Thotalagala

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Mountain sanctuary with infinity pool

Attentive staff offer personalized touches like hot water bottles in beds and evening tea. Relax at the mountain-perched infinity pool overlooking tea country. This intimate seven-room colonial retreat provides a genuine five-star experience with restaurant, bar, and library.

The current price is ￥88,824
￥115,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside lamp, framed botanical prints on the wall, and a small table with a vase.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a table beside it.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
90160, Uva, Haputale, Dambatenne Road

What's nearby

  • Dambatenne Tea Factory
    7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Haputale Railway Station
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Golden Hill Tea Center
    9 min drive
  • Mint of the Mist
    8 min drive
  • Lion Inn Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Orient Hotel
    17 min drive
  • Kelliebedde Tea Factory
    7 min drive

About this property

Thotalagala

  • Luxury hotel near Dambatenne Tea Factory
  • Located close to Lipton’s Seat, Thotalagala provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
    • Games, books, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Thotalagala are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

    • À la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Bottled liquor included

Lessons/classes/games

  • Cooking

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1870
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Thotalagala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Thotalagala?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thotalagala on Nov 6, 2026 start from ￥88,824, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thotalagala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thotalagala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thotalagala?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Thotalagala?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Thotalagala located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Dambatenne Tea Factory and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Lipton’s Seat. Dhowa Rock Temple and Nine Arches Bridge are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Thotalagala Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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THE BEST stuff we have ever had. Couldn’t wish for more care and service. Amazing location, food, views, bedding. One of the best stays in my life (and I had A LOT). Highly recommend. We stayed in the biggest room and were beyond happy
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very special. Outstanding service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, very remote and high altitude. Weather was so much cooler than the south . Long trousers and Jumper recommended for evening and morning. Rain coat f you are doing hikes . We had a super time here , staff were outstanding and the level of detail was perfect. Hot water bottle in bed at night was so welcoming. Two nights to chill. Full board , all drinks , snacks all great with a lovely afternoon tea by the infinity pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property and surroundings! House and rooms are nice and clean but public spaces felt small for the 7 rooms (14 people). It is nice if you are happy to socialize and share space. Staff was amazing and accommodating - food was good, not amazing - a little hit or miss. We didn’t have the full board / all inclusive like others and I felt like the prices were high for Sri Lanka. Menu was more accommodating to the full board. This is a remote location so plan to be spending most meals at the hotel if you don’t have activities planned. Overall good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning scenery and impeccable service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ægte 5 stjerner - usnobbet luksus

Luksus på den usnobbede og ægte måde. Der findes wanna-be 5-stjernede, og så er der steder som Thotalagala, hvor 5 stjerner ikke rækker, fordi det at give gæsterne den bedste oplevelse (altid), er inkorporeret i dna’et hos medarbejdere, i ledelsen og i ydelserne der tilbydes. Det er de mange små ting som varmedunk i sengen, aften-te på værelset, vedligeholdelsesstanden overalt samt at alt kan lade sig gøre, der viser, at dette er et ægte luksus-hotel.
Aften-te på værelset
Hotellet set fra poolen
Værelset
På vej til poolen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than excellent

Dear Claire and team, We really appreciated our stay at the hotel managed by you and your team. You all made us feel so welcomed and gave us the calm and soft stay we wanted. The service well exceeded our expectations and you were always willing to assist in a genuin and professional manner. The food, accommodation as well as the house and garden surroundings were simply lovely. We hope to get back some day. Until then, all the best. Camilla and Magnus
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful. Service and room are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. Claire our manager and Dhanuka our Butler were so friendly and ever helpful. Best stay ever. We had a free upgrade too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022