Arangala Forest Lodge - Naula

4-star eco-lodge in Naula with a spring-fed natural pool and mountain views

Accommodations & Rooms

Arangala Forest Lodge offers deluxe double rooms, standard double rooms, and two-story cabanas with private balconies overlooking the Arangala mountain range. The cabanas feature a ground-floor living space and an upper-floor lounge area, while all guest rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms include a terrace, and the property provides buggy transport between the cabanas and main areas.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast, along with lunch and dinner menus that include local Sri Lankan and international dishes. Guests can participate in cookery demonstrations featuring traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, and special diet menus, kid-friendly buffet, and wine or champagne are available. Themed dinner nights and packed lunches can be arranged, and the restaurant also offers kids' meals and breakfast in the room.

Wellness & Activities

The lodge has a main infinity pool and a chemical-free natural pool fed by spring water, with a waterfall effect and sun loungers. Guests can book a range of spa treatments including back massage, full body massage, head massage, and spa/wellness packages, plus access to a spa lounge/relaxation area and open-air bath. Daily activities include guided bird watching, nature hiking trails, bike tours (with complimentary bicycle rental), archery, badminton, table tennis, squash, and evening entertainment.

Family & Children

Arangala Forest Lodge provides babysitting or child services, strollers, and kids' outdoor play equipment, along with board games and puzzles. The property offers family rooms, a kid-friendly buffet, and a dedicated entertainment staff who organize themed dinner nights and live sport events. A bird park on-site allows children to feed sun conure parrots, and the lodge also has a children's pool (shallow end of the infinity pool).

Location

Set in Naula, the lodge is 38 km from Sigiriya Rock and 41 km from Pidurangala Rock, with Sigiriya Airport 35 km away. Nearby attractions include Dambulla Cave Temple and the Kandy Esala Perahera, while the property is 26 km from Kandy and surrounded by mountain views. The lodge offers complimentary bicycle rental for exploring the scenic surroundings and can arrange car hire and transfers.

• Natural Pool: Chemical-free spring-fed pool with a waterfall effect
• Activities: Guided bird watching, nature hiking trails, archery, table tennis, squash
• Dining: Cookery demonstrations, themed dinner nights, kid-friendly buffet
• Wellness: Spa treatments including back massage, head massage, full body massage
• Children: Bird park, kids' outdoor play equipment, babysitting services
• Location: 38 km from Sigiriya Rock, 26 km from Kandy