Polwaththa Eco Lodges

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Polwaththa Eco Lodges in Kandy offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a wardrobe, shower, and seating area. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves Thai, local, Asian, European, and barbecue grill cuisines. Guests can enjoy a terrace, bar, and children's playground. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the guest house is near attractions such as Sri Dalada Maligawa (26 km) and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (23 km). Free airport shuttle service is provided. Guest Services: Highly rated for hiking and nature trips, the property offers yoga classes, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a lounge, meeting rooms, and car hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Linda
Netherlands Netherlands
“We were a family with two children aged 11 and 12 and stayed in the bungalow, which was perfect as the children could have their own room. We also took part in the activities, the village and waterfall walk and a trek in the Knuckles which were...”
Michaël
Belgium Belgium
“We stayed 2 nights at the eco lodge and didn't regret it, although it was a bit rainy when we visited the place we still had a wonderful time. We had a large apartment in the middle of the forest which was nicely decorated and had all the...”
Carolyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is exceptional. Immersed in nature and staying in simple clean lodges. I loved the uneven paths and waking up to birdsong every morning. The food &: the staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble even accomodating an earlier...”
Busby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best place we stayed on our trip. Great team and services and really respect and value the ethos of the project. Would certainly recommend this place to anyone travelling in the area for a truly authentic forest experience”
Spela
Slovenia Slovenia
“This unbelievable estate offers very nice lodges located on the edge of jungle. We felt really connected with the nature. The hosts are very nice and helpful, they provided us everything we asked. They offer guided tours, hiking, yoga and more, so...”
Simon
Germany Germany
“Super nice and friendly staff, nice room, great Yoga shala! If you go there, definitely check out the spice factory and the little store there.”
Lizzie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very memorable experience fully immersed in the jungle! The staff were extremely friendly and attentive and the dinner and breakfast were great.”
Federica
Italy Italy
“Everything was perfect. Good food, clean room and friendly people. Highly recommended”
Gemunu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spent a fabulous few days at Polwatha. A great place to unwind and enjoy nature. Would return in an instant. So much to do and not do!! The staff are super friendly and efficient- loved doing yoga in a amazing Shala.”
Vendula
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Polwaththa is very special place, especially if you look for something more than typical tourist experience. The owners are genuine people who care about sustainability and fair trade, having little spice factory and organic gardens. I really...”

Hosted by Nihal Ellegala

9.6
Host review score
Nihal Ellegala
Our dream to re-forest the dwindling forest cover in our neighborhood will soon be a reality with sufficient funds now available - by staying with us, you will contribute to this cause.
80% of our staff-members are from the local village and they make me (owner) proud! See how they explain all the different spice and fruit trees and take you into their village houses on the way to the water-fall for a swim that will surely remind you of a Tarzan film.
Their doors are always open
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Thai • Local • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Polwaththa Eco Lodges takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Polwaththa Eco Lodges in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of US$500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.