Rukgala Retreat

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Rukgala Retreat in Digana offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The retreat features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, concierge service, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating area, bike and car hire, and free toiletries. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a work desk. Local Attractions: Located 6.2 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the property is near Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (4.3 mi), Kandy Museum and Sri Dalada Maligawa (11 mi), and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (11 mi). Yoga classes and cycling are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Availability

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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nikolai
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“located in quite area surrounded by jungles full of monkeys. Staff is very friendly and was ready to help with any question.”
Stephini
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“We loved the overall stay! There was a warm welcome. The view was amazing. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We appreciated the comfortable bed and the amenities. The breakfast was also appropriate for a yoga retreat. The kayaking added to the...”
Lars
Germany Germany
“Clean and spacious room, beautiful garden and yoga hut. Dining / community area is amazing. Perfect place to relax but also to connect with other travellers. Food is fantastic!”
Meghan
Netherlands Netherlands
“Perfect getaway but just close enough to visit Kandy! The nicest staff and surrounded by the most beautiful nature! Difficult to name one thing if this is your favorite place from now on!!!”
Samanthi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Yoga retreat but non pretentious- you could join sessions as you pleased and it didn’t matter your level. Really beautifully furnished and great sized rooms. Welcoming to solo travellers. Good food too. A short trip out from Kandy so would...”
Annamaria
Denmark Denmark
“Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. such a peaceful place surrounded by nature. we enjoyed the colorful birds, the beautiful lake, the kind staff, the AMAZING food, and monkeys playing in the trees. The hotel is beautifully decorated and has great...”
Douwe
Netherlands Netherlands
“De allerbeste plek waar we zijn verbleven in Sri Lanka. Rust, extreem lekker eten, super luxe kamers en gemeenschappelijke ruimtes, mega aardig personeel en echt een hele fijne sfeer. Als je even uit de drukte wilt en op een geweldige plek wilt...”

Managed by Rukgala Retreat

Company review score: 9.2Based on 65 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

Indulge in restorative rejuvenation at Rukgala Retreat - our "shelter on the rock", situated in a beautiful and still pretty unknown part of Sri Lanka, 45 minutes from Kandy. A boutique hotel meets retreat space making the ideal sanctuary for yoga teachers, students and those just keen to escape and explore.

Property info

Rukgala Retreat is a small, yoga- and wellness-focused 'hotel' on the shores of the Victoria Lake in Digana, near Kandy. We've worked hard to fashion a beautiful space from an old crumbling house and, with just 8 bedrooms, take a lot of pride in offering our guests a warm and enriching time. We are not a strict retreat-centre but have found that guests keen to practice yoga, as well as explore this beautiful part of Sri Lanka, get the most out of time at Rukgala. For that reason we only offer packages that include group yoga classes, massage, hiking and all the delicious food we serve. We hope that appeals for you and look forward to seeing you at Ruk.

Neighborhood info

Rukgala lies around 45 minutes east of Kandy, pretty much in the middle of Sri Lanka. We're on thte shores of the Victoria Reservoir, lying in between small villages and other folks along the edge of the 'lake'. We're technically on the fringe of Sri Lanka's Dry Zone, but at an altitude of around 600m the weather is rarely uncomfortably hot. From Ruk you can see the peaks of The Knuckles Mountains and the tea estates that cover the foothills.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Rukgala Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rukgala Retreat 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.