Lower Kelbune Estate, Muthuwana Road, Nikapotha, 90165 Haputale, Sri Lanka
#19 of 50 hotels in Haputale
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Raphael
GermanyOnly parking for one car. Getting there and turning on the property was quite a adventure. I had a Toyota Prius. Very narrow road to the property. Would be nice to have a pool on the property.
The view, the beautiful room, the fantastic helpful and friendly staff. The excellent food. Definitely worth to take the adventures road to the house. Looks exactly like on the pictures.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
K
Sri LankaThis is the calmest place i have ever stay.. Also their customer service is amazing.. Cottage staff treat you like their family members. Also i believe it is good worth for money.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Freek
NetherlandsWhat a lovely view! Amazing to wake up here in the middle of the jungle. There is also a natural pool and waterfall! The host was great and a amazing cook.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Bridget
United KingdomFabulous location with an unbelievable view and so comfortable with excellent staff. The food was lovely. The charm of the place is that it is in the middle of nowhere. You can really relax and just listen to nature around you.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Isuru
Sri LankaThe best part is the view. Even the road is scenic. Once you entered the balcony that view is breathtaking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Julien
FranceFantastic place at 20minutes distance from Haputale, in the middle of nowhere, with great dinner and a natural pool at 10mns by foot. The wood used for the rooms is beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Thisara
Sri LankaArriving road is broken
Environment is good,Staff cheaf are friendly, foods are superb
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Piyal
Sri LankaSmall toilet and the area around not kept clean.
Location and the cook, Uditha
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Isuru
Sri LankaPoor mobile signal. But it’s not their fault
Great place for spend my weekend. And the guy named uditha was very helpful. Location was breathtaking ❤️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Chanithu
Sri LankaThe pathway to the waterfall is not well maintained could be made more solidly
The view was amazing, the room was fantastic can hold a whole family of 5 people. The view from the room is breathtaking & the area is clam and peaceful. Staff is amazing they were kind and polite at all times and really helpful overall a wonderful experience ❤️✨
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Janith
Sri LankaGreat Location. Comfortable room with all facilities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Jean-bru
BelgiumThe access road is very narrow but good quality. You have really to believe your GPS system that you will find the cottage at the end of the road.
Beautiful stay at Benjamin Cottage, isolated in the Jungle. Very beautiful rooms with nice wood pavement and awesome view. It is like an African lodge but located in Sri Lanka. The food was also top quality
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2023
Samitha
Sri LankaSimply they have best staff service. They have some signal problems because It's located in Jungle. Other services are good and they have delicious foods with afordable price. best place for families and group trips.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Bram
NetherlandsThe only thing that could have been better was the timing of the food, which was sometimes a bit later than promised. Hardly a major issue though, especially if you're not in a hurry.
The host was great. Very friendly and attended to all our needs. The view of the place is spectacular and for that alone worth a visit. The place itself was very good quality for the money. Nothing too fancy, straightforward and clean, and nice bathrooms. Food was good!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Marta
EstoniaEverything was amazing. And omg the view on the balcony…a m a z i n g!!! Breakfest, bed, room and shower also really good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Rakith
Sri LankaThe view was really amazing. The guy working there was really friendly and his cooking was really good. Pol roti we had for breakfast was addictive. Place was really clean and can recommend for anyone.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Lahiru
Sri LankaService are superb 👌
Clen and nice 👌 view
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Anastasiia
RussiaLocation is quite far from main road, but I love that: it is silent place with amazing view! Room is huge as well as balcony! Sopeacefull and beautiful! The owner is very helpful and attentive, he is a great chef, so I asked him to cook for me. Great place!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Greg
United KingdomThis property is very remote and is about a 30 minute drive from haputale so be prepared by taking anything you may need for your stay. Could do with some more facilities such as air con, fridge. No phone signal here and wifi was intermittent. Our shower was cold and we had no hot water. Also only accept cash so ensure you have enough as it’s a long was to the closest ATM but this wasn’t a problem for us.
Spectacular balcony and view!! Rooms were nice and staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Shehara
Sri LankaWiFi is bad. It is impossible to make a call sometimes. The bathroom was very small and had a bad smell. TV wasn't working. Ants were everywhere and they even got into our bags. Some lights were not working too. There is also no proper parking space.
The view is great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Pathum
Sri LankaFood Room condition
Location and view
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Tim
GermanyMattress very uncomfortable. Breakfast options limited. Very noisy animals when the sun comes up
Incredible nature view. Waterfall in the backyard. Very friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Dinesh
Sri Lankawifi
please provide a solution for no wifi signals around the area, hotel wifi provided is less than snail pace
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Janith
Sri LankaRoom facilities and mattress.
Stunning location with panoramic views. Friendly staff, delicious home made food.
Stayed in January 2024
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