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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Ancient Grand Villa in Pinnawala offers a lodge with a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and a family-friendly restaurant. Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a paid shuttle service. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, culture classes, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, room service, bike hire, car hire, and a tour desk. Dining Experience: Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails with Chinese, Indian, seafood, local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines. Nearby Attractions: Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens are 11 mi away, Kandy railway station 14 mi, and Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base 29 mi from the lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Wow, I really recommend this place. The owner was super super helpful and really nice. I never had an experience like this before. It was our first night in Sri Lanka and he helped us with transportation (we came by public bus). He told us where...
  • Lorenzo
    Italy Italy
    A mani basse uno dei migliori alloggi a cui sono stato in Sri Lanka. La location è incredibile: una villa bellissima, immersa negli alberi e decorata con un tanto gusto. Le camere sono super particolari, comode, spaziose, e con un atmosfera...
  • Yanett
    Spain Spain
    Si quieres una experiencia inmersiva con una familia de Sri Lanka este es tu lugar. Son súper amables todo el tiempo y los niños jugaron un montón con mi niña. Patricia y toda la familia es un amor. Nosotros fuimos con el hermano de excursión y...
  • Julie
    Spain Spain
    Gayashan et sa famille ont été très accueillants et très attentifs. Ce fut un moment reposant, après de multiples voyages en bus et tuk tuk. De plus, l’endroit est magnifique.
  • Thierry
    France France
    La disponibilité et la gentillesse de notre hôte. Le lieu charmant et confortable.
  • Yvonne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De ligging, de ruime, mooi ingerichte kamer. Het ‘zwembad’ met de buitendouche waren heerlijk. En niet te vergeten de ontzettend lieve en behulpzame host.
  • Ivan
    Spain Spain
    El lugar está regentado por una família encantadora, te atienden de manera exquisita y te hacen sentir como en casa. Cocinan en el día y comida tradicional, te aconsejo que te dejes guiar por ellos. El propietario, además nos hizo de guía,...
  • Fabien
    France France
    Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour! Gayashan et sa famille sont des hôtes formidables. Ils sont très accueillants, d'une grande gentillesse, attentionnés, conviviaux! Ils vous font sentir comme à la maison. Le logement est beau et agréable!...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Seafood • Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$4 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$8 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ancient Grand Villa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.