Mudunahena Watte Galagedera, 20100 Kandy, Sri Lanka
#1 of 212 hotels in Kandy
Guests' ChoiceBased on 223 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
David
RomaniaThanks Herath and team for the great time. Wonderful place, well maintained in an awesome location with unique staff. Just perfect!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Max
United KingdomNothing
Beautifully presented hotel with friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Catherine
United KingdomWhat’s not to like?! Perhaps a small mini fridge in the room or tea/coffee making facilities would have been nice, but certainly not a big deal.
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. I felt like a privileged house guest in this beautifully decorated colonial style hotel. It had an incredible 1930s vibe that would make the perfect setting for an Agatha Christie murder mystery! If Hercule Poirot had turned up in the library to partake in a tisane I wouldn’t have been surprised! The location was utterly breathtaking, the rooms were charming and super stylish and the jazz music playing in the background created the perfect ambience. The owner is a very entertaining character and should be incredibly proud of what he has achieved here. It’s a truly exceptional hotel and estate and I am not one to give praise lightly! I would return to Sri Lanka just to stay here again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Lisa
United KingdomThe drive up the dirt track was a little challenging but more because we weren’t in a four by four
This place is gorgeous from the moment you step into the house your taken through a beautiful house with art deco and 1900 vibes, surrounded by palms and coconut trees and a gorgeous pool open all evening, excellent staff service and food. I could stay here for a month. The Room was gorgeous too light room and airy with prob the most comfy bed ever. David the owner was lovely as to where the staff and the family of Terriers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Anca
RomaniaAMAZING… everything was just perfect, it exceeded expectations. Such a beautiful colonial style building restored with great quality furniture, design and great attentions to details. I don t have enough place here to express how great we felt. We were the only guests (our group) which made the experience even better. And the pool.. super clean, with amazing view. Take a tour around the property on the trails, it is amazing. - very confortable and large rooms; - food was also amazing, great breakfast, also din er we tried local food, very good. - it is a secluded location, in the middle of nature, away from traffic and crowds, so enjoy it at its best Mr Angelo was very nice and explained everything And the library ❤️ All of us loved our stay here! By the way: the detailed photos from booking are extremely accurate.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Alexandros
United KingdomAn absolute highlight during our trip to Sri Lanka - beautifully redone colonial estate with amazing indoor and outdoor areas (including a large pool - great for swimming laps or just enjoying the panoramic views across the hills and jungle). Super nice owners and staff - loved also the dinner! Overall cannot recommend The Flame Tree Estate enough - an absolute gem!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Antonio
ItalyA very stylishly restored historic estate full of artistic touches. We loved the beautiful gardens with the high palm trees and colorful flowers. We were blown away by exceptional high quality dinner and breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Melinda
AustraliaNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Glenn
United StatesNothing
The entire property. Stunning treat. Nice break after touring Sri Lanka for 4 weeks.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Patrick
GermanyWe arrived much later than planed. The staff was so helpful, waiting for us, reopened the kitchen and saved us from starvation ;-).. The place is definitely quite remote, but in such a stunning and beautiful landscape, wow. The rooms we're fantastic, amazing shower, everything nicely and lovingly furnished. We only stayed one night and definitely regretted that. Would have loved to stay a few more days, go walking, maybe a cooking class and just enjoy the hotel and the very beautiful pool, even long enough for a decent swim. In the end a fantastic place, but the best ist definitely the lovely staff. Thanks for a great stay, Claudia & Patrick
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Barbara
United KingdomThe shower was a bit slippery for older people.
Glorious jungle location, stunning property lovingly restored by its owners with a lovely friendly team of staff who were so helpful and kind - and top quality food. Divine swimming pool. Grounds full of fruit and spice trees and full of birds and wildlife.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Malorie
United StatesWould have loved more options at dinner, instead of a prixe fixed meal.
Stunning. Beautifully landscaped and spacious grounds. The main building is like a finely curated art museum.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Hughes
United KingdomAbout 18 km from Kandy. Which is about 30-40 minutes away. Great as a base if staying a few days.
Such a super relaxed place with great views. Excellent host. Great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomAmazing property in beautiful grounds
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomAmazing art deco villa set in beautiful grounds with an incredible team
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Andrey
RussiaWe enjoyed everything about this stay! For us this place was great to explore sights nearby Kandy, as well as a region around Sigiriya. Afterwards it was pleasant to return to the hotel and have a rest away from noise and rush. There were everything we needed in the room. Dinners and breakfasts were delightful. There is plenty of wildlife around the hotel that you can meet. We found management of the hotel very professional and attentive. It is impossible to describe all about the villa and facilities of the hotel in short review. We can just advise to stay here if you are traveling in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Christopher
United KingdomSometimes the music was too loud when you wanted to listen to the nature.
Everything Staff , location and food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Schaller
AustriaWonderful estate
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Katherine
United KingdomNothing..
This really is a gem of a place, absolute luxury, fantastic food, attentive (but lots of privacy), the rooms are beautifully designed for comfort and style. We absolutely loved it! I will most definately be back :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing.
Everything! The Flame Tree has been designed with so much thought and attention that there was nothing we didn’t like. It is the perfect retreat. An oasis of calm that nourishes the soul. It is close to Kandy so you can easily visit but far enough away that the hustle and noise is left behind. David the owner is fabulous and really makes you feel welcome and right at home (along with the gorgeous Bianca and her tribe!). The house has so much to explore and we loved the library and chilling by the pool. The grounds themselves are stunning and well worth a walk around, and if you’re really lucky you can feed the goats! Special shout out to Hirath who is so knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and has a wicked sense of humour to top it off! Oh and I haven’t mentioned the food yet! It was beautiful! Dinner has an amazing menu that changes daily and is designed to be a delicious and overall delightful experience. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Rupert
United KingdomWe liked everything!
What an amazing place. A beautiful location, charming hosts, delicious food, delightful gardens, a treat of design and good taste inside and out. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Lagerstam
FinlandWonderful place, truly remarkable service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Maciej
PolandNice owner Dawid and hotel manager. Will realy recomend !!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Andrea
ItalyFrom arrival to departure everything is top notch, attention to details, staff always smiling and willing to go above and beyond, extreme care on clients and on their needs, immaculate surroundings, room perfect, clean and charming, well equipped, breakfast and dinner very good, pool super. For sure one of the best places we have stayed at
Stayed in February 2024
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