"This small and charming hotel sits high upon the hill, overlooking a nearby village and the Oliphant Tea Factory. It's a quiet location, with stunning rooms - which is a welcome change if you're staying mostly in guest houses or big resorts. The staff goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect, and the sounds and smells of nature were great - if you like the sound of birds chirping, this is a place for you. There's one tree with tons of them (they said 1,000 but I couldn't wrap my...
"This small and charming hotel sits high upon the hill, overlooking a nearby village and the Oliphant Tea Factory. It's a quiet location, with stunning rooms - which is a welcome change if you're staying mostly in guest houses or big resorts. The staff goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect, and the sounds and smells of nature were great - if you like the sound of birds chirping, this is a place for you. There's one tree with tons of them (they said 1,000 but I couldn't wrap my...
"-The rooms were spotless.
-The host was extremely accomodating, he helped organise our laundry even though we were staying for only one night.
-Room was modern and had all necessary amenities."
"-The rooms were spotless.
-The host was extremely accomodating, he helped organise our laundry even though we were staying for only one night.
-Room was modern and had all necessary amenities."
"Gode og rene værelser med super udsigt over bjergene fra privat balkon.
Suveræn vært som virkelig er hjælpsom og bare vil gæster det godt. Lækker mad som nydes i rolige omgivelser langt væk fra masse turisme.
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Hold dig væk hvis du er til fest og farver - her slapper man helt af……
1000 tak for godt ophold….."
"Gode og rene værelser med super udsigt over bjergene fra privat balkon.
Suveræn vært som virkelig er hjælpsom og bare vil gæster det godt. Lækker mad som nydes i rolige omgivelser langt væk fra masse turisme.
Top klasse
Hold dig væk hvis du er til fest og farver - her slapper man helt af……
1000 tak for godt ophold….."
"Excellent stay, the best we had in Sri Lanka! Beautiful, modern, and well thought out villa, with tons of space. Wonderfully modern bathroom on top. Great view over the tea plantations. Staff are so friendly, brought us dinner from a restaurant and then a delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend!"
"Excellent stay, the best we had in Sri Lanka! Beautiful, modern, and well thought out villa, with tons of space. Wonderfully modern bathroom on top. Great view over the tea plantations. Staff are so friendly, brought us dinner from a restaurant and then a delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend!"
"It was a bit far from the downtown area. But not an issue for us because we have a driver. They have driver's room, but not at the same place. It was one of the best stay for us in the 2 weeks trip. Highly recommend it. The only downside is the hotel is a bit hard to locate. Its up on the hill with a very narrow street. It was quite a challenge when we had a mini van to drive up the alley. "
"It was a bit far from the downtown area. But not an issue for us because we have a driver. They have driver's room, but not at the same place. It was one of the best stay for us in the 2 weeks trip. Highly recommend it. The only downside is the hotel is a bit hard to locate. Its up on the hill with a very narrow street. It was quite a challenge when we had a mini van to drive up the alley. "
"We stayed 4 nights at Walaa Kulu, and it was nothing short of exceptional. The villa is truly luxurious, beautifully furnished, and designed to take full advantage of the stunning panoramic views that surround it. Every room offers a breathtaking outlook — the kind that photos simply cannot capture. The heated pool overlooking the lush green hills was an absolute highlight, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing evening swim even when the air cooled down.
What really made our stay unforgettable was...
"We stayed 4 nights at Walaa Kulu, and it was nothing short of exceptional. The villa is truly luxurious, beautifully furnished, and designed to take full advantage of the stunning panoramic views that surround it. Every room offers a breathtaking outlook — the kind that photos simply cannot capture. The heated pool overlooking the lush green hills was an absolute highlight, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing evening swim even when the air cooled down.
What really made our stay unforgettable was...
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"Hi this is a slightly more expensive for the area but for us it was worth it. There was a hidden surprise for us as they have an infinity pool on the roof and sundeck which had views to die for. The breakfast was excellent the games room was fun and the staff took no hesitation to join in with playing games with my son. Room was lovely and staff amazing and great location for short walk into Ella to explore. But quite expensive is only negative"
"Very beautiful property, including a nice pool and good gym! Even has a game room and kids playing area! Food was incredibly good and half board is included! Would come again "
"The hotel is immaculate and clearly a lot of money has been spent on design. The room was spacious with stunning views, the best pillows we have had on our 3 week tour. Breakfast was lovely too. I do not regret our stay BUT want to be realistic to help the hotel improve/for others expectations. The road to the hotel is rough and steep, our driver really struggled and we usually walked up to him. The rooms are not soundproof as the door opens to a balcony overlooking the car park, dogs fighting and tuk tuks dropping off guests are common sounds into the night. The doors have big gaps and this allows mosquitoes inside, which is a problem as I am allergic. I had to fill the gap with tissues (it’s 1cm wide the whole middle width of the door - all doors, not just ours). We had looked forward to the yoga, but never heard back when we asked about it so we are not sure if it happens or not. Also for such a luxury property, menus are printed on printer paper - no list of ingredients for cocktails, and being handed such tatty pieces of paper at the bar and for breakfast really lets down the image of the hotel. The staff are clearly lovely but we struggled - my massage booking was not made, request for items at breakfast never arrived, and no service out by the pool meaning we had to come in to ask for drinks and towels. Finally, please help the street dogs. Westerners love animals and it is upsetting to hear them fighting all night. Just a few tweaks and this would be 10/10 hotel. "
"No aircon in room but fan more than adequate. Hari, the manager is a one man show. He cooks a sumptuous breakfast for 1500 LKR and can do your laundry for a very reasonable price. Hari is a very caring person who goes the extra yard for his guests."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Ettampitiya, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Ettampitiya has to offer?
Lemas Holiday Bungalow: This holiday home rental outside Ettampitiya is located in the mountains, and has a balcony, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a library.
What’s there to see and do in Ettampitiya?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Pedro Tea Factory, or get outside and enjoy nature at Little Adam's Peak. Kinellan Tea Factory and Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What’s a holiday rental in Ettampitiya like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Ettampitiya. Holiday rentals provide amenities such as hot tubs, fire pits and patios so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a holiday rental can offer a sense of privacy away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you to travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a popular option for family gatherings.
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