Flameback Eco Lodge

Amazing location inside beautiful nature with very friendly staff. We booked a safari directly through the hotel and everything was well organized. Dinner was very delicious in the evenings. Overall great experience! We would always come back.

We had a wonderful time at this unique setting on the shores of the lake. The accommodation was really comfortable and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. As it was my birthday the staff had gone to the trouble of decorating my bed with flower petals and had even made me a personalised cake! How kind of them! This is the perfect place to chill after a safari trip to Yala. A big thank you to Sanduni and his team for making our stay so enjoyable and unforgettable.

This is a small tented lodge situated next to a lake. The tents are luxurious with air conditioning and a comfortable bathroom. We selected it because of its proximity to Bundala National Park and two of the less busy gates to Yala National Park. We particularly liked the fact than after an early morning safari you could have breakfast "anytime". The food itself was very good and the staff helpful. The only downside is the occasional noise from the Hilton next door disturbing this tranquil place. Fortunately it is not every day and when we were there ended by 4pm.

We’d only booked one night here - a place to rest between travels - but it was so nice! We could see lots of wildlife around the lodge, and I believe they offer a birdwatching walk too. The food was amazing in a beautiful little restaurant overlooking the lagoon. The rooms didn’t look like much from the outside, but they were incredibly clean, and offered all needed amenities! Thank you!

We had the best time staying at Flameback Eco Lodge - the location is beautiful, the food amazing and the staff very friendly & helpful! We booked a full day safari and a half day (afternoon) across both national parks with Thushan and were extremely fortunate to see a leopard! The tent accommodation was very impressive, spotless, cool with A/C and immaculate. We will 100% be returning on our next trip to Sri Lanka!

I stayed here with friends for three nights to visit Yala and Bundala National Parks. Flameback Eco Lodge was the perfect base. Our "tents" or lodges were more glamping than camping - they each had air-conditioning, showers with constant hot water, and a loo. They were extremely comfortable, especially the beds, and had many thoughtful touches such as rechargeable torches, and universal sockets. Each lodge was raised up on its own deck, and slightly angled and positioned far enough away from the others for privacy and all were really close to the lakeside so we could sit out on our front decks and watch the birdlife in utter peace. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Special mention for the nature guide who took us on an hour's walk around the grounds and nearby to help identify the bird species and the plants. He was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. We also enjoyed massages at the simple spa up among the treetops, and the excellent small restaurant also up at tree level, which was open-air but under cover. Breakfasts up there were a lovely way to start the day (or to enjoy on return from a very early-morning safari). The lodge has found a great balance between being ecologically aware and thoughtful about the environment, and comfort and relaxation. It's only about a 15-minute drive to Bundala national park (highly recommended, especially for bird-watchers) and about 40 minutes from Yala national park.