Jungle Tide

We loved our stay at Jungle Tide. The room was very comfortable with lovely French doors opening into the verandah, which looked over the gardens and views to Kandy. It’s a fair way out of Kandy but very peaceful and cool. Rani cooked us fabulous food, I would recommend if you stay here to take half board because there are few restaurants nearby. The common lounge and dining area is lovely and there are loads of books and games to keep you busy. The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed a swim in the lovely clean pool. Highly recommended.

Back exactly 2yrs after our first stay at Jungle Tide. Although Sally and Jerry were not around, Rani and Martin made us feel at home. The room and toilet were clean and well appointed. The food was awesome. Hoppers and roti is a must have! The weather was lovely and on the 2nd night it rained making it quite chilly. Loved waking up to birds chirping and warm sunlight coming through the curtains. Suki and Tofee kept us company on our excursions in the vicinity. Will be back soon! ❤

I lived with Sally and Jerry for a week , My experience is beyond the words , they coulden't be more kind to me , I had amazing meals at the table sitting together , having great talk while drikning a cup of tea or coffee. I definitely recommend you to visit this sweet guesthouse with a load of stories buried inside the home.

I have been to Jungle Tide on several occasions: with colleagues as a break from work in Kandy, with my husband on holiday, and with a group of friends for a delicious home cooked lunch . The atmosphere is a cosy, family home but with wonderful stylish, modern bed rooms and bathrooms and great Sri Lankan or western food. Jungle Tide is in the middle of tea plantations: walk through tea bushes or just sit and relax in the garden or by the pool. The welcome from Sally and Gerry(or Rani and Martin) is warm and friendly staying at Jungle Tide is excellent value for money. I love staying here because its stylish but comfortable , friendly , good food and great value. Thank you Sally and Gerry

Jungle Tide is a half hour tuk tuk drive from Kandy. Up in the hills the air is clean and a much more pleasant temperature than Kandy. The bungalow has several bright and airy rooms each with bathroom and veranda space. The house is surrounded by gardens with views across to the Knuckles Range. Sally and Jerry are wonderful hosts and are happy to arrange transport and suggest itineraries. The evening meals vary between western and Sri Lankan cuisine and all delicious. I fully recommend Jungle Tide as a starting point from which to explore central Sri Lanka.

We recently stayed at Jungle Tide in Sri Lanka and had an amazing experience. The hosts, Jerry and Sally, were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Communication before our trip was outstanding and they even helped us book a taxi for our travels. Our family of four, including two kids, had a wonderful time and everything went smoothly. The accommodation is stunning and the nature surrounding it is breathtaking. I highly recommend Jungle Tide to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.

I came to Jungle Tide in Hanthana mainly do my bird photography. This is an amazing place for bird lovers as it blends with both Wet zone and dry zone Aves. Yello yeared bulbul became my fav till I depart JT. Also i spoted many species including Sri Lanka White Eye (Endemic) followed by some other endemics as SL Jungle Fowl, SL Grey Hornbill, Brown Capped Babbler, black capped bulbul. This place is really unique with surrounded mountains. Also they have a track made for bird watching. Rooms are really cleaned, comfortable and spacious. Food is made to local cuisines and it is very tasty. Sally and Gerry are the owners of the place which offers you a dedicated service filled with unexplainable hospitality till you leave. Any one looking for a place to board, I recommend the Jungle Tide for you to experience.

This is our third visit to Jungle Tide. We just keep coming back! It feels very homely, comfortable and relaxing. My children and I are very much at home here. Travelling Sri Lanka with an 8 and 10 year old child can have its challenges, however Jungle Tide offers a great haven for the kids; plenty of lawn space, badminton, a swimming pool, chickens with eggs to collect (ask Rani), resident wildlife (monkeys, chameleons, parrots, fireflies, eagles and much more) friendly dogs that love to go on walks, plenty of board games and children’s books for quality down time. Sally & Jerry also offer western cuisine home favourites like lasagnes and apple crumbles which can be a welcome rest bite from Sri Lankan cuisine for the children. However, if you love Sri Lankan cuisine like my husband and I, Ranis food is fabulous. Her hoppers and vegetable curries were the best I have tasted in Sri Lanka. You just need to request what you’d prefer! Jungle Tide is a Homestay 35 minutes from Kandy in the Hantana tea area. The road is now sealed all the way with the exception of the final 300m to the house. Several previous reviews mentioned access issues, but know that this has largely improved since. If taking a tuk tuk from Kandy it is 1000 rupees to get here and tuk tuks make it all the way to the Homestays front door with no trouble. As it is a Homestay, the hosts work hard to make you feel at home versus wait on you like a hotel. I suggest three days as a good length of time here. Spend your first day relaxing, take a walk amongst the tea plantations and take in the incredible scenery of the Hantana area (Jerry and Sally have walk guide cards to help), play some badminton or swim, pick a book from the exceptional library, spot wild life, take in the views from the balcony and unwind. If you want to spend all your time in Kandy city, dine in Kandy restaurants each night and be located near the city hustle and bustle, Jungle Tide isn’t going to be the ideal location. Having said this, if you want the bonus of peace, serenity, nature with the capacity to visit Kandy, Jungle Tide is the perfect compromise. It is also worth noting that Jungle Tide provide three comfortable guest rooms in the main house. Each opens on to the colonial style balcony that in turn opens on to the lawn and sweeping views. As it is located in the cooler high country, AC is not required and the ceiling fans were enough. We slept very comfortably. Note that for families, there is also a more budget option called Mulberry cottage which is great value for travelling families. It has a master with double bed and a second bedroom with bunks, it’s own bathroom, kitchen and living space and is located by the stream. I highly recommend Jungle Tide to those seeking peace, happy children, good home cooking and the option to visit the sites of Kandy or nearby areas.

We have just finished a wonderful 2 week stay at the new Mulberry Cottage at Jungle Tide. The cottage is great, comfortable and cosy with a very well stocked kitchen for preparing food and in a great spot next to an idyllic stream. Sally and Jerry, the owners are fantastic. We enjoyed lots of interesting conversations and some amazing food. Views from the main lawn over the mountains are gorgeous and we did a really nice walk called the tea pickers trail. We also enjoyed the excellent swimming pool and can't forget the adorable dogs Suki and Toffee! Thanks Sally and Jerry!