Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
Overview
Getting back to nature and immersing yourself in unspoilt destinations so different from your norm is an adventure for the mind and soul. This rejuvenating experience is what inspires Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, a beautiful rustic-chic resort located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province.
Built on a replica of the foundations of the nearby Ritigala ruins (an ancient palace turned monastery), the architecture and décor here have a regal resemblance, with warm gold and orange hues and scenic pathways that wind through the trees to each gorgeous retreat.
Close by to Minneriya National Park, which is home to over 300 elephants, there’s a chance you’ll see some smaller but just as wonderful wildlife around the resort. Relax by the pool as monkeys and squirrels chatter in the trees, or enjoy a Ceylon tea at The Veranda whilst listening to delightful bird call. The lodge has made the effort to restore its natural surroundings over the years, resulting in over 2000 trees being planted.
The cuisine here is just as elegant at the rest of the lodge. Ehala is a fantastic buffet restaurant featuring an array of different dishes – as well as a decadent dessert buffet, whilst The Lotus serves incredible food sourced from the resort’s very own farm. There’s ample opportunity for romantic destination dining too, including a secluded feast in the treetops, or a rose-petal strewn breakfast table right by the lake.