We greatly enjoyed our couple of nights at Lavendish Wild Safari, from beginning to end! Ahead of time, the staff were able to set us up with a brilliant safari drive to kick off just after we arrived - and it was brilliant, we were lucky enough to be able to linger with a group of elephants that our excellent guide had spotted. Back at base, we really enjoyed the pool, room service, the excellent buffet supper, delicious breakfast, pleasant rooms and very comfortable beds. We also appreciated the help of the staff in confirming a local driver and vehicle for our onward journey.

The view from the bedroom was over the lake and absolutely beautiful. The swimming pool was an added bonus and kept really clean. Staff were really helpful. Food on offer was varied, the quality good and fairly priced. Room was a good size and comfortably furnished. They organised a safari at Wasgamuwa National Park for us, with collection from the hotel. This was outstanding in terms of the park, the guide, the driver and the animals we were able to see. (Recommend doing an afternoon safari as you see more).

There were a couple of dogs wandering around the swimming pool, but they appeared friendly enough,

Location. Wonderful staff. Clean room

Food was only offered on a buffet basis, but this was not made clear when we booked. On the night of our stay there was a large party on an escorted tour, who had pretty much devoured the lot when we went for dinner. As we were traveling independently and had booked D,B & B, it would have been nice to have been offered an a'la Carte option as there was very little choice left. Only a minor inconvenience as everything else was fine.

We like this hotel so much that we went back twice. Location is perfect for exploring the nearby wildlife park where we saw large herds of elephants with parents  and calves. Also lots of birds, mongoose, deer, and monkeys.  staff at the hotel are extremely helpful. Very friendly. The pool is great. Restaurant service very good with a standard but nicely cooked menu. 

A fridge in the room would be useful for travelling. Some fly screen on the balcony doors would allow sleeping without the air-conditioner which would be nice. 

Great location with beautiful view of the lake and overlooking Knuckles Range. It’s also the best hotel located close to Wasgamuwa National Park. Food is amazing here, one of the best local food we ever had in Sri Lanka, especially the Vegetarian Set and Sri Lankan breakfast! The staff were also courteous and efficient, although some of them don’t speak English, but it wasn’t a problem for us.

Internet connection in the room was weak but it works well in the reception counter.

Great location! Was very relaxing and quiet for a therapeutic getaway(: The customer service from reception was great. They went above and beyond to explain things to us as we were not from the area.

The lunch food wasn’t the best unfortunately. We ordered the thai noodles and fried rice and sadly only ate a few handfuls. More taste is required.

We had the best stay here in Sri Lanka so far! It was my boyfriends birthday and I only asked for a fruit basket to surprise him, but the staff had decorated our room with balloons and they sang happy birthday to him. We were both very pleasantly surprised. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with arranging a safari. Which we can also recommend because we saw lots of elephants from very close. Also the hotel it self is very nice. The pool and the room were lovely. We had a very nice sleep in the comfy bed. So we definitely recommend staying here!

Very nice and clean hotel. Large room, well equipped bathroom, swimming pool in the garden. Everyone was nice and helpful.

The only problem was with the food. Dinner was pretty much the same both nights and not really tasty. It would have been much better with real local food.

Lovely staff and good am facilities. We really enjoyed the safari. Go here if you want to see a lot of birds! And unspoiled wildlife, like elephants.

The food wasn't that enjoyable. It's kinda expensive and the taste was bland. However breakfast and packed lunch were good. The portions are to big.

It was in a very quiet location and a short drive from Wasgamuwa Park. The staff were very pleasant.

The hotel could do with a bit of money being spent to spruce it up. Its a little tired looking here and there. In particular the passages tp the rooms, where there were mosquitoes.