Sri Lanka Hotel Guide

Cinnamon Lodge is located in the village of Habarana 173km away from Colombo.

Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials of the hotel

Cinnamon Lodge has been the recipient of eco conservation awards from the beginning: Green Globe 21 standards in 2001; Kouni Green Planet Award in 2003; Presidential Award for Environment in 2006; Bird Ornithology Certificate.

Accommodation: Luxurious two-storey Cinnamon Lodge chalets built in the ancient Sinhalese architectural tradition of individual dwellings and central public areas, connected by meandering pathways.Chalets with verandas and balconies bring in an all calming effects of relaxation & comfort. 82 serene units of superior & deluxe accommodation consist of bedroom, living room & bathroom.

Interior décor: The rooms brightened up with traditional color palate of ochre, saffron and olive green are tastefully furnished with antique bed heads, couches and planter’s chairs.

Dining: You are free to choose to dine in your own chalet or in the wooded garden under a Mango tree & next to the lake. Then again the open air Cinnamon Lodge restaurant on the mezzanine floor of the central area next to the pool shaded by Frangipani trees is a tempting option too.

Next to the fish pond & the pool is Lotus restaurant that offer indoor & outdoor dining.

Sri Lanka Butterfly Garden

Sri Lanka Butterfly Garden at Cinnamon Lodge spread over 10 acres presents the guests a unique opportunity to wander along the trails of garden specially created so as to cross the delightful paths of dazzling butterflies in a habitat planted with 300 specialized host plants that bloom and beckon the numerous species of Sri Lanka Butterflies. Sri Lanka being home to 243 species of butterflies, of those, 20 species being endemic to the tropical island, the butterfly garden at Cinnamon lodge takes you all to the delicate beauty of Sri Lanka Butterflies in the wild.

Experiencing nature: The resident naturalist of Cinnamon Lodge is at your service to accompany you all with Sri Lanka Holidays elephant safaris & bird watching excursions.

Sri Lanka Holidays Sustainable tourism (Green i.e., eco) credentials of the hotel: To be edited.

A PATA Gold Award Winner and a Kuoni Green Planet Award Winner for the year 2007-2008

Location:  Chaaya Village is located at the tranquil small town of Habarana 176 km away from Colombo. Habarana is at once an elephant village & a green tourist hub with a chain of fine back to the nature lodges & resorts conveniently situated within easy accessible distance to Sigiriya Lion Rock Citadel, Polonnaruwa & Minneriya National Park.

Setting: On the banks of Habarana lake, the property is absolutley lovely tranquil natural surroundings of 27 acres of all green garden of sun & shade teeming with bird-life & roaming monkeys.

Architecture: traditional native fashion low roof thatched village cottages in harmony with the nature.

Accommodation: Sri Lanka Holidays Chaaya Village in Habarana offers 108 lovely spacious and comfortable well furnished & air-conditioned cottages spread out in clusters that blends well with the nature. The 2 suites Kingfisher Lodge and Eagle Lodge provide luxury accommodation option.

El Hena Restaurant: On one side the large open-air restaurant is Pool, garden and lake. On the otherside is show kitchen of busy chefs preparing western & eastern dishes.

Ritigala Pauwwa Bar serves up signature cocktails, local and imported spirits, liqueurs and fresh fruit juices. at the open lounge bar overlooking the Pool.

Panthaliya Coffee Shop next to the bar serves up delectable snacks and hot drinks for you to enjoy the view of the pool, the garden and the lake beyond that.

Experiencing nature: Elephant safaris, mountain trekking, jeep safaris, cycling & bird watching.

Among other accommodation options close to Chaaya Village, Habrana is Sri Lanka Holidays Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana.