by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Central & Kandy, Hotels
Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is situated in a 25 acre tea plantation which is in the Knuckles Mountain range and at around 3200ft has amazing views down the valley. It is an extremely unusual hotel (the first of its kind in Sri Lanka) where all the accommodation is in individual tented lodges but with proper floors, beds and own bathroom facilities. It is a really fantastic experience to wake up and go out onto your own terrace and enjoy all the nature that is around. The main Lodge which has the feel of a tea planter’s bungalow, houses reception and the restaurant/bar (where there is a log fire). Breakfast can be taken on the terrace, there where you can enjoy the fantastic views of the gardens, pool and the mountains beyond. It does get cooler in the evenings here, as you are quite high up in the mountains.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Cultural Triangle, Hotels
This beautiful hotel is popular with more up-market tour groups and independent travellers in Sri Lanka. The 137 hotel rooms are located in two storey villas which are dotted through the beautiful extensive wooded gardens and are all linked by winding pathways. There are three restaurants in the hotel which offer not only international cuisine but very local cuisine. One of the restaurants offers organic fine dining using produce from its own organic farm!
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Central & Kandy, Hotels
This is a Resthouse and therefore by definition is more basic. Kithulgala is about a 2hr drive south-west of Kandy and is situated in the rainforest. It has a magnificent location set on the banks of the Keleni River. It is an old colonial building which was used as the HQ when the film “The Bridge over the River Kwai” was filmed here with David Lean. This quirky hotel will give you an insight into what colonial life was like. It has a fantastic view of the river and the virgin rainforest on the other side of the river. There is no pool but you can swim in the river if you swim where the locals swim. The rooms are simple but adequate – it is the location that is sublime!
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Cultural Triangle, Hotels
This hotel next to Sigiriya opened in 2014 and is unusual in that whilst there are extremely comfortable rooms ( all decorated in a minimalist style), they also have tented rooms (which also have all the modern conveniences such as queen Anne size beds with thick mattresses and AC), where you can discover the thrill of having some adventure yet with some luxury! The fabulous backdrop to the hotel is the rock fortress at Sigiriya and to the left, Pidurangala Rock Temple.
by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Colombo and its Environs, Hotels
This hotel is a very beautiful old manor house dates back to the 18th century and was owned by the head chieftain of Galle which still retains its essential features of courtyards, columns and verandahs but has been converted to a really luxurious small boutique hotel that uses many modern comforts. All the rooms lead off the central courtyard and pool.
The hotel itself, it nestles in 3 acres of beautiful gardens where you will find a fabulous pool tucked away in a quiet area surrounded by lush foliage.
From the hotel, it is only a 15 minute drive to Bandaranaike International Airport so is perfect either after a long flight, or if you have an early departure
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