Gallene Gala Nature Resort
G18, Malwatta Kitulgala, Kegalle, 71720, Sri Lanka
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Check in from: | 12:00 |
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Check out before: | 10:00 |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pool
Spa
Front desk 24 hour
Restaurant
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Gallene Gala Nature Resort
Gallene Gala Nature Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kitulgala. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness3.0
Location5.0
Service3.7
Rooms3.0
Value5.0
Sleep quality5.0
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Comment: 12 Feb 2020
Stayed in: Jan 2020
A true off the beaten track natural experience
This is an amazing place! The place to be if you're looking for a bit of adventure and an exceptional natural experience. The setting in the middle of the jungle, at the edge of a river with crystal clear pools and waterfalls, ideal for cooling off or relaxing, the laid back atmosphere, the interesting talks with our host Mona, the cabin above the water... all led to an incredible off the beaten track adventure. The waterfall hike with Mona was a real highlight, partly through the river (not for the faint hearted) and the jungle (remember to take a flashlight, there is a big change you'll be gone longer than you thought thanks to the great swim stops, meetings and views along the way). The canyoning was incredible as well. Due to a dam closure (happens only occasionally we were told) the river was a bit low for rafting, but this was still fun. The guide arranged through Mona was great!
If you're traveling by train, you can get off at Nawalapitiya and take a tuktuk for about 1 - 1,5 hour, or book a car beforehand at the resort, an interesting ride along rice fields, jungle and village along a comfortable road. Only the last couple of km are off road on a more adventurous jungle track. Too bad we booked for only 1 night, I would have loved to stay longer!
If you're traveling by train, you can get off at Nawalapitiya and take a tuktuk for about 1 - 1,5 hour, or book a car beforehand at the resort, an interesting ride along rice fields, jungle and village along a comfortable road. Only the last couple of km are off road on a more adventurous jungle track. Too bad we booked for only 1 night, I would have loved to stay longer!
Solo traveller
Comment: 21 Jun 2025
see cats roaming freely, eating food directly from the pots and pans used for cooking.
About six months ago, I visited Gallene Gedara Resort in Kitulgala after seeing beautiful photos online. Unfortunately, my experience was completely different.
Shortly after arriving, I explored the area and found a nearby waterfall. Later, I walked into the kitchen and was shocked to see cats roaming freely, eating food directly from the pots and pans used for cooking. I captured photos and videos of this, as I was making a video of the resort at the time and had left my phone in the kitchen.The hygiene was extremely poor. The bed linens in the rooms were dirty, and the overall cleanliness of the resort was unacceptable. When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told he was not available. I still don’t know if that was true.
I didn’t post this review earlier because my phone broke during a rafting trip, and I only recently recovered my media from iCloud. Seeing those images reminded me how disappointing and unsafe the experience was.
Now I notice the resort name has changed to "Cave N Falls Nature Resort & Water Park "Gallena Gedara" Please be warned:
I do not recommend this place to anyone. It is unsanitary, poorly managed, and in my opinion, unsafe for visitors.
Shortly after arriving, I explored the area and found a nearby waterfall. Later, I walked into the kitchen and was shocked to see cats roaming freely, eating food directly from the pots and pans used for cooking. I captured photos and videos of this, as I was making a video of the resort at the time and had left my phone in the kitchen.The hygiene was extremely poor. The bed linens in the rooms were dirty, and the overall cleanliness of the resort was unacceptable. When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told he was not available. I still don’t know if that was true.
I didn’t post this review earlier because my phone broke during a rafting trip, and I only recently recovered my media from iCloud. Seeing those images reminded me how disappointing and unsafe the experience was.
Now I notice the resort name has changed to "Cave N Falls Nature Resort & Water Park "Gallena Gedara" Please be warned:
I do not recommend this place to anyone. It is unsanitary, poorly managed, and in my opinion, unsafe for visitors.
Other
Comment: 15 Nov 2021
Stayed in: Jun 2021
Avoid - Bad behaviour from the staff and owner
If you read some of the reviews on this property (which includes one on sexual harassment), you would stay away - Went with my family for a relaxing stay, however my wife noted that she was subject to very lewd comments by the staff under their breath, including the owner. We had wanted to stay here for 3 nights during a long weekend , but we went elsewhere after the first night. Learn to behave yourselves and treat your guests with hospitality first.
Other
Comment: 15 Nov 2021
Stayed in: Oct 2021
Terrible experience
The place itself is very unhygienic and the service is poor, overall my family and I had a bad experience - The place wasn't family friendly either as there was another loud group here that was playing music loudly throughout our stay.
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Comment: 18 Feb 2020
Stayed in: Feb 2020
Very unique concept and beautiful location-MUST visit
Very scenic location, extremely novel concept (only a roof, open in the front, two sides covered only by mat and the four side has the bath and toilet / door), sleeping to the sound of waterfall and pond, clean room, friendly staff, lovely dog and cat, good food. Although the road in the one last km before the resort is terrible, once I reached the resort it felt so worth the trouble. I'll surely come here again if I had to return to Sri Lanka
Disliked · - it is very far from the rafting place, however the tour company that the resort puts us in touch with pick up from the resort and dropped me without any extra charges and the journey takes you through a very scenic road
- there was some confusion / lack of communication that the place involved getting off my car at about 5 kms before reaching the resort and switching over to a tuk-tuk
- google map location is completely wrong and that added to confusion
- although I was regularly in touch with the hosts, and was provided guidance on how to reach the resort the above points were somehow not mentioned, and this was a bit of a let down for me before I reached.
- the last one km is a very rough patch and is bumpy
Disliked · - it is very far from the rafting place, however the tour company that the resort puts us in touch with pick up from the resort and dropped me without any extra charges and the journey takes you through a very scenic road
- there was some confusion / lack of communication that the place involved getting off my car at about 5 kms before reaching the resort and switching over to a tuk-tuk
- google map location is completely wrong and that added to confusion
- although I was regularly in touch with the hosts, and was provided guidance on how to reach the resort the above points were somehow not mentioned, and this was a bit of a let down for me before I reached.
- the last one km is a very rough patch and is bumpy
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G18, Malwatta Kitulgala, Kegalle, 71720, Sri Lanka|27.02 km from city centre
10 things to dowithin 4.67 km
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