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Martin's Simple Lodge

| Sinharaja Rainforest, Galle, Sri Lanka
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3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Wellingtonshropshire
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Martins Lodge is the only lodge in the Sinharaja rainforest. We first went here about 5 years ago and was very simple then but has been upgraded over the years, but please still do not expect too much.It is a very simple lodge living alongside Mr Martin and his family who cook you basic but tasty homemade meals, Dahl, fresh... More

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Staffordshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Very basic but ok and in a stunning location. A good place to stay to visit Sinharaja as it avoids the hour jeep ride up and down each day. Could be easily improved without spending a great deal More

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Seattle, Washington
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights in January. It is truly a simple lodge but you are so close to the park, it is peaceful, and the simple home cooked Sri Lanka food served is fabulous. I would advise putting your luggage on the jeep that picks you up from the town and getting off the jeep... More

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Cambridge
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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This is not your average holiday hotel. It is what it says it is and that is an eco lodge secluded in the rain forest. The bedroom was clean, the shower adequate, the toilet was temperamental and the wash hand basin emptied on your feet, but we spent very little time in the room. It did get very cold at... More

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Daintree
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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While it may be an adventure to get to Mr Martins, it is well worth it. Yes, the facilities are basic, but the location and the effort Martin's daughters put into keeping you comfortable and well fed, make it a delightful place to stay. We had three nights here, with two full days of walking in the park (Martin's is... More

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UK
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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Martin's Simple Lodge is what is says on the tin, 'Simple'. The rooms are very basic but clean and the women who looked after us worked very hard to see that we were comfortable. Yes, the ride up is either terrifying or exciting depending what type of person you are but the views are stunning especially the view from the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

This Lodge is in the Sinharaja Rainforest and is 3.5 km from the Forest headquarters. The trouble is it is up a track only negotiable by Jeep and the "road" is a boulder strewn track up the side of the hill with a steep drop on one side. Not a journey for the feint hearted - it takes nearly and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011
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This place is basic but clean and apparently the only place so close to the park--it's surrounded by forest. It's up a very rough track and Martin sent a 4 wheeler for us from the main road, but it adds quite a bit to your costs. Everyone says that Martin is very knowledgeable being a former ranger, but I suspect... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010
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Set on a hillside, surrounded by dense rainforest, visited everyday by emerald doves, junglefowl, blue magpies, grey hornbills, Indian pittas and other birds, with a resident water monitor just outside, Martin's Lodge is birder heaven! The facilities are very basic, and vegetarians may not have too many options, but when one is in the lap of nature like the Sinharaja... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2007
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This is the only Lodge which is 200 meters away from the entrance to World heritage sinharaja rain forest. Basic but clean accomodation provided with hot & cold water facilities.Village style simple sri lankan foods are served. Ideal location to observe birds while enjoying a cup of tea.The owner is Mr. Martin Wijesingha is a well known character with Sinharaja.He... More

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