Blue Magpie Lodge Sinharaja

We want to play Magpie Resort as a group of friends looking to do some bird watching and a rainforest tour. The accomadation is great with Wi-Fi, the rooms are clean and just what you need. The resort owner can organise guides and a 4x4 to take you into the National Park. My one word of advice is the book online because the price on the door is going to be about 40 dollars more than the online price

We had a very enjoyable stay here. Having arrived mid-afternoon, we thought we had missed lunch but, no, we were offered a lovely lunch along with a very warm welcome. The location is near the rainforest park gate (c.1.2km) and it is very tranquil lodge, with a lot of wildlife in and around such as monitor lizard, bats, squirrels and an amazing variety of birdlife. The manager arranged a guide for us to undertake a 7km hike in the rainforest next day, which was tremendous. At the lodge, the food was very good indeed and the service was very attentive. Our room was rather basic, but this is a basic lodge, so all was fine from our perspective. We had AC and a lovely area to sit outside the room with a table and 2 chairs. My Wife and I really enjoyed our stay

During our two-night stay, we had a lovely and relaxing time. The hotel's convenient location allowed us to easily explore the Sinharaja Rain Forest. Staff were friendly and helpful, and to top it all off, the food was delicious. One of the highlights of our stay was the beautiful stream located just across the road. It was the perfect spot to take a refreshing dip and unwind. Having stayed here for the second time, I can recommend it to the others. It is an ideal location for nature lovers, as well as anyone seeking a retreat from the city to recharge and unwind.

Great location close to Sinharaja forest entrance with beautiful scenery. Our room was very clean, and the staff were helpful. We enjoyed a dip in the beautiful stream opposite. Blue Magpie lodge is a good spot for those who love nature and enjoy bird watching.

We stayed in the deluxe rooms, which was very comfortable with AC and hot warer. The hotel is very close to the Sinharaja entrance and also there are lots of birds surrounding the hotel. Food was delicious and enjoyed the natural stream in front of the property. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Magpie lodge and definitely come again.

This was a terrible experience. The bedlinen was blood stained. The toilet leaked into the shower. The room was dirty. Advertised as having hot water but had none. Broken screens on ill fitting windows meant mosquitos in abundance and such like. I was bitten by bed bugs. I would never stay there again. I am a seasoned traveller and been visiting countries like India and such for 40 years. Apparently this lodge is owned by a government minister ( he should be ashamed if this is what he presents to tourists).