The UNESCO design award-winning Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a spectacular luxury tented camp stunningly located where the jungle meets a pristine beach, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The unique design blends a style featuring soaring, curved, organic structures that are an eye-widening architectural triumph. The bamboo-clad, open-air restaurant and bar are positioned beside a turquoise infinity pool, perfectly complementing the Yala bushland-and-beach setting.
Wild Coast is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association of unique hotels and restaurants owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs – most often families – who are passionate about their craft and deeply committed to forging warm, lasting relationships with their guests. Conceived by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers and founders of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of boutique Relais & Chateaux resorts offers discerning travelers a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka with a range of authentic experiences. This “best of Sri Lanka” circuit features five distinctive resorts, being one of them Wild Coast Tented Lodge beach-side at Yala National Park.
The Cocoon suites at Wild Coast Tented Lodge feature interiors that blend ‘expedition chic’ with contemporary design innovations. These luxurious suites include freestanding handmade copper bathtubs, four-poster beds, and whimsical campaign furnishings, all set against soaring vaulted ceilings. The double-height glass and canvas facades provide panoramic jungle views, reinforcing the immersive experience of staying in these unique accommodations.
Dining at Wild Coast Tented Lodge is an integral part of the experience, with local cuisine playing a central role. Each dish reflects the connection to nature, the island home, and the progressive creativity of the chefs with a menu that offers traditional Sri Lankan flavours with a modern twist, aiming to nurture and nourish body and mind. The kitchen embraces seasonal produce and works with small local producers, farmers, and fishermen to ensure the ingredients are wholesome, nutritious, and clean.
The dynamic and passionate chefs at Wild Coast Tented Lodge bring unique styles and food philosophies, creating one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, inviting guests to indulge in farm-to-table dining.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge designs an authentic and intimate exploration into the essence of Sri Lanka by offering curate experiences that combine fun, adventure, and pampering with holistic wellness. Additionally, families can enjoy a range of engaging activities, with special selections for kids to ensure a perfect getaway for all.
In the 13th century, explorer Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “La più bella isola delle sue dimensioni in tutto il mondo” – the finest island of its size in all the world. This tiny island with a huge heart boasts astonishingly beautiful and diverse landscapes, specially around Yala National Park, where guests can witness a rich array of wildlife, including a dense leopard population, elephants, sloth bears, and a big variety of exotic bird species, perfect for wildlife safaris.
The staff offers a warmly welcoming approach, proudly sharing the natural treasures of the island’s rich, complex history reflected in their vibrant culture and immersive spirituality, including Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, and Hindu influences. This diversity is part of what makes the service very unique, bringing their rich cultural heritage to their roles, while improving the overall guest experience.
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