at a Glance.
Star Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Type
Resort
Location
Sustainable Luxury Wilderness Lodge
Hotel Category
Wilderness / Sustainability / Adventure
Ideal For
Nature Lovers, Photographers, Honeymooners
Style
Sustainable Luxury Wilderness Lodge
Price / Night
Why Stay Here
Sri Lanka’s first Net Zero luxury reserve
Between the salt-kissed edge of the Indian Ocean and the untamed silence of Yala’s forests, a new story of luxury takes root.
Jetwing Jungle Lodge is not a hotel; it’s a philosophy — of living lightly, listening deeply, and treading gently on Sri Lanka’s wildest soil.
“Here, comfort doesn’t conquer nature — it coexists.”
Built entirely with natural materials, powered by the sun and wind, and designed for just 10 exclusive dwellings, Jetwing Jungle Lodge is Sri Lanka’s first net-zero wilderness resort — a place where luxury breathes with responsibility.
Overview / About the Property
Carved into the buffer zone of Yala National Park, the lodge balances refinement and wilderness.
Its design — by Sri Lankan architects inspired by termite mounds and sand dunes — mirrors nature’s geometry. Timber, mud, coir, and copper merge into open pavilions that vanish into the landscape
Every structure is solar-powered, water-harvested, and built without cutting a single mature tree.
Sithiyam Insider: “It’s the only place in Sri Lanka where you can fall asleep to the sea and wake to an elephant’s footsteps.”
Why Stay Here
- Sri Lanka’s first Net Zero luxury lodge
- Private 10-dwelling concept with butler service
- Seamless fusion of architecture and ecology
- Personalised safaris and wellness journeys
- Ideal for luxury couples and eco-seekers
Sithiyam Insider: “If you love Wild Coast Tented Lodge — this is its next evolution in soul.”
Accommodation & Rooms
Ten eco-dwellings — each a self-contained sanctuary — combine hand-crafted wood, canvas, and stone with deep privacy.
- Jungle Dwellings – Elevated tents facing forest canopies; ideal for Adventure Travellers.
- Lagoon Dwellings – Waterfront pavilions with plunge pools; perfect for Couples and Honeymooners.
- Ocean Suites – Glass-walled sanctuaries where sunrise hits the bed; curated for Luxe Guests and Photographers.
All rooms include personal butler service, outdoor decks, and natural ventilation that replaces air-conditioning.
Pro Tip: Choose a Lagoon Dwelling during migration season (Nov–Feb) for birdlife views rivaling any safari.
Location & Accessibility
Located on Sri Lanka’s south-east coast — 25 minutes from Yala National Park Gate and 4 hours from Colombo. Access via Tissamaharama or Weerawila air transfers.
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Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Dining & Culinary Experience
The culinary philosophy is field-to-fork, forest-to-flavour.
Ingredients are sourced from on-site organic gardens or nearby farming villages.
Jungle Table — Open-air restaurant serving plant-forward Sri Lankan cuisine and sustainable seafood.
The Watering Hole Bar — Craft cocktails made with local botanicals and coconut arrack.
Private Bush Dinners — Lantern-lit meals under acacia trees, guided by your naturalist-host.
“Dining here is communion — not consumption.”
Sithiyam Offer: Book via Sithiyam to enjoy a private bush-dinner upgrade or guided sunrise yoga session. Reserve Your Stay →
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Spa & Wellness
The Forest Spa Pavilion is an open-air retreat surrounded by frangipani and birdsong.
Traditional Ayurveda meets aromatherapy using oils pressed on-site.
Signature treatments: Forest Aroma Massage / Coconut Body Polish / Cooling Neem Wrap.
Pro Tip: Schedule a Neem Wrap after a full day’s safari; it soothes sun-touched skin and refreshes the spirit.
Similar & Recommended Hotels
- Jetwing Yala — Coastal wild luxury with direct beach access.
- Wild Coast Tented Lodge — Architectural marvel next to Yala.
- Jetwing Kaduruketha — Eco-farm retreat in the highlands.
- Ulagalla Resort — Cultural luxury set in rural Anuradhapura.
CTA: Explore Sithiyam’s Wilderness Collection →
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Nearby Attractions
- Yala National Park: Sri Lanka’s iconic wildlife reserve.
- Bundala National Park: UNESCO wetland and bird sanctuary.
- Kataragama Temple: Ancient multi-faith pilgrimage site.
- Kirinda Beach: Secluded bay for sunrise walks.
- Weerawila Sanctuary: Lakes and flamingos in season.
Pro Tip: Visit Bundala in the early morning — the light turns the salt lakes to silver.
Experiences & Facilities
Jetwing Jungle Lodge rewrites what a safari stay can be: intimate, ethical, deeply sensory.
Signature Experiences:
- Private Yala and Bundala safaris with naturalist guides
- Nocturnal wildlife walks within the reserve
- Coastal cycling trails and birdwatching pontoon rides
- Tree-planting ceremonies for guests
- Outdoor cinema nights under starlight
Facilities: Infinity pool, nature library, open-air gym, photography workshops.
Sithiyam Insider: Request the “Rivers & Roots” guided experience — a half-day journey linking Yala’s eco-zones from coast to forest.
Insider Tips for Guests
Pro Tip: Carry neutral-coloured clothing for safaris — wildlife spots you before you spot them.
Sithiyam Insider: Stay two nights minimum to feel the rhythm of the forest.
Editor’s Note: The lodge feels less visited and more discovered — exactly as intended.
Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Guests call it “the future of eco-luxury in Sri Lanka.”
They praise the silence, sustainability story, and personal attention from the Jetwing naturalist team.
Sustainability & Design Ethos
- 100 % solar and biomass energy
- On-site water bottling and recycling
- Zero-plastic operations
- Rewilding project with native trees and grasslands
- Waste-to-energy biogas for staff kitchens
The resort’s ambition is to become Sri Lanka’s first Carbon Negative hospitality project by 2030
Fact File - Jetwing Jungle Lodge
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“Luxury is lightness — leaving no trace but wonder.”
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Conclusion
Jetwing Jungle Lodge is Sri Lanka’s answer to the future of luxury — intimate, intelligent, and invisible to nature.
Between forest and sea, it proves that true comfort comes from connection, not consumption.
Experience Jetwing Jungle Lodge with Sithiyam Travel — where luxury meets authenticity.
