Guest Reviews

"Really relaxing place to stay. The property is really beautiful and great to explore. Make sure you visit the little pools and get a natural fish foot spa!" - Caity, January, 2019

"Idyllic rain forest retreat in a secluded and beautiful location. Karina & Sam have done amazing things here, building up the lodges from scratch while being sensitive to their environment. The lodges are beautifully set, overlooking the valley which is full of amazing tropical trees and a huge range of wildlife including monkeys, birds and so on. Karina and Sam have put much love and effort into this place, I wish them well and I'm sure everyone staying here will be as happy and impressed as we were." - Mike, February 2019

"This is the most beautiful place and the food is incredible. We very much enjoyed our stay." - Sarah, December 2018

"We loved our stay with Sam and Karina ... it is truly idyllic. The hillside stream is beautiful to bathe in, there is an outdoor shower created by Sam and the 'mud hut' was fabulously decorated and had quirky design features. Sitting in the deckchairs so close to the undergrowth was a great experience and we spotted chameleons and colourful birds and even swooping bats at night. We recommend staying here for a retreat experience." - Toby, March 2020

"This place is amazing. Set on the side of a valley, set within and surrounded by rainforest. They are in the process of making a natural pool and large yoga space, I'm sure will be so beautiful when finished - I'd like to think I'll be back in a couple of years to see it. It was so good to be able to drink the tap water- it comes from their own spring and tastes great!" - Jinny, February 2020

"Stunning location and lovely room." - Ricky, March 2017

"We really enjoyed staying with Sam and Karina. They have made themselves a very lovely place which has a great and peaceful energy we really enjoyed staying in :) Surrounded by nothing but the jungle and a creek it is a full nature retreat for sure." - Simon, March 2020

"The nature sanctuary lies nestled in a beautiful old forest with a stunning river that runs through the property. Carinas and Sams life project and their self-build beautiful little houses are an experience for true nature lovers that love peace and quiet. The property has an abundance of species from local fruit to spice varieties." - Kat, February 2020

"The mystic sanctuary is a place to reconnect, to slow down, to heal. This place is much more than accommodation. I am sure I will come back here one day <3" - Dominika, November 2019

"Karina and Sam did an amazing job in creating a wonderful little jungle paradise in a very secluded area. The clay house was beautiful and the jungles around it too. They also help organising very nice activities- we did the rainforest tour and that was really worth a while." - Yevgeniya, April 2018

"We stayed two nights and I wish we could have stayed longer because this place is just stunning. We got so much help from them with our bus connections and they also organized our jungle tour. The food was really good and selfmade Sri lankan food. When we opened the doors in our mudhouse we were able to see many monkeys and the nature sounds there were beautiful. Definetly a place to go." - Charlotte, February 2017

"Best place in sri lanka. If your nature lovers Looking for a unique kind of an adventure -this not less than amazing and peaceful place will suit you'll perfectly Decorated with all fine tuning, combined perfectly with the environment, great shower, with jungle view..what else to say.. We spent 2 nights only..and hope very much to come back again.. wonderful experience" - Dan, July 2019

"The Perfect Eco Retreat | The Highlight Of Our Trip. If you're a wildlife lover and want to truly immerse yourself in the nature - look no further than Natural Mystic! So far it's been the highlight of our trip through Sri Lanka and we left feeling like we found a true hidden gem! Everything about our stay we enjoyed, we had the most beautiful balcony which overlooks the forest, we watched eagles nesting, monkeys clambering and feeding in the trees in front, lots of amazing bird species and our favourite - the giant squirrels who put on a show for us everyday. The walk around the grounds is great and there are many natural pools to explore. We will definitely return on our next Sri Lanka trip!" - Julia, February 2020

"Exceptional. Natural Mystic Sanctuary is as wonderful as the name suggests! Nestled in the rainforest, it is a true piece of paradise surrounded by nature. Karina and Sam are remarkable individuals who have created something really special whilst maintaining their close connection to the environment, supporting local people and the local economy. A real highlight was being able to cool off in the waterfalls and pools in the river" - Polly, March 2020

"Nature at its best. This is one of the rare settings that you do not find every day. We stayed here three nights and completely cleared our minds. We felt one with nature." - Nikolaos, February 2020

"A slice of jungle paradise. So peaceful and surrounded by nature. The bungalow we stayed in as a family was really well designed, comfortable and fitted seamlessly into it's surroundings. We stayed here for 2 nights with children 6yrs and 9yrs. We went swimming in the waterfall/river and had many lovely walks close to the property." - Rebecca, January 2020

"Such a nice and big house where we were stayed. Nature is amazing." Galina, January 2020

"Fabulous. A true nature lovers' paradise! This place is located middle in the beautiful lushy garden/ tea plantations. Lots of monkeys, birds and other creatures are at your doorstep. Beautiful views from your cabana's terrace." - Maja January 2020

"The location was fantastic. A nature lovers dream. The friendly owners have put a lot of effort into this lovely unspoilt countryside property. My deluxe room had a well thought out decor with a lovely bathroom and terrific shower. Very recommendable accommodation with the only noise of nature itself." - Robert, December 2019

"Exceptional. Amazing location. Beautifully and decorated accommodation." - Sally, October 2019

"This was heaven on earth for me. Totally immersed in nature. The sights and sounds were spell binding. This off the grid venture for Sam and Karina the owners is a total success as they follow their dream to create a haven of peace and tranquility.. the accommodation was great." - Alison, March 2019

"We loved the care that was taken of the natural environment by Karina and Sam. It felt that, for us as tourists we could have a more positive economic effect by encouraging such a great endeavor as well as supporting local people. In exchange our family were able to spend time in an exquisitely beautiful place. We were sad to leave and would definitely return if we could." - Christine, March 2019

"A beautiful retreat. This is a fantastic location with lovely views and super rooms. Rooms were large and comfortable" - Jenny, January 2019

"Beautiful and peaceful remote location. Lovely peaceful surrounds, truly in the rain forest. Had the best sleep we've had in a long time." - Joanna December 2018

"Love this place very much! I have 2 tranquil and relaxed nights there. Wish I could spend more time in this amazing rainforest, and I definitely will come back while second visit in Sri Lanka." - Ying, February 2018

"It is beautiful. Eco at its best. It's peaceful and aesthetic in every way. For us as a family it was perfect." - Catherine December 2018

"A natural, beautiful and very special place to stay. I can't say enough good things about Sam and Karinas beautiful guest house. It's set in an amazing natural garden and forest so you have total peace and quiet with nature on the doorstep (fireflies, lizards, monkeys, birds) and a river to dip into. The accommodation is first class - very natural, clean and tasteful and the food was really delicious. I simply had the best stay here during my time in Sri Lanka." - Sarah, August 2018

"A Gem in the Jungle. This place is incredible. The location is the real topper here. The views over the leafy valley are breathtaking, especially from a hammock! You can explore several trails into the jungle around the house, including a water where they have built a natural shower. The room is clean and the shower is powerful and hot - overall very comfortable and clean." - Benjamin, August 2018

"a peaceful retreat in nature. this is a really special place away from all the noise and hustle and bustle. It really does feel like a sanctuary and we enjoyed our short visit very much. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into making it a peaceful retreat and it is definitely worth the effort to get there. the kids loved the waterfall and the cleaner fish and the fire flies at night. highly recommend this place for families and everyone." - travellingclan, August 2018

"What Karina, Sam and her team have built here is not to say, a little bit of a healing world, a sanctuary. With so much attention to detail that can be found in the outside!" - Anemone, October 2018

"It was very idyllic (double room with terrace)! We were able to relax well. The four poster bed was gorgeous." - Stefan, April 2019

"Beautiful place, in the middle of the forest. The room was very spacious and comfortable, not to mention the beautiful terrace with hammock to enjoy the sounds of nature. Excellent breakfast and dinner, with fresh products from the Sanctuary. Special mention for the natural "fish spa" at the foot of the waterfall! We loved our stay!" - Aurélie, March 2019

"The facility is beautiful and good. everything tastes of love, care and consistency. It comes from an ecological and sustainable view of tourism and fully implements it. The accommodations are beautiful and tastefully decorated and nature will play a continuous symphony just for you." - Roberta, January 2019

"What a great place! I enjoyed every minute there and can only warmly recommend it to everyone! I think it needs more sustainable tourism and should definitely be supported: the water from a natural spring, solar power and delicious vegetables and fruits from their own "garden"." - Antje, January 2019

"This is probably my favorite destination on my trip to Sri Lanka! I recommend it to all nature lovers. You will find the tranquility you long wanted! I stayed in a private room away from the main inn. Besides having a full bathroom in your room, there is a natural shower outside. A river and some trails make our stay enjoyable." - Valérie, October 2018

"Hammock at the door. Extremely beautiful view. Ecological. Beautiful garden. Special experience." - Snoetje, August 2018

"The setting is magnificient in nature, with many birds, langure monkeys, squirrels, comfortable and nicely decorated room." - Anonymous, April 2019

"The most relaxing 2 days in Sri Lanka" - Zac, January 2020