Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

I have stayed here many times in the past (esp when living in SL) and it is always a pleasure. Fantastic food, service and attention, rooms and nearby excursions. September really is a very good time to come and there were even elephants on the dried lake at the back of the Lodge.

A brilliant resort with great accommodations, fantastic services and lots of nature. Despite the resort being large, we did not feel it as the bungalows are nestled in a forest/jungle, around a lake. Their staff is very attentive and accommodating, their food is great and the facilities we used (mostly the pool and laundry) were great. Food selection is huge and most items were delicious. We were positively surprised to see that prices for dining (especially in-villa dining), drinks and laundry are all very competitive for the area. We used this location as a hub to explore the area, e.g. Sigiriya Lion Rock, Anuradhapura and others. For this it was perfect.

We stayed 5 nights in this beautiful hotel and enjoyed every second of it. Very relaxing, calm, peaceful nature. Our room had a spacious lake view and waking up to that view was amazing. Very big, deep and well maintained pool. Staff is extremely helpful. They served with a huge small and made our experience memorable. Special mention to Maneshi and Kasiya from the restaurant. They are amazing! Also special thanks to Chef Sadun for a lovely dessert surprise (coconut puding) and Thilinika who prepared egg benedict just specific to our daughter each day. Last but not least, thanks to Dulanjelee!

The Cinnamon Lodge exudes a charming colonial ambiance and is perfectly integrated with the stunning natural environment. The tranquil pool area, with its playful monkeys, added a unique and authentic Sri Lankan touch to our experience. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality and variety of the buffet breakfast and lunch served in your restaurant. The extensive selection catered to all tastes, and the authentic Sri Lankan dishes were particularly delicious. The dessert spread, especially the fresh fruits, was also a delightful treat. A special mention must go to Lalith, our room butler. His attentiveness and dedication to meeting our every need were exceptional. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and well-prepared for our excursions. His service truly enhanced our stay and made us feel incredibly well looked after. Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a true gem, and it is the exceptional staff, like Lalith, that make it truly special. If we are fortunate enough to return to Habarana, we will undoubtedly choose to stay at Cinnamon Lodge again.

We had a truly memorable stay at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana. The surroundings were stunning – lush, green, and incredibly peaceful, making it the perfect escape into nature. The service throughout the hotel was excellent, but what truly made our experience exceptional was our butler, Wasantha. He was attentive, warm, and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Thanks to him, our stay felt seamless and very special. However, we were surprised by the pricing at the spa. The catalogue stated a massage cost of $65, but with the additional 10% service charge and government taxes that can reach up to 30%, the final price was much higher than expected. Even with a Booking.com discount, I ended up paying $77 for a one-hour massage. It felt overpriced, especially compared to similar services elsewhere in Sri Lanka. We also noticed that food and drinks at Cinnamon hotels – including during our previous stay at Cinnamon Wild Yala – come with a 30% markup due to the same combination of service and government taxes. It's something to keep in mind when budgeting. Despite these pricing concerns, we had a wonderful time overall, and we highly recommend Cinnamon Lodge Habarana for its incredible setting and exceptional service – especially if you’re lucky enough to be looked after by Wasantha.