Meenawatte Estate Elkaduwa, Wattegama, 20810 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#88 of 215 hotels in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 32 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Maria
United Kingdomcoffee was really bad, something we really missed at breakfast. breakfast is good but a la carte and the same every day spa wasn’t working
Really amazing staff! organized a transfer for us, changed our booking to 2 nights when our flight was delayed, showed us great hiking paths through tea plantations. the property is serene and has beautiful views, but for us 2-3 days would be enough here
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Dmitrii
RussiaSoundproofing
Hello. My name is Polina :) I have the best impressions on this hotel. I spent there 5 days. The stuff always asked me where I was going to go, when I would come back and if I liked everything. That made me feel safe. Cute cleaning boys left flowers, inscriptions and towels, folded in different shapes on my bed. I want to note, that food and cocktails in the hotel restaurant were incredibly delicious. I've never tasted such dishes before. The hotel location is perfect. I got more than I could expect. Within and outside the territory there were almost no people. This is the best place in the whole world to have a rest from people and enjoy nature and solitude. Dogs, monkeys and lots of different species of birds live at the territory too. There is also a waterfall. Thank Isuzu, who accompanied me on the private trip and told a lot about birds and species, treated with fruits and berries and answered all my questions. Thank Dulakshi for the individual approach and attention. I also want to notice that I don’t speak English, but it wasn’t a problem. Each person at the hotel happily spoke to me using translator and didn’t regret to take time for it. Everybody was really responsive and helpful. Thank them all for their treatment. It’s definitely a place where I would like to return.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Fred
United KingdomWe had the most incredible stay here, everything was perfect. The views are breathtaking, especially from the pool and you are so close to nature. The staff are so wonderful and accommodating. Big thank you to lalith, Kasun, Ish and Ajith for making our stay so special.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Harsha
SingaporeExcellent stay and hospitality. This was the highlight of our trip in srilanka. Special thanks to Mr.Dilian.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Gopinath
Sri LankaThe rain,
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Lucy
United KingdomJust make sure you wear long clothes for the hike and take bug/leech protection as it was very jungly!
The hotel is in a beautiful location in the mountains. The rooms are spotless and huge, with a lovely balcony overlooking the view. The restaurant food was also brilliant and you get so much for the breakfast included! I was just stopping off for the night in between my journey from north to Nuwara Eliya and they organised a trek into the mountains and tea plantation for a really good price - my guide Ish was lovely and knew a lot about the local nature. The service was impeccable, the manager and waiters were very accommodating and lovely especially Wasantha. The infinity pool and gym are also really lovely and worth staying for!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Andreas
GermanyThe following is all very subjective and did not affect our mood or the quality of our stay much. Still would like to share: - Sometimes felt watched by the many service employees. - Needed to pre-order meals several hours in advance & breakfast even on the evening before & even got calls to our room telephone several times about it, when having intended to sleep. This was new to us, but can easily be avoided by talking to the hotel staff - Just one employee (in the restaurant) spoke decent English, which made gathering information on activities, menu choices, etc. difficult for us...
Great location, outside of Ella - beautiful nature with lots of animals on and around the property. Amazing walks through the tea plantages that belong to the hotel. Nice facilities on the property& very engaged and friendly personnel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Adam
United KingdomFantastic stay at a wonderful hotel. The service provided by Wasantha, Isuru and the rest of the team was truly incredible- all such kind and helpful people!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Bonnie
CambodiaOnly two other guests in massive hotel made it feel very empty. Dinner not the best. Otherwise no compaints.
The staff were very attentive and helpful. The room was lovely. The pool was beautiful and the view was gorgeous. Loved all the hotel free-bes (comb, sewing kit, shaving kit etc) and that there was an iron in the room! Sri lankan breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Harikishore
NetherlandsFood options are limited
good location and amazing infinity pool
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Sabrina
United Arab EmiratesThe food variety is very limited especially for breakfast
The location is amazing in the middle of the forest. The staff was extremely kind.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Safwan
Sri Lankacommon pool was very next to our bungalow and was loud in the morning by other guests only option to request the breakfast to room is to go all the way down to restaurant and chooses then they will deliver, it will be better if they have a menu option for whoever wants the breakfast to room we found termite droppings on the room floor, probably from wood roof
very friendly staff nice view from the pool buffet was good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Ms
United Arab EmiratesMust ask guest bout the level of spicy and salt during the food ordering, not all people could adapt on extreme super duper spicy and salty food
The whole team are warm and friendly -- housekeeping is creative -- attentive service -- cleanlinesss and the tranquillity that i love most -- fresh juice and fruits every morning
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2022
Matthew
United KingdomNothing
A secluded gem of a hotel if you just want to enjoy the peace and serenity of the hill country. Exceptional pool where we experienced the most incredible sunset. Restaurant food and breakfast of a excellent quality. Guided tour of knuckles range was also a highlight for us.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Stefano
United Arab Emiratesthe fee they charge for airport transfer is unjustified. you’ll be better off arranging your own driver or even contracting someone on site at the airport the moment you arrive
amazing location, immersed in lush nature. friendly and welcoming staff. reasonable prices at the restaurant. nice infinity pool and great views of the mountains all around
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
Caroline
ThailandThe pool and view is utterly spectacular.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 March 2022
Jennifer
United StatesBed comfort 8/10
Gorgeous location, attentive staff, receptive to a food allergy, a rarity abroad
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Kateryna
United KingdomLeaches when you walk. Wear socks and long trousers.
Beautiful room, can have a lovely walk at the tea plantation. Nice infinity swimming pool.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Rafik
EgyptIt is isolated from everything Nothing to do Food is very very poor variety Swimming pool is small No taxi No food around No walk I don’t suggest this hotel to anyone I book for four nights but I left after two only Hotel refused to leave after one night only
Nature only
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2022
Jürgen
GermanyOne should not offer rooms with a mountain view if they only have a garden view.
Great Mountain view from same places
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Anonymous
United KingdomSimpson’s Forest Hotel is set in the beautiful hills surrounding Kandy giving you a grounded connection to nature. It truly is a relaxing atmosphere and the staff are alway eager to help. When we arrived a the hotel we were greeted by Isuru and immediately felt like we had returned home. Isuru even allowed our youngest to feed the fish whilst we checked. The setting for the hotel has some astonishing views and the infinity pool provides you with one of the best locations to witness the sunset over Kandy.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2022
Anonymous
United KingdomThe location is 15km out of Kandy but it takes 45mins in a car / tuk tuk. If you want to explore Kandy it’s a bit far. It’s really lacking any atmosphere, the bar and restaurant could do with some music as it’s very quiet.
Amazing pool and view. Very clean and spacious rooms. The setting in the hills within tea plantation is beautiful.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Vivien
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
N
NetherlandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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