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Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Crouched among the bushland on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a remote safari camp made up of luxurious, cocoon-like lodgings. Inspired by the egg-shaped boulders strewn across the beach, the tents have a unique, dome-like shape that’s crafted from thick French canvas. On the inside, they recall a time of great expeditions, featuring teak floors, leather chairs and freestanding copper bath tubs – but there’s also WiFi, a sound system and air-conditioning, keeping you cool and connected. There’s an open-air restaurant, sumptuous spa and an infinity pool on site, but the greatest attraction is just outside the lodge itself: Yala National Park, one of the most wildlife-rich areas in the whole of Sri Lanka.

The lodge sits on a tree-clad stretch of Sri Lanka’s southern coastline, just outside Yala National Park.

Room Types

Cocoon Suite

Inspired by the egg-shaped boulders scattered around the lodge, these 55sq m tented suites have thick canvas walls, vaulted ceilings, teak-framed windows and a decked area looking out over the bushland. Arranged in clusters of four, the cocoons are grouped around watering holes, attracting an abundance of wildlife for you to admire from the comfort of your deck. Inside, the tents recall the golden age of travel and exploration, featuring teak floors, leather-backed chairs, writing desks and king-size four poster beds. Each has a freestanding copper bath tub, a walk-in shower with a rainfall head, and twin sinks. There’s also free WiFi; a minibar; Sonos sound system; air-conditioning; coffee machine; tea-making facilities; free bottled water; and Ophir bath products. If you're staying with children, there's an extra $160 charge per child, per night.

from £1812

Cocoon Pool Suite

Occupying prime spots along the beachfront, these 55sq m suites have a spacious wooden deck with a private, kidney-shaped plunge pool overlooking the ocean. Crafted from thick French canvas, each luxury tent has a vaulted ceiling and large, teak-framed windows; the interiors recall the golden era of travel and exploration, featuring teak floors, leather-backed chairs, writing desks and king-size four-poster beds. Each suite has an open-plan bathroom with a freestanding copper bath tub, a walk-in rainfall shower and twin sinks. There’s also free WiFi; a minibar; Sonos sound system; air-conditioning; coffee machine; tea-making facilities; free bottled water; and Ophir bath products. If you're staying with children, there's an extra $160 charge per child, per night.

from £2302

Family Cocoon Pool Suite

These family-sized suites are made up of a 55sq m master cocoon and a 20sq m ‘urchin’ tent, giving children a space of their own. The main tent has a vaulted ceiling, large, teak-framed windows and a wooden deck. Inside, it’s furnished in a style that recalls the golden age of travel and exploration, showcasing a teak floor, dark leather chairs, a writing desk and a king-size four-poster bed. The open-plan bathroom has a freestanding copper bath tub, walk-in rainfall shower and twin sinks. There’s also free WiFi; a minibar; Sonos sound system; air-conditioning; coffee machine; tea-making facilities; free bottled water; and Ophir bath products. Connected by a wooden footbridge, the ‘urchin’ tent contains twin beds, lounge chairs, a thick-piled carpet and a small ensuite bathroom. If you're staying with children, there's an extra $160 charge per child, per night.

from £2100

Location

Palatupana, Yala, 82600

£1812 / night

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