Designed to celebrate the wilderness of Sri Lanka as well as the works of one of its most renowned artists, Laki Senanayake, Diyabubula fuses visionary artwork with the tranquil environment of the jungle in a seamless and romantic way to create a secluded haven, especially for honeymooners.

Enjoy a memorable romantic stay in one of the five villas, in the middle of the jungle, experiencing the surrounding atmosphere of running waters and grand trees.

Our team will be pleased to help you create the most beautiful romantic experience.

Diyabubula was named as one of the top 5 honeymoon destinations by Country & Town House magazine

Book our special offer now and avail our exclusive honeymoon package to celebrate Love at Diyabubula..

Diyabubula is the Oasis that Laki Senanayeke, one of Sri Lanka's most renowned artists created in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. Over a period of 50 years, he transformed flat cultivation land into a lush forest, a water garden and an open air art gallery.

In 2012, Laki, built for the owners of Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts an Art & Jungle Hideaway - a small luxury lodge, a boutique hotel, consisting of five villas. He chose 100 year old railway sleepers as basic building material. This wood, seasoned by sun and rain over a century, has been combined with sleek and beautiful timber sourced from all over Sri Lanka, and hand-crafted right at Diyabubula. Laki designed and executed every detail of the lodge, and it is his most important work of art.

Laki shared this beautiful oasis with us, and he continued to live and work in his minimalist space until he passed away in June 2021.

We are integrating Lakis' abode and studio, with our Art and Jungle Lodge in keeping with Lakis' wish, so that his legacy on Art, Sculpture and Architecture and biodiversity can be kept alive. It is a precious responsibility, and we invite you to join us on this uncharted journey.

Our cozy restaurent serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your comfort at Diyabubula means everything to us: if you would like to get some refreshments or snacks outside meal times, our chef will be happy to accomodate your orders. Fresh fruit juices and tea can be ordered any time of the day.

In accordance with the Barberyn philosophy, we do not serve meat, and we do not serve alcohol. We serve fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and seafood, deliciously prepared by an experienced chef and his staff.

Breakfast comes international style – start the day with Western dishes as well as Sri Lankan specialties. Lunch could be a Sri Lankan meal of rice with a range of curries and fish. If you desire just a light meal, spaghetti, lasagna, or anything else – just inform the chef before meal time. Dinner will be Western style - consisting of a starter, soup, main dish and dessert. Our chef will discuss your choice of dinner menu with you.