Polwaththa Eco-Lodges in Digana

by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Central & Kandy, Hotels

This is a very special place to stay and really deserves their Certificate of Excellence 2014 from TripAdvisor. These renowned Sri Lankan eco-lodges in Digana are located right in the middle of the jungle providing the chance to have nature all around you – there is so much wildlife here (serious bird-watchers will love it here), as well as doing very different walks down through the nutmeg and cinnamon plantations Sri Lanka is famous for, down to the local village where you can see everyday life going on, and then perhaps take a dip in the local river. There are a number of eco-lodges here from the more basic Mudhouses to the Superior Lodges (though these are still basic) – of particular note are: Tarzans Tree-House which being on stilts, really does feel as though you are in the trees, and Lake View which has stunning views of the lake and the mountains beyond. The lodge restaurant is charming and the food is totally delicious- you can watch it being cooked over the open fire. If you love nature, the Polwaththa Eco-Lodges in Sri Lanka are perfect.

Plantation Hotel, Kithulgala

by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Central & Kandy, Hotels

This Hotel in Kitulgala is an old colonial rest house which has a delightful situation right beside the Keleni River.

The restaurant terrace has great views over the Keleni River and the surrounding lush rainforest. Being a rest house, the rooms are more basic than other available accommodation but they are cosy and comfortable with a quirky feel.

The hotel pool is close to the river. They even have a car museum containing a number of vintage Rolls Royces, Ferraris and Porsches!

Mountbatten Bungalow Hotel, Kandy

by admin-unique | May 30, 2019 | Central & Kandy, Hotels

This 100yr old bungalow was once formerly the home of Lord Louis Mountbatten when he was based in Ceylon during the 2nd World War. Having now been refurbished, it still retains a feel of that bygone Victorian era. Being only 15mins from Kandy, it is an ideal location to explore the city, yet be in a tranquil situation with great views of the Kandyan hills. The bungalow is surrounded by six and a half acres of beautiful gardens. A recent addition are the wooden garden chalets which offer the latest of modern comforts while preserving British elegance.

Madulkelle Tea And Eco Lodge, Madulkelle

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.

Kithulgala Rest House – Kithulgala

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!