Kumbukgaha Villa

Kumbukgaha is q quiet, peaceful haven handy for Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. The food is excellent, service attentive but not intrusive and the ambience is most relaxing. The villas all have a view of a pond which is home to varieties of birdlife. There is a comfortable pool to cool off in and rooms are cosy. Definitely recommended!

We loved our stay here. Our room had been recently refurbished (Bungalow 2) and was spacious and comfortable. The food was very good and the restaurant area had a lovely atmosphere. It was well located to get to all local attractions. The pool was very welcome after a hot day. There is lots of wildlife around - many chipmunks and peacocks - but we also saw a whole family of monkeys passing through whilst sitting by the pool. The outside bathrooms won't be for everyone but I really liked the experience.

Spent three nights here whilst touring the cultural triangle. Simple but very comfortable room in a beautiful setting. Quirky outside ‘bathroom’, poor water pressure but an interesting experience and fun. The staff are a real asset. Friendly and really helpful. Dinning here, either for breakfast, or dinner, with peacocks for company, is a real joy. The only slight draw back to the location is the quality of the access - a long-ish drive over a rough surfaced single track but it gives more time to enjoy the wonderful bird life en route.

Overall we enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The hotel is stunning in its open plan reception and dining area with antique furnishings. The room was spacious and comfortable with its view over the paddy fields. We liked the outdoor bathroom and showering under the stars, although outdoors means visits from animals such as frogs and squirrels, not that they bothered us much. Also liked the peaceful location with nothing to hear but the sounds of the birds. The staff were friendly and helpful and work very hard to make sure guests have a good experience. The food on the whole was good, but make sure you ask for a greater level of spiciness for the local dishes, if that is your preference. Everything was fresh and nicely presented. There are a couple of areas that need to be improved for a hotel of this standard and price. The wifi only worked in the restaurant, not in the rooms and even then it was very poor. The staff said this was a network issue, but regardless it needs to be addressed. The water pressure in our room was very weak which made showering a long process. Lastly, although the staff spent considerable time sweeping around the pool and removing leaves, the tiles within the pool itself did not appear to have been cleaned for a long time.

A hidden gem in the Sigiriya region, a warm welcome greats you to this lovely boutique hotel in a jungle setting. The rooms are beautifully designed and the staff could not be more helpful. Lovely antique pieces gives a real luxurious Sri Lankan feel. A perfect base to explore the cultural triangle. Would throughly recommend.

My husband and I together with my sister stayed 2 nights at lovely Kumbukgaha . We had visited the Cultural Triangle on previous visits and wanted to sample a place like this within reach of the mountain site of Ritigala. Kumbukgaha was a lovely hideaway with superb staff who were so kind and really tried to make our stay special. Delicious food, lovely comfortable rooms, we enjoyed interracting with other guests at the dining room.The villa was seemingly in the middle of nowhere but the serenity and surroundings were very peaceful. We loved our stay here and will recommend you to family and friends. Thank you from Jennifer & Juris.