Where the Indian Ocean meets the Jungle.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge is adjacent to the Yala National Park, renowned for its dense leopard population. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated in a stunning location where the jungle meets a pristine beach, overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Tea, Sea, and Safari.
Conceived by the Fernando family, Sri Lankan tea producers & founders of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, Resplendent Ceylon’s collection of small, luxury resorts offer the discriminating traveler a remarkable circuit across Sri Lanka, with a range of authentic experiences, while contributing towards local communities & the environment through the MJF Foundation & Dilmah Conservation.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge’s unique design, masterminded by a consortium of Dutch, English and Sri Lankan designers, blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape thanks to the use of carefully selected natural materials. The use of arched fabric structures allows each of the twenty eight cocoon tents to take on the shape and color of the rocks and boulders that lay scattered nearby, whilst a clever layout in the shape of a leopard’s paw print alludes to the area’s most famous resident.
The uniquely shaped tents, called Cocoons & Urchins, truly represent a luxury five star resort room under canvas, offering all amenities including air-conditioning.
Cocoon Suites boast soaring vaulted ceilings, offering jungle views from the double-height double glazed facades. The interiors fuse colonial expedition chic with contemporary design innovations, from freestanding handmade copper bathtubs to sumptuous four-poster beds. Teak floors and canvas walls complement dark leather touches and repurposed metallic hardware for an eclectic and design-led aesthetic. The Cocoons are dotted around watering holes attracting wildlife, which can be viewed from outdoor decks.
Four secluded beach-side Cocoon Pool Suites also offer private plunge pools.
The Family Cocoon Suites sport an adjoining twin-bedded 20m2 Urchin, perfect for older kids, offering privacy and space for parents and children alike. All rooms offer air conditioning, teak floors, Wi-Fi, included minibar & Sonos audio.
The open-air bamboo-clad Bar and Dining Pavilion – designed to mirror the boulders scattered across the golden beach beyond – wrap around the resort’s enormous free-form swimming pool. Guests can enjoy creative daily-changing menus of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the restaurant, as well as sun downer cocktails and picnics al fresco on the sand dunes, watching dusk settle over the Indian Ocean. The library doubles up as an educational centre where guests learn about the wildlife in the park and watch documentaries, further explained by the lodge’s expert guides.
CUISINE
At Wild Coast Tented Lodge you’ll be treated to an array of gourmet safari cuisine with a Sri Lankan flair, served in our bamboo Dining Pavilion open to the ocean breezes. Or dine romantically in our beautiful natural beach garden under a star-studded Sri Lankan night sky. Breakfast features a wide array of traditional Sri Lankan & international breakfast favorites. Lunch is a la carte with perennial favorites with a wild coast twist, comfort food, healthy options & more. Post evening game drive cocktails and snacks takes place on our rugged beach. Dinner is a wondrous affair featuring uniquely wild coast fare, inspired by nature and the freshness of local produce.
SANCTUARY SPA
The Sanctuary Spa at Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a tropical haven for the Spa enthusiast, offering a double and 2 single treatment rooms. Situated in one of the most vibrant and spectacular settings in Sri Lanka, bordering pristine ocean and dense bush. This unique setting contributes to a sense of well-being. Key to their wellness experience are two native Sri Lankan ingredients, Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Cinnamon, both of which they use liberally in their oils and scrubs.
SUSTAINABILITY
All Resplendent Ceylon resorts are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practice, which Wild Coast exemplifies. Water is desalinated from the ocean and recycled into water holes for animals to drink from, a solar plant meets energy needs, and organic waste is composted on site. 15% of pre-tax profit allocated for social justice and environment though the MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation, the first leopard research station in Sri Lanka under development, to support conservation initiatives.
DIFFERENTLY ABLED ACCESS
Two Cocoons offer differently abled guest access.