Village is 17 kms from Sigiriya, 19 kms from Dambulla, 52 kms to Polonnaruwa and 83 kms to Trincomalee. Habarana is used as base to visit these other places as it is more or less in the centre of this cultural triangle. Minneriya National Park is also close by.

The resort is less than 1 km from Habarana Town in the direction of Sigiriya, on the back roads of an area called Kashyapagama.

Great Reviews: We stayed in the honeymoon room and it was lovely. woke in the morning to monkeys looking in the window and on the balcony looking for food but not a problem just shoo them away. The honeymoon room was upper level and was all timber like a real tree house The room was 10 out of 10 The owner Adjit was so helpful and his friend Dias could not be faulted.They rang tuk tuk for us to go into town when required. Even when we asked for a nice cold beer to sit on balcony and enjoy a beer as they had no License they organised tuk tuk to pick up 2 large beers and bring to us for very cheap price. Even offered to do our laundry for free.

Mihini Restaurant & Hotel, Habarana

The Mihini Restaurant and Hotel of Habarana comprises of 2 double rooms in one bungalow. A double bedroom comprises of one solid double bed, a luggage rack, cable TV, chair, side board and dressing mirror.

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There is AC to help you keep the room cool, but no ceiling fan.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower.

There is free wifi but the signal may reach outside your room, but not in it. Best wifi reception is from the restaurant, and there are good tables to work on there too.

You can engage in various activities, such as cycling, fishing and canoeing. The Mihini Restaurant & Hotel also offers bike hire.

The guest house is set in leafy surroundings with many flowers, bushes and trees in the area. It overlooks a large rice field. Ideal for nature lovers.

The owner is called Thissa, but if he is not available then you will be left in the capable hands of Keerti. Keerti will do his best to help you, he is another fine example fo generous Sri Lankan hospitality that you will find throughout the island.

Breakfast is included in the price.

The guest house is about 1.5 kms from Habarana in the direction of Polonnaruwa.

Habarana is on the route direct from Trincomalee to Dambulla. The bus stops at the Habarana junction for travellers who want to go to Sigiriya. Whilst going to Sigiriya would involve catching two buses, taking a tuktuk is shorter and quicker as they use back roads not practical for bus transport.

The guest house is 18 kms from Sigiriya, 20 kms from Dambulla, 53 kms to Polonarruwa and 83 kms to Trincomalee. It is a small town of only about 5,000 to 10,000 people. It is used as a base for visiting other places of interest such as Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park. As such there are many hotels and guest houses in the area.

 

Vaana Resort, Habarana

Vaana Resort of Habarana comprises of 4 villas. Each one has one double bed and one single bed suitable for a maximum of 3 people. A reduced price is offered for an occupancy of two people.

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There is AC and a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool.There is cable TV in the room.

There is a private attached bathroom with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower.
Wifi may not be possible from your room, but is available in public areas.

Outside your room, there are chairs to sit on. Relax and read a book or enjoy the sounds and sights of the garden. There is also a restaurant on the premises for meals and drinks.

The famous Sigiria Rock is only 15 minutes drive away.

Your host is Tharaka. His speciality is organising safari packages in the area.

Breakfast is included in the price.

Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking. Vaana Resort also offers bike hire.

Polonnaruwa Road is the road that connects Habarana Junction to Polonnaruwa. As such it is a main road with plenty of traffic. Vaana Resort can be found about 800m from the Habarana Junction down a track on the left hand side. It is 500 metres down this track, and therefore is away from the traffic noise.

It is located next to Kadahatha Lake which offers a lot of opportunities to enjoy nature.

Habarana itself is on the route direct from Trincomalee to Dambulla. The bus stops at the Habarana junction for travellers who want to go to Sigiriya. Whilst going to Sigiriya would involve catching two buses, taking a tuktuk is shorter and quicker as they use back roads not practical for bus transport.

Habarana is 17 kms from Sigiriya, 19 kms from Dambulla, 54 kms to Polonarruwa and 82 kms to Trincomalee. It is a small town of only about 5,000 to 10,000 people. It is used as a base for visiting other places of interest such as Sigiriya Rock and Minneriya National Park. As such there are many hotels and guest houses in the area.

Milano Tourist Rest, Anuradhapura

The Milano Tourist Rest of Anuradhapura is highly recommended in the Lonely Planet Guide, both for its friendly staff and its restaurant facilities. It has various room types available:- double, twin with two single beds and family with two double beds.

To keep the rooms cool, all rooms have AC and a ceiling fan. They also come with mosquito nets to protect you from insects at night, therefore ensuring a good night’s sleep.

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Milan Tourist Rest provides its guests with a mini-fridge in the room to help keep your drinks cold. There is free wifi for internet connection and cable TV for viewing at your leisure.

The hotel is close to Anuradhapura town, with its New Railway Station and New Bus Station. It is 15 mins by tuktuk to the Anuradhapura Ruins, 30 mins to Mihintale Rock and 40 mins to Wilpaththu National Park. A top national park of Sri Lanka.

Your receptionist is Poornima. She and her accompanying team will do their best to ensure you have a pleasant stay. All rooms are sold on a Bed & Breakfast basis, therefore breakfast is included in the price.