Having stayed at multiple resorts & hotels across Sri Lanka over a period of one and a half weeks, Tri by Amaya takes the win for the best stay overall for my wife and I. We happened to celebrate our Anniversary at Tri. General Manger Dinesh, Manager Harsha and Chef Camil helped plan out the day with multiple couple’s activities which included a couple’s spa, a 1.5 hour boat ride in the lake with drinks and refreshments, and a lavish dinner with off the menu vegetarian items along with a cake prepared by Chef Camil himself, all of which made the wifey super happy. We spent the rest of our time at the lake facing villa with a plunge pool, with full height windows, and a running balcony facing the lake with seating, which was absolutely perfect to say the least. An attempt to extend our stay by a day and skip 1 night in Colombo failed unfortunately as the Villa was already booked by other guests. All in all, felt pretty lucky and happy that Tri happened at the very end of our Sri Lanka trip, as it turned out to be an absolute banger, thanks to Dinesh and the entire team of service staff.

It would have been great to have a mini fridge at the villa, the only miss overall at Tri. Though we had enough ice buckets delivered to us as and when requested.

The surroundings were amazing. The lake views just spectacular. Staff was very lovely. Great breakfast!

Water tower room was really small, considering the price. Couldn't plug the hairdryer (provided by the hotel) in the bathroom sockets due to diff power plug... Had to dry my hair sitting on the ground in the room. No tea or coffee provided in the room, you need to go to the bar. Very inconvenient. Food in the restaurant was pretty pricey, however the taste was pretty basic. There's a beautiful library in the premises, but it's way too hot to be there.

Currently writing this review from Tri's gorgeous library as we wait for our lift to the airport and could not be sadder to be leaving! This was the final destination on our 2-week Sri Lankan honeymoon and was booked last minute after we decided against our original hotel due to some concerning reviews. We are SO glad to have ended up at Tri. It is a pure paradise with exceptional staff, stunning rooms, beautiful grounds and delicious food. We loved the focus on sustainability and integration with nature - there are no plastic bottles or TVs in the rooms here! Our entire stay has been a dream; full of beautiful scenery, luxurious massages, and delicious food, and has ensured we will be (reluctantly) returning home relaxed and rejuvenated. We cannot wait to stay here again in the future!!!

Impossible to dislike anything about this place!!! (The road to the resort is a bit narrow and bumpy so just make sure you/your driver is careful!)

What an amazing location and stunning villa overlooking the lake. Absolutely everything you could ask for in true luxury 5+ star accommodation. A beautiful infinity pool overlooking lake kogalla. Fantastic food and lovely attentive staff. We wish we had stayed longer . (There was also a great gym, yoga studio and library which was unexpected). We came in the rainy season but it was fabulous with a great seating area when it did happen to rain. Don’t let the time of year deter you. Also why go to a huge impersonal and boring resort when this is on offer?

Nothing - everything exceptional

The hotel was simply amazing! The view was breathtaking and provided a sense of peace and tranquility. The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and professional, always available to assist with any request. The cleanliness was impeccable, every corner of the hotel was well-maintained and tidy. The location is perfect – quiet and secluded, exactly what we needed to relax and escape. Additionally, the hotel's restaurant was outstanding – the food was delicious, and we enjoyed every meal. A wonderful experience that makes us want to come back again!

Nothing.

The property is really stunning and out of this world, nestled by the lake with endless views of the lush vegetation. The infinity 20m pool is also a gem including all lounging areas. The room (lake suite) we had was also nice with a beautiful view. The food was pretty good too and the waiters were lovely. The massage was very good.

The “experiences” on offer were disappointing (not available, no follow up, low quality of service) but we provided the feedback while there and a manager was very receptive which we appreciated. The massage was very good though. For sensitive sleepers, bring a sleeping mask as the room has upper windows with no curtains and the room is fully bright from 6am.

Luxury in the heart of a rain forest, from privacy to the sounds of nature, it was beyond exotic. The staff is very welcoming and the GM made sure that our stay went perfectly well. We had booked the family villa since we were 5 people and wanted to stay in close proximity. The 2 rooms are not interconnected but have a private pool in the middle and both rooms are lake facing. You are truly immersed in nature with the sound of afternoon showers, peacocks echoing their calls all day, chirping birds in the morning, bhuddist prayer chants in the distance and innumerous crickets at night. You can hear a few monkeys too but we dint see any at the property. The infinity pool is magic with a beautiful deck and bar. The views are so scenic with the beautiful rainforest lake in sight and reflections of the sun gleaming throughout the day. The sunrise is breathtaking from this deck, although if you have a lake facing room, then you can enjoy the sunrise from there too. Enjoy viewing an uninterrupted view of the stars in a clear night sky. Food was well curated and breakfast was excellent. The approach might feel like a little adventure but it's a part of heading into the rainforest. We had a memorable experience at Tri by Amaya and look forward to returning soon!

What a beautiful setting and the rooms were stunning as well as spacious. Stayed in the cinamon tower with great views to start and moved into a sunset villa as we extended for an extra night. Huge bathroom and patio doors you can open to the elements as nobody can see in. The infinity pool was fab. Long enough for a decent swim. Staff were always very helpful and we loved the food especially the local, Sri Lankan breakfast. Must be ordered the night before. We wanted a tranquil setting for a couple of days to relax before starting our tour of the island and it did not disappoint.

The cinamon tower has a terrace free for anyone to enjoy so if staying in the tower you will hear footsteps going up and on the room. East and west facing fir sunset and sunrise. Probably not ideal if a light sleeper.

Property has a stunning design, great location, beautiful rooms and absolutely fantastic pool. Food was excellent too.

I am rating it high but just have few things to mention for improvement: We were alone in the whole property when we stayed there and unfortunately there were no complimentary activities such as yoga or nature walk.This would have really elevated our experience. We only stayed one night but if it was longer we would have been bored most probably. I would definitely suggest to add more wellness activities as the hotel has a perfect location for it. Even retreats would be an amazing option. Moreover, hotel has an beautiful interior and furniture, it’s a shame that it is getting damaged by the rain etc., staff should take care of it a little more.

Our stay at this hotel was simply perfect. The location, the room, the cleanliness — everything exceeded our expectations. The staff was exceptional. A special thank you to Pupudu, who was incredibly professional, kind, and attentive throughout our stay. The pool bar team and the room service staff also deserve a special mention — they were consistently courteous, efficient, and went above and beyond to meet every single request we had. Thank you again to the entire team for such a flawless and luxurious stay.