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Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana

5.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this national park property, where sun loungers surround the pool and the restaurant and bar offer delicious meals and drinks.

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Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana offers a tranquil escape in a national park. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore gardens, and relax by the outdoor pool. The property provides bike rentals for exploring, while the attentive staff creates a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 97 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Chalet | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Chalet

  • Garden view
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Habarana, Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana is in a national park. Ancient City of Sigiriya and Sigiriya Lion Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Minneriya National Park and Kaudulla National Park. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing. Visit our Habarana travel guide
Map
Kekirawa road, Laksirigama, Habarana, NC, 50150

What's nearby

  • The giant didn't seemed to be too pleased by the noise of the few safari jeeps around him near the Minneriya lake. He fled into the dense forest nearby. It seems like the increasing number of the vehicles entering the national park disturbs their usual life.
    Minneriya National Park
    14 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Sigiriya Lion Rock, Shutterstock ID 523787728, Purchase Order: -
    Ancient City of Sigiriya
    20 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Habarana Cultural Center
    8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Sigiriya Museum
    25 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Pidurangala Rock
    25 min drive - 9.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Avii's Place
    23 min drive
  • Iora Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Curry and Rice
    3 min drive
  • Magic Food Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Mom’s Kitchen
    2 min drive

About this property

Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana

Luxury hotel in a national park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, free newspapers, and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Taru Maia Habarana Habarana
Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana Hotel
Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana Habarana
Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana Hotel Habarana

Frequently asked questions

Does Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Habarana Cultural Center, Minneriya National Park, and Pidurangala Rock. Sigiriya Lion Rock and Ancient City of Sigiriya are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hidden-away property in a convenient location. Excellent staff, service, and rooms. Glad we found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, impeccably maintained with great staff. Clearly the best hotel on our two week trip across Sri Lanka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with warm and welcoming staff.. we had the most wonderful days at Taru Villas…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 4 hotels across Sri Lanka on our trip and this was by far the very best hotel we visited. It is such beautiful accommodation, thoughtfully designed. It's clean, modern, safe and you feeling totally immersed in the forest/jungle. The staff were beyond polite and helpful, always greeting us warmly - especially those in the dining area. The food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka, very authentic, catered to our needs (gluten free - even with gf bread) and so tasty. We would highly recommend this Taru Villas to anyone visiting. Also well located for Sigiriya (for the rock) and Minneriya Park (for the elephants). Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous boutique property. The staff were really great - helpful and friendly. Recommended for a trip to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From start to end, it was an extraordinary experience to stay at the Taru Villas Maia. Most friendly service, wonderful room, lovely pool area. Loved the good coffee and tea (and fresh milk!) in the room, very comfortable bedding and the big shower. Food (breakfast & dinner) was also outstanding. We mostly had Sri Lankan dishes and loved it. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Would return immediately!🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was amazing - the property is beyond beautiful and the staff is so nice so warm so efficient we loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The nicest hotel in many ways

Nice beds, wonderful architecture and large in the house/rooms. The most beautiful room we had on Sri Lanka. The food was amazing, we can really recommend this. The best ever tuna steak and a lot more. We spend 4 wonderful nights at Taru Villa Habarana. Nice pool as well. They have it all! So much to see in the surroundings. We can really recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt instantly relaxed and welcomed upon arrival. The grounds and pool are beautiful. Room was spacious and immaculate, we loved the variety of loose leaf teas in our room and delicious homemade biscuits that were replenished. The staff were the most attentive in our whole time in Sri Lanka. Things like coming with umbrellas on arrival to our car so we didn’t get wet, guiding us with a light to and from the dining area to our room each night, speaking to us about our travels and offering to be of service anytime we needed to enjoy our stay. Food was good, particularly the Sri Lankan dishes. Wine cannot be bought by the glass but if you get a bottle they will keep for the next night if unfinished which is a nice touch. We had such a great time on the couple of tours that we booked through the hotel. Highly recommend this boutique to unwind from busy activities during the day, it has a lovely private and boutique atmosphere. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experience

We had the most amazing stay at the Taru Villas. Wonderful room and overall architecture, excellent food, first class service and staff. What an experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil and luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taru Villas, Maia, Habarana is an amazing boutique hotel, where you felt completely by youself. The staff were amazing and always making sure we had a great stay. The food was very delicious and the rooms and pool very nice to relax in. I can really recommend this place for a nice and quiet place with lovely staff around you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taru villas at Habarana was absolutely amazing. Staff are exceptional and the accommodation is beautiful. Absolutely serene and a great choice of food and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, beautiful accommodation, excellent service, amazing food. I didn't want to leave, it felt like being in paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly had a great time at Taru villas. Huge thanks to all the staff who took care of us so well. The food was incredible and we spoke to the chef every meal, he's like an uncle to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Taru Villas team were such wonderful hosts to me and my wife. We loved the stay and particularly enjoyed the forest setting. The rooms are magnificent and incredibly well designed. Thank you to the team.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Stay here and never leave ! Food, staff and setting fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are architects and the property is one of the most architecturally significant modern properties in Sri Lanka blending vernacular architecture with modern design. It’s fabulous considering a slightly odd site accessed only via a new bridge. The architecture and furniture and some of the best I’ve seen. The staff are great and friendly. slightly too over attentive at meal times but that’s probably just me! The only shortfall is the integration of the amenities into the overall operation - it needs a designated bar (apparently in the works) as after dinner the only option is to go to your villa room. Not a problem per se but would be nice to socialise a bit after. During the day if you hang out at the property we missed some attentive drinks and snacks being considered for the pool area (lovely pool overlooking the pady fields!) when you felt slightly left to your own devises. If this was a soho house there would be someone around acknowledging your presence and servicing from time to time - you have to go and find the staff who then they snap into action. A bit snoozy if you are trying to have a fun time! - major issue is the lack of variety of drinks - beers and wines only - I could have done with a gin and tonic or two beside the pool - slightly not understanding why management haven’t worked this out (I know licensing is tricky in Sri Lanka) as I would have probably spent 50% more on my extra/ ove bill (over and above the half board) if this had been worked through 4/5!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing boutique hotel with a great relaxing atmosphere. One area of improvement would be on drink selection and prices, as these were limited and pricey. All staff fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely stunning. We had a wonderful 4 night stay and weee treated like we were the only guests there. Nothing was too much trouble. We organised all our trips through the hotel and had a wonderful time. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional villas - stay here if going to Sogiriy

Taru Villas was exceptional! From the moment we walked in, the team could not do enough to help us - they were all fantastic. The rooms are beautiful and bathroom stunning. Loved the pool area, which was very peaceful. Food was fabulous in the restaurant as well. If you’re going to Dambulla / Sigiriya, stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although our overall rating is good and individual people were really motivated to take good care, we somehow missed the Sri Lankan authenticity. Food was mediocre, really not what I expect from a five star hotel. Management should be more interconnected. We recognized some issues: We booked additional nights via a different platform. I informed people before our arrival and at arrival about it so that we do not have to change room. However, at the end of our first booking, we did not receive room service anymore and were asked for late checkout payment in the afternoon because we were still staying in the room. I had to explain several times that I made another reservation for the following night. Only with recurring request, we received the services that were booked. To summarize, people individual‘s effort was amazing, but their integration into a well managed service body was lacking from our observation. Rooms are really the highlight in this hotel. Clean and beautiful. The hotel property is located in an areal of untouched „farmland“. It is beautiful of course, but I would expect a more maintained property from a five star hotel…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel room we’ve had. Beautiful location and property and awesome food, really well adjusted to my wife’s gluten intolerance. the employees really care and go above and beyond. Absolutely great! Well done and keep it up. Only 2 small pieces of advice for the management because I know you care about it: 1. Increase number of towels in the rooms, 1 per day is not enough in the outside bathroom because things stay moisty 2. Do room service when guests are at breakfast. We often were out of the room several hours in a row and then the room wasn’t cleaned yet. It then had to be cleaned when we wanted to be in it. Apart from that 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wijnand

This was one of the most amazing stays we
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026